Week 7 College Football Picks: Ohio State vs. Indiana and Notre Dame vs. BYU

As Week 7 of the college football season approaches, notable matchups include No. 4 Ohio State facing No. 5 Indiana and No. 2 Notre Dame taking on No. 8 BYU. Ohio State has encountered challenges this season, particularly in their recent games against Texas and Iowa, while Indiana has yet to face a ranked opponent.

Ohio State's defense has struggled, ranking low in pressure and sack rates, which could impact their performance against Indiana's strong pass rush. Meanwhile, Notre Dame's impressive cover rate faces a test against BYU, who has historically struggled in high-stakes games. The Cougars will need to improve their offensive performance to compete effectively.

Other matchups include Utah against Colorado, where Utah has shown dominance in first halves, and Purdue hosting Washington, with Purdue's defense showing significant improvement. The analysis suggests that home-field advantage has been particularly pronounced this season, with home teams covering the spread at a high rate.