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FOX Super 6 Contest: Geoff Schwartz’ college football picks for Week 8

FOX Super 6 Contest: Geoff Schwartz’ college football picks for Week 8

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And if you need a little help before you head to the app to make your selection, I’m here for you this week.

Read my thoughts on Week 8 below, which can be seen on FOX and the FOX Sports app.

Let’s dive into the questions and predictions below.

1. Which QB will have the MOST PASSING YARDS?

Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, Kurtis Rourke, Rocco Becht

Gabriel and the Ducks are coming off one of the biggest wins in program history after defeating the second-ranked Buckeyes in Autzen last week. They face a struggling Purdue team that is allowing 39 points per game, fifth-worst of any team in the FBS. Gabriel ranks 10th in FBS in passing yards and is starting to look like the player who was considered a Heisman favorite in the preseason. The Ducks should win big here, and Gabriel will likely put up big numbers.

Forecast: Dillon Gabriel

2. Rank the teams based on who scores the MOST POINTS (from highest to lowest):

Colorado, Arizona, USC, Maryland

Colorado and Arizona have to be the top two in the order here. The over-under in this game is between 58 and 59 points depending on which sportsbook you look at, and that’s because both teams have strong offenses led by quarterbacks who can get it done. Shedeur Sanders and Noah Fifita are both in the top 20 in the FBS in passing yards per game and feature a variety of receivers who can make big plays, like Travis Hunter and Tetairoa McMillan. I like the Buffs to win in a shootout and the Trojans to narrowly win in a lower scoring matchup.

Forecast: Colorado, Arizona, USC, Maryland

3. Which QB will have the MOST RUSHING YARDS?

Bryson Daily, Blake Horvath, John Mateer, Brendon Lewis

Daily and Horvath are the only quarterbacks in FBS to average over 100 rushing yards per game, and both will have to deal with mediocre defenses this week. Daily and Army face East Carolina, while Horvath and Navy face Charlotte. I’ll go with Horvath because the 49ers’ defense allows 182 rushing yards per game, which ranks 108th out of 134 FBS teams.

Forecast: Blake Horvath

4. Which undefeated team will suffer their FIRST DEFEAT this week?

Miami, Indiana, TexasNONE (all three win)

That’s a really tough question because I can imagine any of those three losing this week. Georgia has so much to prove against the top-ranked Longhorns and will look to remind people they won two of the last three national championships while the Hoosiers face their toughest opponent yet in Nebraska. Then there’s Miami, which has won its last two games against unranked opponents by a total of five points. Ultimately, Cam Ward is too productive to play against and Texas will have the advantage of playing at home.

Forecast: Indiana

5. Arrange the following depending on who has the MOST RECEIVING YARDS (from highest to lowest):

Jayce Brown, Tai Felton, Tetairoa McMillan, Jaylin Noel

As mentioned above, the Colorado-Arizona game will likely involve a shootout. McMillan is arguably the best wide receiver in the country, ranking third in the FBS and second among all power conference players with 742 receiving yards. Tai Felton is right behind him for fourth in the FBS with 719. Arizona and USC will likely have their hands full with each player, as neither team has seen receivers of McMillan’s or Felton’s caliber this season.

Forecast: Tetairoa McMillan, Tai Felton, Jaylin Noel, Jayce Brown

6. What will be the result of this game?

Nebraska wins or loses by 6 points or less OR Indiana wins by 7 points or more

True freshman Dylan Raiola has made a name for himself this season, averaging 226.3 passing yards per game along with 9 passing touchdowns and just three interceptions. If anyone wants to break the Huskers’ 25-game losing streak against ranked opponents, I think he’s the guy.

Forecast: Nebraska wins or loses by 6 points

Tiebreakers: What will be the final result of the game?

Forecast: Nebraska 24, Indiana 17

Geoff Schwartz is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. He played eight seasons in the NFL for five different teams. He started right tackle for the University of Oregon for three seasons and was a second-team All-Pac-12 selection his senior year. Follow him on Twitter @Geoff Schwartz.

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