The Friday Locks segment has become as much about the comedy as the competition. After another week of futility—where only one of us managed to post a winning record—it’s clear our picks have become less of a “who’s hot” showcase and more of a “how bad can it get” reality show. The entertainment value no longer lies solely in picking the games; it’s in waking up on Sunday morning and discovering just how off we were. Still, with Week 5 upon us, there’s a fresh slate, and optimism (or stubbornness) keeps us coming back for more.
This week’s picks carry a mix of confidence, strategy, and a hint of desperation. From Caleb doubling down on Florida State and Ohio State to Craig backing LSU on the road at Ole Miss, each of us is convinced we’ve found our rebound selections. Matt’s banking on Arizona State’s defensive edge and Wake Forest’s home-field fight, while Zack is rolling with the Buckeyes and Cougars to cover big spreads. Whether these calls finally turn our fortunes around or simply add to the lore of our losing streak, Week 5 promises more drama—and, hopefully, a little redemption.
2025 Season Results
| Name | Last Week | Overall |
| Craig | 3-0 | 8-6-1 |
| Zack | 1-2 | 7-7-1 |
| Caleb | 1-2 | 6-9 |
| Matt | 0-3 | 5-10 |
Caleb
Florida St (-6.5) vs Virginia – FSU has looked like a completely different team than what they had a year ago. They should be control this game from start to finish.
Ohio St (-7.5) vs Washington – Ohio St has looked like the best team in the nation from Week One, and that wont stop anytime soon. Washington has looked better than last year but hasn’t looked good enough for me to think they can hang with the Buckeyes.
Oregon (+3.5) vs Penn St – I’m not sold on Drew Allar. This Oregon defense is one of the best in the country and I don’t see Allar being able to have much success against them.
Craig
LSU (+1.5) at Ole Miss – I’m under the impression that LSU is one of the best teams in the SEC. Despite being on the road at one of the toughest places to play in the conference, I think LSU walks away with the win.
Iowa State (-5.5) vs Arizona – These two teams have very similar resumes and both have a win over Kansas State as well. In the end, I think Rocco Becht and the Cyclones offense do enough to cover this spread.
Arizona State (-2.5) vs TCU – What could go wrong with Friday night football in Tempe, Arizona? I expect to see Arizona State win this game and regain their spot at the top of the Big 12 conference.
Matt
Florida State (-6.5) at Virginia – Florida State’s defensive front has been dominant against the run, which should force Virginia into predictable passing downs and limit sustained drives. On offense, the Seminoles’ balanced attack and superior depth give them the ability to wear down the Cavaliers’ defense over four quarters and pull away late.
Arizona State (-3.5) vs. TCU – Arizona State has been playing well defensively at home and should be able to disrupt TCU’s rhythm with pressure and interior run-stopping, forcing the Horned Frogs into mistakes. Offensively, ASU’s balanced attack and strong tempo execution give them the firepower to sustain drives and slowly pull away, making a 3.5-point cover well within reach.
Wake Forest (+13.5) vs. Georgia Tech – Wake Forest’s offense has shown it can keep up with high-powered attacks at home, and +13.5 gives them enough cushion to lose the game but still stay within a double-digit margin. Their home crowd and ability to force tempo changes make them a reasonable play in a matchup where Georgia Tech may struggle to pull away by much.
Zack
LSU (+1.5) at Ole Miss – I’m not convinced the Tigers are a Top 5 team, but I definitely think they’re better than the Rebels, even on the road. I’m taking LSU to win, thus covering.
Ohio State (-7.5) at Washington – I’m not sure what I’m missing. The Buckeyes have been elite, while the Huskies have been good but not great. Ohio State should win this by double digits.
BYU (-6.5) at Colorado – The Cougars have a chance to prove they’re worthy of a Top 25 ranking in this one. Colorado isn’t great, but the game is in Boulder, so winning by at least a touchdown would go a long way for BYU.
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