About this episode
Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk College Football Week 7 betting. The guys preview this weeks biggest games and give out best bets. The "Need for Screens College Football Podcast" with hosts Griffin Warner and Big East Ben provides an in-depth preview of Week 7 in college football, covering notable games, best bets, and insightful analysis. The episode starts with motivational football fundamentals and a review of Alabama's shocking loss to Vanderbilt, a historic win for the Commodores. Griffin and Ben reflect on how this signals a potential downfall of SEC powerhouses like Alabama and Georgia, while Vanderbilt shows signs of improvement. Big East Ben highlights Alabama’s defeat as an SEC shakeup, criticizing Tennessee and Missouri's recent performances and suggesting the Big Ten could benefit from the SEC’s decline in the 12-team playoff format. Moving into game analysis, the hosts discuss several key matchups, starting with Washington vs. Iowa , where Ben favors Iowa due to Washington’s road struggles, while Griffin takes the under 41 points, predicting a low-scoring game. The Red River Showdown between Texas and Oklahoma receives significant attention. Despite Texas being favored by 14.5 points, both hosts predict a tighter game based on historical trends, with Ben picking Oklahoma to cover and Griffin leaning toward the under. They discuss past Red River games, emphasizing how unpredictable the rivalry can be. Next, the hosts break down Penn State vs. USC , both agreeing the offenses are overrated. Ben takes the under 50 points, expecting Penn State’s defense to control the game. Similarly, both expect Ohio State vs. Oregon to be high-scoring, with Griffin betting on over 53.5 points and Ben confident in Ohio State’s ability to cover the 3.5-point spread, calling them the best team in the country. In another critical matchup, Ole Miss vs. LSU , the conversation centers on the challenge of winning in Baton Rouge during a night game. Both hosts pick LSU to cover as three-point underdogs, citing Ole Miss's recent struggles and the intensity of Tiger Stadium's atmosphere. Best bets for Week 7 conclude the episode. Ben’s best bet is UCLA +5.5 against Minnesota, pointing out UCLA’s tough schedule and improving form. Griffin’s best bet is LSU +3 , favoring the Tigers’ home-field advantage. They wrap up with light banter about hostile college sports venues, teasing a future discussion on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices