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No. 10 Missouri (9-2) at Arkansas (4-7), Friday, 4 p.m. ET
After escaping Florida with a last-second win, Missouri can beat Arkansas to secure a trip to a New Year’s Six bowl. Knowing those stakes, Arkansas will be motivated to spring an upset. But that’s a very uncomfortable pick, considering the Razorbacks’ issues on offense this season.
Prediction: Missouri 27, Arkansas 13
Kentucky (6-5) at No. 9 Louisville (10-1), Noon ET
Kentucky hasn’t surpassed 300 yards in three straight games, and the strength of Louisville’s team is the defense. Not a great pairing for UK, which may relinquish its four-game winning streak in the series.
Prediction: Louisville 26, Kentucky 16
No. 8 Alabama (10-1) at Auburn (6-5), 3:30 p.m. ET
Auburn fell narrowly shy of an Iron Bowl upset two years ago, so it seems wise to not discount the Tigers. On the other hand, New Mexico State just throttled Auburn. So, I will discount Auburn as Alabama works to stay alive in the College Football Playoff race.
Prediction: Alabama 34, Auburn 17
Texas Tech (6-5) at No. 7 Texas (10-1), Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET
While a three-game winning streak has shuttled Texas Tech to bowl eligibility, the Red Raiders have a tough task ahead. Winning is Texas’ safest path to the Big 12 Championship Game, and the Longhorns’ stingy defense has surrendered just 4.6 yards per snap at home.
Prediction: Texas 37, Texas Tech 20
No. 15 Oregon State (8-3) at No. 6 Oregon (10-1), Friday, 8:30 p.m. ET
Oregon, similarly, needs a win to guarantee a Pac-12 Championship Game berth. Plus, there’s a revenge factor for the Ducks, who squandered a 17-point fourth-quarter lead to Oregon State in last year’s matchup. Oregon quarterback Bo Nix will further pad his Heisman Trophy resume in a high-scoring, clutch win.
Prediction: Oregon 41, Oregon State 31
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