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College Football Expert Picks, Predictions: Week 5

College football expert picks, predictions for Week 5, highlighted by Texas A&M at Alabama, Auburn at Georgia, and Oklahoma at Iowa State


Experts, Results So Far …

Gill Alexander: SU: 33-15, ATS: 21-27
@beatingthebook, VSIN
Patrick Conn: SU: 36-12, ATS: 31-17
@PatSportsGuy, LonghornsWire.com
Jeff Feyerer: SU: 34-14, ATS: 30-18
@JeffFeyererFightingIrishWire.com
Pete Fiutak: SU: 34-14, ATS: 26-22
@PeteFiutakCFN
Dan Harralson: SU: 34-14, ATS: 27-21
@danharralson, VolsWire.com
Phil Harrison: SU: 34-14, ATS: 28-20
@PhilHarrisonBW, BuckeyesWire.com
Clint Lamb: SU: 32-16, ATS: 28-20
@ClintRLamb, RollTideWire.com
Jeremy Mauss: SU: 33-15, ATS: 25-23
@MWCWire, MWwire.com
Big Game Ben Niewoehner: SU: 10-7, ATS: 8-9
Kegan Reneau: SU: 32-16, ATS: 26-22
@KeganReneau, SoonersWire.com
Johnny Rosenstein: SU: 35-13, ATS: 30-18
@JohnnyParlay11, SportsBookWire.com
Nick Shepkowski: SU: 33-15, ATS: 26-22
@Shep670, FightingIrishWire.com
Scott Steehn: SU: 34-14, ATS: 28-20
@Steehnroller, WinnersandWhiners.com
Keith Stewart: SU: 35-13, ATS: 33-15
WinnersandWhiners.com
Brian Stultz: SU: 34-14, ATS: 30-18
@BrianJStultz, AuburnWire.com
Clucko The Chicken (a coin flip): SU: 17-31, ATS: 23-25
CONSENSUS PICK: SU: 35-13, ATS: 29-19


Week 5 Expert Picks  
Oklahoma at Iowa State
TCU at Texas | South Carolina at Florida
Texas A&M at Alabama | Navy at Air Force
Missouri at Tennessee | NC State at Pitt
UNC at BC | Oklahoma State at Kansas
Virginia Tech at Duke | Ole Miss at Kentucky
Texas Tech at Kansas St | Memphis at SMU
Auburn at Georgia | LSU at Vanderbilt
Tulsa at UCF | Virginia at Clemson


If there’s an *next to the pick, that means the team will win, but not cover.

INSTRUCTIONS: Make your pick against the spread. For example …
– If you think Florida will win -7 over Miami: Florida
– If you think Miami will win outright: Miami
– If you think Florida will win, but NOT cover: Florida*

Game previews to come throughout the week

Friday, October 2

Louisiana Tech at BYU

– Louisiana Tech at BYU Game Preview
9:00 ESPN2
BetMGM Line: BYU -23.5, o/u: 56.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: BYU*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: BYU
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: BYU
Pete Fiutak, CFN: BYU
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: BYU*
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: BYU
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: BYU*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: BYU*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: BYU
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: BYU*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: BYU
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: BYU*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: BYU
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Louisiana Tech
CONSENSUS PICK: BYU*

Week 5 Expert Picks  
Oklahoma at Iowa State
TCU at Texas | South Carolina at Florida
Texas A&M at Alabama | Navy at Air Force
Missouri at Tennessee | NC State at Pitt
UNC at BC | Oklahoma State at Kansas
Virginia Tech at Duke | Ole Miss at Kentucky
Texas Tech at Kansas St | Memphis at SMU
Auburn at Georgia | LSU at Vanderbilt
Tulsa at UCF | Virginia at Clemson

NEXT: Oklahoma at Iowa State, TCU at Texas

Saturday, October 3

Oklahoma at Iowa State

– Oklahoma at Iowa State Game Preview
7:30 ABC
BetMGM Line: Oklahoma -6.5, o/u: 62.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Iowa State
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Oklahoma
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Oklahoma
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Oklahoma
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Oklahoma
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Oklahoma
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Oklahoma
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Oklahoma
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Oklahoma
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Oklahoma*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Oklahoma*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Oklahoma
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Oklahoma
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Iowa State
CONSENSUS PICK: Oklahoma*

TCU at Texas

– TCU at Texas Game Preview
12:00 FOX
BetMGM Line: Texas -13, o/u: 59
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Texas*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Texas*
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Texas*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Texas*
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Texas
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Texas*
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Texas*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Texas*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Texas
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Texas*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Texas*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Texas*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Texas
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: TCU
CONSENSUS PICK: Texas*

NEXT: South Carolina at Florida, Texas A&M at Alabama

South Carolina at Florida

South Carolina at Florida Game Preview
12:00 ESPN
BetMGM Line: Florida -18, o/u: 55
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Florida*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Florida
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Florida
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Florida*
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Florida
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Florida*
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Florida
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Florida
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Florida*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Florida*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Florida*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Florida
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Florida
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Florida
CONSENSUS PICK: Florida

Texas A&M at Alabama

Texas A&M at Alabama Game Preview
3:30 CBS
BetMGM Line: Alabama -16.5, o/u: 52.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Alabama*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Alabama
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Alabama*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Alabama*
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Alabama
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Alabama*
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Alabama
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Alabama*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Alabama
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Alabama
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Alabama
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Alabama
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Alabama
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Texas A&M
CONSENSUS PICK: Alabama

NEXT: Navy at Air Force, Missouri at Tennessee

Navy at Air Force

– Navy at Air Force Game Preview
6:00 CBS Sports Network
BetMGM Line: Navy -7, o/u: 48
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Navy
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Air Force
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Navy
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Navy
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Air Force
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Navy
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Navy
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Navy
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Air Force
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Navy
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Air Force
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Air Force
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Air Force
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Navy
CONSENSUS PICK: Navy

Missouri at Tennessee

Missouri at Tennessee Game Preview
12:00 SEC Network
BetMGM Line: Tennessee-10.5, o/u: 48.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Tennessee*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Tennessee
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Tennessee*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Tennessee*
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Tennessee
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Tennessee
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Tennessee
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Tennessee*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Tennessee
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Tennessee*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Tennessee
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Tennessee*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Tennessee
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Tennessee
CONSENSUS PICK: Tennessee

NEXT: NC State at Pitt, North Carolina at Boston College

NC State at Pitt

– NC State at Pitt Game Preview
12:00 ACC Network
BetMGM Line: Pitt -14, o/u: 48
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Pitt*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Pitt
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Pitt
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Pitt*
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Pitt
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Pitt*
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Pitt*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Pitt
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Pitt*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Pitt*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Pitt*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Pitt*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Pitt*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: NC State
CONSENSUS PICK: Pitt*

North Carolina at Boston College

– North Carolina at Boston College Game Preview
3:30 ABC
BetMGM Line: North Carolina -13.5, o/u: 53.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: North Carolina
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: North Carolina
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: North Carolina*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: North Carolina*
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: North Carolina*
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: North Carolina*
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: North Carolina
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: North Carolina
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: North Carolina
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: North Carolina*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: North Carolina*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: North Carolina*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: North Carolina
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Boston College
CONSENSUS PICK: North Carolina*

NEXT: Oklahoma State at Kansas, Virginia Tech at Duke

Oklahoma State at Kansas

– Oklahoma State at Kansas Game Preview
3:30 ESPN
BetMGM Line: Oklahoma State -21.5, o/u: 54
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Oklahoma State
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Oklahoma State
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Oklahoma State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Oklahoma State
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Oklahoma State
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Oklahoma State
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Oklahoma State*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Oklahoma State
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Oklahoma State
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Oklahoma State
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Oklahoma State
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Oklahoma State*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Oklahoma State
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Kansas
CONSENSUS PICK: Oklahoma State

Virginia Tech at Duke

– Virginia Tech at Duke Game Preview
4:00 ACC Network
BetMGM Line: Virginia Tech -10.5, o/u: 51.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Virginia Tech*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Virginia Tech
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Duke
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Virginia Tech
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Virginia Tech*
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Duke
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Virginia Tech
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Virginia Tech
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Virginia Tech
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Virginia Tech
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Virginia Tech
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Virginia Tech
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Virginia Tech
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Duke
CONSENSUS PICK: Virginia Tech

NEXT: Ole Miss at Kentucky, Texas Tech at Kansas State

Ole Miss at Kentucky

Ole Miss at Kentucky Game Preview
4:00 SEC Network
BetMGM Line: Kentucky -7, o/u: 58.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Kentucky
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Kentucky
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Kentucky
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Kentucky
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Ole Miss
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Kentucky*
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Kentucky*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Kentucky
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Kentucky
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Ole Miss
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Kentucky
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Kentucky*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Kentucky*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Kentucky
CONSENSUS PICK: Kentucky

Texas Tech at Kansas State

– Texas Tech at Kansas State Game Preview
3:30 FS1
BetMGM Line: Kansas State -2.5, o/u: 63.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Kansas State
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Texas Tech
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Texas Tech
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Kansas State
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Texas Tech
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Kansas State
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Kansas State*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Kansas State
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Kansas State
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Kansas State
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Kansas State
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Kansas State*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Texas Tech
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Texas Tech
CONSENSUS PICK: Kansas State*

NEXT: Memphis at SMU, Auburn at Georgia

Memphis at SMU

– Memphis at SMU Game Preview
3:30 ESPN2
BetMGM Line: COMING, o/u: COMING
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line

Gill Alexander, VSIN: SMU
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Memphis
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: SMU
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Memphis
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: SMU
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Memphis
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Memphis*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Memphis
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: SMU
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: SMU
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: SMU
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Memphis*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Memphis
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: SMU
CONSENSUS PICK: SMU

Auburn at Georgia

Auburn at Georgia Game Preview
7:30 ESPN
BetMGM Line: Georgia -7, o/u: 43.5
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Georgia
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Georgia
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Georgia
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Georgia*
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Georgia*
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Georgia
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Georgia*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Georgia*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Auburn
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Georgia*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Georgia*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Georgia
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Georgia*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Georgia
CONSENSUS PICK: Georgia*

NEXT: LSU at Vanderbilt, Tulsa at UCF

LSU at Vanderbilt

LSU at Vanderbilt Game Preview
7:30 SEC Network
BetMGM Line: LSU -20, o/u: 49
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line

Gill Alexander, VSIN: LSU*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: LSU
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: LSU
Pete Fiutak, CFN: LSU
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: LSU
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: LSU*
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: LSU
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: LSU*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: LSU
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: LSU
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: LSU*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: LSU*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: LSU
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Vanderbilt
CONSENSUS PICK: LSU

Tulsa at UCF

– Tulsa at UCF Game Preview
7:30 ESPN2
BetMGM Line: UCF -28.5, o/u: 55
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line

Gill Alexander, VSIN: UCF
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: UCF
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: UCF*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: UCF
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: UCF
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: UCF
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: UCF*
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: UCF*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: UCF*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: UCF*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: UCF
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: UCF
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: UCF
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Tulsa
CONSENSUS PICK: UCF

NEXT: Virginia at Clemson

Virginia at Clemson

– Virginia at Clemson Game Preview
8:00 ACC Network
BetMGM Line: Clemson -28.5, o/u: 55
Bet on this with BetMGM or for latest line 

Gill Alexander, VSIN: Clemson*
Patrick Conn, Longhorns Wire: Clemson
Jeff Feyerer, Fighting Irish Wire: Clemson*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Clemson*
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire: Clemson
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Clemson*
Clint Lamb, Roll Tide Wire: Clemson
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Clemson*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Clemson*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire: COMING
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire: Clemson*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Clemson*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: COMING
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Clemson*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: Clemson
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Virginia
CONSENSUS PICK: Clemson*

Week 5 Expert Picks  
La Tech at BYU | Oklahoma at Iowa State
TCU at Texas | South Carolina at Florida
Texas A&M at Alabama | Navy at Air Force
Missouri at Tennessee | NC State at Pitt
UNC at BC | Oklahoma State at Kansas
Virginia Tech at Duke | Ole Miss at Kentucky
Texas Tech at Kansas St | Memphis at SMU
Auburn at Georgia | LSU at Vanderbilt
Tulsa at UCF

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