Week 11 college football: Georgia, Indiana favored in marquee matchups
Betting lines show Georgia and Indiana as favorites against Missouri and USC, respectively, while several other top teams face tricky road or home challenges.
By Yara Nasser ·
Georgia will host Missouri on Saturday, with the Bulldogs favored by 14 points according to SportsLine consensus odds. Georgia is the only SEC team with fewer than two conference losses and holds the top spot in national title odds at +240 on FanDuel. The team enters this game after a 42-7 victory over Ole Miss in Week 10.
Missouri arrives in Athens with a 34-20 loss to Texas on its record. The Tigers have had a volatile season, described as playing well in spurts, but they remain a competitive threat despite the recent setback. The odds reflect a significant gap in current form between the two programs.
Indiana will host USC on CBS in a Big Ten clash, with the Hoosiers favored by 7.5 points. Indiana sits at 8-1 overall and 5-1 in conference play. The team has won five of its six Big Ten games by a single possession. USC enters the game at 7-2, having defeated Ohio State in Week 9 before a bye week.
The outcome of this game could drastically alter College Football Playoff standings. A USC win would boost their national championship case, while an Indiana loss would leave them with only mediocre opponents remaining on their schedule. The Hoosiers have not lost to a ranked team this season.
Other notable matchups include Texas at LSU, where the Tigers are favored by 4 points despite being 3-1 in conference play. LSU has lost three games overall but retains strong predictive metrics. They face a two-game stretch against Texas and Tennessee before finishing the season at Arkansas.
UCLA is favored by 8.5 points over Illinois, aiming to reach a 10-0 record under first-year coach Bob Chesney. Illinois has won four consecutive Big Ten games after starting 2-3, including victories over Oregon and Nebraska. The Bruins must overcome this surge to maintain their perfect season.
Miami is favored by 14.5 points over Duke, following a recent loss to Notre Dame. Duke has outscored its last two ACC opponents 88-5, led by running back Nate Sheppard. Miami’s passing defense is generally weaker than its run defense, presenting a specific challenge for the Blue Devils' offense.
Utah is favored by 2.5 points over Arizona. Utah is one of two unbeaten teams in the FBS ranks after a rivalry win. Arizona gained an extra day of rest after a Friday night victory over TCU in Week 10. The Wildcats seek to prove they belong in the Big 12’s elite tier after earlier losses to BYU and Texas Tech.
Additional lines for Saturday include Alabama favored by 19.5 points at Vanderbilt, Michigan favored by 10.5 points at Oregon, and Ohio State favored by 10.5 points over Northwestern. Boston College is a 30.5-point underdog at Notre Dame, while Purdue is a 16.5-point underdog at Iowa. These spreads reflect the current strength of each program’s roster and recent performance.
