{"id":242054,"date":"2025-10-25T05:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/props.com\/?p=242054"},"modified":"2025-10-25T06:34:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T10:34:22","slug":"college-football-week-9-predictions-odds-expert-picks-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/props.com\/college-football-week-9-predictions-odds-expert-picks-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"College Football Week 9 Predictions: Picks, Odds &amp; Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to our College Football Week 9 predictions! 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Boise should control this one from start to finish behind a balanced attack behind Maddux Madsen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> <em>Boise State \u201321.5<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-north-texas-at-charlotte\">North Texas at Charlotte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>North Texas has been rolling offensively behind QB <strong>Drew Messmaker<\/strong>, who\u2019s thrown a touchdown in every game this season. His lone rough outing came two weeks ago against ranked USF, when he tossed three picks in a 63\u201336 loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charlotte, meanwhile, has been outmatched in almost every contest, entering at 1\u20136 with their only win against UAB (who now has a new head coach). Messmaker and company should slice up the 49ers defense with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick<\/strong>: <em>North Texas \u201326.5<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/mNgPjuJUUH\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Props.com Discord - CFB Week 6 Picks\" class=\"wp-image-239115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1.jpg 930w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-768x92.jpg 768w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-90x11.jpg 90w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-180x21.jpg 180w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-270x32.jpg 270w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-540x64.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cal-at-virginia-tech\">Cal at Virginia Tech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most competitive game of the night \u2014 and one of the more intriguing Power 4 matchups. Cal comes in as a <strong>4.5-point underdogs<\/strong> fresh off a gritty win over North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True freshman <strong>QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele<\/strong> impressed in that game with over 200 passing yards, one touchdown, and zero picks. The Bears are 2-1 in ACC play and have scored 20+ in three straight outings. ESPN\u2019s analytics give Tech a <strong>74% win chance<\/strong>, but the Golden Bears\u2019 grit shouldn\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> <em>Cal +4.5<\/em> \u2014 Bears keep it close before back-to-back ranked tests next two weeks (Virginia, Louisville).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-college-football-week-9-predictions-saturday-october-25\">College Football Week 9 Predictions \u2013 Saturday, October 25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, moving on to the main slate for Saturday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ucla-at-indiana\">UCLA at Indiana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a rough four-game skid, UCLA has found life again \u2014 <strong>three straight wins<\/strong> over Penn State, Michigan State, and Maryland. The Bruins\u2019 offense has been humming, though production has dipped slightly each week (42 \u2192 38 \u2192 20 points).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\thttps:\/\/props.com\/go\/underdog-fantasy\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-23-at-12.26.13-PM.png\" alt=\"College Football Week 9 Predictions \u2013 Fernando Mendoza Props\" class=\"wp-image-242058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-23-at-12.26.13-PM.png 672w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-23-at-12.26.13-PM-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-23-at-12.26.13-PM-90x81.png 90w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-23-at-12.26.13-PM-180x163.png 180w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-23-at-12.26.13-PM-270x244.png 270w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-23-at-12.26.13-PM-540x489.png 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Indiana, though, is one of the most complete teams in the country. <strong>QB Fernando Mendoza<\/strong> has been lights-out, nearing 2,000 yards with <strong>21 TDs to just 2 INTs<\/strong>. The Hoosiers have faced a tougher schedule and emerged as legit CFP contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick: <\/strong><em>Indiana \u201325.5<\/em> \u2014 Mendoza stays efficient as the Hoosiers handle business at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-8-ole-miss-vs-no-13-oklahoma\">No. 8 Ole Miss vs No. 13 Oklahoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A marquee-ranked clash early in the day. Ole Miss enters 6\u20131, ranked eighth nationally, coming off a hard-fought loss to Georgia, where they still put up <strong>35 points<\/strong> on the Bulldogs\u2019 defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QB John Matier has flashed potential as a dual threat but hasn\u2019t thrown for more than one TD in any game this season, outside the season opener. Oklahoma, meanwhile, has quietly built one of the stingiest defenses in the Big 12 \u2014 and they\u2019re playing at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> <em>Oklahoma Moneyline<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-15-missouri-at-no-10-vanderbilt\">No. 15 Missouri at No. 10 Vanderbilt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Who would\u2019ve guessed a few years ago that Mizzou\u2013Vandy would be a top-15 showdown? Welcome to the NIL era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanderbilt is a <strong>2.5-point favorite<\/strong> after outlasting LSU last week. QB Diego Pavia continues to lead with poise, but Missouri might be the more consistent team. The Tigers\u2019 only loss came by three points to Alabama, and they\u2019ve shown consistent offensive balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QB Beau Pribula (the Penn State transfer) must protect the ball \u2014 two picks last week nearly cost Mizzou \u2014 but his legs give this offense an extra dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> <em>Missouri +2.5<\/em> \u2014 Tigers bounce back and hand Vandy a rare home loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-3-texas-a-amp-m-at-no-20-lsu\">No. 3 Texas A&amp;M at No. 20 LSU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas A&amp;M remains one of the few undefeated teams, and the Aggies look every bit the part. <strong>QB Marcel Reed<\/strong> has been stellar \u2014 15 TDs, 4 INTs, and a rushing touchdown in three straight games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aggies have scored <strong>31+ points in three straight<\/strong>, though the defense did give up 42 to Arkansas last week (most of it late). LSU, fresh off a deflating loss to Vanderbilt, is trending downward in the AP rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feels like another statement game for A&amp;M before their stretch run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> <em>Texas A&amp;M \u20132.5<\/em> \u2014 Reed stays hot as the Aggies remain perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cfb-week-9-predictions-recap\">CFB Week 9 Predictions Recap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boise State<\/strong> rolls Nevada under the lights.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North Texas<\/strong> covers big behind Drew Messmaker.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cal<\/strong> sneaks inside the number vs. Virginia Tech.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indiana\u2019s<\/strong> Mendoza continues his breakout.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oklahoma<\/strong> edges Ole Miss in a ranked thriller.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missouri<\/strong> upsets Vanderbilt on the road.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Texas A&amp;M<\/strong> keeps its unbeaten run alive in Baton Rouge.<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>October football keeps heating up \u2014 and with playoff races tightening, Week 9 delivers everything from shootouts to statement wins. 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