Selecciones de fútbol universitario: predicciones y probabilidades para los 25 mejores juegos clave de la semana 7

La semana 7 de la temporada de fútbol universitario está repleta de enfrentamientos intrigantes, ya que 17 de los 18 mejores equipos en la encuesta AP Top 25 estarán en acción. Con la mayoría de los equipos listos para jugar su sexto partido, el sábado marca la mitad no oficial de la temporada regular de 2025.

Dadas las sorpresas que hemos tenido hasta ahora esta temporada, prepárate para otro día vertiginoso de resultados impactantes. Hay tres partidos entre los 20 mejores equipos en la agenda, y varios equipos más altamente clasificados enfrentan importantes desafíos en la conferencia.

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El calendario de los Diez Grandes es particularmente sólido, comenzando con el No. 1 Ohio State viajando al No. 17 Illinois en la ventana inicial. Los Buckeyes se han establecido como el claro favorito en las apuestas para ganar el título nacional, pero los Illini podrían presentar cierta resistencia.

Encabezando la acción del día está el top 10 en CBS, ya que el No. 3 Oregon recibe al No. 7 Indiana en un choque por la tarde entre dos apasionados entrenadores en jefe y un par de contendientes al Heisman como mariscales de campo. Para culminar la sólida lista de la liga, se encuentra un choque crítico entre equipos de una derrota, mientras el No. 15 Michigan viaja a la USC. También es un día crucial en la SEC destacado por un par de enfrentamientos de rivalidad.

A medida que se acerca el inicio, aquí están las selecciones de los expertos de CBS Sports para los principales enfrentamientos del fin de semana.

No. 1 Estado de Ohio en el No. 17 Illinois

Noon on Fox, fubo (try for free): Unstoppable force, meet immovable object. This game is all about whether Illinois’ offense can be the first team to find any kind of success against Ohio State. The Fighting Illini have only had one game go under this 51.5-point total, while the Buckeyes have only gone over that mark once. If you trust coordinator Matt Patricia to keep his defense humming at its unfathomable level, the under is the play. If you trust Illinois QB Luke Altmyer to find the end zone a time or two, over. One of those two wavered once this season — Illinois scored just 10 points against Indiana — while the other is as steady as they come, so I lean toward the Buckeyes controlling this and keeping it on the lower-scoring side. Pick: Under 51.5 — Carter Bahns

Noon on ABC, fubo (try for free): Alabama has struggled to score more than four touchdowns in its games against mid- to upper-tier power programs, which is fine, particularly with the defense playing so much better of late. Missouri loves to run the ball, ranking third nationally, and leads the nation in time of possession. The Tigers scored 29 in their only SEC game this season. The Tide rank No. 1 in turnover margin, which could make for a lower-scoring game for the explosive Tigers. Picking a winner is difficult, especially with a 3.5-point spread in favor of Alabama, so we’ll go with the point total (51.5) and side with the teams sliding just under.  Pick: Under 51.5 — Brandon Marcello

No. 7 Indiana at No. 3 Oregon

3:30 p.m. on CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App, Paramount+ Premium: Indiana was aggressive in addressing the offensive line this offseason, a response that came from how the Hoosiers looked against the likes of Ohio State and Notre Dame. That, plus the addition of Fernando Mendoza at a time when he’s playing great football, has really given Indiana’s offense a boost that will be needed to score against a quality Oregon defense. Getting stops against Dante Moore at home will be another concern, for sure, but getting the offense going is the part that seems the most important for hanging around in Eugene.  Pick: Indiana +7.5 — Chip Patterson

3:30 p.m. on ABC, fubo (try for free): Unlike most of the past few Red River Rivalries, this one will be a defensive showdown between lackluster offenses. The Longhorns have gotten almost zero production from their running game, and Oklahoma’s defensive line might be the toughest challenge yet. The Sooners will need to find an explosive play or two, but Texas’s inconsistency will prove the difference. Pick: Oklahoma +3 — Shehan Jeyarajah

7 p.m. on ESPN, fubo (try for free): Banking on Lagway to perform in a tough environment is asking a lot. He threw five interceptions at LSU and managed just 61 yards at Miami. Elko, defensive coordinator Jay Bateman and the 12th Man are more than capable of making life difficult on him in a similar fashion even with Wilson breaking out as a potential game-changer in the Gators’ receiving corps. On the flip side, Florida boasts the best defense Texas A&M has seen all year. The threat of a defensive touchdown always looms, and 47.5 is not a very large number, but I have a hard time believing these offenses will put the ball in the end zone seven times. Pick: Under 47.5 — Bahns

7:30 p.m. on ABC, fubo (try for free): With how unpredictable college football has been this season, and neither Auburn nor Georgia’s offenses — led by Jackson Arnold and Gunner Stockton, respectively — being particularly imposing, it might be best to lean toward the total. The two SEC rivals are a combined 3-7 ATS this year, and recent history in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry backs that up, with nine of the last 12 meetings finishing under the total. Pick: Under 45.5 — Cody Nagel

No. 15 Michigan at USC

7:30 p.m. on NBC, fuboTV (try for free): This game is a toss-up. I really like what Michigan has done with its running game and Bryce Underwood is one of the best young quarterbacks in college football. USC has one of the best wide receiver duos in the sport, and that may ultimately make the difference in this one. This is a pivotal moment for Riley’s tenure at USC because last year, against Michigan, his team fell short. A win over the Wolverines would change the narrative and would be one of his most impressive wins since leaving Oklahoma. This game will come down to the wire, but USC will walk away with a huge win. Pick: USC -2.5 — Cameron Salerno

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