9 Must-Watch College Football Games On The Schedule In Week 7

Week 6 of the college football season seemed like it had the potential to be a bit of a dud before the action kicked off, but that did not end up being the case after we were treated to some wild games and stunning upsets

Week 7 of the college football season features three games between teams in the Top 25 as well as a slew of contests where squads with a number next to their name are on Upset Watch due to how close the matchups look on paper.

As a result, there’s a very good chance we’re treated to a wild weekend of college football highlighted by these games you’ll want to make time to watch.

#16 Utah vs. Arizona State

There are three games on the slate on Friday night, and none of them stand out more than this one.

Utah got a boost after announcing Cam Rising will return as their starting quarterback to bring his three-week injury hiatus to an end, but the Sun Devils have home-field advantage and a team that has surpassed expectations so far this season.

ASU is still listed as a 5.5-point underdog, but if the Utes defense isn’t able to shut down star RB Cam Skattebo, there’s plenty of upset potential.

#2 Ohio State vs #3 Oregon State

If you (somehow) only have time to watch a single game this weekend, you’re going to want to make it this one.

College GameDay didn’t have to think very hard about where to head in Week 7, as Oregon will be hosting Ohio State in a battle between two of the best teams in the country and a couple of stellar QBs in the form of Dillon Gabriel and Will Howard.

Both of those guys will have to contend with two phenomenal defenses, and while the Buckeyes are listed as a 3-point favorite, the Ducks definitely have the talent to spoil their perfect season while keeping their record pristine.

#9 Ole Miss vs. #13 LSU

Ole Miss suffered a big setback with a loss to Kentucky, but they bounced back with a win over South Carolina and still have one of the best quarterbacks in the country thanks to Jaxson Dart.

LSU has won every game since losing to USC in Las Vegas to start the season, and they’re only 3.5-point underdogs in a contest that will be held in primetime in Tiger Stadium featuring a crowd that will make life difficult for the Rebels.

This promises to be an offensive shootout, and LSU will be hoping to take advantage of a relatively weak Ole Miss secondary in what would be a huge statement win for the program.

#1 Texas vs. #18 Oklahoma

Three words: Red River Rivalry.

Texas seems to have the edge over Oklahoma on paper thanks in no small part to the return of Quinn Ewers, who missed the last two games after suffering an injury against UTSA.

The Longhorns are listed as 14.5-point favorites on the road, and they’ll be looking for some revenge after the Sooners (who’ve won five of the past six showdowns) pulled off the upset last season.

This rivalry game tends to be a close and hard-fought tilt more often than not, and even though Oklahoma has its work cut out, this shouldn’t be an exception.

#4 Penn State vs. USC

Penn State and USC haven’t faced off since the Trojans topped the Nittany Lions in the Rose Bowl in 2009, and it seems like this game is going to be worth the wait.

USC fell out of the Top 25 (and to 3-2) with a surprising loss to Minnesota last week, but they’re only listed as a 3.5-point underdog at home.

Both teams have a formidable offense that can get things done in the air and on the ground, and this will probably come down to which defense does a better job dealing with the opposition.

#11 Iowa State vs. West Virginia

West Virginia is 3-2, but both of its losses have come to talented teams currently sitting in the Top 25 (Penn State and Pitt).

The Mountaineers will have a raucous crowd on their side ahead of the first-ever “Coal Rush” game, and an undefeated Iowa State squad is only listed as a 3-point favorite in a showdown where each team’s running game is going to the be primary factor on offense.

WVU will have its work cut out for it thanks on the ground thanks to the Cyclones defense, and the battle in the trenches on both sides is the biggest thing to keep an eye on.

Arizona vs. #14 BYU

Arizona is 3-2 but did manage to pull off an impressive win against Utah that was sandwiched between its two losses, and the Wildcats are a bit of a wild card when you consider it’s tough to determine which team is going to show up.

BYU, on the other hand, is sitting at 5-0 and has a defense that’s more than capable of shutting down an Arizona rushing attack that poses the biggest problem. However, they’re only 3-point favorites at home, and it would be very foolish to count out the Wildcats entirely.

Cal vs. #22 Pitt

Cal and Pitt are facing off for the first time since 1966, but they’ll be seeing a bit more of each other going forward now that the former has joined the ACC.

The Golden Bears are still in search of their first conference win after dropping to 3-2 with losses to Florida State and Miami, but they were almost able to stun the Hurricanes before falling victim to a second-half comeback.

The Panthers are 3-point favorites at home, and their offense is the reason they’ve gotten off to a 5-o start. However, Cal has shown it has the potential to hand them their first loss.

 

#18 Kansas State vs. Colorado

Colorado has gotten off to a 4-1 start this season, and Deion Sanders and Co. are obviously hoping to avoid another collapse after doing the same last year only to finish at 4-8.

The Buffs are 3-point underdogs against a Kansas State team that’s the toughest opponent they’ve faced off against this season, and the Wildcats are going to be relying on their running game to get things done.

Colorado, on the other hand, will be focusing on a passing attack led by Shedeur Sanders, and the Wildcats will be the latest team attempting to prevent Travis Hunter from doing Travis Hunter Things.