South Carolina’s 2026 recruiting class surged to No. 17 nationally with five-star interior lineman Darius Gray and 10 four-star commits under Shane Beamer’s leadership.
John Meredith III, the No. 1 overall prospect in 2027, released his top 11 schools, creating a national battle among elite programs including Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, and Texas.
Oklahoma -4.5 leads our college football picks with sharp money driving line movement. Texas A&M and BYU offer additional value plays this weekend.
South Carolina +12.5 against Alabama headlines Week 9 picks as sharp money moved the line down, creating value on the home underdog.
Sharp money moved Oklahoma from -4.5 to -5.5 against Ole Miss, backing elite defense that allows just 9.4 points per game in SEC showdown.
Sharp money drove Vanderbilt from +3.5 to +2.5 against Missouri. Commodores are 6-1 ATS this season and undefeated at home entering Saturday’s SEC clash.
Four-star cornerback Quartavius Lyons ranks No. 3 nationally in 2026 class with early offers from Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, and Clemson after elite camp performance.
