Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Week 8 winners, picks, and predictions

Analysis, opinions, and predictions...

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John Canzano
Oct 22, 2026
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Oregon plays at Illinois on Saturday. (Photo: Naji Saker)

Will starting quarterback Owen Eschelman and Washington State find a way to put Boise State in an uncomfortable position? Do you believe Oregon’s offense will ‘get right’ on the road at Illinois? Who wins USC-Wisconsin?

How about Indiana-Michigan?

San Diego State at Colorado State?

Houston at Utah?

What’s your prediction?

I handicapped 14 college football games this week. Last week, I went 9-4 picking games, straight up. I posted a 7-6 record picking winners against the spread.

My 2026 record picking college football games, straight up: 81-27 (75 percent).

2026 record vs. the spread: 57-48-3 (54.3 percent).

My predictions, opinions, thoughts, and winners:

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