College Football Week 11 Preview: Experts Debate Michigan at Penn State, Ole Miss at Georgia, USC at Oregon, and More
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In a recent episode of the Until Saturday podcast, college football experts Ari Wasserman, David Ubben, and Stewart Mandel delved into the highly-anticipated matchups happening in Week 11 of the college football season. The trio discussed and made picks against the spread for some of the biggest games, including Michigan at Penn State, Ole Miss at Georgia, USC at Oregon, and more.
One of the games that captured their attention was the clash between Michigan and Penn State. The experts expressed a consensus belief that Michigan, with a more complete team across all three phases of the game, holds an advantage over Penn State. Mandel specifically mentioned that he does not trust Penn State's performance in big-game situations, further solidifying his pick for Michigan to cover the spread (-4.5).
Ubben raised his concerns about Penn State's ability to score against Michigan's formidable defense. Both Ubben and Wasserman found the line of four and a half points to be peculiar, as they had expected a wider margin considering Michigan's perceived dominance. Nevertheless, with home-field advantage playing a role, the experts acknowledged the potential atmosphere at Penn State and the need to account for it in the line.
Moving on to the Ole Miss versus Georgia matchup, Mandel confidently declared that Georgia was his lock of the week. He cited Georgia's superiority on both sides of the ball and expressed doubt in USC's ability to provide a challenge. Ubben agreed, emphasizing that Oregon is a well-rounded team, excelling in multiple areas. Wasserman, on the other hand, acknowledged the excitement and versatility of Ole Miss' offense but expressed skepticism based on past games where Ole Miss seemed to falter against strong opponents.
In addition to discussing these prominent matchups, the trio shared insights on other games, such as Nebraska vs. Maryland, USC vs. Oregon, and Texas State vs. Coastal Carolina.
As the Week 11 games approach, college football fans eagerly await the outcomes to see if the experts' predictions will hold true or if any surprises are in store.