This past week of college football surprised many, demonstrating that even experts can be caught off guard by unexpected outcomes. As we head into Week 7, our dedicated team is ready to break down the action, featuring three exciting matchups among the Top 25 teams.

The highlight of the weekend is the first significant challenge for No. 3 Oregon in its new conference, as they host the formidable No. 2 Ohio State. Meanwhile, No. 5 Penn State is set to visit Southern California, where the home team is eager for a comeback.

It’s also the much-anticipated Red River Rivalry, with top-ranked Texas going up against No. 16 Oklahoma for their inaugural showdown as SEC competitors. Additionally, No. 8 Mississippi faces off against No. 10 LSU in another classic rivalry. Continue reading to find out our staff’s predictions on how these teams and other members of the US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25 will perform.