College Football Over/Under Picks: Week 9

Chris Vasile - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Chris Vasile • Betting Analyst 13+ years betting experience
Updated: Oct 27, 2026 , 02:31 PM ET • 4 min read

Chris Vasile breaks down his Week 9 college football Over/Under picks, targeting scoring opportunities in Auburn vs. Ole Miss and Utah vs. Cincinnati, plus a defensive battle between Minnesota and Indiana.

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Week 9 serves up several interesting totals, from an SEC matchup between Auburn and Ole Miss to a Big Ten defensive battle between Minnesota and Indiana.

My latest college football Over/Under picks focus on three matchups where offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses could make the difference.

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Week 9 college football Over/Under picks

Matchup Kalshi
Auburn Auburn vs Ole Miss Ole Miss o57.5
Minnesota Minnesota vs Indiana Indiana u41.5
Utah Utah vs Cincinnati Cincinnati o57.5

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Auburn vs Ole Miss: Over 57.5

Ole Miss averages 36 points per game, and Auburn's defense ranks 110th nationally in yards allowed, including more than 250 passing yards per contest.

That's an inviting matchup for a Rebels offense averaging nearly 285 passing yards per game. Auburn has opportunities of its own against an Ole Miss defense allowing 394 yards and 25.3 points per contest.

The Tigers haven't been consistent offensively, but both defenses have weaknesses worth exploiting. I'm expecting Ole Miss to do most of the heavy lifting, with Auburn contributing enough to push this Over 57.5.

Minnesota vs Indiana: Under 41.5

Indiana is allowing just 12 points and 73 rushing yards per game, which spells trouble for a Minnesota offense ranked 125th nationally in total yards.

The Gophers convert just 33.7% of their third downs, making sustained drives difficult against this Hoosiers defense.

Indiana can score, averaging 33.6 points, but Minnesota's defense ranks 17th nationally in yards allowed. Three of Indiana's last four games have finished with 37 or fewer combined points, and I'm expecting another physical, low-scoring Big Ten matchup.

Utah vs Cincinnati: Over 57.5

Utah is averaging 37.4 points and 478.4 yards per game, and now faces a Cincinnati defense ranked 127th nationally in yards allowed.

The Bearcats have been particularly vulnerable against the pass, surrendering 284.4 passing yards per contest. That's a tough matchup against a Utes offense that's been moving the ball consistently.

Cincinnati averages 35.4 points itself, although Utah's top-10 scoring defense presents a challenge. Still, with two capable offenses and a struggling Bearcats defense, I'm backing the Over 57.5.

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Chris Vasile is a betting analyst with over 13 years of experience breaking down soccer betting markets, with additional coverage across the WNBA and NFL. He focuses on finding numbers that are slow to adjust — whether it’s due to scheduling spots, player usage, or recent form — and explaining why a line is worth playing. His work has appeared across major betting and sports media platforms, including Covers, VSiN, BetMGM Network, and SportsGrid, where he’s delivered sharp analysis on both mainstream and niche markets. At Covers, he contributes to major tournament coverage and daily betting content, with a particular focus on soccer. He also runs the Game Day Wagers YouTube channel, where he shares daily picks and betting insights tailored for serious bettors.

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