We're entering the stretch run of the 2024 college football season. Conference title races are heating up, and battles for playoff spots are even more critical. As a result, there are several vital games this week. The Maroon and White Nation team has been making our predictions each week of the season for the biggest games and how Mississippi State football will perform.
Here are our records through 10 weeks...
Chase Brumfield: 58-42
Reed Green: 59-41
Andrew Miller: 66-34
Let's make some picks!
College football predictions for Week 11
There's not a ton going-on nationally this week, but these games all have some significance to them...
Michigan at 8 Indiana
Chase: Indiana is in the driver’s seat as they look towards a conference championship and the playoffs. Curt Cignetti and his staff continue to win week after week. They are one of the hottest teams right now. I have them neck and neck with Ohio State as one of the top teams in the Big 10. Indiana wins
Reed: The Hoosiers are extremely well coached while Michigan continues to struggle under Moore. I think Indiana being the better coached team will be the difference here. Indiana wins
Andrew: I really want to take Michigan. Not because I have anything against the Hoosiers or believe in the Wolverines. This just feels like a prime letdown spot for IU with a struggling but more-talented team coming to town. And you know what, I'm calling my shot. Michigan wins
23 Clemson at Virginia Tech
Chase: Clemson is in desperation mode after a crucial loss last week to Louisville. I expect Dabo Swinney to throw everything off the table and go for the taking against Virginia Tech. This will be costly for the Tigers. Virginia Tech wins
Reed: After losing to Louisville, I do think that Clemson begins to tail-off at the end of the season. This also being a road game will make it difficult for the Tigers to bounce back. Virginia Tech wins
Andrew: I don't feel great about either side here, but I think Clemson can rebound from the loss against Virginia Tech team that hasn't met expectations. Clemson wins
25 Army at North Texas
Chase: Army has become a candidate for being one of the new darlings of college football. They are ranked for a reason, and that will show this weekend. Army wins
Reed: With the Black Knight’s starting quarterback returning, I believe they play much better than last week, and they keep their undefeated season alive. Army wins
Andrew: Army is the better team, and UNT's defense makes them very unlikely to win. However, this is the Triple Option vs the Air Raid, and I must ride for my brand. Throw the dang ball. North Texas wins
20 Colorado at Texas Tech
Chase: Deion Sanders and Colorado have been the real deal as of late. Colorado’s offense and defense have stepped up these past few weeks. I do not expect Colorado to fall back this weekend but instead continue their overall impressive performance. Colorado wins
Reed: There is a potential for a let down for the Red Raiders. However, playing in Lubbock can be difficult for the opposition. I think their home field advantage helps them win. Texas Tech wins
Andrew: It's tough to label this a slipup spot for either side given they're both firmly in the conference title mix now. I don't trust Tech's defense much at all here, but there's just something about Lubbock. Red Raiders get it done. Texas Tech wins.