Week 9 brings another Saturday packed with college football action, and we are targeting nine matchups for our latest college football combos.
Our latest college football picks focus on some of the biggest games on the October 31 slate, including Arizona vs. Texas Tech, Florida vs. Georgia, and Ohio State vs. USC.
Best Week 9 college football combos
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Saturday, Oct. 31
Best Wisconsin vs Iowa combo
The Hawkeyes should come out swinging, build an early lead, and suffocate Wisconsin's offense. With both defenses boasting plenty of talent, this game could turn into an all-out rock fight from start to finish.
I'll combine Iowa -3.5, first-half -2.5, and the Under 37.5 for a fun 5.09x sweat!
Check out Colby Marchio's full Wisconsin vs Iowa predictions.
Best Arizona vs Texas Tech combo
Arizona got off to slow starts against Washington State and Northern Illinois, and could do so again during a difficult trip to Lubbock.
Texas Tech has cashed the First Half Under in eight of its last 13 games. Given Hammond's turnover-prone ways and overall offensive issues, the defense should be the focal point over the second half of the season.
Check out JD Yonke's full Arizona vs Texas Tech predictions.
Best Auburn vs Ole Miss combo
This combo follows the themes outlined above. The main one? Auburn can’t sustain drives through the air, which is why the Tigers have been one of my go-to Under teams this season.
If Brown gets bottled up the way LSU managed, Auburn has no second gear, which pushes the Under and Auburn’s team total the same direction. If he breaks a few runs instead, they likely come on long, clock-draining drives that still favor the Under.
Check out Chris Hatfield's full Auburn vs Ole Miss predictions.
Best Florida vs Georgia combo
Some weeks Florida looks like a College Football Playoff team (against Ole Miss and Texas), and other weeks it looks like it might not win eight games (against Missouri and South Carolina). Which version will come to play in the World's Largest Cocktail Party?
If Auburn hadn't improbably upset the Bulldogs the last time they played, they would probably be closer to 14.5-point favorites because of Florida's defensive struggles and offensive injuries.
Coming out of a bye, I expect Smart to have Georgia ready to roll in a rivalry game he's dominated and to pull away in the second half against a Florida defense that ranks second-worst in havoc rate in the SEC (14.5%).
Check out Rob Paul's full Florida vs Georgia predictions.
Best Arizona State vs BYU combo
BYU returns home to Provo looking to clean things up following its loss to UCF and run the table the rest of the way.
With a trip to Utah on the horizon, I expect a low-scoring affair, but I still see the Cougars finding a way to cover from start to finish. That's why I'm combining BYU -16.5, first-half -9.5, and the Under 46.5 for a fun sweat!
Check out Colby Marchio's full Arizona vs BYU predictions.
Best Clemson vs Florida State combo
Playable to 29%.
Florida State has played six games against FBS opponents this fall — all of those contests have featured at least 51 points, except for a 38-7 final against Virginia. Three of its last four games against FBS opponents have seen at least 64 points scored, including an 86-point final against Alabama and a 78-point final against Miami.
Points are going to be scored between Clemson and Florida State this weekend. The Tigers have enough talent on both sides of the ball to keep this game competitive, making these two plays correlated for bettors seeking a combo play.
Check out Nick Galaida's full Clemson vs Florida State predictions.
Best Ohio State vs USC combo
This is one of the best possible opponents for Fahey to make his debut against because of how awful USC's defense has been this season. The Trojans haven't even faced an offense ranked top 25 by SP+ yet, and they're allowing 25 points per game.
If Fahey can score 25 on USC on a rainy night in L.A., Ohio State should cruise to a decisive win thanks to its defense. The Trojans have no run game and are asking too much of freshmen to carry the passing attack.
Even if this game is tight heading into the fourth quarter, the Buckeyes will pull away. USC has been outscored 21-7 in the fourth quarter in its two losses this season.
Check out Rob Paul's full Ohio State vs USC predictions.
Best Mississippi State vs Texas combo
I’m looking for Texas to come out pissed off, punch Mississippi State in the mouth early, and then spend the rest of the night sitting on this game.
That gives me a path to all three legs without needing anything crazy. The Longhorns can cover the first quarter, keep building separation, and then let their defense and the clock do the heavy lifting once things get ugly.
Basically, give me Texas up big, Mississippi State going nowhere, and a second half that feels like everyone is just trying to get home.
Check out Geoff Clark's full Mississippi State vs Texas predictions.
Best Miami vs North Carolina combo
This combo is essentially asking Miami to control the game early, then let it get ugly.
The Hurricanes can come out sharp enough to cover during the first quarter before the pace slows and Belichick starts making adjustments. That still leaves room for North Carolina to hang around inside two touchdowns while the game stays comfortably below the total.
That’s the sweet spot here. Miami can land the first punch, UNC then keeps fighting, and neither offense turns this into a track meet.
Check out Geoff Clark's full Miami vs North Carolina predictions.
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