Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Week 7 picks, opinions, and projections

Weekly picks in college football.

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John Canzano
Oct 09, 2025
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Indiana is 5-0 this season and coming to Eugene.

I used to cover Indiana University football as a beat reporter during the late 1990s. Antwaan Randle El played quarterback for the Hoosiers. Cam Cameron was the head coach. What I’m saying is, Indiana was a basketball school back then.

It’s strange to see an undefeated Indiana football team coming to Autzen Stadium for a game that ESPN College GameDay believes is a must-see event.

It’s 5-0 vs. 5-0. The Big Ten would love nothing more than to put four teams in the College Football Playoff. The game in Eugene shapes up to be an integral part of Commissioner Tony Petitti’s master plan.

A blowout hurts?

A close game helps?

Discuss.

Meanwhile, I handicapped a season-high 15 games against the spread this week. I provided thoughts, picks, and opinions on all of them. I’m looking for a big Week 7.

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