NCAAF Week Highlights: Texas Tech vs Utah and More

The AP Poll has been released, and Ohio State continues to hold the No. 1 spot. Texas A&M has made a significant leap into the top 10 following their victory over Notre Dame. Meanwhile, Notre Dame, despite a rocky 0-2 start, remains ranked, though history shows no team has ever started 0-3 and retained a top-25 ranking.

Key Matchups to Watch

1. No. 17 Texas Tech at No. 16 Utah -3.5

   • Date & Time: Saturday, Noon, FOX
   • Records: Texas Tech 3-0, Utah 3-0
   • Betting Line: Utah -3.5, O/U 58.5
   • FPI Projection: Utah by 3.8 points with a 65% chance to win.

2. No. 22 Auburn at No. 11 Oklahoma -6.5

   • Date & Time: Saturday, 3:30 p.m., ABC
   • Records: Auburn 3-0, Oklahoma 3-0
   • Betting Line: Oklahoma -6.5, O/U 49.5
   • FPI Projection: Oklahoma by 4.1 points with a 65% chance to win.

3. No. 9 Illinois at No. 19 Indiana -3.5

   • Date & Time: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., NBC
   • Records: Illinois 3-0, Indiana 3-0
   • Betting Line: Indiana -3.5, O/U 52.5
   • FPI Projection: Indiana by 3.3 points with a 63% chance to win.

Other Notable Games

• UAB at No. 15 Tennessee -40.5
• Oregon State at No. 6 Oregon -34.5
• Kent State at No. 7 Florida State -45.5
• Tulane at No. 13 Ole Miss -11.5
• No. 21 Michigan -2.5 at Nebraska
• Purdue at No. 24 Notre Dame -26.5
• Temple at No. 18 Georgia Tech -23.5
• South Carolina at No. 23 Missouri -13.5
• Florida at No. 4 Miami -7.5
• Georgia State at No. 20 Vanderbilt -26.5
• SE Louisiana at No. 3 LSU
• Idaho at No. 8 Texas -41.5
• Michigan State at No. 25 USC -17.5

Betting Insights

This week's games feature a mix of close contests and potential blowouts. The Texas Tech vs Utah game is particularly intriguing, with Utah slightly favored but Texas Tech showing resilience. Auburn vs Oklahoma promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Oklahoma looking to solidify their top-10 status.

FPI Predictions

The Football Power Index (FPI) provides a statistical edge in predicting game outcomes. For instance, Tennessee is projected to dominate UAB with a 99% chance to win, while the Florida State vs Kent State game is expected to be a one-sided affair in favor of the Seminoles.

Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting week in college football!