Crain & Company College Football Week 12 PREDICTIONS w/ On3’s J.D. PicKell | Alabama v Oklahoma, Georgia v Texas
Nov 12, 2025
J.D. PicKell, an On3 Sports analyst and host of the Hard Count podcast, dives into thrilling Week 12 college football predictions. He highlights the Alabama vs. Oklahoma matchup, emphasizing Alabama's balanced attack and Ty Simpson's role. The discussion also covers Pitt's potential upset over Notre Dame and why USC may outgun Iowa at home. They analyze BYU vs. TCU's implications and dig deep into the strategic battle between Georgia and Texas, featuring key players like Gunnar Stockton and Arch Manning.
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Big Ten Appears More Settled Than Power Conferences
- The Big Ten currently looks settled at three playoff-caliber teams while the SEC's depth creates more uncertainty.
- USC has the most 'boom' potential among fringe contenders due to its schedule and wins.
Conference Cannibalization Affects Playoff Slots
- The SEC cannibalizes itself: many strong teams create intra-conference losses that reduce playoff entries.
- Big Ten's top-heavy structure can still guarantee its best teams a clearer playoff path.
Run To Create Passing Explosions
- Oklahoma must commit to the run game to create explosive plays for their receivers.
- Use a potluck rushing plan including Mateer to force Alabama to overcommit and open the passing game.