2 Best Early College Football Predictions for Week 11

Northwestern wide receiver Griffin Wilde (17) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Eugene, Ore.
(AP Photo/Lydia Ely)

With just three weeks left in the 2026 regular season, there are a limited number of college football betting opportunities.

At the start of Week 11, I’m looking at a couple of underdogs who I think are being mispriced by the market.

Pittsburgh vs. Florida State Prediction

Pittsburgh has been a total mess since Mason Heintschel got hurt over a month ago. The Panthers are 1-3 in games he doesn’t start.

Despite that, Pitt is laying three points and the hook against a Florida State team that’s looking pretty dangerous right now. Say what you want about the now-fired Mike Norvell and the Seminoles’ poor performance since the beginning of 2024, but a lack of talent has never been their problem.

In a battle of two broken teams, I like Florida State’s talent to win out. 

Prediction: Florida State +3.5; Florida State +138

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Prediction

The Buckeyes have lost two straight games, can’t play any offense, and are now probably out of the mix for the College Football Playoff.

Despite that, the Ohio State football odds market somehow has the Buckeyes laying north of 10 points in a home game against a good Northwestern team. The Wildcats were ranked in the AP Top 25 as recently as late October. 

Until the market actually makes a meaningful adjustment on this Ohio State team, I’m going to the counter every Monday. 

Prediction: Northwestern +12

Early College Football Bets for Week 11

  • Florida State +3.5
  • Northwestern +12

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Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.

Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.