College football Saturdays deliver unrivaled pageantry as our College Football Saturday NCAA Week 7 preview and odds analysis breaks down the colossal matchups shaking up the College Football Playoff race. Headlined by the historic Red River Rivalry between #1 Texas and #18 Oklahoma alongside the top-three mega-clash between #2 Ohio State and #3 Oregon, Saturday’s action promises to redefine the national championship picture.
The Red River Rivalry: #1 Texas Longhorns vs #18 Oklahoma Sooners (Cotton Bowl, Dallas)
SEC Marquee Bout: #9 Ole Miss Rebels at #13 LSU Tigers (Death Valley, Baton Rouge)
Consensus Lines: Ohio State -3.5 at Oregon | Texas -14.5 vs Oklahoma
National Broadcasts: NBC, ABC, ESPN, FOX
- Game 1: #2 Ohio State at #3 Oregon (The Autzen Showdown)
- Game 2: The Red River Rivalry – #1 Texas vs #18 Oklahoma
- Game 3: #9 Ole Miss at #13 LSU (Death Valley Under the Lights)
- NCAA Week 7 Consensus Odds & Point Spreads Table
- Heisman Trophy Futures & Upset Alert Predictions
- Frequently Asked Questions
Game 1: #2 Ohio State at #3 Oregon (The Autzen Showdown)
In our comprehensive College Football Saturday NCAA Week 7 preview, the battle in Eugene, Oregon, takes center stage. Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes travel west for their inaugural high-stakes Big Ten conference clash against Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks.
The quarterback matchup features Ohio State’s Will Howard, surrounded by generational true freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith, against Oregon veteran Dillon Gabriel. The Buckeyes boast the nation’s number-one scoring defense (allowing just 6.8 points per game), while Oregon’s home crowd at Autzen Stadium generates deafening pre-snap noise.
Game 2: The Red River Rivalry – #1 Texas vs #18 Oklahoma
Played at the iconic Cotton Bowl in Dallas divided down the 50-yard line in crimson and burnt orange, the Red River Rivalry welcomes back Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers from injury. Texas enters as heavy 14.5-point favorites, backed by an explosive offensive line that averages 230 rushing yards per game.
NCAA Week 7 Consensus Odds & Point Spreads Table
Here are the consensus point spreads and over/under totals across major sportsbooks:
| Matchup | Rankings | Point Spread | Moneyline | Over / Under Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State at Oregon | #2 at #3 | Ohio State -3.5 (-108) | OSU -165 / ORE +140 | 54.5 Total Points |
| Texas vs Oklahoma | #1 vs #18 | Texas -14.5 (-110) | TEX -650 / OKL +475 | 50.5 Total Points |
| Ole Miss at LSU | #9 at #13 | Ole Miss -3.5 (-112) | MISS -170 / LSU +145 | 62.5 Total Points |
| Penn State at USC | #4 at Unranked | Penn State -5.5 (-110) | PSU -210 / USC +175 | 51.5 Total Points |
| Florida at Tennessee | Unranked at #8 | Tennessee -15.5 (-110) | TENN -750 / FLA +525 | 55.5 Total Points |
Heisman Trophy Futures & Upset Alert Predictions
Saturday’s results will immediately dictate Heisman Trophy odds. Strong performances from Dillon Gabriel (+350) or Travis Hunter (+300) will reshape the race. In our upset watch, LSU (+145) hosting Ole Miss at Tiger Stadium presents the highest underdog win equity of the slate.
What time does Ohio State vs Oregon kickoff?
Ohio State vs Oregon kicks off at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT (5:00 AM IST Sunday morning) broadcasting live nationally on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Is Quinn Ewers starting for Texas against Oklahoma?
Yes, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed that Quinn Ewers will start at quarterback after recovering from an abdominal strain.
Where is the Red River Rivalry played?
The Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma is played at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, during the State Fair of Texas.
