Picks for 10/18/25
College Football
NOON EST
Rotation # 385-386
Baylor/TCU Over 65.5 (win)
Baylor and TCU are trying to climb the ladder in the BIG 12. The loser of this game will certainly have the work cut out for them. Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson has a host of talented receivers and a running game led by Bryson Washington that can challenge the TCU front seven. The Bears have a well-balanced offense that should put up a lot of points. TCU QB Josh Hoover is in the same boat as he has quality receivers and can hand the ball off to Kevorian Barnes to keep defenses on their toes. The Horned Frogs’ offensive line should be able to win up front against the Bears’ front seven. Both offenses can create holes against the opposing defense and should be able to make this a high-scoring affair. Take the Over.
NOON EST
Rotation # 385-386
Baylor/TCU Over 65.5 (win)
Baylor and TCU are trying to climb the ladder in the BIG 12. The loser of this game will certainly have the work cut out for them. Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson has a host of talented receivers and a running game led by Bryson Washington that can challenge the TCU front seven. The Bears have a well-balanced offense that should put up a lot of points. TCU QB Josh Hoover is in the same boat as he has quality receivers and can hand the ball off to Kevorian Barnes to keep defenses on their toes. The Horned Frogs’ offensive line should be able to win up front against the Bears’ front seven. Both offenses can create holes against the opposing defense and should be able to make this a high-scoring affair. Take the Over.
College Football
3:00 PM EST
Rotation # 364
Northwestern -3 over Purdue (win)
Northwestern has a unique homefield advantage at Martin Stadium, its temporary home while Ryan Stadium gets a makeover. The backdrop is spectacular with Lake Michigan in the background. Wildcats QB Preston Stone doesn’t have a lot of talent to work with, but he is a veteran with a good running game behind him. Prude QB Ryan Browne is a decent QB, and you feel for him because he would be much better if he had a respectable offensive line. Purdue is not good in the trenches on either side of the ball and can’t hang for four quarters. The Purdue staff is new, and the learning process will take time. I don’t expect them to win too many games, especially on the road, even if they play teams like Northwestern. Look for the Wildcats to get their offense going today against a Boilermakers team that lacks blue-chip talent. Take Northwestern.
3:00 PM EST
Rotation # 364
Northwestern -3 over Purdue (win)
Northwestern has a unique homefield advantage at Martin Stadium, its temporary home while Ryan Stadium gets a makeover. The backdrop is spectacular with Lake Michigan in the background. Wildcats QB Preston Stone doesn’t have a lot of talent to work with, but he is a veteran with a good running game behind him. Prude QB Ryan Browne is a decent QB, and you feel for him because he would be much better if he had a respectable offensive line. Purdue is not good in the trenches on either side of the ball and can’t hang for four quarters. The Purdue staff is new, and the learning process will take time. I don’t expect them to win too many games, especially on the road, even if they play teams like Northwestern. Look for the Wildcats to get their offense going today against a Boilermakers team that lacks blue-chip talent. Take Northwestern.
College Football
3:30 PM EST
Rotation # 391-392
Ole Miss/Georgia Over 57.5 (win)
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss had a long journey to become an SEC starting QB, but he fits right in as he can sling the ball and is dangerous with his legs. The Rebels have a ton of quality pass catchers, so if Lane Kiffin and Charlie Weis decide to spread the field, they will have open targets. Georgia is coming off a tough win over Auburn last week, in a game where the offense looked flat. I credit the rock-solid Auburn defense. The Bulldogs can throw against the Ole Miss secondary, which doesn’t have enough SEC talent. Both teams have so many quality receivers, and both teams have good running backs. Look for both offenses to do enough to make it a higher-scoring game. Take the Over.
3:30 PM EST
Rotation # 391-392
Ole Miss/Georgia Over 57.5 (win)
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss had a long journey to become an SEC starting QB, but he fits right in as he can sling the ball and is dangerous with his legs. The Rebels have a ton of quality pass catchers, so if Lane Kiffin and Charlie Weis decide to spread the field, they will have open targets. Georgia is coming off a tough win over Auburn last week, in a game where the offense looked flat. I credit the rock-solid Auburn defense. The Bulldogs can throw against the Ole Miss secondary, which doesn’t have enough SEC talent. Both teams have so many quality receivers, and both teams have good running backs. Look for both offenses to do enough to make it a higher-scoring game. Take the Over.
College Football
6:30 PM EST
Rotation # 413-414
Oregon/Rutgers over 61.5 (win)
We all know Oregon is the more talented team in this contest and needs a punching bag after being upset last week at home by Indiana. The Ducks should pound the rock behind Noah Whittington and Jayden Limar, and quarterback Dante Moore should be able to pick apart the Scarlet Knights’ defense. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano has ramped up the passing game, and the Scarlet Knights are no longer a boring offense.. Running back Antwan Raymond is playing very well, giving Rutgers the balance it needs so that it does not look predictable. QB Athan Kaliakmanis has a lot of quality targets to throw to, so I expect Rutgers to hang around a bit with a few quick scoring drives. Take the Over.
6:30 PM EST
Rotation # 413-414
Oregon/Rutgers over 61.5 (win)
We all know Oregon is the more talented team in this contest and needs a punching bag after being upset last week at home by Indiana. The Ducks should pound the rock behind Noah Whittington and Jayden Limar, and quarterback Dante Moore should be able to pick apart the Scarlet Knights’ defense. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano has ramped up the passing game, and the Scarlet Knights are no longer a boring offense.. Running back Antwan Raymond is playing very well, giving Rutgers the balance it needs so that it does not look predictable. QB Athan Kaliakmanis has a lot of quality targets to throw to, so I expect Rutgers to hang around a bit with a few quick scoring drives. Take the Over.
College Football
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 416
Notre Dame -10.5 over USC (loss)
USC hits the road with a wounded running backs room, as both of their top backs will miss tonight’s game. The weather will get sloppy with a lot of rain and wind. USC QB Jayden Maiava could be in for a long game if he has to throw the ball a lot. Notre Dame will look to control the tempo and the time of possession by handing it off to Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. The Irish have many quality receivers that will give the Trojans fits. Notre Dame is the superior team on both sides of the ball and should get a double-digit home win against a USC team not used to playing in anything other than perfect conditions in Southern California. Take Notre Dame.
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 416
Notre Dame -10.5 over USC (loss)
USC hits the road with a wounded running backs room, as both of their top backs will miss tonight’s game. The weather will get sloppy with a lot of rain and wind. USC QB Jayden Maiava could be in for a long game if he has to throw the ball a lot. Notre Dame will look to control the tempo and the time of possession by handing it off to Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. The Irish have many quality receivers that will give the Trojans fits. Notre Dame is the superior team on both sides of the ball and should get a double-digit home win against a USC team not used to playing in anything other than perfect conditions in Southern California. Take Notre Dame.