Week Ten College Football Staff Picks and Predictions
By Joe Buettner
There will be a nice collection of Top 25 match-ups this weekend. The Oklahoma Sooners will try to get a win in Ames, while others will be looking to build up their College Football Playoff chances.
Here’s what’s on deck and our predictions.
#3 Auburn Tigers at #4 Ole Miss Rebels
Game Time: 6:00 PM CT TV: ESPN
- Joe Buettner, Editor: Auburn Tigers
- Sean Forster, Podcast co-host: Auburn Tigers
- Spenser Davis, Staff Writer: Ole Miss Rebels
- Diego Galaviz, Staff Writer: Ole Miss Rebels
- Christopher Long, Columnist: Auburn Tigers
Staff Comments:
“I look for Bo Wallace to have a better game than last week, but I anticipate a team of the Auburn Tigers’ caliber to make critical stops late to earn the victory.” – Buettner
“I think the Rebels bounce back after a tough game against LSU last week. They’ll benefit from a slightly worse defense and home field.” – Davis
“How are the Rebs ranked fourth?. . .Auburn has the most potent offense the Rebels have faced all season.” – Long
#7 TCU Horned Frogs at #20 West Virginia Mountaineers
Game Time: 2:30 PM CT TV: ABC/ESPN2
- Buettner: TCU Horned Frogs
- Forster: West Virginia Mountaineers
- Davis: West Virginia Mountaineers
- Galaviz: TCU Horned Frogs
- Long: TCU Horned Frogs
Staff Comments:
“This game screams toss up in terms off offense. West Virginia won’t be able to stop TCU and Boykin.” – Long
“Just a gut feeling, I think the Mountaineers take it because they’re at home—but it’s close.” – Davis
“I don’t think WVU’s defense can hang with Boykin, but two reasons to want the Mountaineers to win if you’re an OU fan: 1) Looks better on OU’s résumé and 2) OU/Baylor game time will more than likely be at 11 am if both TCU and Kansas State win this weekend.” – Buettner
#12 Arizona Wildcats at #22 UCLA Bruins
Game Time: 9:30 PM CT TV: ESPN
- Buettner: Arizona Wildcats
- Forster: Arizona Wildcats
- Davis: Arizona Wildcats
- Galaviz: Arizona Wildcats
- Long: UCLA Bruins
Staff Comments:
“The Bruins have been a disappointment this season. With final four expectations to start the season, now they play the role of spoilers.” – Long
“I really like what Rich Rodriguez is doing at Arizona. UCLA was overrated since the start.” – Galaviz
“Even at home, this UCLA squad hasn’t shown much this season. Take the Wildcats.” – Davis
#17 Utah Utes at #14 Arizona State Sun Devils
Game Time: 10:00 PM CT TV: Fox Sports 1
- Buettner: Arizona State Sun Devils
- Forster: Utah Utes
- Davis: Arizona State Sun Devils
- Galaviz: Arizona State Sun Devils
- Long: Arizona State Sun Devils
Staff Comments:
“The sun devils have more than enough fire power to take it to the Utes on offense.” – Long
“At home, and with a chance to possibly sneak into the top 10, Arizona State wins.” – Galaviz
“Something about this Utah team makes me want to believe, but I think the Sun Devils protect home field here.” – Buettner
Texas Longhorns at Texas Tech Red Raiders
Game Time: 6:30 PM CT TV: Fox Sports 1
- Consensus: Texas Longhorns
Staff Comments:
“This game screams ‘dumpster fire,’ but I’ll take Texas easy with the way their defense has played this year and the incompetence displayed by Tech’s offense.” – Buettner
“In the pillow fight of the week, I guess I’ll take Texas given the uncertainty of the QB position at Tech.” – Davis