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2023 college football conference championship week picks and predictions

By Evan Ertel

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambling with the ball looks to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambling with the ball looks to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Wyoming Cowboys running back Harrison Waylee (4) scores a touchdown as Texas Longhorns defensive back Jerrin Thompson (28) trails behind during the Texas Longhorns’ game against the Wyoming Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 16 at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
Wyoming Cowboys running back Harrison Waylee (4) scores a touchdown as Texas Longhorns defensive back Jerrin Thompson (28) trails behind during the Texas Longhorns’ game against the Wyoming Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 16 at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. /

Big 12: No. 18 Oklahoma St vs. No. 7 Texas (-14.5) (O/U 56.5)

Evan: This is another big line that I would not touch with a ten-foot pole. The only thing that makes me think that Texas wins this by three possessions is that they have to put on a good showing, in case chaos happens in Atlanta, setting in motion Texas’ backdoor entry into the College Football Playoff. Texas -14.5

Justin: Another big number to cover. Texas wins, but OSU keeps it kinda close. Oklahoma State +14.5

Ethan: Oklahoma State has been playing with fire lately. Against meh teams like Houston and BYU, the Cowboys got off to sluggish starts, but made impressive comebacks. Against UCF just a week after beating OU in Bedlam? Well, that was bad. Maybe they can keep up with Texas, this seems like a game they won’t sleepwalk through. But I don’t think the Cowboys are winning here. Oklahoma State +14.5

John: Oklahoma State has one of the best running backs in the country in Ollie Gordon, which should come as no surprise given their history of great runners, but Texas sits at number 7 in the country for a reason. UT is the more complete team of the two in the Big XII championship, and I expect them to roll in this one. Texas -14.5

Ryan: Texas is better than Oklahoma State and has more to play for in this one with playoff hopes on the line. Texas -14.5

Andrew: Texas finally woke up last week against TTU after sleep-walking through several games, and OKST is lucky to even be in this game considering how they’ve played lately. However, the Pokes have owned the Longhorns for years now, and I have no doubt they’ll be locked in for their final game with Texas. Oklahoma State +14.5

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