Rivalry Week features five games between ranked teams – an unbelievable stretch on Thanksgiving weekend to close the 2025 college football regular season.
No. 23 Georgia Tech faces No. 4 Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 3:30 p.m. On Friday, and that will be followed by the in-state rivalry between No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 16 Texas at 7:30 p.m. ET. Those two games have a significant impact on the SEC championship picture.
Saturday opens with The Game – the best rivalry in college football. No. 1 Ohio State faces No. 15 Michigan at 12 p.m. ET. The Buckeyes are looking to break a four-game losing streak in the series, and tensions are always high.
No. 13 Miami takes on No. 24 Pitt in the same window, and No. 12 Vanderbilt faces No. 18 Tennessee at 3:30 p.m. ESPN on ABC. No. 10 Alabama travels to Auburn at 7:30 p.m. ET, and No. 9 Notre Dame closes Rivalry Week at Stanford at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Each week, we pick games against the spread for AP Top 25 teams. Here is a look at our record involving AP Top 25 teams heading into Week 14. (Odds according to Caesars)
Straight up: 170-52 (16-1 in Week 13)
Against the spread: 105-111-6 (10-6-1 in Week 13)
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Week 14 picks against the spread
Friday, Nov. 28
No. 6 Ole Miss (-7.5) at Mississippi State (12 p.m., ABC)
Ole Miss is 4-1 S/U against Mississippi State under Lane Kiffin – and that includes double-digit victories in the last two trips to Starkville. The Bulldogs are 3-3 ATS as an underdog of seven points or more and have a chance to play spoiler. How much will Kiffin's pending announcement affect the play on the field in the Egg Bowl?
Pick: Ole Miss wins 31-24 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.
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No. 14 Utah (-13.5) at Kansas (12 p.m., ESPN)
Kansas needs a win to become bowl eligible, but can they slow down a Utah offense that has put up an average of 51 points per game the last four weeks? Is this Kyle Whittingham's last regular-season game? The Utes will get to 10 wins in style.
Pick: Utah wins 42-24 and COVERS the spread.
No. 23 Georgia Tech vs. No. 4 Georgia (-13) (3:30 p.m., ABC)
The Yellow Jackets and Bulldogs face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The concern for Georgia Tech is a defense that has allowed an average of 511 yards per game the last three weeks and has failed to force any turnovers. Georgia Tech had 260 rushing yards in last year's 44-42 eight-overtime thriller. Will Georgia be back at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the SEC championship game?
Pick: Georgia wins 35-20 and COVERS the spread.
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Temple at No. 21 North Texas (-19.5) (3:30 p.m., ESPN)
Temple needs a win to become bowl eligible, but the Owls have scored 14 points or less through a three-game losing streak. North Texas leads the FBS with 46.3 points per game. Eric Morris is emerging as a hot coaching carousel candidate, but the Mean Green still have a shot at the American Conference championship game.
Pick: North Texas wins 38-17 and COVERS the spread.
No. 2 Indiana (-28.5) at Purdue (7:30 p.m., Peacock)
Both teams had a bye week – and the Hoosiers won this matchup 66-0 last season. Will Indiana pile it on again and get to its first Big Ten championship game? Purdue is 3-1 ATS as an underdog of 20 points or more with covers against USC, Michigan and Ohio State. The Boilermakers can sneak a cover in here.
Pick: Indiana wins 42-14 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.
No. 3 Texas A&M (-2.5) at No. 16 Texas (7:30 p.m., ABC)
The Aggies have a chance to clinch a spot in the SEC championship game. The Longhorns can play spoiler. How much success will Marcel Reed have against a Texas defense that ranks 12th in the SEC in pass defense? Arch Manning averages 328.5 yards with 11 TDs and one interception in his last four games. Here is your Black Friday upset.
Pick: Texas wins 28-25 in an UPSET.
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Saturday, Nov. 29
No. 1 Ohio State (-10) at No. 15 Michigan (12 p.m., Fox)
Will Ohio State break a four-game losing streak to the Wolverines? Will the Buckeyes have Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate? Will Michigan have running back Jordan Marshall? Bryce Underwood averaged 174.5 yards with a 50% completion percentage in losses to USC and Oklahoma. He'll need to do more against Ohio State's top-ranked defense in order for Michigan to have a shot at another upset. Ryan Day silences the critics – and the Buckeyes clinch their spot in the Big Ten championship game.
Pick: Ohio State wins 27-13 and COVERS the spread.
No. 7 Texas Tech (-21) at West Virginia (12 p.m. ESPN)
West Virginia has split its last four games under first-year coach Rich Rodriguez, a streak where the Mountaineers have allowed just 88 rushing yards per game. Texas Tech allows 17 points per game on the road in Big 12 play. The Red Raiders also have forced three turnovers per game through a four-game win streak.
Pick: Texas Tech wins 42-17 and COVERS the spread.
No. 13 Miami (-6.5) at No. 24 Pitt (12 p.m., ABC)
These teams haven't met since 2022. There are ACC championship game implications for both teams, and the Hurricanes have allowed just 11.3 points per game since taking their second loss. Pitt has allowed 27.2 points in its last two games, but they are 2-2 S/U as an underdog. Notre Dame fans will be scoreboard watching for the comparison.
Pick: Miami wins 30-27 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.
UCF at No. 11 BYU (-17.5) (1 p.m., ESPN2)
UCF can make a bowl game under first-year coach Scott Frost with a victory, but the Knights have managed just 10.8 points per game on the road in Big 12 play this season. BYU averaged 210 rushing yards per game the last two weeks. The Cougars clinch their spot in the Big 12 championship game.
Pick: BYU wins 30-14 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.
No. 5 Oregon (-6.5) at Washington (3:30 p.m., CBS)
This line dipped a half point, but the Ducks still have a shot at the Big Ten championship game. Oregon had 10 sacks in a 49-21 victory against Washington last season, and the Ducks are riding high after a 42-27 victory against USC. Look for Oregon to clinch a second straight CFP appearance here.
Pick: Oregon wins 34-21 and COVERS the spread.
LSU at No. 8 Oklahoma (-10) (3:30 p.m., ABC)
LSU averaged 18 points in wins against Arkansas and Western Kentucky. The Sooners have the best defense in the SEC at 14 points per game. The Tigers beat the Sooners 37-17 last year, but how effective will they be in upset mode on the road? Oklahoma should be able to ride the home momentum to that all-important 10th victory, which means a CFP appearance for Brent Venables.
Pick: Oklahoma wins 27-16 and COVERS the spread.
No. 12 Vanderbilt at No. 18 Tennessee (-2.5) (3:30 p.m., ESPN)
Fun matchup here. Diego Pavia can lead the Commodores to a 10-win season and keep them in the College Football Playoff conversation. Tennessee has a six-game win streak in the series and has not lost to Vanderbilt at home since 2017. This could be the highest-scoring game of the day.
Pick: Tennessee wins 37-31 and COVERS the spread.
No. 20 James Madison (-22.5) at Coastal Carolina (3:45 p.m., ESPNU)
The Dukes are on a nine-game winning streak, but this line looks high off the jump. Coastal Carolina scored 40 or more points in four straight games before last week's blowout loss against South Carolina. The Dukes will keep it rolling, but the Chanticleers have covered in their last three home games.
Pick: James Madison wins 43-27 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.
UCLA at No. 19 USC (-20.5) (4:30 p.m., NBC)
USC is 2-1 S/U against UCLA under Lincoln Riley, but those wins are by a combined total of nine points. Will Nico Iamaleava play for the Bruins? That could determine whether the Bruins hang around against the Trojans – who can close a nine-win season. USC is 2-2 ATS at home in Big Ten play this season.
Pick: USC wins 38-17 and COVERS the spread.
V irginia Tech at No. 17 Virginia (-10.5) (7 p.m, ESPN)
The Cavaliers can clinch a spot in the ACC championship game with a victory against the Hokies. Virginia Tech has won the last four meetings in what has been a one-sided series this century. Virginia gets the win – but it will be tight into the second half. The Cavaliers are 4-2 ATS at home this season.
Pick: Virginia wins 31-21 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.
No. 10 Alabama (-5.5) at Auburn (7:30 p.m., ABC)
It's Kalen DeBoer's first Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium. How will the Crimson Tide handle that environment? Auburn needs a win to stay bowl eligible. The Tigers allow 3.8 yards per rush attempt in SEC play. Can they get enough pressure on Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson to make it interesting? This is the road victory Alabama fans care about most.
Pick: Alabama wins 27-17 and COVERS the spread.
Charlotte at No. 22 Tulane (-30) (7:30 p.m., ESPNU)
The 49ers have one win under first-year coach Tim Albin, and Tulane can clinch a spot in the American Conference championship game with a victory. It's still a huge number against the spread, and the Green Wave have yet to score 40 points in a game this season. Tulane beat Charlotte 34-3 in 2024.
Pick: Tulane wins 35-7 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.
No. 25 SMU (-12.5) at Cal (8 p.m., ESPN2)
This line bumped up 1.5 points from its opening. SMU can still get to the ACC championship game, but it will require a road victory against the Golden Bears – who just fired coach Justin Wilcox. The Mustangs are 2-2 S/U on the road against FBS teams this season – but this line could jump even more this week.
Pick: SMU wins 31-17 and COVERS the spread.
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No. 9 Notre Dame (-32.5) at Stanford (10:30 p.m., ESPN)
Stanford is 4-1 S/U at home this season – and it's an opportunity for Frank Reich to close with a victory against a rival. The Irish average 41.4 points per game, and Jeremiyah Love averages 7.7 yards per carry. Notre Dame is 2-1 ATS when favored by 30 points or more, and they have won the last two meetings with the Cardinal by a score of 105-30.
Pick: Notre Dame wins 45-14 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.