College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 6: Tennessee, Clemson open as road favorites vs. league foes

After a chaotic Week 5 filled with upsets and paradigm-shifting wins, Week 6 — on paper, at least — looks like it will be a step back closer to the norm. There’s only one game featuring two ranked opponents as No. 9 Missouri travels to No. 25 Texas A&M at noon ET on Saturday. 

Such a stage obviously presents a chance to make a big impression for the Aggies and first-year coach Mike Elko. Texas A&M hasn’t beaten a top-10 team since Nov. 26, 2022, when it ended the season with a home upset of No. 5 LSU. The Aggies are 0-6 against ranked opponents since. 

Missouri also has plenty at stake. The Tigers are a legitimate College Football Playoff contender, but a loss in this spot would put them behind the 8-ball with games against the likes of No. 1 Alabama (on the road) and No. 19 Oklahoma remaining. 

There are some other intriguing conference matchups worth keeping an eye on, at least. No. 3 Ohio State hosts an always feisty Iowa squad, while No. 12 Ole Miss will look to right the ship on the road against South Carolina. The Rebels are one of nine ranked teams going on the road in Week 6. 

Odds via Sportsline consensus

The big games 

No. 9 Missouri at No. 25 Texas A&M (-1.5): This game provides a huge opportunity for both teams involved. Missouri can cement its status as a national competitor with a signature road win, especially since its recent results — a six-point win against Boston College and an overtime triumph against Vanderbilt — haven’t inspired a ton of confidence. The Aggies, meanwhile, lost their only game against a ranked opponent this year (Notre Dame) but have started SEC play 2-0 under Elko. 

Iowa at No. 3 Ohio State (-21.5): The Buckeyes are a heavy favorite after winning their first four games by an average of 42…

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Author : Will Backus

Publish date : 2024-09-29 21:05:51

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