College Football Predictions: LSU, Ole Miss, Utah & More – Week [Date]

College Football Week 7: Expert Picks and Predictions for October 11, 2025

A thrilling Saturday of college football awaits, headlined by key SEC matchups and historic rivalries like USC versus Notre Dame and the “Holy War” between Utah and BYU. one analyst, reflecting on a challenging week, admitted to missing two picks by a mere half-point and suffering a season-worst bet against expectations in the USF-north Texas game. “It’s time to bounce back and find some winners,” they stated. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming games and their predictions:

USC vs. Notre dame: Upset Potential in South Bend

20 USC (5-1) battles #13 Notre Dame (4-2) with Notre Dame favored by -9.5 and a total of 60.5. The analyst goes against the grain,favoring USC in this matchup. “Notre dame has suffered the two worst losses in college football and has looked very good as then, but…” they trailed off, questioning the strength of their victories.

The analyst believes USC’s offense, led by quarterback Jayden Maiava, will be too much for Notre Dame to handle.”Jayden Maiava is the best quarterback in this game, and I don’t like CJ Carr’s ability to win this game for Notre Dame when USC can stop Jeremiyah Love.” They also anticipate USC’s defense will be capable of slowing down the Irish attack.

Selection: USC -9.5 and Under 60.5

Utah vs.BYU: The Holy War heats Up

23 Utah (5-1) clashes with #15 BYU (6-0) with Utah favored by -3.5 and a total of 49.5. Described as “the most underrated rivalry in all of sports,” the “Holy War” promises a fierce contest. The analyst, acknowledging a lack of deep understanding of the teams, bases their pick on quarterback preference.

“I don’t have a great understanding of this game, so my choice comes down to one thing. In a big game, would you prefer Devon Dampier or Bear Bachmeier at quarterback? The answer is obviously Dampier, and that’s why I’d lean toward the utes in a low-scoring game.”

Selection: Under 49.5
Incline: Utah -3.5

LSU vs. Vanderbilt: A Reluctant Pick

10 LSU (5-1) travels to face #17 Vanderbilt (5-1) with a spread of -2.5 and an over/under of 48.5. Despite reservations,the analyst leans towards an LSU victory. “I hate this match. these two teams might be the most overrated duo in the country,” they confessed. While acknowledging LSU’s inconsistent performance, the analyst believes their defense will be the deciding factor.

“I don’t trust any unit in this game except the LSU defense,” they explained. “As bad as the Tigers’ offense has been, the defense still has the strength to propel them to victory.” the analyst doubts Vanderbilt quarterback deigo Pavia’s ability to exploit LSU through the air and anticipates a strong defensive showing against the Commodores’ running game. The prediction is a low-scoring affair with LSU pulling off a road surprise.

Pick: LSU (+2.5)
Tilt: Under 48.5

Ole Miss vs. Georgia: A Potential Upset in the SEC

5 Ole Miss (6-0) takes on #9 Georgia (5-1) with Georgia favored by -7.5 and a total of 54.5. Despite a recent stumble against Washington State, the analyst is confident in Ole Miss’s chances, largely due to concerns surrounding Georgia’s quarterback situation.

“Georgia is a great team, but I’m not sold on their quarterback play right now.Ole Miss has a dynamic offense and I think they can exploit some weaknesses in the Georgia secondary.” The analyst believes Ole Miss’s ability to run the ball effectively will be key to controlling the clock and keeping the Georgia offense off the field.

Selection: Ole Miss +7.5
Tilt: Over 54.5

As of today, October 11, 2025, the analyst’s season record stands at 31-22 for selections and 13-18 for tilts. The college football landscape remains unpredictable, but these picks offer a data-driven viewpoint for a compelling weekend of action.