College Football Friday Picks: October 23, 2026

Five college games on Friday night, and a Game Pick on every one: Duke at Virginia, UMass at UConn, Army at Tulsa, Air Force in Laramie and a late one at Stanford.

These are Game Picks. Our college ratings haven’t beaten the lines in testing, so these are leans, and every one gets graded on the receipts page win or lose. We don’t post college player props.

Duke at Virginia, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN

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Our PickDuke Blue Devils
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Duke Blue Devils +2.5
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Duke is 4-2, Virginia is 4-3, and the Cavaliers are favored by a field goal or less at Scott Stadium. In an ACC game that looks this even, I’ll take the points. Blue Devils.

UMass at UConn, 7:00 PM ET, CBSSN

Our PickUMass Minutemen
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UMass Minutemen +14.5
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UConn is 3-3 and laying two touchdowns plus to a 4-3 UMass team. That’s a lot of points for a team that hasn’t separated from anybody’s record. Minutemen with the points.

Army at Tulsa, 8:30 PM ET, ESPN2

Our PickArmy Black Knights
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Army Black Knights +1.5
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Army is 4-2 and 3-1 in the American, and the triple option shortens games, which makes points worth more. Black Knights.

Air Force at Wyoming, 9:00 PM ET, CW

Our PickAir Force Falcons
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Air Force Falcons -5.5
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Air Force is 5-1, and Wyoming is 4-3. The Falcons are used to playing at altitude, so Laramie doesn’t scare them. Falcons.

NC State at Stanford, 10:30 PM ET, ESPN

Our PickStanford Cardinal
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Stanford Cardinal +7
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NC State is 3-3 and laying a touchdown on a cross-country trip for a late kick. Stanford is 3-4. Seven is a lot for a team that’s .500. Cardinal.

Lines as posted Friday at 10:27 AM ET. Confirm them before kickoff.

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