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College Football · Week 7, 2026

Drew's Desk: the whole Week 7 board, BYU over Notre Dame and a Seminole picks Miami

By Drew · October 14, 2026

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57 picks. Our model agrees on 36 and takes the other side on 8. Our model has no call on 13 of them.

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, it is Week 7 of Drew's Desk. And what a week we had last week. More pandemonium in college football. Oregon went down. No. 1 Texas went down. It is a shakeup. Who's going to make the playoffs? It's anyone's game. We ended up going 34 and 23. So far this season, we are 265 wins and 84 losses. We're batting 76 percent, baby. Not terrible. And unlike anyone else, here at Drew's Desk, we pick everyone. Every game, every week. On to Week 7.

Drew’s Week 7, 2026 picks

57 of 57 picks

Kennesaw State Owls at Missouri State Bears

Drew’s pick: Missouri State Bears

Wednesday, we have Kennesaw State at 1-4 Missouri State. Who's going to win? Not going to make any difference. Both of these teams absolutely suck. But I'm going with the home team. Go with Missouri State, 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.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats

Drew’s pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

We have 2-4 Western Kentucky at 1-4 Sam Houston State. Give me Western Kentucky, 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.

East Carolina Pirates at UAB Blazers

Drew’s pick: UAB Blazers

Thursday, we have 3-2 East Carolina at 3-3 UAB. Give me Alex Mortensen and UAB at home.

Where Maiden lands

East Carolina Pirates, 72% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.

Georgia Southern Eagles at Old Dominion Monarchs

Drew’s pick: Georgia Southern Eagles

We have 2-4 Georgia Southern at 2-4 Old Dominion. I like Georgia Southern, 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.

Colorado State Rams at Texas State Bobcats

Drew’s pick: Texas State Bobcats

We have 2-3 Colorado State at 2-3 Texas State. Colorado State lost their defensive coordinator in the middle of a game two weeks ago. What is going on at Colorado State? Jim Mora, you have to do better, baby. Give me Texas State at home.

Where Maiden lands

Texas State Bobcats, 76% to win — the same side Drew has.

Memphis Tigers at Tulane Green Wave

Drew’s pick: Memphis Tigers

Friday. The surprising 5-1 Memphis Tigers head to 2-3 Tulane, who are significantly underperforming, baby. Give me Charles Huff and the Memphis Tigers 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.

Washington Huskies at Purdue Boilermakers

Drew’s pick: Purdue Boilermakers

We have 3-3 Washington at 3-3 Purdue. Purdue, they're looking better under Barry Odom in year two. Jedd Fisch in Washington, what is going on? It's going to be a tight one, but give me Purdue, 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.

App State Mountaineers at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Drew’s pick: App State Mountaineers

We've got 3-2 App State at 2-4 Coastal Carolina. Give me those boys from App 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.

Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers

Drew’s pick: Ohio State Buckeyes

Jump forward to Saturday. We have some slobberknockers, baby. We have 5-1 Ohio State traveling to 6-0 Indiana in the Big Ten battle of the week. This is going to be close. Will Curt Cignetti pull off the win? You can't even call it an upset. They're the defending champions. Google him, baby. But I like 5-1 Ohio State to win a close one. It's going to be tight and it's going to the wire in the fourth quarter. But pick up the Buckeyes.

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 Gators at Texas Longhorns

Drew’s pick: Texas Longhorns

We have a major SEC battle as 4-2 Florida travel to 4-1 Texas. Texas is coming off the upset loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. Will they be able to hang at home against that Gator offense? They started the season hot, but they're struggling. But you know what? They're going to look better on Saturday. Give me Texas and the Longhorns to bounce back at home.

Where Maiden lands

Texas Longhorns, 77% to win — the same side Drew has.

Mississippi State Bulldogs at LSU Tigers

Drew’s pick: LSU Tigers

In another SEC battle, we have No. 17 Mississippi State traveling to LSU, who are coming off a last-second overtime loss to Kentucky. Kentucky? Really, Lane Kiffin? Trust me, Lane Kiffin cannot afford to drop this one. He's facing his old OC in Jeff Lebby, but Mississippi State has probably the Heisman quarterback favorite in Kamario Taylor. It's going to be tight, but it all comes down to the LSU run game. Will they be able to run the ball? I don't know. But give me LSU on the moneyline, because they're going to win big, baby.

Where Maiden lands

LSU Tigers, 76% to win — the same side Drew has.

Virginia Cavaliers at SMU Mustangs

Drew’s pick: SMU Mustangs

We've got 4-2 Virginia traveling to 4-1 SMU. Pick up the Mustangs at home.

Where Maiden lands

SMU Mustangs, 66% to win — the same side Drew has.

Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan State Spartans

Drew’s pick: Northwestern Wildcats

We have 4-1 Northwestern heading to 2-4 Michigan State. Pat Fitzgerald, what are you doing, baby? Pick up Northwestern on the road.

Where Maiden lands

Northwestern Wildcats, 62% to win — the same side Drew has.

Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia Mountaineers

Drew’s pick: Cincinnati Bearcats

We have 4-1 Cincinnati traveling to 3-3 West Virginia. I want to sing some John Denver. But you know what, West Virginia? You're in a slump, baby. The Bearcats are coming into West Virginia and taking the win 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.

Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas State Wildcats

Drew’s pick: Kansas Jayhawks

Next, we have the battle for Kansas, as 2-3 Kansas faces 3-2 Kansas State. It's going to be tight. It's going to be tight. But you know what? I'm going with Kansas, baby, on the road.

Where Maiden lands

Kansas State Wildcats, 61% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.

Pittsburgh Panthers at Boston College Eagles

Drew’s pick: Boston College Eagles

We have 5-1 Pittsburgh traveling to 2-3 Boston College. Keep in mind Pittsburgh is starting their second-string quarterback, with the first string out for the remainder of the season. The kid didn't look good last week. Is he going to look good this week? I doubt it. Pick up Boston College with the upset.

Where Maiden lands

Pittsburgh Panthers, 74% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.

Florida Atlantic Owls at Army Black Knights

Drew’s pick: Florida Atlantic Owls

We have 4-1 FAU traveling to 3-2 Army. Give me Florida Atlantic continuing to excel in year two under Zach Kittley, baby.

Where Maiden lands

Army Black Knights, 74% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.

Ball State Cardinals at Bowling Green Falcons

Drew’s pick: Bowling Green Falcons

We have 1-5 Ball State traveling to 2-4 Bowling Green. Bowling Green started 0-4. They've won two straight. Make it three. Bowling Green at home.

Where Maiden lands

Bowling Green Falcons, 71% to win — the same side Drew has.

Georgia State Panthers at James Madison Dukes

Drew’s pick: James Madison Dukes

4-1 Georgia State traveling to 6-0 James Madison. Sun Belt Billy Napier is doing some Sun Belt things. Pick up JMU at home, and look for JMU to be the Group of Five playoff selection. They're going undefeated, baby.

Where Maiden lands

James Madison Dukes, 88% to win — the same side Drew has.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Maryland Terrapins

Drew’s pick: Maryland Terrapins

We have 1-4 Rutgers at 2-4 Maryland. The battle of the bottom feeders of the Big Ten, baby. Pick up Maryland. This should be Greg Schiano's swan song.

Where Maiden lands

Maryland Terrapins, 64% to win — the same side Drew has.

Charlotte 49ers at Temple Owls

Drew’s pick: Temple Owls

We have winless Charlotte traveling to Temple. Temple's going to pull this one off at home.

Where Maiden lands

Temple Owls, 89% to win — the same side Drew has.

Massachusetts Minutemen at Buffalo Bulls

Drew’s pick: Buffalo Bulls

We have 4-2 Massachusetts traveling to 3-3 Buffalo. UMass started off 4-0. Two straight losses. Buffalo sitting at 3-3. Give me Buffalo at home.

Where Maiden lands

Buffalo Bulls, 74% to win — the same side Drew has.

Western Michigan Broncos at Central Michigan Chippewas

Drew’s pick: Western Michigan Broncos

We have 4-2 Western Michigan traveling to 3-3 Central Michigan. Battle of Michigan, baby. I like Western Michigan on the road.

Where Maiden lands

Western Michigan Broncos, 65% to win — the same side Drew has.

Auburn Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs

Drew’s pick: Georgia Bulldogs

We have 3-2 Auburn traveling to 6-0 undefeated Georgia. This smells upset. But Georgia's the No. 1 team in the nation, baby. Pick up the Dawgs at home.

Where Maiden lands

Georgia Bulldogs, 87% to win — the same side Drew has.

Alabama Crimson Tide at Tennessee Volunteers

Drew’s pick: Alabama Crimson Tide

In another SEC banger, we have 5-1 Alabama traveling to 5-1 Tennessee. What's going to happen? Tennessee, they don't have a true starting quarterback. That's going to be the difference. Pick up Alabama and Keelon Russell, baby.

Where Maiden lands

Alabama Crimson Tide, 62% to win — the same side Drew has.

Missouri Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels

Drew’s pick: Missouri Tigers

We have 5-1 Missouri, overachieving, heading to 4-1 Ole Miss. Why do I love this game? The starting quarterback at Missouri, Austin Simmons. Guess where he was starting last year, baby? Ole Miss. Then he got injured, and the legend of Trinidad Chambliss was born. Call this the Austin Simmons get-back game, because Austin Simmons is going to get that get-back, baby. Pick up Missouri on the road.

Where Maiden lands

Ole Miss Rebels, 66% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.

Arizona State Sun Devils at Texas Tech Red Raiders

Drew’s pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders

We have 3-2 Arizona State traveling to undefeated Texas Tech. Texas Tech will remain undefeated, baby.

Where Maiden lands

Texas Tech Red Raiders, 85% to win — the same side Drew has.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Virginia Tech Hokies

Drew’s pick: Virginia Tech Hokies

We have 2-3 Georgia Tech traveling to 4-2 Virginia Tech. Two straight losses for the Hokies, because they can't hit field goals, baby. But guess what? They're facing a struggling Georgia Tech team. James Franklin's going to right the ship at home this week, baby. Pick up the Hokies.

Where Maiden lands

Virginia Tech Hokies, 59% to win — the same side Drew has.

North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils

Drew’s pick: North Carolina Tar Heels

We have a Carolina battle. 3-2 North Carolina travels to 4-1 Duke. I like North Carolina. Bill Belichick and his hot 20-something-year-old girlfriend, baby. Pick up the Tar Heels.

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines

Drew’s pick: Michigan Wolverines

We have another Big Ten battle. Surprising 3-3 Penn State against equally surprising 3-2 Michigan. I like Michigan at home, but look for Bryce Underwood to get benched.

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.

Northern Illinois Huskies at Wyoming Cowboys

Drew’s pick: Wyoming Cowboys

We have winless Northern Illinois traveling to 3-3 Wyoming. I like Wyoming at home, baby.

Where Maiden lands

Wyoming Cowboys, 67% to win — the same side Drew has.

UNLV Rebels at Air Force Falcons

Drew’s pick: UNLV Rebels

We have 4-2 UNLV traveling to 4-1 Air Force. This is going to be tight, but UNLV will pick up the win 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.

Toledo Rockets at Eastern Michigan Eagles

Drew’s pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles

We have 4-2 Toledo traveling to 4-3 Eastern Michigan. I like Eastern Michigan, baby.

Where Maiden lands

Toledo Rockets, 77% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.

Akron Zips at Miami (OH) RedHawks

Drew’s pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks

We have 1-5 Akron traveling to 3-3 Miami of Ohio. I like Miami of Ohio, baby.

Where Maiden lands

Miami (OH) RedHawks, 80% to win — the same side Drew has.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Rice Owls

Drew’s pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane

We have 3-3 Tulsa traveling to 1-5 Rice. Pick up Tulsa.

Where Maiden lands

Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 55% to win — the same side Drew has.

Troy Trojans at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Drew’s pick: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

We have 3-2 Troy heading to 4-2 Louisiana. Pick up the Ragin' Cajuns at home.

Where Maiden lands

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, 60% to win — the same side Drew has.

Washington State Cougars at Oregon State Beavers

Drew’s pick: Oregon State Beavers

We have 1-5 Washington State traveling to 4-2 Oregon State. The battle of the Pac-12. Oregon State takes this easy at home.

Where Maiden lands

Oregon State Beavers, 67% to win — the same side Drew has.

Florida State Seminoles at Miami Hurricanes

Drew’s pick: Miami Hurricanes

We have 3-3 Florida State traveling to undefeated, No. 3 in the nation, 5-0 Miami. This is a rivalry game for the ages, but this will also be the last game of Mike Norvell's tenure at Florida State. Give me Miami, and give me Miami big.

Where Maiden lands

Miami Hurricanes, 88% to win — the same side Drew has.

Arkansas Razorbacks at Vanderbilt Commodores

Drew’s pick: Vanderbilt Commodores

Next, we have Arkansas at 2-4 traveling to 3-3 Vanderbilt. Give me Vanderbilt at home.

Where Maiden lands

Vanderbilt Commodores, 66% to win — the same side Drew has.

TCU Horned Frogs at Baylor Bears

Drew’s pick: Baylor Bears

We have 2-3 TCU traveling to 4-1 Baylor. Baylor has looked good. Their only loss came from that two-point conversion gone wrong at the end of regulation. Dave Aranda has turned the ship, because he has found his quarterback, baby. Give me Baylor at home.

Where Maiden lands

Baylor Bears, 61% to win — the same side Drew has.

Kent State Golden Flashes at South Florida Bulls

Drew’s pick: South Florida Bulls

We have 2-4 Kent State traveling to 4-2 South Florida. South Florida at home, baby.

Where Maiden lands

South Florida Bulls, 96% to win — the same side Drew has.

Nevada Wolf Pack at North Dakota State Bison

Drew’s pick: North Dakota State Bison

2-3 Nevada traveling to 5-1 North Dakota State. North Dakota State takes this easily at home.

Where Maiden lands

North Dakota State Bison, 83% to win — the same side Drew has.

Arkansas State Red Wolves at Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Drew’s pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves

2-4 Arkansas State traveling to 1-4 Southern Miss. Give me Arkansas 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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at BYU Cougars

Drew’s pick: BYU Cougars

A top-10 battle, as No. 2 Notre Dame travels to Provo, Utah, to face BYU. This game will be a slobberknocker. Give me BYU with the massive upset for the ages.

Where Maiden lands

Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 71% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.

Wisconsin Badgers at UCLA Bruins

Drew’s pick: UCLA Bruins

We have 4-1 Wisconsin traveling to surprising, undefeated UCLA. Give me UCLA at home.

Where Maiden lands

UCLA Bruins, 65% to win — the same side Drew has.

Kentucky Wildcats at Oklahoma Sooners

Drew’s pick: Oklahoma Sooners

We have 5-1 Kentucky, coming off probably one of the biggest wins in program history over LSU, traveling to 3-2 Oklahoma, coming off the upset of No. 1 Texas. Who takes the game? Give me the home team. Give me Oklahoma with back-to-back upsets, baby.

Where Maiden lands

Oklahoma Sooners, 75% to win — the same side Drew has.

Oklahoma State Cowboys at Houston Cougars

Drew’s pick: Houston Cougars

We have No. 18 Oklahoma State traveling to No. 20 Houston. Who would have thought Oklahoma State would have rattled off four consecutive wins after initially losing their first game of the season to Tulsa? But you know what? The streak ends. The Cougars and Conner Weigman will win at home, baby.

Where Maiden lands

Houston Cougars, 80% to win — the same side Drew has.

Louisville Cardinals at Syracuse Orange

Drew’s pick: Louisville Cardinals

We have 3-3 Louisville traveling to 2-3 Syracuse. The magic of Fran Brown has worn off. Louisville will win on the road.

Where Maiden lands

Louisville Cardinals, 71% to win — the same side Drew has.

Navy Midshipmen at UTSA Roadrunners

Drew’s pick: UTSA Roadrunners

We have 2-3 Navy traveling to 5-1 UTSA, baby. The University of Texas at San Antonio. Give me UTSA at home.

Where Maiden lands

UTSA Roadrunners, 64% to win — the same side Drew has.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at UL Monroe Warhawks

Drew’s pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

We have 3-2 Louisiana Tech traveling to winless University of Louisiana Monroe, ULM. Well, guess what? ULM will remain winless. Pick up Louisiana Tech on the road.

Where Maiden lands

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 82% to win — the same side Drew has.

San José State Spartans at UTEP Miners

Drew’s pick: San José State Spartans

We have 3-3 San Jose State traveling to 1-5 UTEP. Give me San Jose State, baby.

Where Maiden lands

San José State Spartans, 61% to win — the same side Drew has.

Ohio Bobcats at Sacramento State Hornets

Drew’s pick: Ohio Bobcats

We have 4-2 Ohio traveling to 1-5 Sacramento State. Give me Ohio.

Where Maiden lands

Ohio Bobcats, 83% to win — the same side Drew has.

Utah Utes at Colorado Buffaloes

Drew’s pick: Utah Utes

We have undefeated Utah traveling to Colorado to face the struggling Buffaloes. Deion, do you still believe? Because nobody else does. Give me Utah on the road.

Where Maiden lands

Utah Utes, 88% to win — the same side Drew has.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons at California Golden Bears

Drew’s pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons

We have 5-1 Wake Forest traveling to 3-3 Cal in a late-night ACC battle. Give us Wake Forest on the road.

Where Maiden lands

Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 67% to win — the same side Drew has.

Fresno State Bulldogs at San Diego State Aztecs

Drew’s pick: San Diego State Aztecs

We have 4-2 Fresno State traveling to 2-4 San Diego State. Give us San Diego State at home.

Where Maiden lands

Fresno State Bulldogs, 61% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.

New Mexico Lobos at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors

Drew’s pick: New Mexico Lobos

We have 4-1 New Mexico traveling to 1-5 Hawai'i. Hawai'i had big aspirations in the preseason. What's happening in Honolulu, baby? Give us New Mexico on the road.

Where Maiden lands

New Mexico Lobos, 78% to win — the same side Drew has.

Nebraska Cornhuskers at Oregon Ducks

Drew’s pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers

And finally, the late-night game to cap off Saturday: 5-1 Nebraska at 3-2 Oregon. What is going on in Oregon, baby? Dan Lanning, I thought you were hating on everybody for clicks and likes. But you know what? What goes around comes around, Dan. Give us Nebraska, which usually would be an upset. But this year, Oregon sucks. Give us Nebraska with the easy win 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.

That's it for this week, baby. And remember, you heard it here first on Drew's Desk, only on maiden.bet.

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