SMU, USC and Texas A&M headline college football picks and predictions for Week 11’s 67 games, straight-up and ATS
SMU favored over Wake Forest
The forecast favors SMU at home, where the Mustangs face Wake Forest in Dallas. The reasoning points to SMU’s improving defense, its ground game and its ability to win in different ways.
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez is expected to return after missing the previous game with an injury, though he appeared to be wearing a brace. The analysis also notes the Deacons’ September challenge against Miami and their road win over Louisville, but gives SMU a slight edge at home.
USC backed against Indiana
The pick is for USC to cover against Indiana, rather than necessarily win outright. Indiana could be without starting quarterback Josh Hoover, and the Hoosiers recently needed a late escape against Minnesota.
The analysis raises the possibility that USC may struggle to contain Indiana receivers Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. Still, it favors the Trojans to keep the game close while expressing uncertainty about the spread.
Texas A&M seen as live underdog
The forecast picks Texas A&M to beat Tennessee in a close game at Kyle Field. The Aggies are described as a 4-5 team, but their narrow loss at South Carolina is cited as evidence that they remain competitive.
Tennessee had just beaten Kentucky, yet the analysis questions whether its offense can rely on the run against an Aggies defense ranked 13th nationally in success rate allowed. The text then starts to preview Oregon State’s game but stops before stating a pick.
Key points
- The listed season record is 507-166 straight-up and 353-318-1 against the spread.
- Last week’s results were 36-27 straight-up and 29-34 against the spread.
- The picks discussed favor SMU, USC against the spread and Texas A&M.
- The text ends during the Oregon State preview and does not provide all 67 picks.