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Bold predictions for Week 12 in college football

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Unpredictable events are often the norm during the college football season, especially as the playoff chase heats up in the final weeks and the stakes get higher.

The USA TODAY Sports college football staff — Jace Evans, Paul Myerberg, George Schroeder, Erick Smith and Eddie Timanus — weighs in with some bold predictions for the games during Week 12.

Jace Evans

For much of the Southeastern Conference it’s “cupcake” week, but a few of the league’s squads still need to be on upset alert against non-conference foes.