{
  "id": 13068378,
  "title": "10 Best College Football Picks Against the Spread for Week 6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/10-best-college-football-picks-against-the-spread-for-week-6",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:22:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/10-best-college-football-picks-082230526.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. South Carolina is facing Florida in a game where the total point line is set at 59.5. The ATS pick for this game is to go Under, meaning the combined score is expected to be less than 59.5 points. This decision may change based on the weather forecast for Saturday's game in Gainesville, which is predicted to be around 85 degrees with a 50% chance of rain. However, unlike the Georgia vs. Alabama game, wind is not expected to be a factor.\n\n2. Florida State will take on Louisville on September 19, 2026, with a point total of 59.5. The ATS pick for this match is Over, indicating that the combined score is expected to be more than 59.5 points. The author advises against lining Louisville -3.5 as they have struggled to score in recent games, with a 50-36 loss to Alabama being a notable example. The author also suggests that the point totals in recent Florida State games have been lower than expected.\n\n3. In the Iowa vs. Washington game, the point total is 41.5, and the ATS pick is Under. The author notes that this is a Friday night game, and factors such as weather and team performance may affect the outcome. Iowa has yet to score more than 20 points against any Power Four team, while Washington's offensive struggles are highlighted with losses to teams like Utah State and Washington State, as well as a loss to Minnesota.\n\n4. Indiana will host Nebraska, with a point total of 41.5 and an ATS pick of Indiana -7.5. The author admits that Nebraska has the potential to become a great team but doubts their ability to compete with the defending national champions, Nebraska. Indiana's recent record against top-tier opponents is mentioned, with a 2-4 record against teams like Ohio, Michigan State, and Maryland.\n\n5. Texas will face Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on October 11, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. The point total for this game is 39.5, and the ATS pick is Over, suggesting that the combined score will be more than 39.5 points. The author acknowledges the unpredictability of this rivalry, citing that both teams have scored defensively in recent matchups. The author believes that either team could score offensively, potentially resulting in a high-scoring game.",
  "summary": "Week 6 is about the weather, as we try to navigate the storms as well as some of the biggest games of the year. Here are this week's ten best picks against the spread.",
  "key_points": [
    "South Carolina to Under in Florida game with total 59.5",
    "Florida State to Over against Louisville with total 59.5",
    "Iowa to Under in Iowa vs. Washington game with total 41.5"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}