Game of the week: No. 21 Texas Tech at No. 20 Utah Our panel voted 9-5 in favor of Utah. While most eyes will be on the Auburn-Oklahoma game — a true test of the Sooners’ chances of vying for…
Our panel voted —– in favor of Ohio State. But since most of them are Oklahoma fans, this selection may have more to do with Red River animosity than it does a comprehensive analysis of opening day in Columbus. Regardless, this will be a great way to start the day — 11 am on FOX.
(ESPN Analytics picks the Longhorns chances of winning at 54%. But Vegas has the Buckeyes a 1 1/2 point favorite. Let’s just call this one a toss up.)
Other favorites: Baylor over Auburn, Ga. Tech over Colorado, LSU over Clemson and Notre Dame to defeat Miami.