Red River Nerves, Ducks on Notice: Week 7 Picks, Portal Moves, and Illibuck Preview with J Leman

When the schedule looks modest, the margins get razor-thin—and that's where seasons pivot. In this Complete BS episode, Brien Schmauch and AV set the table for Week 7, then welcome Illinois All-American J Leman to scout Illini–Buckeyes and the fight for Illibuck. They go deep on: Thursday/Friday openers: ECU at Tulane (points incoming?) and No. 24 USF at undefeated North Texas—why Brien leans Bulls 34–27. Portal reset: The NCAA moves the transfer window to Jan 2–16 (plus 5 days for title-game teams)—what it means for roster management and staff timelines. Red River Rivalry: Texas–Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl—will John Mateer go 17 days post hand surgery or is it Michael Hawkins Jr.? Expect defense-first, coin-flip football; both hosts land OU 17–14. Indiana at Oregon: Cignetti vs. Lanning, Mendoza vs. Dante Moore—a playoff résumé game either way. Our cards: Ducks by a score (think 31–27 / 33–27). Ohio State at Illinois (with J Leman): Can a fast start, third-down wins, and Luke Altmyer's experience make this tight? J breaks down matchups, pressure points, and why the tight end could tilt it. AV's Book Club (best bets): UNLV −6.5 vs Air Force (lock) Iowa State −2.5 vs Colorado SMU −19 vs Stanford Clemson −14.5 vs Boston College Bonus: South Carolina +9.5 at LSU Short slate, big leverage—grab a seat.