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Nebraska faces a tough challenge against Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl, with key players injured and a coaching upheaval, but could leverage their strong pass defense and special teams to pull an upset, though Utah is favored due to their powerful running game and experienced quarterback.
Missouri football suffered a 38-17 loss to Texas A&M, ending their hopes for the College Football Playoff due to injuries and turnovers, with the Aggies dominating both offensively and defensively in Columbia.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit predicts an upset in the Sun Belt Championship Game, picking the Marshall Thundering Herd to defeat the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. Despite being 5.5-point underdogs, Marshall has been strong under quarterback Braylon Braxton, boasting a 7-0 record since he became the starter. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Cajun Field, with Louisiana having home-field advantage.
Pat McAfee, on ESPN's "College GameDay," predicted an upset in the college football matchup between No. 7 Tennessee and Vanderbilt, despite Tennessee's strong season and playoff aspirations. McAfee's prediction comes as Vanderbilt has shown potential by upsetting top-ranked Alabama earlier in the season, although they have struggled against other ranked teams recently. Tennessee, meanwhile, has had close games and two losses this season, adding intrigue to the rivalry game.
ESPN analyst Rece Davis predicts an upset in the Week 14 college football matchup between Notre Dame and USC, despite Notre Dame being a 7.5-point favorite. Davis believes USC, with a 6-5 record and a history of close games, will leverage home-field advantage and rivalry dynamics to defeat the Fighting Irish. USC enters the game on a two-game win streak, led by transfer quarterback Jayden Maiava.
Rece Davis, host of "College GameDay," predicts an upset in the upcoming college football game between the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 12 Clemson Tigers. Despite being a 2.5-point underdog, Davis believes South Carolina will defeat Clemson at Memorial Stadium, potentially securing a College Football Playoff spot. Both teams are vying for playoff contention, making this ACC-SEC showdown a high-stakes matchup.
CBS Sports analyst Rick Neuheisel predicts a major upset in college football's Week 14, forecasting that the unranked Arizona Wildcats will defeat the No. 16 Arizona State Sun Devils. Despite being 9.5-point underdogs, a win for Arizona could disrupt the Big 12 standings, potentially affecting Arizona State's chances for the conference championship and College Football Playoff. The outcome could lead to significant shifts in the final week of the regular season.
CBS Sports' Aaron Taylor predicts a major upset in college football as the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers are expected to defeat the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, despite being 13.5-point underdogs. This game is crucial for playoff implications, with Indiana's strength of schedule being a concern. The matchup is set for Saturday at noon ET on Fox.
Former UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel predicts a major upset in college football, forecasting that the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers will defeat the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in their Big Ten matchup. Indiana, currently 13-point underdogs, could achieve a program-defining victory if they win, impacting College Football Playoff and Top 25 standings. The game, crucial for both teams, will be broadcast on Fox with "Big Noon Kickoff" and "College GameDay" in attendance.
CBS college football analyst Brian Jones predicts an upset in Week 12, picking Wisconsin to defeat the top-ranked Oregon Ducks in their first Big Ten matchup. Despite Oregon's undefeated season and Wisconsin's recent struggles, including a season-ending injury to Tyler Van Dyke, Jones believes the Badgers can surprise the Ducks. Oregon is currently a 14.5-point favorite, and a Wisconsin victory would significantly impact the College Football Playoff rankings and the Big Ten Conference standings.
Boxing trainer Freddie Roach predicts that Jermell Charlo will defeat Canelo Alvarez in their upcoming world title defense fight, citing Charlo's mean and defiant attitude, talent, and firepower as key factors. Roach believes that Charlo's left hook will be a challenge for Canelo to handle, ultimately leading to a stoppage victory for Charlo.