College Football Picks Week 7: Predictions for All Top 25 Teams

With four games between ranked opponents and a bunch of critical conference matchups, this week could be one of the most exciting weeks in college football.

And on Sunday the first BCS rankings come out, which makes the results of these games even more important.

Here's a rundown of how all the Top 25 teams will fare this week.

No. 24 Auburn vs. Florida

The Tigers get a visit from Florida, and this will be a huge measuring stick for both teams.

Auburn has yet to convincingly beat anyone on their schedule (except Florida Atlantic), while the Gators have been dominated in both of their games against ranked opponents.

This is one of the most difficult games to pick, but without John Brantley at quarterback and the game being played at Auburn, take the Tigers in a close one.

Pick: Auburn 31, Florida 27

No. 11 Michigan vs. No. 23 Michigan State

Another fantastic matchup between instate rivals with huge conference title implications.

Michigan has yet to play a team with a semblance of a defense, and Michigan State held Denard Robinson and the Wolverines to just 17 points last season.

The biggest key for this game is how Michigan's defense will hold up against a talented but unproductive Spartan offense.

In another close game, the tie usually goes to the home team, which in this case is the underdog, Michigan State.

Picks: MSU 24, Michigan 21

No. 6 Oklahoma State vs. No. 22 Texas

Based on rankings and last week's performances, Oklahoma State should win this game with ease.

But Mack Brown is 13-0 the week after the Red River Rivalry, and Texas' defense only gave up 34 of Oklahoma's 55 points.

The Cowboys' defense has not proven itself to be very good this season, and if Case McCoy and company can put together some drives, this game could quickly become very close, especially with the game being played in Austin.

Oklahoma State has a history of choking in big games, but this seems like a different team with Brandon Weeden, Justin Blackmon and Joseph Randle.

In a closer than expected game, the Pokes beat the Longhorns.

Pick: OSU 34, Texas 27

No. 20 Baylor vs. No. 21 Texas A&M

If you like offensive fireworks, tune into this game.

Texas A&M is the more experienced and talented team, and they are playing at home, but Robert Griffin III has been nearly unstoppable.

The Aggies have the worst pass-defense in the country, and Kendall Wright is averaging 138 yards per game.

Baylor is having one of its best seasons in school history, while A&M came in with lofty expectations and have fallen off the map a bit after blowing leads against Oklahoma State and Arkansas, as well as narrowly beating Texas Tech last week.

If the Aggies come out with something to prove, they should win this game pretty easily, but nothing so far has indicated they will. Baylor keeps it close, but I'm sticking with the home team in yet another close game.

Pick: A&M 45, Baylor 42

No. 19 Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest

The Demon Deacons are off to their best start in ACC and school history, while Virginia Tech is coming off a crazy win against Miami.

But injuries are hampering both of these teams.

The Hokies will be without three of their starting defensive front seven, but Wake Forest lists running back Josh Harris as doubtful.

Wake relies heavily on the pass, so getting pressure on the quarterback will be of the utmost importance.

Still, Tech has the longest active streak of road wins, and if quarterback Logan Thomas plays anything close to his performance last week—23-of-25 for 310 yards, three touchdowns and two more touchdowns on the ground—this game should go their way.

Pick: VT 34, Wake 24

No. 18 Arizona State vs. No. 9 Oregon

College GameDay will be on hand for this Pac-12 battle at Autzen Stadium, so the one thing we know for certain is that the crowd will be loud.

LaMichael James could play in this game, but it is unlikely, and the Ducks have not been very good against the run.

Thankfully Arizona State is predominantly a passing team that does really poorly on the road, going 2-8 in their last 10 road games.

Pick: Oregon 48, Arizona State 31

No. 17 Kansas State vs. Texas Tech

Kansas State has been one of the biggest surprises of the 2011 season, and Texas Tech is a touchdown away from being 6-0.

That said, the Red Raiders have been absolutely awful against the run, and that is where the Wildcats get the bulk of their yards.

Maybe if Tech had the momentum of beating Texas A&M heading into this game they would have enough to beat Kansas State, but you can't call an upset with how they currently look.

Pick: KSU 38, Tech 27

Ohio State vs. No. 16 Illinois

The Illini are off to a fast 6-0 start, while Ohio State has quickly fallen out of the Top 25 after a host of suspensions.

But Illinois has done nothing other than beat Arizona State by three at home, and we've already discussed how poor the Sun Devils are on the road. Ohio State could easily be 5-1, and blew a big lead at Nebraska last week after quarterback Braxton Miller went down with an injury.

Miller is back this week, but with so much else not going the Buckeyes' way, it's hard to imagine them being mentally strong enough to beat Illinois. If they come out tough, the Illini will be in for a rough road.

Pick: Illinois 23, Ohio State 16

No. 15 South Carolina vs. Mississippi State

Stephen Garcia is no longer a Gamecock, and Melvin Ingram returns from injury.

Mississippi State has fallen flat on high preseason expectations and needed overtime to beat Louisiana Tech.

The game is in Starkville, but at 0-3 in the SEC, it doesn’t look like the Bulldogs mentally have what it takes to shut down Marcus Lattimore and Alshon Jeffrey.

Pick: USC 35, MSU 17

No. 12 Georgia Tech vs. Virginia

Georgia Tech has been nearly unstoppable on offense, while Virginia nearly lost to Indiana and Idaho.

It doesn't look good for the Hoos, and while the Jackets have lost in Charlottesville eight of the last nine times, Virginia only beat them while they ran the triple option in Paul Johnson's first year as head coach.

Unless they turn over the ball repeatedly like they did last week, Tech should win this one big.

Pick: GT 42, UVA 23

No. 8 Clemson vs. Maryland

Tajh Boyd will play in this game, after scaring everyone when he took a shot to the hip without a hip pad.

That should be all that's necessary for Clemson to beat Maryland, even if the game is in College Park.

The Terrapins are just 2-3 with a horrible 38-7 loss to Temple. This one shouldn't be close.

Pick: Clemson 41, Maryland 23 

No. 7 Stanford vs. Washington State

Washington State has not been good at football in years, while Stanford has been repeatedly blowing out lesser opponents.

The Cougars have put up some points this year, averaging 40 per game, but were held to 25 against UCLA last week. The Cardinal defense should be able to stop them, even though they'll be without Shayne Skov.

Pick: Stanford 48, WSU 24

No. 5 Boise State vs. Colorado State

Colorado State lost to 1-5 Colorado.

There's just no way they pull off the upset.

Pick: Boise 51, CSU 6

Indiana vs. No. 4 Wisconsin

The Badgers are coming off a bye week, so there is a chance they will come out flat.

But even if they do it shouldn’t matter too much since Indiana is giving up an average of 210 yards on the ground per game.

Pick: Wisconsin 55, Indiana 13

No. 3 Oklahoma vs. Kansas

Oklahoma State beat Kansas 70-28 last week, and the Sooners have a better defense. The Jayhawks are just an awful team that allowed 608 yards rushing to Georgia Tech.

This will get ugly quick.

Pick: OU 62, KU 10

No. 2 Alabama vs. Ole Miss

Mississippi will be without four of its biggest contributors, including their best player, Brandon Bolden.

Alabama has been unstoppable.

No contest.

Pick: Alabama 44, Ole Miss 0

No. 1 LSU vs. Tennessee

Tyler Bray broke the thumb on his throwing hand, so the much-maligned Matt Simms will return for the Vols.

Against this LSU defense, that just won't cut it.

Tennessee may put up a fight defensively, but Spencer Ware, Michael Ford and Alfred Blue will wear down this defense by the fourth quarter.

Pick: LSU 34, Tenn 10