College Football Expert Picks, Predictions: Week 5

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Mon, Sep 27, 2021, 7:18 PM·22 min read

College football expert picks, predictions for Week 5, highlighted by Cincinnati at Notre Dame, Arkansas at Georgia, and Ole Miss at Alabama

* next to the pick means the team will win, but not cover.
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Virginia at Miami

7:30, ESPN
Line: Miami -4, o/u: 62

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Miami
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Virginia
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Miami
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Miami
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Miami
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Virginia
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Miami
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Virginia
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Virginia
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Miami
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Miami
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Miami
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Miami
CONSENSUS PICK: Miami

NEXT: Houston at Tulsa Expert Picks, Predictions

Houston at Tulsa

7:30, ESPN
Line: Tulsa -3.5, o/u: 57

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Tulsa
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Houston
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Tulsa
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Houston
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Tulsa
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Tulsa
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Houston
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Tulsa
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Tulsa*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Houston
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Tulsa*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Tulsa
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Houston
CONSENSUS PICK: Tulsa*

NEXT: Iowa at Maryland Expert Picks, Predictions

Iowa at Maryland

8:00, FS1
Line: Iowa -4, o/u: 45.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Iowa
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Iowa
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Iowa
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Maryland
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Iowa
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Maryland
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Iowa
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Iowa
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Maryland
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Iowa
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Iowa
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Iowa
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Iowa
CONSENSUS PICK: Iowa

NEXT: BYU at Utah State Expert Picks, Predictions

BYU at Utah State

9:00, CBS Sports Network
Line: BYU 7.5, o/u: 59.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: BYU*
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com BYU
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com BYU
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: BYU
Pete Fiutak, CFN: BYU
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: BYU
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: BYU
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: BYU
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: BYU
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: BYU
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: BYU
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: BYU*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Utah State
CONSENSUS PICK: BYU

NEXT: Arkansas at Georgia Expert Picks, Predictions

Arkansas at Georgia

12:00, ESPN
Line: Georgia -18.5, o/u: 64.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Georgia
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Georgia*
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Georgia*
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Georgia
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Georgia
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Georgia
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Georgia*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Georgia*
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Georgia
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Georgia*
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Georgia*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Georgia
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Arkansas
CONSENSUS PICK: Georgia*

NEXT: Michigan at Wisconsin Expert Picks, Predictions

Michigan at Wisconsin

12:00, FOX
Line: Michigan -1, o/u: 43.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Michigan
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Michigan
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Michigan
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Wisconsin
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Michigan
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Michigan
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Michigan
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Wisconsin
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Michigan
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Michigan
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Michigan
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Michigan
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Michigan
CONSENSUS PICK: Michigan

NEXT: Tennessee at Missouri Expert Picks, Predictions

Tennessee at Missouri

12:00, SEC Network
Line: Missouri -3, o/u: -3

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Missouri
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Tennessee
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Missouri
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Missouri
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Missouri
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Tennessee
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Missouri
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Missouri
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Missouri*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Missouri
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Missouri*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Tennessee
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Tennessee
CONSENSUS PICK: Missouri

NEXT: USC at Colorado Expert Picks, Predictions

USC at Colorado

2:00, Pac-12 Network
Line: USC -7, o/u: 51

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: USC*
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com USC
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Colorado
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: USC*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: USC
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: USC
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: USC*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: USC
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: USC
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: USC
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: USC*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: USC
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Colroado
CONSENSUS PICK: USC

NEXT: Cincinnati at Notre Dame Expert Picks, Predictions

Cincinnati at Notre Dame

2:30, NBC
Line: Cincinnati -2, o/u: 51

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Notre Dame
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Notre Dame
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Notre Dame
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Notre Dame
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Cincinnati
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Notre Dame
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Notre Dame
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Notre Dame
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Notre Dame
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Notre Dame
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Notre Dame
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Notre Dame
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Notre Dame
CONSENSUS PICK: Notre Dame

NEXT: Oklahoma at Kansas State Expert Picks, Predictions

Oklahoma at Kansas State

3:30, FOX
Line: Oklahoma -10.5, o/u: 52.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Oklahoma*
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Kansas State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Oklahoma
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Oklahoma*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Kansas State
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Oklahoma*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Oklahoma*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Oklahoma*
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Oklahoma*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Oklahoma
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Oklahoma*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Oklahoma
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Kansas State
CONSENSUS PICK: Oklahoma*

NEXT: Nevada at Boise State Expert Picks, Predictions

Nevada at Boise State

3:30, FS1
Line: Boise State -6.5, o/u: 57

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Boise State
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Boise State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Boise State
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Boise State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Boise State
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Boise State*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Boise State
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Nevada
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Boise State*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Boise State*
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Boise State*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Boise State
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Nevada
CONSENSUS PICK: Boise State

NEXT: Ohio State at Rutgers Expert Picks, Predictions

Ohio State at Rutgers

3:30, BTN
Line: Ohio State -15, o/u: 56.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Ohio State
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Ohio State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Ohio State
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Ohio State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Ohio State*
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Ohio State*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Ohio State*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Ohio State
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Ohio State*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Ohio State
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Ohio State
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Ohio State
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Rutgers
CONSENSUS PICK: Ohio State

NEXT: Ole Miss at Alabama Expert Picks, Predictions

Ole Miss at Alabama

3:30, CBS
Line: Alabama -15, o/u: 77.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Alabama
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Alabama*
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Alabama
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Alabama
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Alabama
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Alabama*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Alabama
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Alabama*
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Alabama*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Alabama
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Alabama
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Alabama*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Alabama
CONSENSUS PICK: Alabama

NEXT: Florida at Kentucky Expert Picks, Predictions

Florida at Kentucky

6:00, ESPN
Line: Florida -8.5, o/u: 55

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Florida
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Florida
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Florida
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Florida*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Florida
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Florida
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Florida
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Florida
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Florida*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Florida
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Florida
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Florida
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Kentucky
CONSENSUS PICK: Florida

NEXT: Boston College at Clemson Expert Picks, Predictions

Boston College at Clemson

7:30, ACC Network
Line: Clemson -16., o/u: 46.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Clemson*
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Clemson*
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Clemson*
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Clemson
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Clemson*
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Clemson*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Clemson*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Clemson
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Clemson
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Clemson
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Clemson*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Clemson*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Boston College
CONSENSUS PICK: Clemson*

NEXT: Indiana at Penn State Expert Picks, Predictions

Indiana at Penn State

7:30, ABC
Line: Penn State -10.5., o/u: 52.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Penn State
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Penn State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Penn State
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Penn State*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Penn State
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Penn State*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Penn State*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Penn State
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Penn State
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Penn State
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Penn State*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Penn State
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Penn State
CONSENSUS PICK: Penn State

NEXT: Mississippi State at Texas A&M Expert Picks, Predictions

Mississippi State at Texas A&M

7:00, SEC Network
Line: Texas A&M -7, o/u: 47.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Texas A&M
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Mississippi State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Texas A&M
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Texas A&M*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Texas A&M
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Texas A&M*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Texas A&M*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Texas A&M
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Texas A&M*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Texas A&M
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Texas A&M
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Texas A&M*
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Texas A&M
CONSENSUS PICK: Texas A&M

NEXT: Northwestern at Nebraska Expert Picks, Predictions

Northwestern at Nebraska

7:30, BTN
Line: Nebraska -10.5, o/u: 50

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Nebraska*
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Nebraska
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Nebraska
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Northwestern
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Nebraska*
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Nebraska*
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Nebraska*
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Nebraska
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Nebraska
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Nebraska*
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Nebraska
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Nebraska
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Northwestern
CONSENSUS PICK: Nebraska*

NEXT: Auburn at LSU Expert Picks, Predictions

Auburn at LSU

9:00, ESPN
Line: LSU -3.5, o/u: 54.5

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: LSU*
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com LSU
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com LSU
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: LSU
Pete Fiutak, CFN: LSU
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: LSU
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: LSU
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Auburn
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: LSU*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Auburn
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: LSU*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Auburn
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: LSU
CONSENSUS PICK: LSU

NEXT: Washington at Oregon State Expert Picks, Predictions

Washington at Oregon State

9:00, Pac-12 Network
Line: Oregon State -2.5, o/u: 55

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Washington
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Washington
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Washington
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Washington
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Washington
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Oregon State
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Washington
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Oregon State
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Oregon State
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Oregon State
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Washington*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Washington
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Oregon State
CONSENSUS PICK: Washington

NEXT: Arizona State at UCLA Expert Picks, Predictions

Arizona State at UCLA

10:30, FS1
Line: UCLA -3.5, o/u: 56

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: UCLA
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com UCLA
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com UCLA
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Arizona State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: UCLA
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: UCLA
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: UCLA
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: UCLA
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: UCLA
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: UCLA
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: UCLA
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: UCLA
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: UCLA
CONSENSUS PICK: UCLA

NEXT: Fresno State at Hawaii< Expert Picks, Predictions

Fresno State at Hawaii

11:00, CBS Sports Network
Line: Fresno State -10, o/u: 62

Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Fresno State
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com Fresno State
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com Fresno State
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Fresno State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Fresno State*
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Fresno State
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Fresno State
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com: Fresno State
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com: Fresno State*
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com: Fresno State
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Fresno State*
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Fresno State
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Hawaii
CONSENSUS PICK: Fresno State

NEXT: Experts, Results So Far …

Experts, Results So Far …

Gill Alexander, VSIN:
SU: 70-18, ATS: 46-46-1
Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com:
SU: 69-24, ATS: 47-45-1
Patrick Conn, LSUTigersWire.com
SU: 70-23, ATS: 49-43-1
Adam Dubbin, GatorsWire.com
SU: 70-23, ATS: 47-45-1
Jeff Feyerer, CFN:
SU: 70-23, ATS: 46-46-1
Pete Fiutak, CFN:
SU: 65-28, ATS: 48-44-1
Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com:
SU: 70-23, ATS: 50-42-1
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com:
SU: 67-26, ATS: 46-46-1
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com:
SU: 67-26, ATS: 47-45-1
Kevin McGuire, NittanyLionsWire.com:
SU: 68-25, ATS: 44-48-1
Zac Neel, DucksWire.com
SU: 67-26, ATS: 45-47-1
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN
SU: 69-24, ATS: 44-48-1
Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com
SU: 49-18, ATS: 29-38-0
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com
SU: 63-26, ATS: 46-42-1
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com
SU: 49-18, ATS: 32-35-0
Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com
SU: 66-27, ATS: 46-46-1
John Williams, SoonersWire.com
SU: 63-29, ATS: 38-54-1
Clucko the Chicken, CFN
SU: 41-52, ATS: 52-40-1
CONSENSUS PICK
SU: 67-26, ATS: 53-39-1

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