College Football Expert Picks: Big Ten and Top Games Predictions for Week 12

Get ready for another exciting week of college football as our expert writers make their picks for the Big Ten and other top games. Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana are the teams to watch in the Big Ten, but don't count out USC and Michigan. Penn State is also in the mix, making for an interesting season ahead.
In Week 12, our writers predict the outcomes of all the Big Ten games straight up and against the spread. If there's an asterisk next to the pick, it means the team will win but not cover. In case of a tie, a coin flip will determine the final pick.
Here are the expert picks for Week 12:
- Oregon is favored by 25.5 points against an opponent.
- Indiana is favored by 29.5 points in their matchup.
- Michigan is favored by 11.5 points in their game.
- USC is favored by 6.5 points in their contest.
- Penn State is favored by 7 points in their game.
- Illinois is favored by 14.5 points in their matchup.
- Washington is favored by 16.5 points in their game.
- Ohio State is favored by 31.5 points in their contest.
- Notre Dame is favored by 11.5 points in their matchup.
- USF is favored by 10.5 points in their game.
- Alabama is favored by 4.5 points in their contest.
- Miami is favored by 14.5 points in their game.
Stay tuned for more exciting college football action as the season progresses.