Rivalry Week is here, and the final slate of games for College football Week 14 has massive stakes! The entire College Football Playoff picture hangs in the balance this Saturday, putting pressure on every elite program and, more importantly, every bettor. “Experts are dropping bombshell predictions and bold spreads for the biggest matchups of the year.”
Forget the usual favorites; some of the biggest picks for the weekend involve shocking upsets and massive point totals.
The Most Crucial College football Week 14 Bets You Need to Know
Washington Set to Shatter Oregon’s CFP Dream
The rivalry showdown between Oregon and Washington has everyone’s attention. The Ducks are fighting for their playoff lives, but the Huskies are playing at home and absolutely ready to secure a defining victory.
Sports Illustrated’s betting experts predict an outright victory for Washington (Washington +220). This is a massive call!
Washington’s offense has been explosive all season, ranking fifth nationally in net success rate, a key metric where the Huskies surprisingly outrank Oregon. According to Sports Illustrated, the Huskies possess the power to put up enough points at home to hang with—and ultimately crush—the Ducks’ championship hopes. “The Huskies are ready to secure a defining victory.”
Michigan Holds the Line in “The Game”
The most historic rivalry in sports, “The Game,” is back as undefeated Ohio State battles Michigan. Experts believe the Wolverines will keep it extremely close, despite the Buckeyes being the favored team.
According to TheLines.com, the sharp pick is Michigan +10 (-110) against the reigning national champions.
While Ohio State’s offense is legendary, featuring star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Michigan’s defense remains stingy. The Wolverines will get running back Jordan Marshall back for this critical contest. TheLines.com analysis suggests Michigan has the home field advantage and firepower to avoid a giant blowout and cover the spread.
Notre Dame Dominates With a Historic Spread
Not every game will be tight. Notre Dame is set to obliterate a struggling Stanford team this Saturday. “Expect Notre Dame to dominate every facet of this matchup.”
Sports Illustrated betting analysts love the massive spread, picking Notre Dame to cover -31.5 (-110). The Fighting Irish consistently crush inferior teams, and Stanford ranks near the bottom of college football in crucial efficiency stats. Lay the points and expect Notre Dame to dominate every facet of this matchup.
Meanwhile, other valuable picks include Miami -6.5 vs. Pittsburgh, as the Hurricanes look to dominate the ACC, and the UNC Tar Heels cover the seven points with UNC +7 vs. NC State.
Social media is buzzing over the possibility of a Washington upset.
- “No way SI is picking Washington to win, but if they pull that off, it’s chaos! I’m taking the bet just for the drama.” — @Pac12Fanatic
- The Michigan +10 pick has divided fans, with one post stating, “The Game is never decided by 10 points. If Ohio State wins, it’s 3 points. If Michigan wins, it’s 7. This spread is a gift.”
Emotions run high. Fans are ready to see if the Huskies can summon the home-field magic and deliver the biggest shock of the year.
CFP Dreams on the Line
The implications of these College football Week 14 bets are staggering.
If Oregon loses to Washington, their College Football Playoff dream is immediately dashed, potentially paving the way for another team. An Oregon win, coupled with an Ohio State victory, likely locks those two teams into the playoff field.
Miami’s path to the ACC Championship remains wide open, but they must secure a victory over Pittsburgh to stay alive in the race. Every win secured today reshapes the national championship landscape dramatically heading into the final selection weekend.
