Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Week 7 Showdowns: Alabama, Texas Face Tough Rivals

10/10/2025

29 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Top Teams Clash

Week 7 on October 14, 2023 features Alabama vs. Missouri and Texas vs. Oklahoma.
Alabama No. 1 is favored by 3 points over No. 14 Missouri, unbeaten this season.
Texas No. 3 faces No. 6 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, with strong offenses.
Oregon No. 3 meets Indiana; Michigan hosts USC with Michigan the underdog, analysts say standings shift.

Summary

Notre Dame Dominates

Notre Dame (3-2) hosts NC State (4-2) on October 11, 2025; both chase playoff contention.
Notre Dame has three consecutive wins, outscoring foes 140-50 and rising to No. 16.
NC State's red-zone defense ranks 71st; its offense completes 73%.
Key players: Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr (9 TD, 2 INT) and NC State Daylan Smothers (6.93 yds/rush); ND favored 22.5.

1 of 2

Top Teams Clash

Week 7 on October 14, 2023 features Alabama vs. Missouri and Texas vs. Oklahoma.
Alabama No. 1 is favored by 3 points over No. 14 Missouri, unbeaten this season.
Texas No. 3 faces No. 6 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, with strong offenses.
Oregon No. 3 meets Indiana; Michigan hosts USC with Michigan the underdog, analysts say standings shift.

1 / 2