Week 9 College Football Predictions: Key Matchups and Betting Insights

The Week 9 college football schedule is highlighted by the first Big Ten matchup between Ohio State and USC, marking their 25th meeting. Ohio State, ranked No. 2, is favored by 6.5 points despite starting a new quarterback due to Julian Sayin's injury.

Another notable game features Florida facing Georgia, with Georgia favored by 11.5 points. Both teams are coming off a bye week, and Georgia has won their last five encounters. In addition, the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes are set to play North Carolina, with Miami favored by 14 points.

SportsLine's model, which has simulated every FBS game 10,000 times, recommends Mississippi State to cover a 20.5-point spread against No. 11 Texas. The model also predicts Oregon will cover a 3.5-point spread at home against No. 20 Northwestern. These insights are based on recent performance trends and statistical analysis.