CBS Sports picks Alabama over Mississippi State, Ohio State over Iowa
Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer agree on both winners, but differ on Ohio State’s predicted margin against Iowa.
CBS Sports writers Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer have published their predictions and listed odds for college football’s Week 5 games, including Alabama against Mississippi State and Ohio State against Iowa.
Both predict Alabama to win 37–31, with the Crimson Tide listed as a 4.5-point favourite. The writers’ picks point to a close contest, though the scores remain predictions rather than results.
They also both tip Ohio State to beat Iowa, which is listed as a 14.5-point favourite. Hummer predicts a 27–14 win, while Crawford expects the Buckeyes to win 24–7.
Crawford’s season record is listed as 28–5 straight up and 19–13–1 against the spread. Hummer’s is 27–6 straight up and 15–17–1 against the spread.
The CBS Sports article covers other Week 5 match-ups, where the writers sometimes differ on the spread or predicted score. Its odds are those listed in the article and are not confirmed as current through kick-off.
