Top 25 roundup: UCLA earns 1st win, stuns No. 7 Penn State

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UCLA 42, No. 7 Penn State 37

Key PerformerStat Line
Nico Iamaleava17/24, 166 yds, 2 TD, 128 rush yds, 3 TD
Drew Allar19/26, 200 yds, 2 TD

UCLA secured its first win of the season behind a breakout from freshman QB Nico Iamaleava. The Bruins (1-4) held off a furious Penn State rally, cashing for moneyline bettors in one of the weekend’s biggest upsets. Line movement was sharp on the college football odds board, where Penn State closed as a three-score favorite.

No. 1 Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3

Key PerformerStat Line
Julian Sayin326 pass yds, 3 TD
Carnell Tate183 rec yds, 1 TD

The Buckeyes (6-0) dominated from start to finish, holding Minnesota to just 162 total yards. Bettors who tailed Ohio State’s defensive trends on the handicappers page saw another easy cover.

No. 3 Miami 28, No. 18 Florida State 22

Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes as Miami (5-0) rolled to a key ACC win in Tallahassee. The Hurricanes cashed for backers who spotted early line value. The result extended Miami’s ATS win streak highlighted across football service plays.

No. 5 Oklahoma 44, Kent State 0

Michael Hawkins Jr. accounted for four touchdowns as Oklahoma (5-0) easily covered the spread. The Sooners’ defense allowed only 135 yards, staying Under for totals bettors following defensive metrics on the leaderboard.

No. 6 Texas A&M 31, Mississippi State 9

Marcel Reed threw two TDs and ran for another as the Aggies rolled. Texas A&M (5-0) continues to be a reliable home favorite, a trend tracked weekly in free plays.

Florida 29, No. 9 Texas 21

Key PerformerStat Line
DJ Lagway298 pass yds, 2 TD
Jadan Baugh107 rush yds, 1 TD

The Gators (2-3) snapped a three-game losing streak with a major upset over Texas. Florida controlled time of possession and cashed at +400 on the moneyline. Analysts inside Sportshub’s pricing packages flagged this as one of the week’s most undervalued home dogs.

No. 10 Alabama 30, No. 16 Vanderbilt 14

Ty Simpson threw for 340 yards and two TDs as Alabama (4-1) dominated the second half. The Tide extended their SEC ATS streak, part of a long-term system discussed on several sports picks sites.

No. 11 Texas Tech 35, Houston 11

Behren Morton led the Red Raiders (5-0) with 345 passing yards in a blowout win. Tech’s fast starts continue to deliver first-half covers noted across computer service plays.

No. 12 Georgia 35, Kentucky 14

Gunner Stockton accounted for three total TDs as Georgia (4-1) extended its dominance over Kentucky. The Bulldogs covered with ease, rewarding those who tailed their rebound spot following last week’s loss.

Cincinnati 38, No. 14 Iowa State 30

Brendan Sorsby’s late 82-yard TD pass sealed it for Cincinnati. The Bearcats (4-1) covered as home dogs, while the Over cashed easily. Rocco Becht’s 314 yards weren’t enough for the Cyclones (5-1).

No. 20 Michigan 24, Wisconsin 10

Justice Haynes rushed for 117 yards and two scores as the Wolverines (4-1) remained unbeaten in conference play. Bettors who leaned on Big Ten rushing stats saw another clear Under result.

No. 21 Notre Dame 28, Boise State 7

Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price combined for 186 rushing yards as Notre Dame (3-2) dominated defensively. The Fighting Irish have covered three straight, cementing their midseason rebound.

No. 22 Illinois 43, Purdue 27

Luke Altmyer passed for 390 yards as the Illini (5-1) won comfortably on the road. Bettors who tracked Illinois’s offensive resurgence through the football service plays saw consistent value all September.

No. 24 Virginia 30, Louisville 27 (OT)

J’Mari Taylor’s OT touchdown lifted Virginia (5-1) to its best start since 2017. The Cavaliers extended their ATS streak to five, a run bettors noticed on the handicappers portal.

Top 5 Betting Results – Week 6

GameBetting Result
UCLA vs Penn StateUCLA ML, Over hit
Florida vs TexasFlorida ML, Under
Miami vs Florida StateMiami covered, Under
Alabama vs VanderbiltAlabama -15.5 covered
Cincinnati vs Iowa StateCincinnati +3.5, Over

Final Word

Week 6 delivered chaos: UCLA’s upset, Florida’s breakthrough, and Miami’s statement win reshaped the playoff and betting boards. The market rewarded sharp bettors who spotted undervalued home dogs and defensive-driven totals.

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