Week 10 College Game Day Pick’ems, where to watch and lines

Arizona State (5-3, 3-2) at Iowa State (5-3, 2-3)

Where to watch: Saturday, November 1, 2025 12:00 PM - TNT

Line: Iowa State (-7.5)

Mike Hlas (2-1, 21-6) — Arizona State’s primary logo is a pitchfork. The desert makes people crazy. Iowa State 31, Arizona State 21

Madison Hricik (3-0, 20-7) — Feels this is the game where the Cyclones get one back from those weeks with so many injuries. Iowa State 28, Arizona State 17

Jeff Johnson (2-1, 15-12) — Tempe and Ames. Name two cities that have absolutely nothing in common. Iowa State 28, Arizona State 24

Rob Gray (3-9, 20-7) — The Sun Devils are even more injured than the Cyclones. Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt gave the Cyclones fits in last season’s Big 12 title game, but he can’t play on today, which puts twice-transferred play caller Jeff Sims behind center. Iowa State 28, Arizona State 20

Beth Malicki (2-1, 18-9) — My thrilling Saturday includes the annual washing of the fronts and tops of our kitchen cabinets so every 15 minutes I can show my husband all the grease and dirt that accumulates on my rag. This will take four hours. Iowa State 28, Arizona State 24

K.J. Pilcher (3-0, 18-9) — Someone on this panel discussed spray tans during last week’s Pick ’Ems. It was definitely not Hlas or Johnson. Iowa State 30, Arizona State 24

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USC (5-2, 3-1) at Nebraska (6-2, 3-2)

Where to watch: Saturday, November 1, 2025 6:30 PM - Peacock (Subscription)

Line: USC (-6.5)

Hlas — The speed limit for I-80 in Nebraska is 75 mph. But if you’re going from Omaha to Ogallala, be sure to slow down from time to time to enjoy the charm and scenic landscapes. Nebraska 31, USC 28

Hricik — The Trojans will march into somewhere in middle America and will leave with another win. USC 35, Nebraska 24

Johnson — Los Angeles and Lincoln. Name two cities that have nothing in common. USC 28, Nebraska 21

Gray — While rumors about Cornhuskers Coach Matt Rhule possibly returning to his alma mater, Penn State, spread, Trojans Coach Lincoln Riley circles. USC 30, Nebraska 17

Malicki — Public service announcement: you can vote at Lindale Mall this weekend for city council, school board and bond issues. Elections are democracy in action — and you can pick up a sweet treat or a fun sweater! USC 31, Nebraska 23

Pilcher — Greg Warren’s comedy bit on Nebraska fans forgetting what to cheer and needing one person to remind them to yell, “GOOOOO BIG RED” is classic. And true. USC 27, Nebraska 23

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Vanderbilt (7-1, 3-1) at Texas (6-2, 3-1)

Where to watch: Saturday, November 1, 2025 11:00 AM - ESPN

Line: Texas (-2.5)

Hlas — Louisiana’s governor said he won’t let LSU’s athletics director hire the school’s next football coach. “I’m tired of rewarding failure in this country,” he said. Louisiana ranks 50th in the U.S. News list of best states for the third-straight year. Texas 23, Vanderbilt 21

Hricik — This one feels weird to say, but the Commodores are on a roll. Vanderbilt 28, Texas 24

Johnson — Nashville and Austin. Name two cities that have a bit in common. Texas 24, Vanderbilt 13

Gray — Did you know Albert Einstein and Nathan Rosen co-authored a paper denying that gravitational waves exist in 1937? I didn’t — until I checked Wikipedia (and cross-referenced, of course). Oh, and that’s also the last time the Commodores were ranked ninth in the country by AP — until now. Vanderbilt 34, Texas 31

Malicki — This is a public space for me to apologize for the kids who came to our door for Halloween in 2019 when we forgot to turn off our lights. We had no candy and handed them a bag of opened chocolate chips and I know that karma is going to find me. Vanderbilt 24, Texas 17

Pilcher — This is for Gazette staffer (name redacted), who said no one would pick Vandy. Vanderbilt 65, Texas 6