Week 8 continued the chaos. Five ranked teams lost to unranked opponents, BYU and Texas Tech ended their unbeaten streaks, and only Miami, Utah, and UCLA remain perfect. Texas climbed to No. 11 after beating Ole Miss, while Wisconsin returned to the poll after routing USC.
Quarterbacks drove the biggest wins. Miami’s Darian Mensah threw for 387 yards and four touchdowns, LSU’s Sam Leavitt threw for 432 yards and four TDs, and Utah’s Devon Dampier ran for 150 yards against Houston.
College Football Week 9 odds feature two ranked matchups, plus No. 2 Ohio State visits USC without injured quarterback Julian Sayin. The Florida-Georgia rivalry also moves from Jacksonville to Atlanta while EverBank Stadium is renovated.
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College Football Week 9 Games to Watch
Saturday, Oct. 31: No. 22 Arizona at No. 13 Texas Tech – 1 p.m. ET
- Spread: Texas Tech -3.5
- Moneyline: Arizona +150, Texas Tech -175
- Total: 54
Arizona has won three straight by an average of 28 points, capped by a 39-3 rout of Iowa State. Texas Tech committed three turnovers in a 37-24 loss at Cincinnati, but has won 12 consecutive home games and is 13-1-1 against Arizona in Lubbock.
With the spread at only -3.5 at home, oddsmakers seem to know an Arizona upset is possible.
Saturday, Oct. 31: No. 17 Florida vs. No. 3 Georgia – 3:30 p.m. ET ABC
- Spread: Georgia -12
- Moneyline: Florida +330, Georgia -440
- Total: 56
The rivalry moves to Atlanta as Georgia returns from a bye after losing to Auburn. Despite the disappointing upset, the Bulldogs still average 43 points and allow just 15.9.
The Gators’ 27-24 upset of Texas came on an efficient performance by backup QB Tramell Jones Jr. With Aaron Philo healthy again after Florida’s Week 8 bye, head coach Jon Sumrall now faces a difficult decision under center.
Saturday, Oct. 31: No. 6 Utah at Cincinnati – 3:45 p.m. ET ESPN
- Spread: Cincinnati +6.5
- Moneyline: Utah -250, Cincinnati +210
- Total: 57
Utah owns the nation’s longest active winning streak at 13 games after rallying past Houston 21-13 behind QB Devon Dampier’s 354 total yards. Cincinnati just handed Texas Tech its first loss as JC French IV threw four touchdowns and Cole Tabb ran for 173. Still, oddsmakers give the edge to the undefeated team, making the Bearcats +6.5 dogs at home.
Saturday, Oct. 31: No. 20 Northwestern at Oregon – 3:30 p.m. ET Peacock
- Spread: Oregon -3.5
- Moneyline: Northwestern +155, Oregon -180
- Total: 48
Northwestern is coming in hot against Oregon, riding four straight wins and an offense averaging 435.6 total yards per game. That’s a bad sign for Oregon, which has a shaky defense and scored just 10 points against Illinois. Still, the Ducks are home favorites at -3.5 and hope the recent dismissal of offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer gives them a spark.
Saturday, Oct. 31: No. 2 Ohio State at USC – 7:30 p.m. ET NBC
- Spread: USC +6.5
- Moneyline: Ohio State -245, USC +205
- Total: 51.5
Ohio State used its bye to rebuild the offense around freshman Luke Fahey after Sayin injured his throwing shoulder. USC’s protection is the concern: Wisconsin held the Trojans to minus-17 rushing yards, sacked Jayden Maiava five times, and forced two interceptions in a 24-7 loss.
Saturday, Oct. 31: No. 24 Oklahoma State at Iowa State – 8 p.m. ET
- Spread: Iowa State +9
- Moneyline: Oklahoma State -370, Iowa State +285
- Total: 57.5
Oklahoma State entered the rankings after beating Colorado 57-24, but is only 1-2 on the road. Iowa State has fallen to 3-4 after Arizona held it to three points, yet the Cyclones have won three straight meetings at Oklahoma State, including 20-13 last season.
Key Players to Watch in College Football Week 9
- Luke Fahey, QB, Ohio State: The freshman makes his first start against a USC defense that struggles to create pressure. He has a good chance to show whether he belongs in starter conversations.
- Devon Dampier, QB, Utah: Cincinnati just forced three Texas Tech turnovers, so Dampier must protect the ball while using the rushing ability that changed the Houston game.
- Tramell Jones Jr. or Aaron Philo, QB, Florida: Georgia allows 15.9 points per game, and Florida has not announced which quarterback will challenge that defense.
College Football Week 9 Betting Trends
- Seven AP Top 25 teams lost in Week 8, and five were beaten outright by unranked opponents: BYU, Texas Tech, Tennessee, Iowa, and USC.
- All five ranked teams upset by unranked opponents were playing on the road. Ranked road teams against unranked opponents finished 4-5 straight up.
- In the six major Week 8 games previewed here, home teams went 4-2 straight up and 4-2 ATS. Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Utah covered; Michigan and Auburn did not.
- Utah is 7-0 straight up but only 4-3 ATS. Cincinnati is 5-2 straight up and has covered three consecutive games.
- Arizona has covered three straight. Texas Tech is 12-0 straight up in its past 12 home games.
- Georgia is 5-2 ATS but is just 2-9 ATS after a bye since 2020.
AP Top 25 – Week 9
| RK | TEAM | REC | PTS | TREND |
| 1 | Miami (59) | 7-0 | 1735 | – |
| 2 | Ohio State (10) | 6-1 | 1681 | +1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 6-1 | 1511 | +2 |
| 4 | Indiana | 7-1 | 1459 | +2 |
| 5 | Notre Dame | 6-1 | 1458 | -1 |
| 6 | Utah (1) | 7-0 | 1413 | +4 |
| 7 | UCLA | 7-0 | 1398 | +2 |
| 8 | BYU | 6-1 | 1325 | -6 |
| 9 | Kentucky | 7-1 | 1185 | +3 |
| 10 | Alabama | 6-2 | 1063 | +3 |
| 11 | Texas | 5-2 | 966 | +8 |
| 12 | Ole Miss | 5-2 | 871 | -5 |
| 13 | Texas Tech | 6-1 | 861 | -5 |
| 14 | Wake Forest | 6-1 | 822 | +3 |
| 15 | LSU | 6-2 | 813 | +3 |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6-2 | 662 | -5 |
| 17 | Florida | 5-2 | 556 | +3 |
| 18 | Houston | 6-2 | 491 | -4 |
| 19 | SMU | 6-1 | 440 | +4 |
| T20 | Boise State | 6-1 | 422 | +1 |
| T20 | Northwestern | 6-1 | 422 | +4 |
| 22 | Arizona | 6-1 | 400 | +3 |
| 23 | Missouri | 5-2 | 329 | -1 |
| 24 | Oklahoma State | 5-2 | 180 | NR |
| 25 | Wisconsin | 5-2 | 125 | NR |
College Football Week 9 FAQs
When Does College Football Week 9 Begin?
Week 9 begins Wednesday, October 28, with Delaware at Western Kentucky.
What Is the Biggest College Football Week 9 Game?
No. 17 Florida against No. 3 Georgia carries the most rivalry and playoff weight.
Which Week 9 Games Feature Ranked Teams?
Arizona-Texas Tech and Florida-Georgia are the two ranked matchups.
Where Can You Bet on College Football Week 9?
Bovada’s college football page lists updated spreads, moneylines, totals, props, and futures. Same Game Parlays also provide 3x the reward points for certain four-or-more same-game picks.