Week 11 of the college football season brings a slate of high-stakes games across Power Four conferences with College Football Playoff implications. Analysts Brad Crawford (59-31 straight up, 42-47-1 against the spread) and Chris Hummer (64-26 straight up, 46-43-1 ATS) offer their picks for the weekend's biggest matchups.
No. 13 Wake Forest (-1.5) at SMU
Both analysts favor Wake Forest. Hummer cites the Demon Deacons' top-10 run defense and extra rest, predicting a 38-34 win. Crawford notes Wake Forest's ACC dominance since an early loss to Miami and expects a 41-31 victory.
Duke at No. 7 Miami (-13.5)
Both pick Miami to cover. Hummer highlights Miami's elite rush defense and motivation after a loss to Notre Dame, forecasting a 31-17 win. Crawford trusts Miami's championship pedigree and predicts a 30-14 result.
Northwestern at No. 20 Ohio State (-10.5)
Both analysts back Ohio State. Hummer expects the Buckeyes to respond after recent criticism, projecting a 31-20 win. Crawford, despite concerns about Ohio State's defense, sticks with the Buckeyes at 28-13.
No. 8 Tennessee (-2.5) at Texas A&M
Both favor Tennessee. Hummer questions Texas A&M's ability to score against a top-20 defense, picking a 24-20 Vols win. Crawford sees a low-scoring slugfest with Tennessee prevailing 23-20.
Michigan at No. 16 Oregon (-10.5)
Hummer takes Michigan with the points, citing the Wolverines' stout defense and predicting a 24-17 Oregon win. Crawford picks Oregon to cover, expecting a 27-16 Ducks victory as the teams trend in opposite directions.
No. 18 USC at No. 9 Indiana (-7.5)
Hummer likes Indiana's top-ranked defense and picks the Hoosiers 28-20. Crawford sees a resilient USC side and takes the Trojans with the points, forecasting a 27-23 Indiana win in a potential overtime thriller.
No. 22 Missouri at No. 1 Georgia (-15.5)
Hummer believes Missouri keeps it close despite Georgia's dominance, predicting a 34-21 Bulldogs win. Crawford takes Missouri with the points, expecting a late touchdown to spoil the cover in a 27-17 Georgia victory.
Florida at No. 11 Kentucky (-3.5)
Both analysts favor Kentucky. Hummer projects a 21-17 Wildcats win based on offensive line advantage. Crawford sees a must-win for Kentucky's playoff hopes and predicts a 27-20 victory.
No. 2 Utah (-2.5) at No. 23 Arizona
Both pick Utah. Hummer trusts the Utes' secondary to slow Arizona's offense, forecasting a 27-24 win. Crawford has Utah at 12-0 entering championship weekend and predicts a 35-31 victory.
No. 6 Texas at No. 21 LSU (-3.5)
Both analysts favor LSU. Hummer cites Texas' offensive line issues and LSU's pass rush, picking a 27-21 Tigers win. Crawford notes LSU's desperation and predicts a 30-24 victory.
No. 12 Texas Tech at No. 25 Oklahoma State (-3.5)
Hummer takes Texas Tech with the points, liking their defensive front seven in a projected 35-34 shootout win. Crawford backs Oklahoma State to cover, forecasting a 41-35 Cowboys victory.
