Week 11 College Game Day Pick’ems, where to watch and lines

Oregon (7-1, 4-1) at Iowa (6-2, 4-1)

Where to watch: Saturday, November 8, 2025 2:30 PM - CBS

Line: Oregon (-6.5)

Mike Hlas (1-2, 22-8) — If you attend this game, you can then proceed to Teen Mortgage’s evening show at Gabe’s in downtown Iowa City. As Isabella Ambrosio wrote, Teen Mortgage seamlessly meshes raunchy riffs and chugging basslines, while welcoming those who can’t stand the situation we have found ourselves in as a society. Oregon 31, Iowa 17

Madison Hricik (1-2, 21-9) — Long live the run game, according to this weekend’s forecast. This feels like another coin flip matchup, with however gets the massive play at the perfect time will be the winner. Oregon 21, Iowa 20

Jeff Johnson (3-0, 18-12) — My dad asked if he could come over to the house and watch the game with me. Must be a big one or something. Iowa 24, Oregon 20

Rob Gray (1-2, 21-9) — The Ducks rank fifth nationally in scoring offense at 41.3 points per game. The Hawkeyes rank fourth nationally in scoring defense at 13.1 points per game. Kinnick Stadium will be amped up and the home team hangs in there, but falls short. Oregon 27, Iowa 20

Beth Malicki (1-2, 19-11) — If you test out the self-heating gloves at today’s game and love how they work, please let me know. I think these would make a great stocking stuffer for my son who’s a teacher and supervises recess but there are too many options! Oregon 28, Iowa 23

K.J. Pilcher (1-2, 19-11) — The Ducks are flying into Eastern Iowa this week. Boy, their arms are going to be tired. Oregon 31, Iowa 24

Iowa State (5-4, 2-4) at TCU (6-2, 3-2)

Where to watch: Saturday, November 8, 2025 2:30 PM - Fox Sports

Line: TCU (-7.5)

Hlas — For the longest time, I thought TCU stood for Texas Chainsaw University. Hey, haven’t you ever gotten something wrong? TCU 35, Iowa State 28

Hricik — Unfortunately for the Cyclones, this game was already one of their tougher matchups on the schedule before this losing streak started. It’s not going to get any easier on the road. TCU 36, Iowa State 24

Johnson — You burned me two weeks in a row when I picked ya, Cyclones. Not again. TCU 31, Iowa State 21

Gray — The litany of mistakes that have marred the previous four ISU setbacks must vanish if the Cyclones have a chance against the Horned Frogs in Fort Worth. ISU improves and plays cleaner football, but can’t contain TCU quarterback Josh Hoover. TCU 38, Iowa State 31

Malicki — This pick hurt my husband’s heart. His dear friend, PJ Cosgrove, is the most devoted Cyclone fan. But daddy wants to win. TCU 28, Iowa State 24

Pilcher — How many shirtless Cyclone fans will make the trip to Fort Worth? How many are needed to spur Iowa State to a victory? TCU 28, Iowa State 23

St. Thomas (6-3, 4-2) at Drake (6-2, 5-0)

Where to watch: Saturday, November 8, 2025 12:00 PM - ESPN

Line: NA

Hlas — I can’t betray Tommy’s Restaurant in Cedar Rapids by picking against the Tommies. Now then, who wants pie? St. Thomas 42, Drake 35

Hricik — FCS football! It’ll always have a special place in my heart. St. Thomas is really, really good in the passing game this season, but its run defense might have a problem against the Bulldogs. Drake 28, St. Thomas 24

Johnson — St. Thomas has four players on its roster from Cedar Rapids Kennedy. Drake has one. So … St. Thomas 24, Drake 21

Gray — The undefeated Bulldogs sit atop the Pioneer Football League standings, but the Tommies aren’t far behind in a tie for third, and bring the league’s top scoring offense to Drake Stadium. Buckle up. Drake 28, St. Thomas 27

Malicki — The St. Thomas mascot, Tommy the Tomcat, is a kaleidoscope of horrors. Each photo of it online just gets scarier and I can’t stop scrolling. Drake 31, St. Thomas 27

Pilcher — This is Drake’s biggest beef since an ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. Drake 20, St. Thomas 17