College Football Expert Picks, Predictions: Week 9

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Tue, Oct 26, 2021, 1:49 AM·21 min read

College football expert picks, predictions for Week 9, highlighted by Florida vs Georgia, North Carolina at Notre Dame, and Michigan at Michigan State

* next to the pick means the team will win, but not cover.
Click on each game for the game preview and CFN Prediction

– CFN Fearless Predictions & Game Previews

Troy at Coastal Carolina

7:30, ESPN2
Line: Troy -18.5, o/u: 52

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Coastal Carolina
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Coastal Carolina
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Coastal Carolina
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Coastal Carolina
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Coastal Carolina
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Coastal Carolina
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Coastal Carolina*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Coastal Carolina
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Coastal Carolina
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Coastal Carolina
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Coastal Carolina
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Troy
CONSENSUS PICK: Coastal Carolina

NEXT: USF at East Carolina Expert Picks, Predictions

USF at East Carolina

7:30,
Line: East Carolina -9.5, o/u: 57

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: East Carolina
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com East Carolina
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: East Carolina
Pete Fiutak, CFN: East Carolina*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: East Carolina
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: East Carolina
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: East Carolina*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: East Carolina*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: East Carolina*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: East Carolina*
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: East Carolina
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: USF
CONSENSUS PICK: East Carolina*

NEXT: Navy at Tulsa Expert Picks, Predictions

Navy at Tulsa

7:30, ESPN2
Line: Navy -11, o/u: 47

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Tulsa*
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Tulsa
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Navy
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Tulsa*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Tulsa*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Tulsa
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Tulsa*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Tulsa*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Tulsa*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Tulsa
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Tulsa
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Navy
CONSENSUS PICK: Tulsa*

NEXT: UNLV at Nevada Expert Picks, Predictions

UNLV at Nevada

10:00, CBS Sports Network
Line: Nevada -20.5, o/u: 58

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Nevada
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Nevada
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Nevada
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Nevada*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Nevada
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Nevada
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Nevada*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Nevada
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Nevada
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Nevada
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Nevada*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: UNLV
CONSENSUS PICK: Nevada

NEXT: Cincinnati at Tulane Expert Picks, Predictions

Cincinnati at Tulane

12:00, ESPN2
Line: Cincinnati -24.5, o/u: 63

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Cincinnati
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Cincinnati
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Cincinnati
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Cincinnati
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Cincinnati*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Cincinnati
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Cincinnati
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Cincinnati
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Cincinnati
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Cincinnati*
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Cincinnati*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Cincinnati
CONSENSUS PICK: Cincinnati

NEXT: Iowa at Wisconsin Expert Picks, Predictions

Iowa at Wisconsin

12:00, ESPN
Line: Wisconsin -3.5, o/u: 36.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Iowa
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Wisconsin
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Iowa
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Iowa
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Wisconsin
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Iowa
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Wisconsin
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Wisconsin
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Wisconsin
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Iowa
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Iowa
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Iowa
CONSENSUS PICK: Iowa

NEXT: Miami at Pitt Expert Picks, Predictions

Miami at Pitt

12:00, ACC Network
Line: Pitt -10, o/u: 61

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Pitt
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Pitt
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Pitt*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Pitt*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Pitt
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Pitt
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Pitt*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Pitt*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Pitt
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Pitt
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Pitt
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Pitt
CONSENSUS PICK: Pitt

NEXT: Michigan at Michigan State Expert Picks, Predictions

Michigan at Michigan State

12:00, FOX
Line: Michigan -4.5, o/u: 52

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Michigan
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Michigan
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Michigan State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Michigan
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Michigan State
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Michigan State
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Michigan
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Michigan
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Michigan State
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Michigan
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Michigan State
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Michigan State
CONSENSUS PICK: Michigan

NEXT: Texas at Baylor Expert Picks, Predictions

Texas at Baylor

12:00, ABC
Line: Baylor -2.5, o/u: 62

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Texas
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Baylor
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Texas
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Texas
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Texas
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Texas
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Baylor
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Baylor
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Texas
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Texas
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Baylor
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Baylor
CONSENSUS PICK: Texas

NEXT: Iowa State at West Virginia Expert Picks, Predictions

Iowa State at West Virginia

2:00, Big 12.ESPN+
Line: Iowa State -7, o/u: 47.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Iowa State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Iowa State
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Iowa State*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Iowa State*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Iowa State
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Iowa State
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Iowa State
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Iowa State*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Iowa State
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Iowa State
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Iowa State*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Iowa State
CONSENSUS PICK: Iowa State

NEXT: Florida vs Georgia Expert Picks, Predictions

Florida vs Georgia

3:30, CBS
Line: Georgia -14, o/u: 51

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Georgia
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Georgia
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Georgia
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Georgia
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Georgia*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Georgia*
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Georgia
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Georgia
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Georgia
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Georgia
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Georgia*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Florida
CONSENSUS PICK: Georgia

NEXT: Florida State at Clemson Expert Picks, Predictions

Florida State at Clemson

3:30, ESPN
Line: Clemson -10, o/u: 46

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Clemson
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Clemson
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Clemson
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Clemson*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Clemson
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Clemson*
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Clemson*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Clemson*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Clemson*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Clemson*
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Clemson
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Clemson
CONSENSUS PICK: Clemson*

NEXT: Purdue at Nebraska Expert Picks, Predictions

Purdue at Nebraska

3:30, ESPN2
Line: Nebraska -7.5, o/u: 50

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Nebraska*
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Nebraska
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Purdue
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Nebraska*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Nebraska
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Nebraska*
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Nebraska*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Nebraska
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Purdue
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Nebraska
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Nebraska*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Nebraska
CONSENSUS PICK: Nebraska*

NEXT: Texas Tech at Oklahoma Expert Picks, Predictions

Texas Tech at Oklahoma

3:30, ABC
Line: Oklahoma -20, o/u: 67

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Oklahoma
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Oklahoma
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Oklahoma*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Oklahoma*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Oklahoma
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Oklahoma
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Oklahoma*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Oklahoma
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Oklahoma
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Oklahoma*
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Oklahoma*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Texas Tech
CONSENSUS PICK: Oklahoma*

NEXT: Kentucky at Mississippi State Expert Picks, Predictions

Kentucky at Mississippi State

7:00, SEC Network
Line: Kentucky -1, o/u: 47

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Kentucky
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Kentucky
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Kentucky
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Kentucky
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Miss State
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Kentucky
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Kentucky
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Kentucky
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Kentucky
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Kentucky
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Kentucky
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Kentucky
CONSENSUS PICK: Kentucky

NEXT: SMU at Houston Expert Picks, Predictions

SMU at Houston

7:00, ESPN2
Line: PICK, o/u: 62.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: SMU
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Houston
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Houston
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Houston
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: SMU
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Houston
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Houston
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: SMU
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: SMU
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: SMU
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: SMU
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: SMU
CONSENSUS PICK: SMU

NEXT: North Carolina at Notre Dame Expert Picks, Predictions

North Carolina at Notre Dame

7:30, NBC
Line: Notre Dame -3, o/u: 62.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Notre Dame
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Notre Dame
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Notre Dame
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Notre Dame
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Notre Dame
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Notre Dame
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Notre Dame
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Notre Dame
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Notre Dame
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Notre Dame
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Notre Dame
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: North Carolina
CONSENSUS PICK: Notre Dame

NEXT: Ole Miss at Auburn Expert Picks, Predictions

Ole Miss at Auburn

7:00, ESPN
Line: Auburn -2.5, o/u: 66.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Ole Miss
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Ole Miss
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Auburn
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Auburn
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Auburn
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Auburn
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Auburn
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Auburn
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Ole Miss
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Auburn
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Ole Miss
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Ole Miss
CONSENSUS PICK: Auburn

NEXT: Penn State at Ohio State Expert Picks, Predictions

Penn State at Ohio State

7:30, ABC
Line: Ohio State -18.5, o/u: 59.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Ohio State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Ohio State*
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Ohio State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Ohio State
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Ohio State
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Ohio State*
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Ohio State
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Ohio State*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Ohio State
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Ohio State
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Ohio State*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Penn State
CONSENSUS PICK: Ohio State

NEXT: Expert Picks, Predictions

Fresno State at San Diego State

10:30, Fresno State at San Diego State CBS Sports Network
Line: San Diego State -1, o/u: 46

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: San Diego State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com San Diego State
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Fresno State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: San Diego State
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Fresno State
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: San Diego State
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: San Diego State
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Fresno State
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: San Diego State
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: San Diego State
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Fresno State
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Fresno State
CONSENSUS PICK: San Diego State

NEXT: UCLA at Utah Expert Picks, Predictions

UCLA at Utah

10:00, ESPN
Line: Utah -6.5, o/u: 60.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Utah
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Utah
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Utah
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Utah
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: UCLA
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Utah*
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Utah*
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Utah
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: UCLA
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: UCLA
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: UCLA
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: UCLA
CONSENSUS PICK: Utah*

NEXT: Washington at Stanford Expert Picks, Predictions

Washington at Stanford

10:30, FS1
Line: Stanford -2, o/u: 48

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Washington
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Stanford
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Washington
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Stanford
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Stanford
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Stanford
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Stanford
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Washington
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Stanford
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Washington
John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Washington
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Washington
CONSENSUS PICK: Stanford

NEXT: Experts, Results So Far …

Experts, Results So Far …

Gill Alexander, VSIN
SU: 132-48, ATS: 92-91-2
Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com
SU: 130-54, ATS: 82-79-2
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com
SU: 134-51, ATS: 86-75-2
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com
SU: 134-51, ATS: 91-91-2
Jeff Feyerer, CFN
SU: 132-53, ATS: 91-92-2
Pete Fiutak, CFN
SU: 124-61, ATS: 89-94-2
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com
SU: 136-49, ATS: 96-87-2
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com
SU: 130-55, ATS: 90-93-2
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com
SU: 134-51, ATS: 97-86-2
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com
SU: 133-52, ATS: 102-81-2
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com
SU: 130-52, ATS: 99-84-2
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN
SU: 131-54, ATS: 90-93-2
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com
SU: 115-44, ATS: 79-79-1
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com
SU: 125-56, ATS: 91-88-2
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com
SU: 114-45, ATS: 79-79-1
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com
SU: 110-50, ATS: 80-78-2
John Williams, SoonersWire.com
SU: 109-51, ATS: 77-82-2
Clucko the Chicken, CFN
SU: 74-87, ATS: 92-67-2
CONSENSUS PICK
SU: 114-47, ATS: 90-69-2

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