Week 13 of college football features two crucial ranked matchups that could impact the College Football Playoff picture. The headline game pits unbeaten #5 Indiana (10-0) against #2 Ohio State (9-1) in Columbus, while #24 Army (9-0) faces #8 Notre Dame (9-1) in South Bend.

Notable Week 13 Spreads:

• Georgia (-44.5) vs UMass
• Tennessee (-40.5) vs UTEP
• East Carolina vs North Texas (O/U 72.5)
• Texas Tech vs OK State (O/U 66.5)

Early Betting Analysis: Army (+16.5) vs Notre Dame

Army enters this matchup with the nation's best ATS record (7-1-1) and top-ranked scoring defense (10.3 PPG). While Notre Dame dominated Navy 51-14 earlier this season, Army presents a more formidable challenge with their triple-option offense and strong defensive line play.

Key Factors:

• Army has allowed 14+ points only once this season
• Their ball-control offense limits opponent possessions
• Army's +5.2 ESPN power index rating shows improvement
• Notre Dame's defensive front presents challenges

The Black Knights' ability to control clock and limit possessions makes covering the 16.5-point spread challenging for Notre Dame. Army's defensive strength and efficient offense should keep this game closer than the spread suggests.

Betting Record: Sascha Paruk's 2024 NCAAF betting record: 12-6 (+3.02 units)

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