
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
October 17, 2024
Lincoln Riley has lost back-to-back games, one in which USC was a touchdown favorite and one in which his team led by 14 points at the half playing at home.
He is the Big Ten coach with the most pressure to get a win this week—and maybe in the country.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin goes through and makes his full slate of picks in the Big Ten with ‘Locked On Huskies’ host Roman Tomashoff.
Will Illinois stick to their winning ways with Michigan in town?
Tennessee and Alabama matchup this week in a game that likely decides the SEC title and Playoff fate for both teams given their remaining schedules.
What does Kalen DeBoer’s team most need to do in order to walk out of Knoxville with a win this Saturday?

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