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No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes (-3.5) at No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions, Noon ET, FOXOhio State being favored here is surprising; I expected it closer to a pick-em. Both teams are contenders but feel one step from disappointment. In a close matchup like this, taking the home team with points seems smart.Pick: Penn State +3.5Duke Blue Devils (+20.5) at No. 5 Miami Hurricanes, Noon ET, ABCA big spread, but Duke is still Duke. Coach Manny Diaz is motivated to win, but Miami’s talent gap is clear. I’ll take Duke plus 20 points.Pick: Duke +20.5No. 1 Oregon Ducks (-15.5) at Michigan Wolverines, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBSMichigan’s struggles are evident, and Oregon looks title-bound. While Michigan’s defense is solid, Oregon’s firepower on both sides likely proves too much.Pick: Oregon -15.5Florida Gators (+16.5) vs. No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABCFlorida has turned things around after a rough start and could still reach bowl eligibility. Freshman QB DJ Lagway offers high potential, but Georgia’s strength will likely overpower them.Pick: Georgia -16.5Texas Tech Red Raiders (+14.5) at No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones, 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNCould this be the year Matt Campbell makes a CFP push? Despite Iowa State’s Big 12 co-favorite status, I’m skeptical of their Cinderella story and will take Texas Tech with the points.Pick: Texas Tech +14.5No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers (-7.5) at Michigan State Spartans, 3:30 p.m. ET, PeacockIndiana is optimistic about QB Kurtis Rourke’s return and will try to keep their momentum going. I think they’ll pull off a win over Michigan State.Pick: Michigan State +7.5North Carolina Tar Heels (-2.5) at Florida State Seminoles, 3:30 p.m. ET, ACCNHere’s the game for those still following.Pick: Florida State +2.5No. 10 Texas A&M Aggies (-2.5) at South Carolina Gamecocks, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABCTexas A&M’s playoff path looks clear, but South Carolina’s unpredictability could pose a challenge. After a rough start, A&M rallied, but South Carolina’s home advantage may keep it close.Pick: South Carolina +2.5Louisville Cardinals (+10.5) at No. 11 Clemson Tigers, 7:30
