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College Football · Week 6, 2026

Drew's Desk: the whole Week 6 board, and a Seminole picks Louisville

By Drew · October 7, 2026

Drew is a college football contributor. These are his own picks, not the model's, and they are graded separately from Maiden's record.

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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

57 of 57 picks

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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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