2026 Week 11 College Football Predictions for Every Game

Three weeks remain in the 2026 regular season. Most conferences are still waiting for some clarity in their league standings.

Some of that separation may arrive in Week 11, though.

In the ACC, Wake Forest heads to SMU for a massive game. Indiana takes on USC in a Big Ten showdown, while Oklahoma State hosts Texas Tech for a key Big 12 battle. In the SEC, a couple of Top 25 tilts will eliminate some hopefuls in the race for the conference title game.

Along the way, a narrowing group of College Football Playoff hopefuls will be aiming to fend off upsets and stay on track for the postseason.

Rankings are based on the CFP Top 25.

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Top Matchups for Week 11

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Kevin Jennings

No. 13 Wake Forest (8-1) at SMU (7-2), Noon ET

Check the electronics in the stadium, my friends, because this scoreboard is about to get a workout. Wake Forest and SMU are both averaging 37-plus points this season. It's the kind of matchup where settling for field goals can be crushing. Wake has yielded a modest 46.2 red-zone touchdown rate. The defenses might not get many stops, but a timely one will do.

Prediction: Wake Forest 36, SMU 33

No. 18 USC (7-2) at No. 9 Indiana (8-1), 3:30 p.m.

USC rebounded from a horrendous loss at Wisconsin to take out a Julian Sayin-less Ohio State, temporarily soothing the angst around beleaguered coach Lincoln Riley. Get ready to fire up the outrage machine, though, because USC has consistently struggled when traveling to the Midwest. Indiana's offense is a mess, yet its defense can control the game.

Prediction: Indiana 23, USC 17

No. 2 Utah (9-0) at No. 23 Arizona (7-2), 7:30 p.m.

This is such a classic upset context. After an emotional win, a top-ranked team travels to a pesky conference foe in mid-November. The problem is that mobile QBs have given Arizona fits. Devon Dampier is one of the best dual-threats in the country. No surprise if Arizona wins, but I'll take the Utes.

Prediction: Utah 31, Arizona 26

No. 6 Texas (7-2) at No. 21 LSU (6-3), 7:30 p.m.

Arch Manning just put together an excellent game in a win at Missouri. Repeating the feat in Baton Rouge, however, is a huge ask. LSU only yielded 285 yards in the setback to Alabama, losing due to the offense constantly stalling out beyond midfield. The main difference this weekend is that Texas has committed two-plus turnovers in five of its seven games against Big Ten/SEC competition. LSU should take advantage of some short fields and slide past the Horns.

Prediction: LSU 27, Texas 23

ACC Games

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Duke (7-2) at No. 7 Miami (8-1), Noon ET

No emotions to speak of here! Darian Mensah said he'd be staying at Duke but ended up bolting for Miami (with top receiver Cooper Barkate) at the last second. He's been a superstar for the 'Canes, yet Duke has stayed competitive thanks to a sturdy defense and running back Nate Sheppard. Miami's own defense is slumping, but its strength is stopping the run. The 'Canes should survive at home.

Prediction: Miami 31, Duke 27

Florida State (4-5) at Pitt (6-3), Friday, 7 p.m.
Prediction: Pitt 34, FSU 28

No. 13 Wake Forest (8-1) at SMU (7-2), Noon
Prediction: Wake Forest 36, SMU 33 (Top Matchups)

Syracuse (4-5) at North Carolina State (4-5), Noon
Prediction: Syracuse 27, NC State 23

Georgia Tech (2-7) at Clemson (6-3), 12:30 p.m.
Prediction: Clemson 28, Georgia Tech 16

Boston College (4-5) at No. 5 Notre Dame (8-1), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Notre Dame 42, Boston College 17

Cal (3-6) at Virginia (4-5), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Virginia 26, Cal 20

Louisville (6-3) at North Carolina (5-4), 7 p.m.
Prediction: Louisville 34, UNC 27

Stanford (4-5) at Virginia Tech (6-3), 7:30 p.m.
Prediction: Virginia Tech 38, Stanford 21

Big Ten Games

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Ty Dieffenbach

Illinois (6-3) at No. 4 UCLA (9-0), Friday, 9 p.m. ET

After a hard-fought win at Minnesota full of explosive plays, UCLA is home to face a mercurial Illinois team. Preventing those big gains is vital for the visiting Illini, who've enjoyed an ascent defensively since a mid-season coordinator change. But a cross-country trip against this feisty resilient UCLA roster is a tall order for Illinois.

Prediction: UCLA 24, Illinois 16

Northwestern (6-3) at No. 20 Ohio State (6-3), Noon
Prediction: Ohio State 27, Northwestern 19

Wisconsin (6-3) at Maryland (3-6), Noon
Prediction: Wisconsin 24, Maryland 17

Nebraska (5-4) at Rutgers (2-7), 12:30 p.m.
Prediction: Nebraska 31, Rutgers 20

No. 18 USC (7-2) at No. 9 Indiana (8-1), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Indiana 23, USC 17 (Top Matchups)

Michigan (5-4) at No. 16 Oregon (6-3), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Oregon 28, Michigan 13

Washington (5-4) at Michigan State (3-6), 4:15 p.m.
Prediction: Washington 24, MSU 16

Minnesota (5-4) at Penn State (5-4), 7 p.m.
Prediction: Penn State 23, Minnesota 20

Purdue (3-6) at No. 15 Iowa (7-2), 7:30 p.m.
Prediction: Iowa 35, Purdue 17

Big 12 Games

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Drew Mestemaker

No. 12 Texas Tech (8-1) at No. 25 Oklahoma State (6-3), 9:30 p.m.

Once again, expect late-night fireworks with Texas Tech on the field. Last weekend, the Red Raiders outlasted West Virginia 53-48 behind 464 offensive yards and five touchdowns from Thomas Castellanos. Oklahoma State is no stranger to shootouts on the scoreboard, either. The edge in this contest may simply be home field, where OSU is a perfect 4-0 and far more effective—even if not great—on defense.

Prediction: Oklahoma State 42, Texas Tech 40

No. 14 Houston (7-2) at Colorado (3-6), Friday, 10:15 p.m.
Prediction: Houston 27, Colorado 20

Cincinnati (5-4) at Iowa State (4-5), Noon
Prediction: Iowa State 34, Cincinnati 31

Kansas State (4-5) at TCU (4-5), 2 p.m.
Prediction: TCU 28, Kansas State 20

Baylor (6-3) at No. 10 BYU (7-2), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: BYU 30, Baylor 23

Arizona State (5-4) at UCF (5-4), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: UCF 26, ASU 24

Kansas (3-6) at West Virginia (5-4), 5:30 p.m.
Prediction: WVU 41, Kansas 33

No. 2 Utah (9-0) at No. 23 Arizona (7-2), 7:30 p.m.
Prediction: Utah 31, Arizona 26 (Top Matchups)

SEC Games

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Gunner Stockton and Nate Frazier

No. 22 Missouri (6-3) at No. 1 Georgia (8-1), 3:30 p.m.

Kirby Smart probably ripped this Georgia team to shreds in the week following the unexpected loss to Auburn. Over the last two games, Florida and Ole Miss have put up 246 and 252 yards, respectively, for 15 total points. I like Mizzou! Intriguing offense, solid defense. But good luck scoring on UGA right now.

Prediction: Georgia 34, Missouri 17

Auburn (5-4) at Mississippi State (4-5), Noon
Prediction: Auburn 28, Mississippi State 24

No. 3 Alabama (7-2) at Vanderbilt (4-5), 12:45 p.m.
Prediction: Alabama 36, Vandy 17

No. 8 Tennessee (7-2) at Texas A&M (4-5), 3 p.m.
Prediction: Tennessee 23, Texas A&M 16

No. 19 Ole Miss (6-3) at Oklahoma (5-4), 4:15 p.m.
Prediction: Ole Miss 27, Oklahoma 20

Florida (5-4) at No. 11 Kentucky (7-2), 6:15 p.m.
Prediction: Kentucky 24, Florida 21

No. 6 Texas (7-2) at No. 21 LSU (6-3), 7:30 p.m.
Prediction: LSU 27, Texas 23 (Top Matchups)

No. 17 South Carolina (6-3) at Arkansas (3-6), 7:45 p.m.
Prediction: South Carolina 33, Arkansas 21

American Games

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Zach Kittley

Memphis (7-2) at South Florida (6-3), Thursday, 8 p.m.
Prediction: USF 27, Memphis 24

East Carolina (5-4) at Charlotte (1-8), 1 p.m.
Prediction: ECU 31, Charlotte 17

UAB (5-4) at Temple (2-7), 1 p.m.
Prediction: Temple 24, UAB 23

Tulane (4-5) at Rice (1-8), 2 p.m.
Prediction: Rice 30, Tulane 28

Florida Atlantic (6-3) at Tulsa (5-4), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Tulsa 45, FAU 42

North Texas (7-2) at UTSA (7-2), 9 p.m.
Prediction: UTSA 43, North Texas 41

Conference USA Games

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Jamey Chadwell

Kennesaw State (3-6) at Sam Houston (1-8), 2 p.m.
Prediction: Kennesaw State 30, Sam Houston 20

New Mexico State (3-6) at Missouri State (3-6), 3 p.m.
Prediction: Missouri State 26, NMSU 24

Florida International (4-5) at Delaware (4-5), 3 p.m.
Prediction: Delaware 31, FIU 27

Jacksonville State (7-2) at Western Kentucky (3-6), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Jax State 34, WKU 23

Middle Tennessee (5-4) at Liberty (8-1), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Liberty 38, MTSU 21

MAC Games

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John Alan Richter

Western Michigan (6-3) at Akron (1-8), Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Prediction: WMU 34, Akron 14

Kent State (3-6) at Bowling Green (2-7), Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Prediction: BGSU 28, Kent State 20

Ohio (7-2) at Miami (5-4), Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Prediction: Miami 24, Ohio 22

Buffalo (6-3) at Ball State (3-6), Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Prediction: Ball State 27, Buffalo 23

Sacramento State (2-8) at Central Michigan (4-5), Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Prediction: CMU 33, Sac State 13

Massachusetts (5-4) at Toledo (7-2), Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Prediction: Toledo 31, UMass 19

Mountain West Games

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Evan Medders

Nevada (3-6) at Northern Illinois (0-9), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Nevada 28, NIU 17

San Jose State (5-5) at Air Force (7-2), 7 p.m.
Prediction: Air Force 31, SJSU 21

UNLV (5-4) at New Mexico (8-1), 7:30 p.m.
Prediction: New Mexico 34, UNLV 20

Wyoming (6-3) at UTEP (1-8), 10 p.m.
Prediction: Wyoming 27, UTEP 16

North Dakota State (7-2) at Hawaii (3-6), 11 p.m.
Prediction: NDSU 24, Hawaii 13

Pac-12 Games

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Max Cutforth

Fresno State (5-4) at Texas State (5-4), 4 p.m.
Prediction: Texas State 33, Fresno State 30

Oregon State (5-4) at No. 24 Boise State (8-1), 6 p.m.
Prediction: Boise State 48, Oregon State 35

Utah State (4-5) at San Diego State (4-5), 9:30 p.m.
Prediction: SDSU 24, Utah State 20

Colorado State (3-6) at Washington State (1-8), 10:30 p.m.
Prediction: Washington State 38, CSU 31

Sun Belt Games

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Blake Baker

Louisiana (6-3) at Louisiana-Monroe (2-7), Thursday, 9 p.m.
Prediction: Louisiana 34, ULM 20

James Madison (8-2) at Connecticut (4-5), Noon
Prediction: JMU 33, UConn 30

Arkansas State (4-5) at Coastal Carolina (3-6), 1 p.m.
Prediction: Coastal Carolina 27, Arkansas State 22

Georgia Southern (5-4) at Georgia State (5-4), 3:30 p.m.
Prediction: Georgia Southern 31, Georgia State 28

Southern Miss (3-6) at Louisiana Tech (7-2), 5 p.m.
Prediction: La Tech 41, Southern Miss 21

Appalachian State (5-4) at Marshall (5-4), 6 p.m.
Prediction: Marshall 31, App State 24

Troy (4-5) at South Alabama (4-5), 7 p.m.
Prediction: South Alabama 35, Troy 27