Drew's Desk: the whole Week 6 board, and a Seminole picks Louisville
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57 picks. Our model agrees on 33 and takes the other side on 11. Our model has no call on 13 of them.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, welcome to another week of Drew's Desk. Yes, sir. So far this season, we are 231 and 61. We're batting 79 percent, baby, across 318 picks since Week 0. The goal at the beginning of the season was 80 percent. We're almost there. Now let's take a look at the games for Week 6.
Drew’s Week 6, 2026 picks
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
No call
Florida International Panthers
Florida International Panthers, 63% to win
Liberty Flames
Liberty Flames, 76% to win
Missouri State Bears
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 60% to win
UTSA Roadrunners
No call
South Alabama Jaguars
No call
Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals, 59% to win
- Iowa at WashingtonWon ✓
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes, 55% to win
Washington State Cougars
No call
San José State Spartans
San José State Spartans, 66% to win
- Iowa State at BYUWon ✓
BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars, 69% to win
- Indiana at NebraskaWon ✓
Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana Hoosiers, 78% to win
Missouri Tigers
No call
- UCF at Oklahoma StateLost ✗
UCF Knights
No call
North Carolina Tar Heels
Pittsburgh Panthers, 78% to win
Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats, 63% to win
- Wake Forest at NC StateLost ✗
NC State Wolfpack
No call
- Tulane at ArmyLost ✗
Tulane Green Wave
Army Black Knights, 57% to win
Bowling Green Falcons
Bowling Green Falcons, 73% to win
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats, 97% to win
Florida Gators
Florida Gators, 73% to win
App State Mountaineers
No call
Massachusetts Minutemen
Miami (OH) RedHawks, 70% to win
- Texas vs OklahomaLost ✗
Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorns, 69% to win
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 97% to win
Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss Rebels, 60% to win
- UCLA at OregonWon ✓
UCLA Bruins
Oregon Ducks, 81% to win
Houston Cougars
Kansas State Wildcats, 62% to win
- Duke at Georgia TechLost ✗
Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils, 55% to win
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech Hokies, 55% to win
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini, 56% to win
North Texas Mean Green
North Texas Mean Green, 97% to win
- Tulsa at NavyLost ✗
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Navy Midshipmen, 70% to win
Eastern Michigan Eagles
No call
- Buffalo at ToledoLost ✗
Toledo Rockets
Toledo Rockets, 90% to win
Ohio Bobcats
Ohio Bobcats, 73% to win
Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan Broncos, 88% to win
- UConn at TempleLost ✗
Temple Owls
No call
East Carolina Pirates
East Carolina Pirates, 86% to win
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes, 97% to win
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Volunteers, 74% to win
San Diego State Aztecs
Oregon State Beavers, 63% to win
- LSU at KentuckyLost ✗
LSU Tigers
LSU Tigers, 68% to win
- UAB at MemphisWon ✓
Memphis Tigers
Memphis Tigers, 89% to win
- Nevada at UTEPLost ✗
UTEP Miners
No call
North Dakota State Bison
UNLV Rebels, 57% to win
Marshall Thundering Herd
Marshall Thundering Herd, 67% to win
- Georgia at AlabamaLost ✗
Alabama Crimson Tide
No call
- USC at Penn StateWon ✓
USC Trojans
Penn State Nittany Lions, 62% to win
- Syracuse at VirginiaWon ✓
Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers, 77% to win
Air Force Falcons
Air Force Falcons, 69% to win
James Madison Dukes
James Madison Dukes, 82% to win
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 65% to win
- Minnesota at PurdueLost ✗
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers, 64% to win
- Kansas at UtahWon ✓
Utah Utes
Utah Utes, 86% to win
Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona State Sun Devils, 86% to win
Boise State Broncos
No call
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Kennesaw State Owls
Drew’s pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Wednesday, we have Jacksonville State traveling to Kennesaw State. Kennesaw State is still having trouble adjusting to FBS football years later. Give me Jacksonville State on the road.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
New Mexico State Aggies at Florida International Panthers
Drew’s pick: Florida International Panthers
We have New Mexico State traveling to FIU to face Willie Simmons and the FIU Panthers. FIU at home.
Florida International Panthers, 63% to win — the same side Drew has.
Sam Houston Bearkats at Liberty Flames
Drew’s pick: Liberty Flames
Thursday, we have Sam Houston State heading to Liberty. Give me Liberty, baby. Sam Houston State looks terrible this season.
Liberty Flames, 76% to win — the same side Drew has.
Missouri State Bears at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Drew’s pick: Missouri State Bears
We have the battle of the one-win teams as Missouri State travels to Western Kentucky. Honestly, if I had the ability to pick neither team, I would, because they both absolutely suck. But we're going with Missouri State on the road.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 60% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
South Florida Bulls at UTSA Roadrunners
Drew’s pick: UTSA Roadrunners
Next, we have the battle of the four-win teams as the University of South Florida travels to UTSA, the University of Texas at San Antonio. Give me UTSA at home, baby.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
South Alabama Jaguars at Arkansas State Red Wolves
Drew’s pick: South Alabama Jaguars
We have South Alabama at 3-2 traveling to struggling 2-3 Arkansas State. Give me South Alabama on the road.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Florida State Seminoles at Louisville Cardinals
Drew’s pick: Louisville Cardinals
On Friday, we have the Seminoles of Florida State facing Louisville. Louisville is at a surprising 2-3 on the season, and Jeff Brohm has some decisions to make. But you know what? Give me the home team, baby. We have Louisville.
Louisville Cardinals, 59% to win — the same side Drew has.
Iowa Hawkeyes at Washington Huskies
Drew’s pick: Iowa Hawkeyes
We have No. 20 Iowa, coming off a loss at Ohio State, traveling to the Washington Huskies. You know what? Give me the Hawkeyes, baby. Washington is not looking great this season, and Jedd Fisch is getting exposed.
Iowa Hawkeyes, 55% to win — the same side Drew has.
Washington State Cougars at Utah State Aggies
Drew’s pick: Washington State Cougars
Next, we have Washington State traveling to Utah State in another battle of one-win teams. Utah State has looked terrible this season. This has to be the worst team Bronco Mendenhall has had as a Division I head coach. Utah State will not turn it around this season. Give me Washington State on the road.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Wyoming Cowboys at San José State Spartans
Drew’s pick: San José State Spartans
We have Wyoming traveling to 3-2 San Jose State. If you've been following Drew's Desk, you know we picked San Jose State over Hawai'i last week. This week, San Jose State takes it again, baby.
San José State Spartans, 66% to win — the same side Drew has.
Iowa State Cyclones at BYU Cougars
Drew’s pick: BYU Cougars
To end Friday night, we have Iowa State traveling to Provo, Utah, where Bear Bachmeier has the folks screaming Heisman. Will Bear light it up for another week? Absolutely. Give me BYU at home to remain undefeated.
BYU Cougars, 69% to win — the same side Drew has.
Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska Cornhuskers
Drew’s pick: Indiana Hoosiers
Jump forward to Saturday. We have Indiana traveling to Nebraska. Give me Indiana on the road to remain undefeated.
Indiana Hoosiers, 78% to win — the same side Drew has.
Texas A&M Aggies at Missouri Tigers
Drew’s pick: Missouri Tigers
We have Texas A&M traveling to No. 14 Missouri. Give me Missouri at home. Austin Simmons will continue to light it up for Eli Drinkwitz.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
UCF Knights at Oklahoma State Cowboys
Drew’s pick: UCF Knights
We have UCF traveling to Oklahoma State, who are surprisingly ranked after their Week 1 loss at Tulsa. This is going to be a close game. But you know what? Give me UCF on the road, baby.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers
Drew’s pick: North Carolina Tar Heels
Next, we have North Carolina heading over to Pittsburgh to face the undefeated Panthers. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh lost their starting quarterback to an injury last week. Bill Belichick will capitalize. Give me North Carolina. Give me Bill Belichick and give me his hot 20-something-year-old girlfriend, because Carolina is bringing the dub on home, baby.
Pittsburgh Panthers, 78% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Arizona Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers
Drew’s pick: Arizona Wildcats
Next, we have Arizona traveling to West Virginia, who has suddenly started looking like the West Virginia of last year. They started the year off 3-0, and suddenly two consecutive losses has everyone fearing West Virginia is not going to be able to turn it around under Rich Rod. But you know what? They'll turn it around, but not this week, baby. Give me Arizona on the road.
Arizona Wildcats, 63% to win — the same side Drew has.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at NC State Wolfpack
Drew’s pick: NC State Wolfpack
We have 4-1 Wake Forest traveling to NC State, which is still reeling from that last-second loss to Vanderbilt. Give me NC State at home, and CJ Bailey will light it up.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Tulane Green Wave at Army Black Knights
Drew’s pick: Tulane Green Wave
Next, we have Tulane traveling to Army. Give me Tulane on the road.
Army Black Knights, 57% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Sacramento State Hornets at Bowling Green Falcons
Drew’s pick: Bowling Green Falcons
In another battle of one-win teams, we have Sacramento State traveling to face Eddie George and Bowling Green. Bowling Green picked up a road win last week for their first win of the season. This week, they get win number two at home, baby. Give me Bowling Green.
Bowling Green Falcons, 73% to win — the same side Drew has.
Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats
Drew’s pick: Northwestern Wildcats
We have 1-4 Ball State traveling to 3-1 Northwestern. They're going to get the balls beat out of their state, baby. Give me Northwestern at home.
Northwestern Wildcats, 97% to win — the same side Drew has.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators
Drew’s pick: Florida Gators
We have 2-3 South Carolina traveling to No. 16 Florida, who looked terrible last week at Missouri, baby. Give me Florida at home.
Florida Gators, 73% to win — the same side Drew has.
Old Dominion Monarchs at App State Mountaineers
Drew’s pick: App State Mountaineers
We have Old Dominion traveling to App State. Give me App State at home.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Massachusetts Minutemen
Drew’s pick: Massachusetts Minutemen
We have Miami of Ohio at 2-3 traveling to 4-1 UMass. Give me UMass at home.
Miami (OH) RedHawks, 70% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners
Drew’s pick: Texas Longhorns
We have undefeated Texas traveling to Oklahoma for the Red River Rivalry. Give me Texas. It's going to start heating up in Oklahoma, and Brent Venables better be careful. Also look out for a quarterback change in the second half for Oklahoma. They need a spark, but they're not getting it this week.
Texas Longhorns, 69% to win — the same side Drew has.
Stanford Cardinal at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Drew’s pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
We have 2-3 Stanford traveling to 5-0 Notre Dame. Vegas has it at 38 and a half points. And you know what? Vegas is right. Notre Dame is going to win, and they're going to win big, baby.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 97% to win — the same side Drew has.
Ole Miss Rebels at Vanderbilt Commodores
Drew’s pick: Ole Miss Rebels
We have 3-2 Vanderbilt hosting Ole Miss. Give me Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss. One of our games of the week.
Ole Miss Rebels, 60% to win — the same side Drew has.
UCLA Bruins at Oregon Ducks
Drew’s pick: UCLA Bruins
We have undefeated UCLA traveling to Oregon. This game will be tight. We just don't know what version of Oregon will show up, and we don't know if Dante Moore will be playing or if they'll be going with Dylan Raiola. Either way, give me UCLA. Bob Chesney is showing out in LA.
Oregon Ducks, 81% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Houston Cougars at Kansas State Wildcats
Drew’s pick: Houston Cougars
We have 4-1 Houston traveling to 3-1 Kansas State. As much as I want to pick Kansas State, Avery Johnson has choked big time over the years in these types of games. Give me Houston on the road.
Kansas State Wildcats, 62% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Duke Blue Devils at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Drew’s pick: Duke Blue Devils
We have undefeated Duke traveling to Georgia Tech. Give me Manny Diaz. Give me Duke to remain undefeated this season.
Duke Blue Devils, 55% to win — the same side Drew has.
Virginia Tech Hokies at California Golden Bears
Drew’s pick: Virginia Tech Hokies
We have 4-1 Virginia Tech traveling to 2-3 Cal. Virginia Tech lost a heartbreaker, a missed last-second field goal against Pittsburgh last week. But this week they bounce back. Give me Tech on the road.
Virginia Tech Hokies, 55% to win — the same side Drew has.
Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan State Spartans
Drew’s pick: Illinois Fighting Illini
We have the battle of the 2-3 teams as Illinois travels to Michigan State. Both teams are surprisingly not where they should be right now, especially Illinois coming off a fantastic year last year, baby. But this week they bounce back and hand Michigan State loss number four. Give me Illinois on the road.
Illinois Fighting Illini, 56% to win — the same side Drew has.
Charlotte 49ers at North Texas Mean Green
Drew’s pick: North Texas Mean Green
We have winless Charlotte traveling to 3-2 North Texas. Give me North Texas at home.
North Texas Mean Green, 97% to win — the same side Drew has.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Navy Midshipmen
Drew’s pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane
We have 3-2 Tulsa traveling to 1-3 Navy. Navy is favored by Vegas. Why? Tulsa has looked great this season. Give me Tulsa on the road.
Navy Midshipmen, 70% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Akron Zips
Drew’s pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles
We have 3-3 Eastern Michigan traveling to 1-4 Akron. Give me those Michigan boys on the road.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Buffalo Bulls at Toledo Rockets
Drew’s pick: Toledo Rockets
We have 2-3 Buffalo traveling to 4-1 Toledo. Give me Toledo at home.
Toledo Rockets, 90% to win — the same side Drew has.
Central Michigan Chippewas at Ohio Bobcats
Drew’s pick: Ohio Bobcats
We have the battle of the 3-2 teams as Central Michigan travels to Ohio. Who do we pick this week? It's a toss-up. But always go with the home team, baby. Give me Ohio at home.
Ohio Bobcats, 73% to win — the same side Drew has.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Western Michigan Broncos
Drew’s pick: Western Michigan Broncos
We have 2-3 Kent State going up against 3-2 Western Michigan. A lot of people thought Western Michigan was going to keep that momentum from Week 1, where they nearly defeated the Wolverines. But you know what? I like Western Michigan.
Western Michigan Broncos, 88% to win — the same side Drew has.
UConn Huskies at Temple Owls
Drew’s pick: Temple Owls
We have 2-3 UConn traveling to 2-3 Temple. Give me Temple at home.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Rice Owls at East Carolina Pirates
Drew’s pick: East Carolina Pirates
We have 1-4 Rice traveling to 2-2 East Carolina. Give me East Carolina at home.
East Carolina Pirates, 86% to win — the same side Drew has.
Maryland Terrapins at Ohio State Buckeyes
Drew’s pick: Ohio State Buckeyes
We have 2-3 Maryland traveling to 4-1 Ohio State. This could certainly be termed the last game of Mike Locksley's tenure as head coach of Maryland. Ohio State wins, and they win big. And unfortunately for Mike Locksley, one of the most likable guys in the sport, his head coaching career comes to an end.
Ohio State Buckeyes, 97% to win — the same side Drew has.
Tennessee Volunteers at Arkansas Razorbacks
Drew’s pick: Tennessee Volunteers
We have No. 15 Tennessee traveling to Arkansas. Give me Tennessee on the road.
Tennessee Volunteers, 74% to win — the same side Drew has.
San Diego State Aztecs at Oregon State Beavers
Drew’s pick: San Diego State Aztecs
We have 2-3 San Diego State traveling to 3-2 Oregon State. I like San Diego State with the upset, baby.
Oregon State Beavers, 63% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
LSU Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats
Drew’s pick: LSU Tigers
In another game of the week, we have 4-1 LSU traveling to 4-1 Kentucky. Kentucky is coming off a two-point conversion win at South Carolina last week, and they're going to look good this week. But give me LSU on the road.
LSU Tigers, 68% to win — the same side Drew has.
UAB Blazers at Memphis Tigers
Drew’s pick: Memphis Tigers
We have 3-2 UAB traveling to 4-1 Memphis. Charles Huff has Memphis and the Tigers huffing and puffing. UAB is going to look good, but give me Memphis to pull out the win at home with a high-scoring second half.
Memphis Tigers, 89% to win — the same side Drew has.
Nevada Wolf Pack at UTEP Miners
Drew’s pick: UTEP Miners
We have 1-3 Nevada traveling to 1-4 UTEP. Nevada, they've proven me wrong this season. After running wild in Week 1, they have laid egg after egg, and they have lost my trust. Give me UTEP at home.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
North Dakota State Bison at UNLV Rebels
Drew’s pick: North Dakota State Bison
We have undefeated North Dakota State traveling to UNLV in what will certainly be a slobberknocker. Give me North Dakota State on the road.
UNLV Rebels, 57% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Marshall Thundering Herd
Drew’s pick: Marshall Thundering Herd
We have 1-4 Coastal Carolina traveling to 3-2 Marshall. Give me Marshall.
Marshall Thundering Herd, 67% to win — the same side Drew has.
Georgia Bulldogs at Alabama Crimson Tide
Drew’s pick: Alabama Crimson Tide
In what is certainly the game of the week, No. 2 Georgia travels to No. 6 Alabama. Keelon Russell looks great, but so does Georgia. This is going to be a battle that comes down to the last minute. Who's going to pull it off? Give me Alabama at home.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
USC Trojans at Penn State Nittany Lions
Drew’s pick: USC Trojans
We have No. 19 USC traveling to Penn State. Surprisingly, Penn State is a point and a half favorite. But you know what? I think USC's defense tightens up this week. Give me USC on the road.
Penn State Nittany Lions, 62% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Syracuse Orange at Virginia Cavaliers
Drew’s pick: Virginia Cavaliers
We have 2-2 Syracuse traveling to 3-2 Virginia. Give me Virginia at home.
Virginia Cavaliers, 77% to win — the same side Drew has.
Air Force Falcons at Northern Illinois Huskies
Drew’s pick: Air Force Falcons
We have 3-1 Air Force traveling to winless Northern Illinois. Give me Air Force, baby.
Air Force Falcons, 69% to win — the same side Drew has.
James Madison Dukes at Georgia Southern Eagles
Drew’s pick: James Madison Dukes
We have undefeated James Madison traveling to 2-3 Georgia Southern. Give me Sun Belt Billy Napier and JMU on the road.
James Madison Dukes, 82% to win — the same side Drew has.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Drew’s pick: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
We have 4-1 Louisiana traveling to 2-2 Louisiana Tech. This is the battle of Louisiana, but the Ragin' Cajuns will pull it off on the road.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 65% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Purdue Boilermakers
Drew’s pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers
We have a surprising 4-1 Minnesota traveling to Purdue. Minnesota is coming off probably the biggest win of the P.J. Fleck tenure. I like Minnesota on the road.
Minnesota Golden Gophers, 64% to win — the same side Drew has.
Kansas Jayhawks at Utah Utes
Drew’s pick: Utah Utes
We have 2-2 Kansas traveling to No. 12 Utah. Utah is undefeated and will remain so. Quarterback Devon Dampier looks great. Utah is a problem, and they will have no problem handling Kansas.
Utah Utes, 86% to win — the same side Drew has.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at Arizona State Sun Devils
Drew’s pick: Arizona State Sun Devils
We have 1-4 Hawai'i traveling to 2-2 Arizona State. Hawai'i has looked terrible this season. What's going on in Honolulu, baby? Give me Arizona State and give me the Sun Devils.
Arizona State Sun Devils, 86% to win — the same side Drew has.
Boise State Broncos at Fresno State Bulldogs
Drew’s pick: Boise State Broncos
Finally, the last game of the night: 4-1 Boise State traveling to 4-1 Fresno State. This will be a late-night slobberknocker, but I like Boise State on the road.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
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