This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. If you enjoyed college football's Week 6, then buckle up for Week 7. This slate is simply loaded with high-impact games that will leave an indelible mark on the College Football Playoff race.
Even some of the more under-the-radar matchups carry weight. For example, can Oklahoma pick up steam on the heels of its Red River Rivalry upset and take down another ranked team in No. 15 Kentucky? The Sooners would look like possible CFP bracket busters if so.
Speaking of the playoff, it's hard to discount No. 6 Alabama too much following last week's loss to No. 1 Georgia. The numbers tell us that the Crimson Tide actually boasts the best CFP resume in the nation despite the defeat. It will get even better if the Tide bounces back with a win over rival No. 14 Tennessee on the Third Saturday in October.
The Volunteers will trot out George MacIntyre at quarterback again, and he has Alabama on upset alert as an 8.5-point underdog -- even if our experts are in near consensus about the Crimson Tide covering the spread. While we're giving out picks, let's check in with Tom Fornelli for his Lock of the Week. And here are our picks for every other marquee matchup in Week 7: The Texans finally earned their first win of 2026 last week, and the parallels to 2025 are striking.
It was a blowout win over the Titans last year that snapped a dreadful stretch to open the season and sparked a victory streak. What if Houston catches fire again this year? The Jaguars should be on notice in their second consecutive game in London, because the Texans might be fixed.
Fire up the upset alert sirens. Our Jordan Dajani likes the Texans to win outright across the pond. "That's not a real upset!
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