KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 13 preview
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SALT LAKE CITY — Thanksgiving means football week, so get those tables set and predictions ready for a filling week of KSL.com College Football Pick'em.
Make your picks here .
UTSA (8-3) at No. 23 Tulane (10-1)
Friday, Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. MST (ABC)
The Roadrunners take on the Green Wave in a battle for first place in the AAC.
Why UTSA will win: The Roadrunners have the edge on offense despite both teams being 7-0 in conference play.
Quarterback Frank Harris has 17 touchdowns on 2,308 passing yards, and dropped 49 points on USF last week to extend a streak of scoring over 30 points in every conference matchup.
Why Tulane will win: If UTSA has the offensive advantage, Tulane has the advantage on defense.
The Green Wave held FAU to just 8 points last week and has held four conference opponents to 10 or fewer points.
Line: Tulane -3.5
Over/under:
Utah State (5-6) at New Mexico (4-7)
Friday, Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. MST (CBSSN)
The Aggies can become bowl eligible in the regular-season finale in Albuquerque.
Why Utah State will win: A rolling Aggies offense was stifled last week by Boise State, but will look to regain its footing against the Lobos.
Cooper Legas is up to 19 touchdowns on 1,815 passing yards. The Aggies defeated San Diego State 32-24 last time they played away from Logan.
Why New Mexico will win: The Lobos broke a three-game losing streak with a 25-17 upset over Fresno State last week on the road.
Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt had two touchdowns on 209 yards last week to reach 16 scores and 957 yards on the ground this season.
Line: Utah State -6.5
Over/under:
No. 2 Ohio State (11-0) at No. 3 Michigan (11-0)
Saturday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. MST (FOX)
Somebody has to lose.
Why Ohio State will win: The Buckeyes probably have the best player in the game with Heisman candidate wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Harrison has 13 touchdowns on 1,093 receiving yards, and his quarterback, Kyle McCord, is up to 22 touchdowns on 2,899 passing yards.
Why Michigan will win: Blake Corum has 20 rushing touchdowns on 888 yards and just 180 carries, which means he is scoring every nine carries.
The Wolverines' season has undeniably been affected by a well-publicized sign-stealing investigation, but the team hasn't let it lead to a single loss so far.
Line: Michigan -3.0
Over/under:
Colorado (4-7) at Utah (7-4)
Saturday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. MST (Pac-12 Network)
A chance for the Utes to end their season with a win after back-to-back losses.
Why Colorado will win: The Buffs haven't won a game since Oct. 7 at Arizona State, but if anyone can motivate his team for one more ride it's Coach Prime.
Shadeur Sanders has an insane stat line of 27 touchdown passes and just three interceptions on 3,230 yards despite the losing streak.
Why Utah will win: The offense has struggled on the road the last two weeks, but the last time the Utes played at Rice-Eccles Stadium they scored 55 points.
Bryson Barnes will look to improve on his 12-touchdown season and avoid any more turnovers with nine picks on the year.
Line: Utah -22.0
Over/under:
BYU (5-6) at No. 20 Oklahoma State (8-3)
Saturday, Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m. MST (ABC)
Can BYU go 6-6 in its first season in the Big 12?
Why BYU will win: The Cougars were able to hang with the other Oklahoma school for four quarters last week before eventually losing 31-24.
A loss in Stillwater would make it five straight games without a win for Kalani Sitake and company, and put them outside of bowl eligibility for the first time since 2017.
Why Oklahoma State will win: Three words: Ollie Gordon III.
The sophomore running back has 15 touchdowns on 1,414 yards, and the Cowboys are undefeated at home in Big 12 play.
Line: Oklahoma State -17.0
Over/under: 56.5
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Caleb Turner covers Real Salt Lake as the team's beat writer for KSL.com, in addition to his role where he oversees the sports team's social media accounts.
