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Joel Klatt expects a consequential Week 10 slate to reshape the College Football Playoff picture, with top-25 showdowns in play across the country. He picks Notre Dame over Miami, Utah over BYU, Georgia over Ole Miss, Ohio State over Oregon and LSU over Alabama, while backing Missouri to upset Texas.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame 30, Miami 27; Klatt picks Miami +5.5 against the spread.
  • Utah 27, BYU 20; Klatt picks Utah -4.5.
  • Georgia 28, Ole Miss 24; Klatt picks Georgia -3.5.
  • Ohio State 30, Oregon 20; Klatt picks Ohio State -7.5.
  • LSU 30, Alabama 17; Klatt picks LSU -5.5.
  • Missouri 21, Texas 17; Klatt picks Missouri +2.5.
Yes, But

Klatt sees real risks in several favorites: Miami’s offense could test Notre Dame, BYU has won three straight against Utah, and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss could make Georgia’s road game difficult. Texas’ injuries and Arch Manning’s recent struggles also make Missouri a live underdog.

State of Play
  • The slate features major CFP and conference-title implications, including the Utah-BYU rivalry and Miami’s trip to Notre Dame.
  • Klatt’s picks favor five teams to win outright, but he backs Miami and Missouri to cover as underdogs.
What's Next

Saturday’s results could significantly shift the playoff picture and conference championship races. The biggest tests for Klatt’s picks: whether Notre Dame can capitalize on its urgency, and whether Missouri can exploit Texas’ depleted lineup.

Bottom Line

Klatt’s card leans on home-field advantage and matchup concerns, but his most notable calls are underdog covers for Miami and an outright Missouri upset.