Free College Football Picks 12/27/2024
Oklahoma vs. Navy College Football Pick Prediction 12/27/2024
Oklahoma vs. Navy Team Profiles
Oklahoma vs. Navy 12PM ET—Oklahoma finished the regular season at 6-6 following their 37-17 road defeat to LSU. The Sooners dropped five of seven falling to touch competition in the SEC. They had a notable win at home to Alabama 24-3. Navy finished at 9-3 after their 31-13 victory to Army on December 14th. They won three of their final four games. The Midshipmen dropped recent step up games at home to Tulane 35-0 and to Notre Dame on a neutral field 51-14.
The Pick with the Explanation
Armed Forces Bowl played in Fort Worth Texas. Temperatures expected to be 60 degrees with light wind and sunny skies. Oklahoma will be without many of their starters on both ends of the field. Navy will have their starters available. Freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins will start for Oklahoma. He has starting experience as the position was ineffective. On the year Hawkins has completed 62% of his passes with 7 yards per pass attempt. The Midshipmen will be running heavy in this Triple Option with Blake Horvath at quarterback. Backups at Oklahoma are quality athletes and eight freshmen could be in uniform at wide receiver. The Sooners speed and strength in this program the difference here. Oklahoma -2.5.
Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt College Football Pick Prediction 12/27/2024
Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Team Profiles
Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt 3:30PM ET—Georgia Tech closed their regular season at 7-5 after their 44-42 multi overtime loss at Georgia. The Yellow Jackets suffered loss to Notre Dame and Miami at home. They fell to Louisville, Virginia Tech and Syracuse on the road. Vanderbilt is 6-6 with their 36-23 home defeat to Tennessee. The Commodores have lost four of five with all four coming to touch SEC opponents. They have wins at Auburn and home to Alabama.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Birmingham Bowl is played in the state of Alabama. There is a 68% chance of rain with light winds. The temperature will be 58 degrees. Three offensive starters and depth receivers have opted out for Georgia Tech. They are without a starter on defense. An offensive tackle and linebacker on defense will be out for Vanderbilt. The Commodores offense struggled down the stretch as they averaged 15.7 points per game with 50.7% completions. Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King improved with 73% completions for 8.1 yards per pass attempt. King rushed for 11 touchdowns and 4.9 yards per pass attempt and is the most accurate quarterback in this game. Play Georgia Tech -3.
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas College Football Pick Prediction 12/27/2024
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas Team Profiles
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas 7PM ET—Texas Tech improved to 8-4 with their 52-15 home win to West Virginia. The Red Raiders have won three of four. Notable wins came at Iowa St and home to Arizona St. Arkansas is 6-6 after their 28-21 road defeat at Missouri. They have lost three of four. The Razorbacks have a notable home win to Tennessee but lost four of five in the SEC.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Liberty Bowl in Memphis Tennessee. The temperature will be 60 degrees with light wind and a 6% chance of rain. Texas Tech will be without their offensive and defensive coordinators. Several starters will miss the bowl game. Red Raiders starting quarterback Behren Morton is out due to surgery. Will Hammond, a freshman, will get the start. He threw 23 passes this year and will be without his top receiver. Arkansas has been hit with several opt outs on offense and defense. Junior quarterback Taylen Green will start at quarterback. He has a year of eligibility left and is in line to start for the Razorbacks in 2025, so this game has meaning for him. The coaching staff is intact for Arkansas. The Red Raiders defense was in poor form to close the season. Play Arkansas +2.
Syracuse vs. Washington St College Football Pick Prediction 12/27/2024
Syracuse vs. Washington ST Team Profiles
Syracuse vs. Washington St 12PM ET—Syracuse improved to 9-3 following their 42-38 home win to Miami. The Orange has won three straight. Their losses came at BC and Pittsburgh with a home loss to Stanford. They beat UNLV on the road 44-41. Washington St fell to 8-4 with their 15-14 home defeat to Wyoming. The Cougars have lost three straight with road defeats at Oregon ST and New Mexico. They fell at Boise St in September 45-24.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Holiday Bowl is played in San Diego. The temperature will be 60 degrees with light wind and a 7% chance of rain. Washington St will not have their head coach and both coordinators along with several assistants. Starting quarterback John Mateer is headed to Oklahoma. The Cougars have about half of their starters opting out. Syracuse is expected to have their starters available to play. Quarterback Kyle McCord will start and come off a productive season. A goal would be to have a nice showing and get invited to a Senior All Star Game to get an up-close look from NFL scouts. In their past three games the Orange put up 35 points with 71% completions and 9.1 yards per pass attempt. Play Syracuse -17.
Texas A&M vs. USC College Football Pick Prediction 12/27/2024
Texas A&M vs. USC Team Profiles
Texas A&M vs. USC 10:30PM ET—Texas A&M fell to 8-4 following their 17-7 home defeat to Texas. The Aggies have lost four of five. They have notable wins against LSU and Arkansas at home. Other losses came at Auburn by 2, South Carolina and Notre Dame at home. USC drops to 6-6 with their 49-35 home defeat to Notre Dame. All their Big 10 losses were by one possession.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Las Vegas Bowl is played in a Dome. Texas A&M will lose three defensive starters who have opted out. The coaching staff told the media he expects the remainder of the starters to be available. USC has several players hitting the portal but opting out is a running back and corner. Looks like Lincoln Riley will play his younger players as the portal players will likely not play. Riley must feel enough job security to do this. USC has lots of players on both sides hit the portal. Both coaches commented that it has the look of their 2025 opener. USC starting quarterback Jake Maiava has two more years of eligibility and could be in the mix for next year’s starting job with a good showing. He started the final three games of the season. Freshman quarterback Marcel Reed will start for Texas A&M. He completed just 61% of his passes and is a threat to run. The Trojans have depth on their roster and the young players know this is an opportunity to get the one spot on the depth chart. Play USC +4.