It’s time for some Friday night college football! We have a trio of exciting games on the slate this evening. The action kicks off with Houston taking on UCF at 8:00 PM ET, followed by two more matchups at 9:00 PM ET: Northwestern at USC and Tulane at Memphis.
Here’s a closer look at the odds, game lines, and more for tonight’s trio of matchups.
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### Friday, November 7th College Football Odds
| Start Time | Matchup | Spread | Total Points | Moneyline |
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| 8:00 PM ET | Houston (7-2) at UCF (4-4) | UCF -1.5 (−105) / Houston +1.5 (−115) | Over 47.5 (−112) / Under 47.5 (−108) | UCF −112 / Houston −108 |
| 9:00 PM ET | Tulane (6-2) at Memphis (8-1) | Memphis -3.5 (−110) / Tulane +3.5 (−110) | Over 53.5 (−115) / Under 53.5 (−105) | Memphis −175 / Tulane +145 |
| 9:00 PM ET | Northwestern (5-3) at USC (6-2) | USC -14.5 (−110) / Northwestern +14.5 (−110) | Over 51.5 (−105) / Under 51.5 (−115) | USC −800 / Northwestern +500 |
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### Spotlight on the Matchups
**Houston vs. UCF**
Houston comes into the game with a strong 7-2 record, while UCF sits at 4-4 this season. The spread favors UCF by 1.5 points, and the total points line is set at 47.5.
**Tulane vs. Memphis**
Tulane (6-2) faces an undefeated Memphis squad (8-1). Memphis is favored by 3.5 points, with the total expected points pegged at 53.5. This promises to be a high-scoring contest at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee.
**Northwestern vs. USC**
In a marquee matchup, Northwestern (5-3) takes on USC (6-2). USC is heavily favored with a 14.5-point spread, and the total points line is set at 51.5. This game could be a test of Northwestern’s ability to keep up with one of the top teams in the country.
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*Photos:*
– Memphis Tigers quarterback Brendon Lewis scoring a 2-point conversion against South Florida, taken at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
– USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacting during a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
– Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun walking out with players before a game at SHI Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey.
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Enjoy the games and good luck with your picks tonight!
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