Make sure you’ve got nothing to do on Saturday.

The seventh week of the college football season is loaded with compelling matchups, including the Red River Rivalry and a Big Ten clash between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Oregon.

20 of the top 25 teams will play this weekend, and the action starts Friday with Cam Rising making his return for No. 16 Utah against Arizona State.

Last week’s featured picks went 2-2, as Michigan and Alabama were upset by unranked opponents. We’ll highlight four more games this week and provide a list of pick for every game that features a ranked team.

Now, here are the picks for Week 7:

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4 Penn State (-3.5) at USC

The Trojans haven’t faced the Nittany Lions since their iconic 52-49 Rose Bowl win in 2017. USC leads the all-time series 6-4, but they’ll be facing a Penn State team that has established itself as one of the best in the country.

Penn State is allowing just over 11 points per game, and they held No. 23 Illinois to just seven points in a Week 5 win. They are coming off of a 27-11 win over UCLA, and their trip to the Coliseum will be their first road contest since Week 1. Star running back Nicholas Singleton is on track to play Saturday after suffering a leg injury against Illinois.

USC lost 24-17 to Minnesota last week and dropped out of the rankings in the AP poll. The Trojans’ other loss came against Michigan in a game they should’ve won. Quarterback Miller Moss has thrown at least one interception in each of his last three games and will face a Penn State defense that ranks seventh overall in the nation.

USC’s biggest advantage is that they’re playing at home and Penn State is traveling across the country. Other than that, Penn State is as good or better than USC at every position. I expect this game to be close for the first half, but Penn State’s defense will suffocate USC as the game progresses.

Pick: Penn State -3.5

1 Texas (-14) vs. 18 Oklahoma

There’s no question that Texas vs. Oklahoma is one of the most iconic college football rivalries. The Red River Rivalry almost always lives up to the hype, with 9 of the last 11 matchups being decided by one score or less. Texas leads the all-time series 63-51-5, but Oklahoma has won 11 of the last 15.

Star quarterback Quinn Ewers will return to action for the Longhorns after missing the last two games with an oblique strain. Texas, the No. 1 team in the country, has won each of its first five games by double digits, including a 31-12 road victory over Michigan.

Oklahoma is 4-1 thus far, and their only blemish is a 25-15 home loss to Tennessee. The Sooners have looked shaky to start the season, though, narrowly escaping with wins over Houston, Tulane and Auburn. Freshman dual-threat QB Michael Hawkins Jr. will get his second start of the season.

This game has traditionally been closer than expected, but Oklahoma simply hasn’t looked good all season. The Sooners are lucky to be 4-1. Texas’ offensive firepower should be enough to cover this spread, especially with Ewers back in action.

Pick: Texas -14

2 Ohio State (-3) at 3 Oregon

After a sluggish start to the season, Oregon has rebounded with dominant wins over Oregon State, UCLA and Michigan State. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel ranked 19th in the country in passing yards and captains an offense that has put up over 30 points in four straight games. Oregon’s defense, however, has not held any of its first five opponents under 10 points.

Ohio State boasts the nation’s top defense, holding four of its first five opponents to fewer than 10 points. Will Howard leads an Ohio State offense that is littered with talent, including wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith.

Oregon won the last meeting between the two schools in 2022, but Ohio State leads the all-time series 2-1.

Oregon has faced better competition than Ohio State so far, logging a win against a Boise State team with the best running back in the country and a legitimate chance to make the College Football Playoff. However, they haven’t seen talent like Ohio State’s. I expect Treveyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins to have a field day against an Oregon defense that gave up 192 yards and three touchdowns to Ashton Jeanty in Week 2.

9 Ole Miss (-3.5) at 13 LSU

Both the Rebels and the Tigers already have one loss, so there’s a chance that this is a College Football Playoff elimination game. Ole Miss was upset at home by Kentucky in Week 5, while LSU’s loss came in Week 1 against USC.

Death Valley is one of the most difficult places to play in college football, and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is seventh in the nation in passing yards. The Tigers’ weakness is their ground game, where they rank 96th. Their defense has also given up 10 or more points in every game this season.

On the other hand, Ole Miss has won five of their six games by 24 or more points. Jaxson Dart is second in the nation in passing yards and the Rebels’ rushing attack ranks 15th. They have held each of their opponents to 20 points or fewer.

Ole Miss is the better team, and even though this will be a stiff test on the road, their explosive offense will be able to impose its will on LSU’s vulnerable secondary. I’ll take the Rebels in this must-win game.

Pick: Ole Miss -3.5

Other Notable Games

16 Utah (-5.5) at Arizona State

Pick: Utah -5.5

10 Clemson (-20.5) at Wake Forest

Pick: Clemson -20.5

21 Missouri (-27) at Massachusetts

Pick: Missouri -27

South Carolina at 7 Alabama (-21)

Pick: Alabama -21

California at 22 Pittsburgh (-3)

Pick: Pittsburgh -3

Purdue at 23 Illinois (-22)

Pick: Purdue +22

Stanford at 11 Notre Dame (-23)

Pick: Notre Dame -23

Arizona at 14 BYU (-3)

Pick: Arizona +3

Mississippi State at 5 Georgia (-34)

Pick: Mississippi State +34

Florida at 8 Tennessee (-14.5)

Pick: Florida +14.5

11 Iowa State (-3.5) at West Virginia

Pick: Iowa State -3.5

18 Kansas State (-3.5) at Colorado

Pick: Kansas State -3.5

17 Boise State (-20.5) at Hawaii

Pick: Boise State -20.5