College Football Predictions: ESPN picks winners of every Top 25 game in Week 7
The latest college football predictions rolled in from ESPN’s FPI percentages as we turn the page to Week 7 of college football.
Highlighting the weekend is Oregon going to Washington for a top 10 matchup in the Pac-12. This could really shape up the early College Football Playoff picture and also help some Heisman Trophy resumes.
Let’s dive into ESPN’s FPI predictions for every top 25 game in Week 7.
No. 8 Oregon vs. No. 7 Washington
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Spread: Washington (-3)
FPI Prediction: Oregon – 54.8%
This is the game of the week and it could determine supremacy in the Pac-12 conference. Bo Nix vs. Michael Penix Jr. is going to be must-watch television.
No. 10 USC vs. No. 21 Notre Dame
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
Spread: Notre Dame (-2.5)
FPI Prediction: Notre Dame – 61.9%
Notre Dame plays host this week and the Fighting Irish could be right back in the thick of the New Year’s Six with a win. The predictions indicate USC’s defense could be a huge liability.
No. 25 Miami vs. No. 12 North Carolina
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Spread: North Carolina (-3.5)
FPI Prediction: North Carolina – 61.2%
The Hurricanes could be reeling as they nearly dropped out of the top 25 rankings after a loss to Georgia Tech. The Tar Heels are rolling and could make this a bad game, despite the closeness on paper.
No. 18 UCLA vs. No. 15 Oregon State
Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
Spread: Oregon State (-3.5)
FPI Prediction: Oregon State – 69.5%
Another juicy ranked matchup in the Pac-12. UCLA is once again, quietly, rolling under Chip Kelly with freshman quarterback Dante Moore. BUt Oregon State is the other quiet assassin. Buckle up for this one.
Texas A&M vs. No. 19 Tennessee
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
Spread: Tennessee (-3.5)
FPI Prediction: Tennessee – 56.7%
Tennessee is the favorite here but Texas A&M might have something cooking after a close loss to Alabama. Max Johnson is in at quarterback, so don’t rule out this team putting up points.
Auburn vs. No. 22 LSU
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Spread: LSU (-11)
FPI Prediction: LSU – 75.8%
The Tigers have quite the offense, so this could be another showcase game for Jayden Daniels and company. Can Auburn take advantage of a questionable LSU defense though? The matchup became that much more intriguing.
Rest of Top 25:
No. 1 Georgia vs. Vanderbilt
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
Spread: Georgia (-31.5)
FPI Prediction: Georgia – 97.6%
Indiana vs. No. 2 Michigan
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
Spread: Michigan (-33.5)
FPI Prediction: Michigan – 96.6%
No. 3 Ohio State vs. Purdue
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)
Spread: Ohio State (-19.5)
FPI Prediction: Ohio State – 94%
Syracuse vs. No. 4 Florida State
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET (ABC)
Spread: Florida State (-17.5)
FPI Prediction: Florida State – 82%
UMass vs. No. 6 Penn State
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)
Spread: Penn State (-42.5)
FPI Prediction: Penn State – 99%
Arkansas vs. 11 Alabama
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Spread: Alabama (-19)
FPI Prediction: Alabama – 90.4%
No. 14 Louisville vs. Pitt
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET (CW Network)
Spread: Louisville (-7.5)
FPI Prediction: Louisville – 71.1%
California vs. No. 16 Utah
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network)
Spread: Utah (-13.5)
FPI Prediction: Utah – 75%
NC State vs. No. 17 Duke
Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET (ACC Network)
Spread: Duke (-3.5)
FPI Prediction: Duke – 77.6%
Arizona vs. No. 19 Washington State
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network)
Spread: Washington State (-8)
FPI Prediction: Washington State – 62.6%
No. 23 Kansas vs. Oklahoma State
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Spread: Kansas (-3)
FPI Prediction: Kansas – 51.3%
Missouri vs. No. 24 Kentucky
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network)
Spread: Kentucky (-2.5)
FPI Prediction: Kentucky – 55.7%
Place your bets folks because we are in the second half of the regular season. It’ll eventually come down to the wire, but for now, it’s just heating up.