As college football Week 11 approaches, fans and bettors alike are gearing up for exciting matchups, including two of our top picks for the week. Building on the tradition of our weekly moneyline underdog article, we are excited to introduce our favorite favorites, or “overdogs,” as affectionately coined by a loyal listener. This week, we turn our attention to TCU as they face Iowa State and Notre Dame as they take on Navy.
Starting with the Big 12, TCU hosts Iowa State as a 7-point favorite. TCU has shown explosive offensive capabilities, averaging nearly 35 points per game. In contrast, Iowa State is struggling significantly, tumbling down with four straight losses, including a disappointing outcome against Colorado. The Cyclones’ quarterback, Rocco Becht, has not performed at his peak since an earlier game against Cincinnati, and the team’s defense is faltering. As TCU looks to capitalize on Iowa State’s vulnerabilities, expectations are high for the Frogs to secure a decisive victory.
In the other featured game, Notre Dame is heavily favored against Navy, with the spread sitting at 27.5 points. This matchup is anticipated to play out similarly to last year’s encounter, where Notre Dame triumphed 51-14. The Fighting Irish currently sit at 10th in the College Football Playoff rankings and will be eager to impress the selection committee with a strong performance. With a potent offense and a solid defensive strategy that counters Navy’s run game, Notre Dame is poised to dominate the field.
As fans tune in to the games on Saturday, Nov. 8, the stakes remain high for both teams, making this a thrilling week for college football aficionados and bettors alike. With key players on both sides and significant implications for playoff rankings, the outcomes of TCU vs. Iowa State and Notre Dame vs. Navy promise to deliver an action-packed day of football.