It will be nearly impossible for Week 7 to match the chaos of Week 6, but the slate is packed with exciting matchups.
It features the first match of the season between teams ranked in the top three, and the country’s No. 1 team plays in a famous rivalry game at a neutral venue. The day must be tough.
These are the matches we will be watching closely on Saturday. Follow all the action live below.
Time: 3:30 PM | Television: ABC | Line: Texas -14.5 | Total: 50.5
Both teams will begin their rivalry game against the Cotton Bowl in the coming weeks. The Longhorns moved into first place in the AP Top 25 after losing to Alabama and Quinn Ewers is back in the starting lineup. Oklahoma will start true freshman Michael Hawkins for the second straight game. For the Sooners to pull off the upset, Hawkins needs to be fantastic and the run game needs to get on track.
Time: 3:30 PM | Television: CBS | Line: Penn State -5.5 | Total: 50.5
This game lost some of its luster after the Trojans fell to Minnesota last week. That knocked them out of the top 25 and crippled their chances of winning the Big Ten. However, it could still be a dangerous game for Penn State. Penn State’s offense has looked much better in 2024 after an offseason coordinator change, and the defense has allowed 12 or fewer points in four of five games.
Time: 7:30 PM | Television: NBC | Line: Ohio State -3.5 | Total: 52.5
The big game of the weekend should be a doozy. Opposing defenses haven’t solved OSU’s two-headed offense and a passing game featuring all-world freshman Jeremiah Smith. If the game comes down to quarterback play, Oregon could have the edge. Will Howard has been solid for the Buckeyes, but Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel leads the nation in completion percentage and has thrown for 1,449 yards.
Time: 7:30 PM | Television: ABC | Line: Ole Miss -3.5 | Total: 63.5
This game has everything you need for a shootout. The Rebels are averaging 44 points per game while LSU is scoring over 35 per game. QB Jaxson Dart has already thrown for 2,100 yards and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier has thrown for 1,652 yards and 15 TDs in five games. The Tigers left in Week 6, while the Rebels bounced back from their first loss with a resounding victory over South Carolina.
Time: 10:15 PM | TV: ESPN | Line: Kansas State -4 | Total: 56.5
Kansas State is a good benchmark for what appears to be an improved Buffaloes squad. The team has already matched its 2023 win total and is just two wins away from making the bowl. The biggest test for Colorado will be up front on defense. Teams are averaging over 150 rushing yards per game against the Buffaloes and KSU RB DJ Giddens and QB Avery Johnson are each averaging 7.3 yards per carry.
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