Week 7 College Football Picks Highlight Ohio State vs. Indiana

Analysts Brad Crawford (38-13 straight up, 29-21-1 ATS) and Chris Hummer (40-11 straight up, 27-23-1 ATS) released their Week 7 college football picks, emphasizing games that could affect playoff positioning in the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12. The slate includes six top-25 contests, with Ohio State visiting Indiana highlighted as a key test for both national title hopefuls.

"Ohio State hasn't really been tested since blowing a 20-point lead against Texas. Indiana, for its part, is showing some cracks after looking unbeatable last year," Hummer said of the Buckeyes-Hoosiers matchup. He added that the Buckeyes need to improve their run game and pass rush, while Indiana must rely on a strong corner to contain Ohio State's offense.

"I think the Buckeyes were the best team in the Big Ten all year, and I'll stick with that pick," Hummer concluded, favoring Ohio State by three points.

Other notable predictions include LSU covering a 10.5-point spread against Mississippi State, Texas favored over Florida by 9.5 points, and Alabama expected to win at Tennessee by six points. Hummer and Crawford also offered spreads for games such as Missouri at Ole Miss, Oklahoma State at Houston, Michigan at Penn State, Notre Dame at BYU, Miami at Florida State, Oklahoma at Kentucky, and Wisconsin at UCLA.

Both analysts noted recent upsets that have reshaped expectations and stressed the importance of each game for teams seeking to solidify their playoff resumes before the first selection committee rankings are released.