The clock is ticking. You’ve got just a few hours left to lock in your picks for this week’s Fanatics Free-to-Play College Football Pick’em, and a shot at $100 in FanCash.
If you’re already scrolling through different matchups, this is your sign: get your picks in now.
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Correctly pick all ten against the spread in this week’s slate and you could walk away with $100 in FanCash, ready to spend on jerseys, hats, and college football gear right in the Fanatics app.
How to enter before time runs out
Jumping into the College Football Pick’em only takes a minute:
- Download the Fanatics app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Sign up and create your account (or log in if you’re already set).
- Tap the Games tab in the app.
- Open the College Football Pick’em contest.
- Make your ATS picks for every game on the slate.
- Submit your entry before the first kickoff, only a few hours remain.
This game is free to play, and a chance at real rewards in the form of FanCash.
This week’s College Football Pick’em slate
You’ll need to make a pick against the spread for all of the following matchups:
- Missouri vs. Oklahoma
- Miami vs. Virginia Tech
- Louisville vs. SMU
- USC vs. Oregon
- Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt
- Duke vs. North Carolina
- Pitt vs. Georgia Tech
- Tennessee vs. Florida
- California vs. Stanford
- BYU vs. Cincinnati
You must select a side in all 10 games to complete your entry.
Key games & last-minute Pick’em thoughts
Here’s a closer look at three of the biggest matchups on the slate if you’re trying to finalize your card before the deadline.
USC vs. Oregon
This one has the feel of a classic Pac-12-style shootout, even though both teams are now in the Big Ten: big-time quarterbacks, explosive receivers, and defenses that can be stressed vertically.
- Why Oregon may be the play: The Ducks have been more consistent on both sides of the ball, especially in the trenches. Their offensive line has protected the quarterback well and opened lanes in the run game.
- Why USC can hang around: USC’s offense is still dangerous enough to flip a game in a handful of plays. A couple of deep shots early can force Oregon into a track meet where a backdoor cover is live.
Pick’em lean: Since the line on Fanatics currently sits at USC to win or cover 11 points, there’s value in taking USC. Oregon is the more complete team, but in a fast-paced game with lots of possessions, USC has enough firepower to stay within the number.
Tennessee vs. Florida
A rivalry matchup where momentum swings fast and emotions run high, perfect for a Pick’em slate.
- Tennessee’s case: When the Vols stay balanced offensively, they’re dangerous. A steady run game and timely play-action can set the tone.
- Florida’s case: Florida’s defense can dictate games when it generates pressure without blitzing. If they get Tennessee off schedule, they can force mistakes.
Pick’em lean: In a close spread, this comes down to which team you trust more at the line of scrimmage. If Tennessee has the edge up front, lean Tennessee to cover. Florida is catching more than a field goal at home, and there’s value in taking the points with the Gators.
BYU vs. Cincinnati
Not the flashiest matchup, but exactly the type of game that swings these Pick’em entries.
- BYU outlook: BYU thrives on physical play and controlled, methodical drives. If they avoid turnovers, they can dictate pace.
- Cincinnati outlook: Cincinnati’s defensive ceiling gives them a chance to cover. Winning on early downs and forcing BYU into predictable passing situations is their path.
Pick’em lean: BYU is a slight home favorite, and leaning BYU to cover makes sense given their physicality and crowd advantage.
Don’t miss the deadline: Lock in your picks
Once the first game kicks off, the window closes. Make sure you:
- Open the Fanatics app
- Go to the Games tab
- Enter the College Football Pick’em
- Submit all 10 ATS picks before kickoff
Hit all 10 and you’re in line for $100 in FanCash, redeemable for official team gear right inside the app.
With only a few hours left, trust your gut on USC–Oregon, Tennessee–Florida, and BYU–Cincinnati, finalize your card, and take your shot at winning.
Lock in your picks now and make your play for $100 in FanCash.
