Air Force at Utah State 10:15 ET

Aggies (+) over Falcons- Yes the Falcons are 2-0 and have scored 85 Points in two games but lets look at who they have played. Powers like Ablilene Christian and Georgia State. Utah State has a bit of revenge on their minds to right their upset loss in Colorado Springs last season. State is 24-3 straight-up at home in their last 27 as hosts and are 4-0 in conference openers when the underdog. Take UTAH STATE!

Stanford at UCLA 8:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Cardinal- Jim Mora's teams like all great coaches get better as the season moves on and the Bruins their defense who held BYU to 23 yards rushing will have to rise to the occasion to stop Stanford's Christian McCaffrey. The Heisman candidate accounted for 368 all-purpose yards including 243 yards rushing in last seasons' 56-35 win over the Bruins. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen has settled into his position after a shaky start to the season threw for 300-yards for the eighth time in his career and will come up big here. Take UCLA! 

Florida at Tennessee 3:30 ET

Volunteers (-) over Gators- This is a tricky one as the Volunteers haven't played up to expectations while Florida has exceeded theirs so far in 2016 leading the nation in fewest points (14 total), total defense (129.7) and are second in rushing defense (38.3 yards). After playing Massachusetts, Kentucky and North Texas the Gators who have defeated Tennessee 11 straight times but will find this encounter a but tougher. The Volunteers have won nine straight dating back to last season and will be ready here. Take TENNESSEE!

Southern California at Utah 9:00 ET

Trojans (+) over Utes- Things just don't look so good for the Trojans as they are 1-4 in their last five under 'new' head coach Clay Helton who just may be in over his head. Last season USC rallied and took down the No. 6 undefeated (6-0) Utes in Los Angels and now have a 10-4 series lead. Utah had a field day last week against under-manned San Jose State recording 10 sacks in their 34-17 romp. USC will start freshman Sam Darnold at quarterback and that should help spark the offense. The men of Troy are 5-0 on Friday nights since 1990. Take SOUTHERN CAL!

Clemson at Georgia Tech 7:30 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Tigers- For No. 3 ranked Clemson this is their ACC opener and they truthfully have not lived up to the hype so far with two subpar performances. The Tigers have won 18 straight regular season contests but have not won at Georgia Tech since 2003 as the Engineers lead the all-time series 51-28-2. Tech opened the season in Ireland with a win over Boston College while last week the Tigers opponent South Carolina State was so physically weak that they cut the quarters short in the second half. Paul Johnson teams get better as the season moves on and 222 yards passing last week will give Clemson to think about. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Ohio State at Oklahoma 7:30 ET

Sooners (+) over Buckeyes- Hard to believe that these two storied school power-houses have met just twice all time splitting one win apiece. Ohio State has opened the season with two huge wins as 28-point favorites defeating Bowling Green and Tulsa by a combined 125-13. Now, they visit Norman to take on an over-rated Oklahoma who bounced back with a win over cupcake Louisiana-Monroe 59-17 after getting pushed around by Houston in their opening week 33-23 loss. The Buckeyes have won 18 straight road games the longest active streak in the country but the Sooners under Bob Stoops are 41-2 against visiting non-conference opponents. Take OKLAHOMA! 

Michigan State at Notre Dame 7:30 ET

Fighting Irish (-) over Spartans- Either the odds-makers have lost their perspective or this game will be a point-spread blowout. I find this 'line' to be just that...a 'line' to draw you into betting #8 Michigan State. The Spartans have had an extra week to prepare and Mike Dantonio is more then capable but State didn't exactly have it their way against Furman winning 28-13 as a 38-point favorite. Notre Dame of course was involved in that 'classic' shootout at Texas a 50-47 loss and then bounced back with a strong second half against Nevada 39-10 covering the -28. Notre Dame has won the last three meetings and my instincts here are all GREEN and I will have the FIGHTING IRISH!

California at San Diego State 10:30 ET

Aztecs over Golden Bears- Now, doesn't this look strange to you, it does to me. I mean a quality PAC-12 club that is California is a touchdown more or less underdog to a team from the Mountain West a conference so weak their runner up doesn't even get a bowl bid. Cal posted 630 total offense and 51 points against Hawaii in Australia two weeks ago and now they are getting points. The key here is the difference in their defense's and San Diego State brings seven starters back and their ground game (3,266 yards) will frustrate the Golden Bears. Take the AZTECS!

Texas Tech at Arizona State 10:00 ET

Sun Devils (-) over Red Raiders- In a contest that is guaranteed to be a shoot-out Texas Tech brings their high speed quick start offense into the desert against an Arizona State team that started slow but put up 44 points last week. Of course, the Red Raiders scored 69 points against under-manned Stephen F. Austin. This time this will find some resistance on the other side of the ball. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Notre Dame at Texas 7:30 ET

Longhorns (+) over Fighting Irish- This contest may end up being the defining game for both clubs as they approach season with different aspirations. Notre Dame who 10 of their first 11 before falling against Stanford and Ohio State have aspirations to reach the NCAA football version of the Final 4. Texas on the other hand won just five games last season with their first loss at the hands Fighting Irish in Indiana 38-3 out-gaining the Longhorns 527-163. The Longhorns who have won 15 consecutive home openers closed their season with a win over Baylor and according to their coaches to improve on “offense, defense and special teams” in order to make a bowl appearance this season. Home crowd, revenge and motivation push the Horns. Take TEXAS! 

Clemson at Auburn 9:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Tigers- Just joking! Ha! Clemson who battled Alabama tooth-and-nail in the National Championship game last season only to fall short is spirited and poised to make another run at the Final 4. They have the return of dual threat quarterback Deshaun Watson passed for more then 4,000 yards and ran for over 1,000. One issue for Clemson is that they did lose seven starters on defense two of which were 1st round draft picks. Auburn leads the all-time series 34-13-2 with the last meeting in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Classic and looks to avenge that encounter. Take AUBURN!

Southern Cal vs Alabama 8:00 ET (Arlington)

Trojans (+) over Crimson Tide- Neither of these Top-20 clubs Alabama No. 1 or USC No. 17 have an experienced quarterback that will start the season under center. The Trojans were 8-6 last season and had to deal with coaching issues and major distractions the entire season. Clay Helton was given the job and once announced he had the job the team responded with positive energy and outlook. Expect the Tide to start the season with a bit of a hangover and for the Trojans to play tough. Take USC! 

Georgia vs North Carolina 5:30 ET (Atlanta)

Tar Heels (+) over Bulldogs- This game is considered a 'home' game for North Carolina although it is being payed in the Atlanta Georgia Dome which many figure gives Georgia the advantage. The Tar Heels who won 11 straight before losing in the ACC championship game to Clemson will be working with a Mitch Trubisky who came off the bench on numerous occasions last season going 40-of-47. New Bulldog head coach Smart comes over from National Champion Alabama where he was defensive coordinator and will have the return of running back Nick Chubb. The odds-makers in Las Vegas are giving the Tar Heel more then a punchers chance and I'll side with them. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

National Championship

Alabama vs Clemson

Clemson (+) over Crimson Tide- I've been riding the high wave of the Crimson Tide since they lost to Mississippi (a game they out-gained the Rebels by over 200 yards) and had them as a Vegas Insider 'Guaranteed' winner against Michigan State. But, this is a different animal in the Clemson Tigers. The Tigers have speed that the Spartans did not possess and a mobile quarterback that can and does cause great defenses problems. I understand that Alabama will have a practice advantage because of classes scheduled after the Championship Game is played but Clemson has been together for six months and know how to get ready. I expect this one to go done to the final gun. Take CLEMSON!

Taxslayer Bowl Jan., 2, 2016 12:00 ET

Penn State vs Georgia

Nittany Lions (+ over) Bulldogs- Well, the Georgia 'faithful' got their wish as Mark Richt is now longer leading the Bulldogs but like the axiom says 'Be careful of what you wish for.' They will be led by interim head coach Bryan McClendon but Kirby Smart will take over after the final gun. Penn State which struggled offensively the past two seasons are led quarterback Christian Hackenberg and running back Saquon Barley who rushed for over 1,000 yards. Georgia of course lost the focal point of their offense when Nick Chubb when down in October and the Bulldogs haven'y been the same since. Penn State has lost their last three straight-up and ATS and teams entering bowl games like that are 11-3 ATS in their bowl games. Somehow, with the points the Lions get it done. Take PENN STATE!  

Citrus Bowl Jan. 1, 1:00 ET

Michigan vs Florida

Gators (+) over Wolverines- The two clubs are build on strong defenses by a pair of first year coaches as Jim Harbaugh of Michigan and Jim McElwain have both resurrected programs that needed 'fresh blood.' Both these clubs enter this bowl game off poor performance as the Wolverines were dominated by Ohio State and the Gators could muster any offense their final two games as they have had quarterback difficulties. There are a few trends that send 'us' to Florida in this natch-up as conference title losers are 7-2 straight-up and ATS in bowl games against an opponent off a loss and the Gators have won seven of their last nine bowl games with the Wolverines are 3-8 in their last 11. Take FLORIDA!  

Cotton Bowl Dec. 31, 8:00 ET

Michigan State vs Alabama

Crimson Tide (-) over Spartans- I sure hope that I'm not falling into the same trap against Michigan State as I did when the played Ohio State. In that scenario the Buckeyes opened a 13 point favorite and I thought it was so high that the book-makers (Vegas) knew something. I got the same feeing when they opened Alabama 9-points in this one and the line has just gone up but I see significant 'action' on the Spartans. Can the 'man' be so wrong twice against the same team. State's coach Mark Dantonio used the 'vegas line' as bulletin board material against Ohio State but I don't think it will work twice not here against Alabama. Take the CRIMSON TIDE TO ROMP!

Holiday Bowl Dec. 30, 10:30 ET

Southern California vs Wisconsin

Badgers (+) over Trojans- Both these schools were hoping that they would possibility be meetings in Pasadena but ended up in San Diego after disappointing season. USC lost their coach to a bout with alcohol early in the season and then got it together under Clay Helton and then promptly went out and lost the PAC-12 Championship game to Stanford when he was named a permanent hire. The Trojans are 6-0 all-time against Wisconsin and are averaging 35 points a game eight more then Wisconsin while allowing 13 more points per contest. I'll go with the better defense. Take WISCONSIN! 

Pinstripe Bowl, Dec. 26, 3:30 ET

Indiana vs Duke

Blue Devils (+) over Hoosiers- If this as a game between these two schools was played on the hardwood there would be plenty of fanfare but neither of these institutions are know for their football. Oddly enough this two schools are meetings for the first time since 1984 in a baseball stadium. This is just the second bowl game for the Hoosiers since 1993 and their first since 2007 while the Blue Devils are playing in the post season for the fourth year in-a-row. Indiana's premiere running back Jordan Howard missed their final game and my play but his effectiveness has to be questioned. Duke has a much better balanced attack and a defense that gives up 13 points less per game. Take the BLUE DEVILS!  

Hawaii Bowl, Dec. 24 8:00 ET

Cincinnati vs San Diego State

Bobcats (+) over Aztecs- San Diego State winners of the Mountain West have won nine straight and travel to Honolulu for the second time this season as they handled Hawaii 28-14 in October. Cincinnati meanwhile, ended up third in the American Athletic Conference finishing behind Temple and South Florida both of which have already lost their bowl games. Both clubs will most likely be without their starting quarterbacks (Cincinnati for sure) which is a big part of both offenses. Still, Bearcats have played tougher competition and win here. Take CINCINNATI!   

Boca Raton Bowl Dec. 22, 7:00 ET

Toledo vs Temple

Rockets (+) over Owls- both these clubs were great against the 'number' this season with the Rockets leading the way going 8-2 ATS and the Owls 9-4. both clubs are coming off season ending losses with Toledo losing outright to Western Michigan 35-30 as an 8-point favorite and Temple losing in the AAC Championship 24-13 to Houston. For the Rockets they will be with head coach Matt Campbell who has already departed for Iowa State while the Owls who were 2-10 two years ago ended the regular season No. 24. The Rockets have a better balanced offense averaging 35.3 points and with OC Jason Candle taking over they shouldn't miss a beat. Take TOLEDO!  

Big Ten Championship

Michigan State vs Iowa 8:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Spartans- We know one thing for sure that the winner of this contest makes it to the Final-4 no matter what anyone else does. These two are ranked four and five with undefeated Iowa getting top billing. Michigan State's lone loss came at Nebraska a one-point decision where they blew a 13-point lead with under 3-minutes to play. They of course won on the final play in most unusual fashion against Michigan when the Wolverines failed to handle a punt which led to a miracle. Touchdown. These two are evenly matched as they both had 25 takeaways to lead the Big Ten and had a +14 turnover margin. The Hawkeyes lost the last meeting in 2013 (26-14) in Iowa City but lead the overall series 23-20-2 and are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. This time it's...the HAWKEYES!   

North Carolina at North Carolina State 3:30 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina has a 10-game winning steak riding as the enter Raleigh this Saturday as they take on N.C. State before their ACC showdown with No. 1 Clemson. The Tar Heels are very disappointed in their No. 14 ranking and look to increase their stock with a win here but with their lone loss against South Carolina it will difficult for them to climb the charts. N.C. State is 6-1 both straight-up and against the points in their last seven home games. The Tar Heels had to go into overtime last week against Virginia Tech after blowing a 14-point lead and surrendering two touchdowns in the final four minutes. In this contest they run out of time. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!  

Iowa at Nebraska 3:30 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Hawkeyes- The undefeated Iowa Hawkeyes (11-0) need ti win out to have a chance for the Final-4 and they travel to Nebraska to play the mediocre Cornhuskers who do have one pat-on-the-back, they handed Michigan State their only loss on this same field. Nebraska because of poor in game decisions by coach Mike Riley has lost three games (count 'em 3-games) on the final play. Iowa has had the benefit of a soft schedule not having to face Michigan, Michigan State or Ohio State. Nebraska has won 3-of-4 meetings since joining the Big-Ten and 5-of-6 over the Hawkeyes. The Huskers actually average 50 yards more per game and will take advantage of the home setting. A win here makes the Cornhuskers bowl eligible. Take NEBRASKA!

Texas Tech at Texas 7:30 ET

Longhorns (+) over Red Raiders- This long time rivalry has been one-sided since it's inception as the Longhorns own a 49-15 advantage including the last six and nine of the last 10. The Red Raiders have been a scoring machine but haven't stopped anyone this season. They scored 53 against Oklahoma State and had a 23 -point lead only to get blasted for 70 Cowboy points as their defense surrenders 42.4 points per contest. Texas has been presentable ay home even handing Oklahoma it's only loss 24-17 as a 17-point underdog. In a shoot-out take TEXAS!

Michigan State at Ohio State 12:30 ET

Buckeyes (-) over Spartans- The last time the Spartans won in Columbus was in 2011 when they prevailed 10-7 (before Urban Meyer) but the Buckeyes hold a 29-14 series advantage after last season's 49-37 win. Michigan State quarterback Conner Cook has an injured right shoulder but claims his 'shoulder is good' and will be ready to go while Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett is back in control starting for Ohio State. This line seems exceedingly high and there is good reason for that. The Buckeyes have been playing possum all season but with the late season emergence of Barrett and Ezekiel Elliott who has run for 100 yards or more in 15 consecutive games they have too much fire-power for the Spartans to overcome. Take OHIO STATE!  

Western Michigan at Northern Illinois 8:00 ET

Broncos (+) over Huskies- Western Michigan has dropped six straight in this series including last season when the committed six turnovers 31-21. Northern Illinois hasn't had any drop off (yet) with freshman Graham at the helm last week since losing #1 quarterback Drew Hare and senior wide receiver Tommylee Lewis but the competition is getting stiffer. Although the Broncos have lost the last half dozen to the Huskies they still have a 22-17 lifetime series edge. Revenge is sweet...take WESTERN MICHIGAN!

Toledo at Bowling Green 6:00 ET

Falcons (-) over Rockets- My first though upon gazing at this match-up was, How can Toledo be getting a touchdown in a conference game? Then I see that the Rockets have won the last five in this series and they were the ranked team. It goes back to an adage we've used for years and that is 'It don't make sense. Although Toledo allows nine-points less per game (19-28) Bowling Green scores 10½ points more per contest. Looking at the numbers we see that Bowling Green is averaging 584.8 yards per game with 170 yards on the ground and 414 yards passing. This is just too much for Toeldo to over-come. Take BOWLING GREEN!  

Utah at Arizona 10:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Utes- Is Arizona really that bad? My goodness, this Rick Rod led team has dropped three-in-a-row while surrendering an average 44.6 points losing to USC, Washington and Washington State. Utah has bounced back since their shocking loss to USC with two wins against weak competition beating Washington and Oregon State. The Wildcats have struggled this season but are 11-2-1 ATS as a home dog of 3-or-more points. Take ARIZONA!  

L.S.U. at Alabama 8:00 ET

Crimson Tide (-) over Tigers- the SEC classic match-up pits strength against strength as LSU's Heisman candidate Leonard Fournette will run against the nation's number one rushing defense in Alabama. Considering the Tigers come into this game ranked #3 and the Tide are ranked #7 the points indicate a strong Vegas opinion on Alabama. I'm sure the public and I have already seen most professional handicappers have fallen into a trap and are taking the points. Don't let this happen to you. Be an easy winner Saturday night by taking Alabama and watch their defense dominate the Tigers. Take the CRIMSON TIDE!  

USC at California 3:00 ET

Golden Bears (+) over Trojans- We are coming off USC as a Best Bet over Utah last week and we were rewarded with a convincing victory as the Trojans rebounded from an emotional roller coast week. The Golden Bears who have dropped 11 straight to the Trojans are off a 40-24 beating against UCLA 10 days ago and have had enough time to heal from that letdown. Cal's junior quarterback Jared Goff who already hold 26 school records including passing yards (9,746) and touchdown passes (73) and their defense leads the nation in takeaways (22) will take control. Take CALIFORNIA!   

Florida State at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Seminoles- You will hard pressed to find any school that has had a more disappoint run then the Yellow Jackets. After opening with wins against softies like Alcorn and Tulane they traveled to South Bend and were crushed by Notre Dame and they haven't recovered yet losing five straight both straight-up and ATS. Florida Sate as usual are an over-rated under-achiever that is just 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games overall. The best thing I can find about the Engineers is that are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games while Florida State is 2-7 AST following a straight-up win. Take GEORGIA TECH!   

Southern California at Notre Dame 7:30 ET

Trojans (+) over Fighting Irish- I understand that the Irish faithful have sent case of Bourbon is the USC coaching staff which is cool because they will have reason to celebrate Saturday night after their outright victory. Cuddy Sark was given his walking papers as he should have been seven weeks ago after his drunkin' rant during the 'Salute to Troy' night in August. USC is an amazing 13-0 ATS as road dogs after a straight-up loss and the Irish are just 3-10 straight-up in the last 13 meetings and 1-6 ATS as favorites of less then 14 points. Take the TROJANS!  

Georgia at Tennessee 3:30 ET

Volunteers (+) over Bulldogs- I refer to this selection as my 'Bang-Bang' theory as the Bulldogs had their dreams destroyed by Alabama last week in Athens and will be despondent while preparing for Tennessee with the realization that they really are not that good. This factor is especially effective with Georgia as Mark Richt is 0-6 ATS in SEC play after a conference loss. Tennessee who is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings has had two weeks to recover from their loss to Florida where they let a 13-point 4th quarter lead fade away. This time the Volunteers will be ready and close the deal. Take TENNESSEE!

Arizona State at UCLA 7:30 ET

Sun Devils (+) Bruins- Can Arizona State look any worse then they did by the thrashing at the hands of Southern California 42-14 and are now 0-4 against the points this season. The Devils trailed 35-0 at the half and the Trojans just coasted the entire second half to keep the rout down. Meanwhile, UCLA was destroying Arizona 56-30 in a game that wasn't even that close. The final there might be a little misleading as the Bruins were just a plus 29 yards but turnovers were the difference. The Sun Devils look to avenge their worst loss of the season last year as the Bruins won big 62-27. UCLA is 0-4-1 ATS as home favorites and just 2-8 at home against teams seeking conference revenge. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Texas A&M vs Arkansas 7:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Aggies- Without a doubt the most disappoint major power this season has been Arkansas who lost to Toledo and Texas Tech after an opening game win over Tx-El-Paso. Texas A&M opened the season as 'our' Best Bet winner over Arizona State and now they will have to bite the bullet as the Razorbacks bounce-back in their first SEC battle. These two when part of the Southwest played often with the Razorbacks leading the series 41-27-3 despite dropping the last three. Arkansas has a banged up receiving corps but will put together a powerful ground game to get it down here. Take the RAZORBACKS!

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame 3:30 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Yellow Jackets- The storyline all week have been about the numerous injuries that have beset Notre Dame with their top three running backs now sidelined and their starting quarterback Malik Zaire down for the season along other key personnel including tight end Durham Smythe. Georgia Tech of course still runs the triple-option and has 915 yards on the ground in two games against power-houses Alcorn State and Tulane. (Note that they were favored by a total 74-points in those two home wins. The Irish were fortunate to escape with a win at Virginia as back-up quarterback DeShone Kizer and tossed a TD pass with :12 seconds left to play for the win. Brian Kelly know what it will take here and I expect hime to have his club ready. Take NOTRE DAME! 

Notre Dame at Virginia 3:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Fighting Irish- We will learn a little bit more about Notre Dame because we really can't be sure how good they are after demolishing Texas 38-3 allowing only eight first downs and held the Longhorns to a total of 163 yards. Are the Irish that good or is Texas as bad as they looked. Virginia meanwhile played better against UCLA then to final score (34-16) would indicate in their loss. The Cavaliers under coach Mike London are 5-1 ATS as home dogs and 11-5-1 against the points as double-digit dogs. The Irish will be without last year's top three rushers as Tarean Folson tore his ACL and Greg Bryant is ineligible and Cam McDaniel is off the team. Take VIRGINIA! 

Ohio State at Virginia Tech 8:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Buckeyes- So Ohio State is the first unanimous No. 1 selection in BCS history and they are rated 7-points better then every other school on a neutral site. I respect Urban Meyer more then any other College coach and realize that the Buckeyes have strong revenge on their minds as Virginia Tech was the only team to defeat Ohio State last season. The Buckeyes have had four starters suspended for this contest and none will be more painful then All-American defensive end Joey Bosa who will be missed. Frank Beamer teams usually improve dramatic as the season wears on but he has been know to get his troupes ready in early big games. Take VIRGINIA TECH!   

Arizona State vs Texas A&M 7:00 ET

Aggies (-) over Sun Devils- I'm having some difficulty processing the information surrounding this game as their is a huge move toward No. 16 Arizona State who many believe has a chance to win the PAC-12. Texas A&M is unranked and yet they are a strong favorite at NGR Stadium in Houston home of the NFL Texans. Last season Aggies quarterback Kyle Allen started and won the first five games of the season and then fell upon hard times and was been most of the rest of the season. The Sun Devils return 17 starters from last years 10-3 club that defeated Utah, USC, Stanford and Notre Dame last year will find a challenge here. The crowd response and the '12th man' will be a factor. Take TEXAS A&M!

South Carolina vs North Carolina 6:00 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Gamecocks- Both clubs are off disappointing campaigns in 2014 as the Tar Heels had their first losing season since 2007 and the Gamecocks were a meager 7-6. No doubt who the better team has been of late as South has beaten the North five of the last six meetings but the 'Cocks will have many more unknowns this season while the Tar Heels will return just about their entire offense but they must improve on defense where they surrendered 67 touchdowns last season. In a mild upset it is NORTH CAROLINA!

Ohio State vs Oregon 8:30 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Ducks- Many had argued that Ohio State didn't belong in the Championship Series and that TCU got robbed but the Buckeyes have proved their worth by ousting No. 1 seed Alabama coming back from a 20-7 deficit to rally for a convincing 42-35 victory. Ohio State enters this contest with 12 straight wins while Oregon has reeled off nine wins of their own (All ATS wins). It is sort of ironic that the Buckeyes face a team that scored 59 points in their win over Florida State as the Buckeyes were off scoring 59 against Wisconsin entering their match with the Tide. The Ducks are playing in their second national championship game losing to Auburn 22-19 in 2010 while Urban Meyer is seeking his third Championship with the other two coming while at Florida. With his top two receivers missing Heisman winner Marcus Mariota is surrounded by talent but not enough to 'cover' here. Take OHIO STATE!  

Kansas State vs UCLA 6:45 ET

Bruins (+) over Wildcats- This match-up features two of the best offensive talents in the nation, one a quarterback and the other a wide receiver but they play on opposite sides. UCLA has quarterback Brett Hundley who has completed over 70% of his passes with 21 touchdowns and only five interceptions while Tyler Lockett has 93 receptions and 1,351 receiving yards and is an explosive kick returner. Kansas State has not fared well of late in bowl games under Synder going 2-6 straight-up and 1-7 ATS in his last wight post season games add that he is 3-7 ATS in his last 10 against the PAC-12/10. Hundley is off his worst game of the season against Stanford (A-Play winner) and I expect him to bounce -back here. Take UCLA!

Ohio State vs Alabama 8:30 ET

Crimson Tide (-) over Buckeyes- This one could end up a classic as the two best coaches in college football Nick Saban of Alabama and Urban Meyer of Ohio State face each other in the inaugural College Football Playoff for the first time since their SEC days. At first look at this contest I see a team that won their the Big Ten Conference Championship game 59-0 opening almost a 10-point underdog. Both clubs enter with identical 12-1 record and one would expect a 'line' that seems more competitive. Defense might be the reason as Alabama held their last opponent (Missouri) in the SEC Championship game to 41 yards on 34 carries. Red-Shirt sophomore Cardale Jones was outstanding in his first start in the Big Ten Championship game but facing Alabama is another story. Ohio State scored at least 31 points in 12 of 13 games averaging 45.2 points per game while the Tide allows just 16.6 per contest. Defense wins championship and it will win here. Take ALABAMA!

Mississippi vs Texas Christian 12:30 ET

Rebels (+) over Horned Frogs- Two of the top points spread winners this season face off in the Peach Bowl as TCU (10-2 ATS) faces Mississippi (8-4 ATS) in what could prove to be one of the more interesting contests among clubs that both were ranked in the Top 3 at one time or another this year. The Horned Frogs were ranked No. 3 entering their final game against Iowa State and after winning 55-3 they were rewarded by being dropped to No. 6 and out of the New Year Day picture. The question here is will TCU have the heart to continue after getting screwed royally by the selection committee. Mississippi is No. 1 in scoring defense allowing just 13.8 points per game. Take the REBELS!

Notre Dame vs LSU 3:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Tigers- At one point this season it appeared that a ranked and undefeated 6-0 Notre Dame squad had beaten the No.1 ranked Florida State Seminoles until a flag was thrown to nullify a winning touchdown. After that heartbreaking loss the Irish lost five of their final six games not even looking like they cared. They enter this contest have lost their last four and were blown out by USC in their final game 49-14 and it wasn't even that close as they were out-gained by over 250 yards. They enter this game with five straight point spread losses and six of seven. Still, I expect a solid effort from the Fight Irish here. Take NOTRE DAME!

Arkansas vs Texas 9:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Razorbacks- It is only fitting that these two 6-6 former Southwest Conference rivals meet in the Houston at the Texas Bowl as neither of them expected to be playing during the bowls season. Arkansas was 4-5 after a loss to Mississippi State while Texas was 3-5 before winning three straight to become bowl eligible. Both clubs have excellent defenses and offenses that rely on the ground game and this should be a bit of a slugfest as this will an example of power football. With the Longhorns having a slight home crowd advantage I'll take the points. Take TEXAS!

Nebraska vs USC 8:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Trojans- There is one thing that bothers me about this contest and it is that the #22 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and a full touchdown underdog to un-ranked Southern Cal. I understand that the Huskers have an interim coach Barney Cotten running the show as they showed Bo Pelini the door while Trojans Head coach Steve Sarkisian is trying to avoid a five-loss campaign. Offense will be the key here as USC averages 35.1 points with quarterback Cody Kessler leading the way with 3,505 yards passing and 36 touchdown passes while Nebraska will counter with running back Ameer Abdullah with 1,523 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns. The Cornhuskers have never beaten USC (0-3-1) but pul out a win here. Take NEBRASKA!

Boston College vs Penn State 4:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Eagles- This show be a slugfest as two of the nations' top defenses clash at Yankees Stadium in New York. Penn State has the top-rated rushing defense and second-ranked total defense overall while Boston College has the fourth best run defense and are 12-ranked in total defense. The Nittany Lions are in a bowl for the first time in three years as their post-season ban was lifted while Boston College is looking for their first bowl win since 2007 and they won't get it here. Take PENN STATE!  

Miami, FL vs South Carolina 3:30 ET

Hurricanes (-) over Gamecocks- A pair of 6-6 middle of the roaders go at it in Shreveport, Louisiana as two of the more disappointing clubs square of where it would seem South Carolina would have the coaching advantage and the Hurricanes and advantage on talent. The Gamecocks defense was exposed this year surrendering over 31 points per contest as they gave up 52, 21, 45, 42, 45 and 35 points in their six losses only allowing less then 21 points twice against 'cupcakes' Furman and South Alabama. The 'Ole ball coach has won his last three bowl appearances but just doesn't have the guns to match Miami's speed. Take the HURRICANES!

Navy vs San Diego State 9:30 ET

Midshipman (+) over Aztecs- A pair of 7-5 clubs go at it in San Diego where the Aztecs have a distinct advantage playing at home. This advantage may not be as strong as many believe as the U.S. Navy has there is a huge Naval base in San Diego and their will be plenty of support for the military. This is the Navy's fourth trip to the Poinsettia Bowl since 2005 and lost to the Aztecs 35-14 in 2010. San Diego State lead the Mountain West in scoring defense (20.1) and after watching Colorado State who finished two games ahead of the Aztecs I don't know how much that really means. Look to avenge this beating four years ago look for the Midshipman to sail away with a win. Take NAVY!  

Utah vs Colorado State 3:30 ET

Rams (+) over Utes- Two teams that used to play in the same conference meet in Las Vegas in The Royal Purple Bowl as the Colorado State Rams will play as the host team against the PAC-12 Utah Utes. Both teams have high octane offenses as the Utes score 30.2 points and 374.8 yards per contest and the Rams average 36 points and 498 yards per game. Rams head coach Jim McElwain has left to take the Florida job and will be replaced by offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin. Utah has had great success win bowl games and have dominated this series leading 55-22-2 but this is a different era and the Mountain West rep wants to prove their worth. Take COLORADO STATE!

Wisconsin vs Ohio State 8:15 ET Indianapolis, IN

Buckeyes (+) over Badgers- You will have to admit, if he pulls this off Urban Meyer should be in any conversion about the 'the best' out there. After fighting their way through the season with their second string quarterback then lose him in their final game before this champion battle is a lot to ask. Wisconsin won the Big Ten title in 2011-and '12 while Ohio State lost last year to Michigan State. This confrontation most likely end up being a battle of 'wills' and power football. Gordon give the Badgers a great weapon but Ohio State will counter. Take BUCKEYES!

Florida State vs Georgia Tech 8:00 ET Charlotte, NC

Seminoles (-) over Yellow Jackets- I'm getting excited just thinking about! This is the blow-out and domination that we have all been waiting for out of Florida State. I mean they are the defending Nation Champions and haven't lost a game yet (26 straight I believe) and the aren't No.1 and they aren't even No.2 but no one has beaten them yet. I just don't believe that a one dimensional team like Georgia Tech can defeat this high scoring machine. Even though they are 12-0 many aren't pleased wit their 3-9 ATS record for the season and while the Yellow Jackets can brag about beating down Georgia and going 8-4 ATS for the season they have met their match tonight. Take FLORIDA STATE!

Mississippi State at Mississippi 3:30 ET

Rebels (+) over Bulldogs- This is the biggest game if the Egg Bowl history as both teams enter this contest ranked for the first time since 1999 with the significance never being more important to then to Mississippi State. The Bulldogs can qualify for the FBS Playoffs with an impressive win while Ole Miss has dropped three straight SEC games after climbing to the #3 spot in the polls. The Rebels lead the nation in scoring defense allowing only 13.5 points per game and have allowed an NCAA low 16 touchdowns. Trends favor Mississippi as they are 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings and the home team is 5-1 in the last six meetings. Take MISSISSIPPI REBELS!   

Stanford at UCLA 3:30 ET

Cardinal (+) over Bruins- Last week we had UCLA a huge 38-20 winner over USC while Stanford was pounding California 38-17 after two straight losses to Oregon and Utah. UCLA can reach the PAC-12 Championship game with a win here but has lost the last six meetings including last year's 24-10 victory. Brett Hundley has come-on after a slow start strong with 20 TD passes with only five interceptions but has struggled in th past against Stanford. The Cardinal are 5-1 ATS in the last six as visitors in this series with the only problem here is that have very little incentive. Still...it's STANFORD!

Texas Christian at Texas 7:30 ET

Longhorns (+) over Horned Frogs- Both these teams are bowl bound but for TCU it this game has much more significance as they are positioned to move into the College Football Playoffs and for Texas it is to improve their bowl game and state pride. The Frogs have won five straight while the Horns have won their last three. TCU's offense averages almost twice as many points (46-24) as Texas but their defenses are show Texas with a slight edge (21-23). Both clubs show a profit this season as TCU is 8-2 ATS and Texas is 7-4 ATS. Longhorns show improvement later in the year as they are 4-0 ATS in theIr last four November games. Take LONGHORNS!   

USC at UCLA 8:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Trojans- Okay, the crosstown battle of Los Angeles is ready to take place with both clubs off mildly disappointing seasons with the Trojans losing to Boston College and UCLA getting pounded in back-to-back losses to Utah and Oregon (At least they were ranked teams). The Bruins are off a bye week and they are 4-0 ATS with rest while USC is 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins offense has matured during the season and have allowed just eight sacks in the last five games. Look for coaching to help UCLA...take the BRUINS!  

Missouri at Tennessee 7:30 ET

Volunteers (-) over Tigers- This one is strange to look at when to see the records and numbers of thee respective opponents. No. 20 ranked Missouri (8-2) enters Neyland Stadium in Knoxville more then a field goal underdog according to the Vegas experts. The Tigers are undefeated 4-0 on the road and have nine straight away from home. So, how is this non-ranked team favored especially when we see that two starters for Tennessee have been suspended for rape charges. Something stinks...take VOLUNTEERS!  

Wisconsin at Iowa 3:30 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Badgers- The Wisconsin Badgers are coming off one of the great running games in NCAA history as Melvin Gordon account for 408 yards on 25 carries (16 less the Tomlinson when his set the rushing record 15 years ago) as they routed Nebraska 59-24 last week. Iowa is off a 30-14 win over Illinois after losing to Minnesota 51-14 the week before. Even tho the Badgers have won the last two in the series but are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Hawkeyes are 3-0-1 ATS in home games against teams with a winning road record. Take IOWA!  

Air Force at San Diego State 9:30 ET

Aztecs (-) over Falcons- I like this spot as a 'play against' the Air Force as they are 8-2 straight-up and have not been all that impressive. The Falcons return home to host Division leading Colorado State. True the 'fly boys' have won four straight with three straight covers but even in their win last week they were out-played and out gained by Nevada a game they won 45-38. This week it catches up with them Take SAN DIEGO STATE!

Florida State at Miami, FL 8:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Seminoles- Really now...honestly. This 'number' smells! The Seminoles unbeaten in their last 26 contests come up less then a field goal favorite against a mediocre Hurricanes club that has had major problems at quarterback. The storyline entering this contest will surround Jameis Winston but when the game is over the talk might just be about Junior 'Duke' Johnson the Miami All-American. Florida State has won four straight meetings and seven of the last nine encounters. The 'Canes have played well at home going 4-0 ATS in their last four games as hosts. Take MIAMI-FL!

Michigan State at Maryland 8:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Spartans- Football is a game of emotion and the Spartans will be void of any fight this Saturday night. They come off their national TV beat down by Ohio State (49-37) and that their second loss has changed their out-look completely. Now, out of the Top-10 their chances for a New Years bid is slight. Maryland has been blown out twice in Big-10 play surrendering 52 points to both Ohio State and Wisconsin but have had an extra week to prepare. State will just not have their heads in the right place. Take MARYLAND!

Oregon at Utah 10:00 ET

Utes (+) over Ducks- The Oregon Ducks were picked by many to be among the Final-4 championship playoff but must win out after their loss as 21-point favorites at home against Arizona. The bounced back in fine fashion winning and covering their next four games including their double-revenge win over Stanford last week. Utah is off an overtime loss to Arizona State 19-16 as they were badly out-played. This time around the Utes with a sack happy defense will cause problems for the Ducks. Take UTAH!   

Ohio State at Michigan State 8:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Spartans- The last time these two met in the Big Ten Championship game Ohio State was undefeated and the Spartans won easily 34-24 as a 6-point underdog. Both clubs enter 7-1 straight-up and both these teams are bullies in the conference as the Buckeyes have won 20 consecutive regular-season Big Ten games and Michigan State has won 13 regular season conference games in-a-row. Ohio State is playing virtually their 'biggest' scheduled contest of the season and are 12-1 with revenge in their last 13. The Spartans had a week off after pummeling lowly Michigan and that really doesn't help as they beat-up one of the Big Ten's weakest opponents. Take OHIO STATE!   

West Virginia at Texas 3:30 ET

Longhorns (+) over Mountaineers- Golly, I love this spot. West Virginia who blew a two-touchdown lead in the fourth quarter to TCU at home last week must try and get it together for a conference road game at Texas. The Longhorns are 4-5 and need wins to become bowl eligible lead the Big-12 in passing defense and look to control the ball on the ground. Mountaineers are suffering from an emotional letdown. And finally as a kicker the Mountaineers are 0-10 ATS as favorites of 3-or-more points since coming into the Big-12. Take TEXAS!   

Arizona at UCLA 10:30 ET

Bruins (-) over Wildcats- This 'number' looks way out of whack to me as No. 15 Arizona invades Los Angeles to play No. 25 UCLA. After the way the 6-1 Wildcats have played on the road defeating both Oregon and Washington State easily its difficult to see why the struggling Bruins are such a strong favorite. UCLA had to go to double-overtime win at Colorado before winning 40-37. When looking close at the trends we see that the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with the home team at 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Lay it! Take UCLA!

Ohio State at Penn State 8:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Buckeyes- The way the season has unfolded it's hard to believe that the Buckeyes were beaten at home by Virginia Tech especially when we see streaking Ohio State has won four straight and scored 50 or more points in each win. Freshman quarterback J.T Barrett has thrown 17 touchdown passes with only one interception during this hot run. Penn State has had two week to prepare and I'm not sure if that is a good thing or not as they are 0-3 the last three after a week off, but, that was under a different coaching regime. The Lions QB Christian Hackenberg leads the Big Ten in passing with 272 yards per game and will counter the Buckeyes attack. Take PENN STATE!     

Mississippi at Louisiana State 7:15 ET

Tigers (+) over Rebels- I expect for there to be plenty of support of LSU as their home field advantage is renowned as they host the No. 3 team in the nation. The Tigers have knocked-off at least one Top-10 opponent at home in each of the last four years. Mississippi has dropped nine of the last 12 meetings but won in Oxford last season 27-24. LSU unlike Mississippi has struggled at the quarterback position as the Tigers have switched between sophomores and freshman while the Rebels have under-rated Bo Wallace. Ole Miss has the top scoring defense allowing only 10.6 points per game. They lead the nation in interception but the Tigers will try and control the ball on the ground and pull of the possible upset. Take LSU!

Arizona at Washington State 6:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Wildcats- Arizona with one PAC-12 conference loss are in the hunt with USC, Arizona State and Utah while still has twice-beaten UCLA in the mix. The Wildcats were pushed 36 yard field goal attempt from being 6-0 and have had their 'bubble-burst' as they fell from the ranks of the undefeated. Rich Rodriquez has made a poor showing on the road going 6-16 ATS on the road after a home game as is 0-6 ATS as a favorite in those contests. The Cougars have quarterback Connor Halliday who set an NCAA record with 734 yards passing against California and led State to a win over Arizona last season. Take WASHINGTON STATE!

Mississippi State at Kentucky 3:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Bulldogs- So the Nation's No. 1 team takes to the road as the visit Kentucky after posting three straight win against top-10 teams. Mississippi State has yet to play as No. 1 as they had a bye last week and they have had plenty of time to pat themselves on the back. They are 2-5 ATS off a bye and it will show itself against Saturday. We had LSU last week as they crushed the Wildcats 41-3 and Coach Mark Stoops believes his club will 'bounce back' and cut down their mistakes. State has won the last five meeting in the series but Kentucky is 5-0 at home this season. Take the points with KENTUCKY!  

Texas at Kansas State 12:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Wildcats- Last week I mis-read the K-State/Oklahoma match-up as Wildcats coach Bill Snyder managed to have his club well prepared as they upset the Sooners in Norman. A Pair of dual-threat quarterbacks go at it as State's Jake Waters and the Longhorns Tyrone Swoopes as both are great runners with their passing improving week-by-week. Both clubs have improved defenses as Texas ranks 10th nationally allowing just 4.5 yards per play and the Wildcats are 10th nationally in rushing defense. This time the points are the difference. Take TEXAS!

Miami at Virginia Tech 7:30 ET

Hokies (+) over Hurricanes- Two sub-par versions of programs that have seen better days as Virginia Tech host the Miami Hurricanes in what was once a 'big matchup.' The Hokies do have one gold star for their upset win over Ohio State while Miami has fallen hard against strong competition and dominated the weaklings. Both clubs are 1-2 in ACC play with Tech holding a 8-3 series edge having won the last three meetings at home by an average of 19 points. The Hokies are expecting the return of top running back Marshawn Williams who will battle it out with Miami's Duke Johnson. Look for Tech to surprise the Canes with enough passes to covert a win. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Stanford at Arizona State 7:30 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Cardinal- Last season these two ranked teams met twice with the Cardinal posting two wins (4 straight in the series) with the later coming in the PAC-12 Championship game. Stanford has the top scoring defense in the country allowing only 10 points per contest and 238 yards per game while the Sun Devils have an explosive offense that averages 41.2 points per game and has 12 plays from scrimmage of 40 or more yards. Stanford has struggled in the red zone going scoreless in nine of 28 trips. At home take ARIZONA STATE!  

Notre Dame at Florida State 8:00 ET

Seminoles (-) over Fighting Irish- So the Jameis Winston saga continues as two 6-0 undefeated powerhouse meet in Tallahassee where Florida State host Notre Dame. State has a 22-game winning streak and seek their eighth straight win over ranked competition. The Seminoles are just 1-5 ATS this season with the only ticket they cashed against Wake Forest 43-3 as a 37-point favorite. There are some trends that turn tour head as this contest marks the 11th time Notre Dame has been involved is a game which both teams were 6-0 or better and the Irish are 9-0-1 in the previous contests. The Seminoles defense has allowed only 10 touchdowns in 25 red zone possessions and have scored on 28 of 29 red zone trips. Take FLORIDA STATE!   

Kentucky at LSU 7:30 ET

Tigers (-) over Wildcats- The LSU Tigers had a gutty win last week over Florida while the Kentucky Wildcats got to 5-1 with an impressive win over UL-Monroe 49-14. The Wildcats haven't won the SEC crown in football since 1976 and have always struggled in Baton Rouge where they are 5-23-1 all-time. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games. The step up is too great for the Wildcats here. Take LOUSIANA STATE!  

Texas A&M at Alabama 3:30 ET

Crimson Tide (-) over Aggies- Upon further review we can find trends that will steer us away from taking either of these clubs. Believe it or not but this is the Aggies eighth game of the season and playing every week since August will take it's toll. Texas A&M has dropped their last two to Mississippi State and Mississippi and has lost four-of-five against the points. Alabama was lucky to survive at Arkansas but was reeling off their loss to Mississippi. The Tide are still in the hunt and their defense will be the difference here. They are 3rd nationally in rushing defense and still sixth in scoring defense at 15.8 points pre game. Take ALABAMA!   

Michigan State at Indiana 3:30 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Spartans- No. 6 Michigan State look for their fifth straight win since losing their at Oregon 46-27. They may have and even greater advantage entering this fray as the Hoosiers lost their starting quarterback last week against Iowa and will be starting true freshman Chris Covington. Indiana will have to rely on their standout running back Tevin Coleman who has over 1,00 yards and 13 touchdowns. The Spartans may be a little distracted in practice this week as Indiana doesn't appear to be a real threat and they have Michigan on deck. The Hoosiers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five following a loss and the home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take INDIANA!  

Clemson at Boston College 3:30 ET

Eagles (+) over Tigers- Both these ACC clubs enter this contest 4-1 SU with the Tigers 3-1 in conference play and the perception here is that Clemson is a ranked power and the Eagles are just also-rans. Well, remember that these 'also-rans' beat Southern Cal at home and it wasn't even close as the Eagles pounded the ball on the ground. Boston College is 5-0 ATS in their last five game against a team with a winning record at home. The Tigers will be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson who has a broken hand last week against N.C. State Clemson will miss him. Take BOSTON COLLEGE!

Kansas State at Oklahoma 12:00 ET

Sooners (-) over Wildcats-Last week in this spot to told anyone that would listen that Texas had a chance to beat the Sooners on the field and they almost did but with 15 points to play with the Longhorns 'covered' easily. Oklahoma was out-gained 482-232 and had only one first down at the half. I must mention that the Sooners are 7-0 ATS in the last seven games after allowing 450 total yards in their previous game. After losing to Auburn 20-14 as a 7-point dog the Wildcats managed two easy wins as 28 and 14-point favorites over the likes of Texas El-Paso and Texas Tech, this time they have to play some real competition. Take OKLAHOMA!

Mississippi at Texas A&M 9:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Aggies- Last Sunday when I saw this match-up I was so excited as I felt that Mississippi won't be able to recover from their celebrating their huge (Power Play) win over Alabama. They tore down medal goal posts and the school was even fined for allowing the student body to remain on the field hours after the win. A&M is off their loss to Mississippi State and I was expecting them to bounce back...NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND! There is something to be said for teams to be down after huge upset wins but, this Rebels team is build around defense and defensive teams don't suffer letdowns like other teams. They come to play and will hit you every week. No letdown here...take MISSISSIPPI!

LSU at Florida 7:30 ET

Gators over Tigers- I am having a 'ball' playing against these LSU Tigers as they lost 17 senior starters from last years squad and have replaced them with freshman who just are not ready to play at this level. Florida is having internal problems but will be back to former starter senior Jeff Driskel who is 17-4 as a starter. LSU is last in the SEC in run defense and the Gators prefer to run as Driskel has been inconsistent completing just over 50% of his passes. The Tigers are using an inexperienced quarterback and Florida has allowed only one rushing touchdown this season. Take the GATORS!    

Penn State at Michigan 7:00 ET

Wolverines over Nittany Lions- Hey, how about those Lions! Penn State enter Ann Arbor winners four of five tries and comes to the 'Big House' where dreadful Michigan enter this fray 2-4 and have looked worst then that. Penn State has had two week to sit with their loss to Northwestern while the Wolverines have reinstated Devin (Red Grange) Gardner as starting quarterback who will look to stop a four game losing streak to the Nittany Lions. Michigan holds a lifetime 10-7 series edge over Penn State who has posted toe late wins against Central Florida and Rutgers. Time runs out here. Take MICHIGAN!  

Oregon at UCLA 3:30 ET

Bruins (+) over Ducks- The Oregon Ducks always seem to stub their toe even before they get a chance to establish that they are a contender for the National title as they did last week as a 24-point beaten favorite at home against Arizona. Both the Ducks and the UCLA Bruins are 4-1 straight-up and 1-4 ATS and this game is crucial for their PAC-12 chances. Oregon has dominated the series of late going 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings but UCLA has a 39-27 lifetime series edge. Last season the Ducks crushed the Bruins 42-14 holding quarterback Brett Hundley to 64 yards passing. This season Hundley leads the nation in completion percentage at 72.8 and has thrown for 1,310 yards with nine touchdowns and only two interceptions. Take UCLA!   

South Carolina at Kentucky 7:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Gamecocks- Off 'our' Vegas Insiders OUTRIGHT Win with Missouri over South Carolina I hear that the heart has been taken out of the two loss Gamecocks. It seems a bit strange to me that the Gamecocks are such a merge favorite considering the Wildcats have suspended their team leader in total yards as Stanley Williams and receiver Dorian Baker are sidelined. South Carolina just isn't the same caliber club of recent seasons as they have out-scored their opponents by just two points. Kentucky has the quarterbacking to get it done. Take the WILDCATS!

LSU at Auburn 7:00 ET

War Eagles (+) over Tigers- Oh how the mighty have fallen. I mean really when is the last time you saw LSU this big an underdog. I'll wait for one of my buddies to come up with that stat. The visitor is changing quarterbacks here and that might not be so advisable while the War Eagles will run over under and through the Purple and Yellow. Auburn lost one regular season game before their showdown with Florida State last year a 35-21 pasting by LSU but have won 12 straight at home, look for a measure of revenge from the home side. Take AUBURN

Oklahoma at Texas Christian 3:30 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Sooners- Oh thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me this opportunity to smack Oklahoma after they beat 'us' two weeks ago against West Virginia. Oklahoma has one of the better balanced offenses in college football averaging 223 yards on the ground and 272 in the air. This should create a he challenge for the Horned Frogs as the take pride in their defense who have allowed only one touchdown in their last two contest although against weak competition. Still, this 'number' is way low and I expect the Sooners to have their hands full. I love this spot. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!  

Stanford at Notre Dame 3:30 ET

Cardinal (-) over Frighting Irish- After watching Notre Dame just man-handle Syracuse and Stanford struggle against Washington one's first instinct would naturally gravitate toward the Irish. But, upon further review I see that the Golden Domers are the 'higher-ranked' team and yet they are underdogs at home. 'I think there is something wrong in Denmark' (funny I've been there and nothing seemed amiss). But, these 'numbers' come from Las Vegas or some deep dark hole somewhere and the truth is they don't make many mistakes. Somehow it's STANFORD!

Alabama at Mississippi 3:30 ET

Rebels (+) over Crimson Tide- Well, we may have seen it with the Patriots over the weekend and we may witness it here is Mississippi can do a double-dip (Beating LSU and Alabama) and it becomes low Tide. That is a smell most in the SEC couldn't tolerate. Alabama is back as No. 1 and that might be bad for the Rebels as they are 0-10 against top-ranked opponents. Ole' Miss is 4-0 and other then the LSU has played against week opposition and will have their toughest test of their season and they are hungry for a win here. Take the points and MISSISSIPPI!

Notre Dame vs Syracuse 8:00 ET (at E. Rutherford, NJ)

Orange (+) over Fighting Irish- The improvement in the No. 8 Fighting Irish can be seen in their defense where they have allowed only 31 points while assembling a 3-0 record. Syracuse got whacked (Terps Early-Bird winner) last week by Maryland as they were caught looking ahead to what can be the biggest game on their schedule against the Irish while the Domers might get caught here look toward Stanford. That loss could help the Orange as they are 7-1-1 ATS following a straight-up loss and Notre Dame is just 1-6 ATS in their last seven on fieldturf. The lifetime series is tied 3-3 with the Orange taking the last meetings 24-23 in South Bend in 2008. Take SYRACUSE!   

Missouri at South Carolina 7:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Gamecocks- Both clubs enter this contest 3-1 as Missouri is coming off their home upset loss to Indiana 27-24 in overtime. Missouri have won six straight on the road while South Carolina has won 20 of its last 21 at home. Their are some trends in this contest that favored the Gamecocks more then the Tigers but we are aware how team coached by Steve Spurrier get better as the season wears on, as evidenced by their 1-5 ATS record in September. Look for the Tigers defense to raise as they had their 47 consecutive games with a take-a-way ended last week. Take MISSOURI!  

Arkansas at Texas A&M 3:30 ET (at Arlington, TX)

Razorbacks (+) over Aggies- To start with I like the history of this games as the Razorbacks are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and they are 4-0 ATS in their last four on fieldturf. The Aggies seem to have moved on from the Johnny Football era and with Kenny Hill leading A&M to a 4-0 start. This will be a contrast in styles as A&M who average 55.3 points per game and had 663 yards against a weak SMU squad last time out will put the ball in the air with a no-huddle offense while Bret Bielema will use his top running backs to slow down the game. Arkansas won their third straight since an opening loss to Auburn over Northern Illinois and get the money here. Take ARKANSAS!

Miami-FL at Nebraska 8:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Cornhuskers- Yes, Nebraska is 3-0 and has outscored their opponents by 30 points a game but who have they played? They beat Florida Atlantic 55-7, McNeese State 31-24 and one of the worst Fresno State teams in years 55-19. Their opponents are 1-7 and the Cornhuskers took advantage of some very weak teams. The Hurricanes are young but have had big game experience and relish playing Nebraska in Lincoln. Take MIAMI!

Oklahoma at West Virginia 7:30 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Sooners- West Virginia opened the season with a tough loss to Alabama and bounced back with two impressive wins since beating Towson 54-0 and Maryland 40-37. The Mountaineers snapped the ball a school record 108 times against the Terps as they managed 511 yards passing. Morgantown is considered one of the toughest place for a visitor to compete in and the Sooners will have their hands full. This could end up a shootout but West Virginia should keep it close. Take the MOUNTAINEERS!   

Auburn at Kansas State 7:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Tigers- Man, I know, I look at these Auburn numbers and they seem unstoppable. They average 52 points in their two wins running for 330 yards per game and passing for over 200. They are +3 in the over margin and are a tough go-against. Kansas State on the other hand is also 2-0 straight-up but 0-2 ATS and have a decided stat trend advantage. The Wildcats are 20-4 straight-up in their last 24 at home with only three of those game losses came by more then 10 points. At home under Bill Snyder is 36-1 straight-up in this 'special' situation. Take KANSAS STATE!

Georgia at South Carolina 3:30 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Bulldogs- Okay, here we go. Two weeks ago I posted Georgia -8 over Clemson as my 'Highest Rated' Vegas Insiders winner and followed it with Oregon over Michigan State last week. This week we go to the dog as the Gamecocks will try and atone for their last national TV embarrassment against Texas A&M when they surrendered 52 points. The Aggies did it with their passing game while the Bulldogs will try and run the ball down your throat with Todd Gurley leading the way. Spurrier is 15-6 against Georgia and will a win here will become the all-time winningest coach against the Bulldogs. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!   

Michigan State at Oregon 6:30 ET

Ducks (-) over Spartans- This is a 'Big-time' game being played early in the season when No. 4 Oregon hosts No. 6 Michigan State in a contest that will go a long way toward Playoff implications. The Spartans opened the season with a dominating win but ended up with a number of players hobbling off the field. Oregon who is 39-5 straight-up at home and are 12-1-1 ATS in their second straight home games. Michigan State is 10-2 in their last 12 as an underdog but in underdog losses they 3-11-1 ATS. The 'line' is very high as Vegas is trying to force you to the dog. Don't fall for it. Take OREGON!

Southern California at Stanford 3:30 ET

Trojans (+) over Cardinal- First off, I'm pissed off that this game is being played today September 6 when these two clubs should be meeting in late October or November. Both clubs destroyed their opposition last week as USC pounded Fresno State 52-13 and Stanford dominated under-manned UC Davis 45-0. There is a huge advantage for the Trojans in the PAC-12 North if they win here as they are not scheduled to play Oregon but Stanford will play the Ducks. Stanford is 14-0 straight-up at home but only 6-8 ATS and while playing for revengue they will fall short here. Surprised the price is so short as USC is 0-8 ATS in their last eight road games against a team with a winning record as well as 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings while the Cardinal are 0-4 after a 20-point win. Take SOUTHERN CAL!

Clemson at Georgia 5:30 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Tigers- Last year these two opened with a classic battle to start the season as the Tigers pulled off the outright upset with Tajh Boyd and Sammy Watkins leading the way in a 38-35 win. Georgia suffered a few more pitfalls in their disappointing 8-5 campaign. The Bulldogs will have the best player on the field in running back Todd Gurley and his counterpart Keith Marshall are healthy will be difficult to stop. Bulldogs have revenge on their minds and they'll get it here. Bulldogs have a serious edge in the series going 41-18-4. Take GEORGIA!