It’s the final week of the college football regular season. This also means it’s Rivarly Week. Sometimes you can throw away the records, as these teams will play harder against an opponent they truly despise. We’ll break down each game and give out our best college football Week 14 bets for Saturday.
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Saturday's Best College Football Week 14 Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
No. 1 Ohio State (-10) at No. 15 Michigan | O/U 43.5 (-115/-105)
There's a lot at stake for both sides. An Ohio State win earns them a spot in the Big Ten championship; however, with a loss and an Oregon win, the Buckeyes are out, and the Ducks are in. That might be all the motivation Michigan needs, but this game is important for a potential playoff berth, as beating the No. 1 team in the country could help the Wolverines secure an at-large bid.
The question for Ohio State is whether it can adapt to the increased competition. After their battle with Texas, it's been virtually a cake walk as they have not played a team currently ranked since Week 1, and ESPN ranked their strength of schedule 55th. The schedule has made quarterback Julian Sayin look great, as he leads the nation with a 79.4% completion rate and is second with a 90.3 quarterback rating. It's also made the defense look elite, as they are the only team allowing fewer than 10 points per game (8.4) and are second in defensive expected points allowed (EPA) with a mark of -0.261.
How will this all measure up to Michigan, which has the potential to win its fifth straight game in this rivalry? The Wolverines were able to grind out a win last season with their defense and run game. This year, they actually have a passing game with true freshman Bryce Underwood, who has thrown for 2,166 yards, though there is concern about the 9:5 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He will need to be more conservative with the ball, which is tough for an inexperienced 18-year-old against one of the best defensive units in the country. Michigan’s defense needs to do what it did last year, and that's make key stops, especially on third down.
Even with Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith expected to return for this game, it won't be a walk in the park for Ohio State. Michigan will be the best defense they've faced since September, and the rivalry itself will have Michigan play up for this game. Look for the Wolverines to keep it close at home.
Pick: Michigan +10
No. 10 Alabama (-5.5) at Auburn | O/U 46.5 (-108/-112)
Texas A&M's loss to Texas has opened up the door for Alabama to walk into the SEC Championship, and all they need to win the Iron Bowl. Even with a couple of hiccups, the Crimson Tide is still one of the better squads in the country, and quarterback Ty Simpson was a Heisman Trophy candidate for most of the season. His explosive arm, 8.3 yards per completion and ability to prevent turnovers with 22 touchdowns and four interceptions continually give Alabama scoring opportunities. They've also proved themselves to be one of the most formidable defenses in the country, ranking 13th in points allowed (17.8). They have a remarkable ability to defend the run and pass.
It was a terrible season for the 2025 Auburn Tigers, but the future might be bright. They might have found something in Ashton Daniels. He threw for 353 yards, rushed for 89 and added four total touchdowns against Vanderbilt. He has a blend of an explosive arm and athleticism, which, if Hugh Freeze had used it earlier in the year, then maybe he wouldn't be unemployed.
It might take Alabama a little bit of time to keep Daniels quiet, and this game could be close early on, but the Crimson Tide's explosive pass game with Simpson, wide receivers Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard, should help them break away against the Tigers’ secondary that has struggled all season and is 94th in passing yards allowed (241.3).
Pick: Alabama -5.5
