Overview
- Texas visits No. 5 Georgia as a 6 to 6.5-point underdog at DraftKings, with two-loss Texas needing a win to sustain College Football Playoff hopes.
- Nick Saban said Arch Manning has looked more rhythmic and efficient in recent games, and Manning enters Athens after seven touchdowns and one interception over his last two outings.
- No. 4 Alabama hosts No. 11 Oklahoma with multiple analysts backing the Tide around -6, citing Alabama’s form under Kalen DeBoer and Oklahoma’s recent defensive leaks against explosive passes.
- SportsLine simulations favor Texas to cover +6.5 and give Notre Dame a strong win-and-cover profile at Pitt, reflecting wider disagreement between models and expert picks.
- No. 9 Notre Dame at No. 22 Pittsburgh is widely cast as an elimination game for two-loss contenders, while elsewhere USC–Iowa and other ranked matchups carry playoff positioning stakes.