Wild week 6 college football predictions
USA - Week 6 in college football might not have a ton of games due to several teams entering their bye week, but it's sure making up for it with some exciting matchups!
The week will give fans the very last Big 12 showdown between Oklahoma and Texas, a clash between unbeaten teams Maryland and Ohio State, and some headline-worthy SEC games like LSU vs. Missouri, Alabama vs. Texas A&M, and Kentucky vs. Georgia.
Brace yourself, because at least three undefeated teams are about to taste their first loss – and there might be more surprises in store!
Previewing the highly anticipated weekend clashes, here are some wild predictions for the marquee matchups of Week 6.
No. 11 Alabama (4-1) travels to Texas A&M (4-1)
Alabama and Texas A&M both stumbled in their Week 2 matchups, but they've bounced back with three consecutive victories, even if not all of them were particularly awe-inspiring.
Now, as they face off in this pivotal SEC showdown, it's worth noting that their earlier losses were in non-conference games, making this conference clash all the more important.
One significant hurdle for Alabama is the apparent absence of reliable go-to receivers in their offense, while Texas A&M boasts the talents of Evan Stewart and Ainias Smith. This disparity in receiving firepower could potentially tip the scales in what promises to be a defensive battle in College Station.
Texas A&M will host Alabama on Saturday at 3:30 PM airing on ABC.
Score prediction: Texas A&M 25, Alabama 21
No. 12 Oklahoma (5-0) vs. No. 3 Texas (5-0)
Oklahoma and Texas defense squads have been on fire in the opening month, but their skills will face a colossal challenge as they enter their final Big 12 Cotton Bowl.
Oklahoma and Texas have been churning out an impressive 6.9 yards per snap, creating an intense showdown!
When the game is this close, what happens in the red zone can be a game-changer. For that reason, it's a bit concerning that Texas is only finding the end zone 52.4 percent of the time (ranking 108th nationally).
Despite the significant hype surrounding the Longhorns this season in comparison to Oklahoma, the Sooners approach this matchup with a hunger driven by having nothing to lose.
The Red River showdown is set for Saturday at noon ET airing on ABC.
Score prediction: Oklahoma 31, Texas 28
Do you think Week 6 will deliver a thrilling upset on the gridiron?
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