Washington and Michigan 8:01 ET

Wolverines (-) over Huskies- I hate to do it I really do and it has nothing to do with a bias walking in. To start with I have professed the entire second half of the season that Washington had the best offensive line for pass protection in the country. I believe that have shown that not only when Penix passed 42 times against the No. 5 defense in the nation (Oregon) in the Pac-12 championship and he was not sacked once and was never pressured and we saw the same protection against Texas. Michigan has been a powerhouse all season and many said that it was their schedule as they pretty much shut down the SEC defeating the Crimson Tide, but they were not very impressive doing it. The Wolves QB McCarthy caught a number of breaks off the top and had a shaky start before putting together a final drive. Okay, before the playoffs began I was touting the Huskies at 7-1 to win it all and when I first saw an opening number of Michigan -4.5 my immediate reaction was ‘Washington is going to win it all.’ Now, remember that was just moments after the Huskies victory and that image was fresh in my mind. Later that evening as I was digesting my Game of the Year winner Michigan (7-1 GOY) I realized how good the Huskies looked and how fortunate the Wolverines were to not only win but over as well. As I was receiving phone calls continuously after the game and before my head hit the pillow I realized that I kept thinking that Washington is not a hard bet to make. They are 14-0 have won every day outright when an underdog and dominated a championship and playoff game and they are getting points. It just didn't set right and I expected money on the dog to show. At first a trickle and then the pace picked and now I believe that so many believe it is easier to take the points in this match-up than it is to lay it after what we saw last. I don't know how and rarely predict scores as all I care is to win be it 7-6 or 44-0 just win. Take MICHIGAN!

Texas vs Washington 8:00 ET

Longhorns (-) over Huskies- Undefeated (13-0) Washington has done everything you could possibility ask of a football team during a perfect season. Deemed underdogs three time during the year they rose to the occasion each time beating Oregon twice as underdogs and at Oregon State. Texas who is favored here was an underdog once, to Alabama, the win that put them into the FBS Final Four.  The Huskies have the nation’s No. 1 passing attack and No. 10 total offense averaging 344 YPG with Michael Penix leading the way. Texas moves the ball even better having the No. 9 offense with better balance. Now, here we go with The Longhorns being the lowest ranked team team in the Finals and they are favored over the No. 1 seed...that smells. I am and you should wait as long as you can and get the best price laying...TEXAS!

Liberty vs Oregon 1:00 ET

Ducks (-) over Flames- Okay let me see...hum, we have an undefeated club that would be Liberty (13-0) who is receiving a ton of points to a club many thought would be in the FBS Final-4. A pair of 3-point losses to Washington did the Ducks in and now in the Bo Nix showcase finale they will show the offense that we saw all season. Liberty has the No. 3 offense in thee nation and average 515 yards a game with 303 of it coming on th ground. This is where the Flames meet their Waterloo as the Ducks defense is No. 5 in rushing defense allowing just 3.4 yards per attempt. This David versus Goliath battle can only end one way and their is no stone or sling shot around to slay this offensive giant. Take OREGON!

Iowa vs Tennessee 1:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Volunteers- To start with I’m thinking that the No. 17 team in the country that would be Iowa is about a touchdown underdog against the No. 21 ranked club that being Tennessee seems a bit disconcerting. After all the Volunteers have gone 5-0 against the Big Ten in their last five meetings. The Haweyes have the worst offense in modern college football history and total a meek 240 YPG and still managed 10 wins. That is truly a testament to their coaching their defense held three of the last four opponents to their season low in total yards and they were shut out in the Big Ten Championship game. This to me is a vital point as a team entering a bowl game after having been shutout in their final game come out and play an aggressive game. Hawkeyes more respectful of their SEC opponent than the Vols will show against the Big Ten. Take IOWA!

Wisconsin vs LSU 12:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Tigers- Once again Wisconsin would have the most drab, unimaginative and boring offense in the nation if it wasn’t for Iowa. The Badgers meager offense scores 22 PPG ranking them in the 2nd group of 100. LSU is anther story as they ended up the highest scoring team in FBS action averaging 46.4 PPG and are No. 1 in total yards 548 and yards per play 8.5. The Tigers also tout this year’s Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels who’s impact on the game can not b denied and he like so many others has passed on this game in order to play with his pud. I am looking to fade the Tigers off last year’s bowl win over Purdue when as a 21-point favorite the destroyed a hapless and undermanned Purdue team and showed no mercy at any all winning the Citrus Bowl 63-7. Brian Kelly is 1-7 ATS as a bowl favorite of 7 or more points (ML Playbook) so despite the Badgers weak offense they will get the money. Take WISCONSIN!

Auburn at Maryland 11:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Tigers- This was one of the first games that I gravitated toward and that was because the line opened Auburn minus-2.5 and I thought the line was short and was looking forward to a Maryland outright upset win. But, as they say in the Crescent City ‘shit happens’ and it did here. The Terrapins were 7-5 and led by Taulia Tagovailoa (yeah little brother) set Maryland and Big Ten records for passing and they still lost five times. The Tigers of course closed their season 30 seconds too late otherwise would have defeated rival Alabama and probably be playing New Year’s Day. As it is they are now close to a TD favorite. But, the Auburn offense which was limited to start with be without three defensive starters and a total of six offensive backs and receivers opt out. Take MARYLAND!

Mississippi vs. Penn State 12:00 ET

Nittany Lions (-) over Rebels- Can you imagine they still allow Mississippi to refer to themselves a s Rebels (that will change). Both of these clubs suffered just two losses and they were when they played top ranked teams. Penn State fell to Michigan and Ohio State while Mississippi succumbed to Alabama and Georgia each losing to a team in the FBS Final-4 and the last two they didn’t get there. Six Nittany Lions players have declared for the NFL draft but will play will All-Big Ten Defensive end Chop Robinson did opt out. The Rebels also had only one player opt out and he also is a defensive end Cedric Johnson. Mississippi has the 15th ranked offense averaging 455 YPG while The Lions have the No. 1 overall defense allowing just 223 YPG and with a win here they will become the first school to have won all six New Year’s Day Bowl games. Take PENN STATE!

Missouri vs Ohio State 8:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Buckeyes- This game has been all over the place with Ohio State opening at minus-6.5 and moving to the dog at as high as plus +3.5. Rumors of he is and who is not paying have settled down and the line returned to where it should have been the entire time. Missouri (10-2) expects a full roster and appear to be motivated more than the Buckeyes. After getting bounced out of the FBS Championship contention OSU lost their quarterback to the transfer portal (Syracuse of all places) and lost all incentive. If it is a matter of motivation the game belongs to the Tigers. Take MISSOURI!

Iowa State vs Memphis 3:30 ET

Cyclones (-) over Tigers- There is ‘something reeeally, really wrong here’ as Al Pacino would say. As we can’t figure how a team that won nine games is playing at home and have had a season with unbelievable production. Okay, Iowa State did play tougher competition but still they were just 7-5 losing to the likes of MAC Ohio. Look at the seasonal stats one would think that they have listed the wrong team the favorite as Memphis was No. 7 in scoring and averaged 39.7 PPG while The Cyclones were at No. 75 scoring 26.2 PPG. With Memphis playing at home and scoring as they do (40 per) it makes absolutely no sense to get points at home. If Carmine or Mario bet the Cyclones today (I believe they will) they will storm Memphis.

Take IOWA STATE!  

Notre Dame vs Oregon State 8:00 ET

Beavers (+) over Fighting Irish- With so many players opting out it was a little more difficult to grade this match-up but after all is said and done we have the answer. To start with you are always live when plying against the Fighting Irish in big games because they have such a huge national following there is always money behind them. Notre Dame is just 20-21 in bowl games while the upstart Beavers are 12-7 lifetime in bowl games and 2-0 in El Paso. Both starting quarterbacks are missing but, Oregon State will start Ben Gulbranson who was 7-1 as a starter in 2022 and the Las Vegas bowl routing Florida 30-3 and was named MVP. The Irish will start Steve Angeli who has 25 career passing attempts. Take OREGON STATE!

N.C. State vs Kansas State 5:45 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Wildcats- I have to laugh and I mean really laugh because of what the transfer portal does and doesn’t do for some schools. The past couple of years Brennan Armstrong was quarterbacking Virginia Tech and I thought he was less than average for a college QB. The lefty who was inaccurate throwing and had a lot of help from his All-American tight end at Virginia and still was the Cavaliers all-time leading passer with 9,034 yards and 58 touchdowns. He transfers to NC State this season and was benched by the Wolfpack after just five games and returns defeats North Carolina 39-20. Guess what...NC State won their last five. Kansas State’s starting QB Will Howard was injured and is in transfer portal and will be replaced by Avery Johnson who will be making his first career start. The Wildcats also lost their defensive captain and a pair of all conference starters. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!

S.M.U. vs Boston College 2:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Mustangs- SMU has been good to us all year and the fact that they were the underdog in the American Athletic Conference Championship game against Tulane made me take a step back. They won the title of course and captured their first conference championship since 1984 when they won the Southwest Conference. They had RB Greg James and Eric Dickerson and my buddy Ron Meyer (who has passed away is 2017) was head coach. The Mustangs had to go with redshirt freshman Kevin Jennings in the final and he threw for 203 yards which is fine but well below what their season average was. The Eagles had a five-game win streak before closing the season with three of losses to Virginia Tech, Miami and Pittsburgh. That fits a trend that gives us the dog here. Take BOSTON COLLEGE!

Louisville vs USC 8:00 ET

Trojans(+) over Cardinals- This game has left me swinging in the wind as trends and key factors point toward and away from both clubs. Southern Cal will of course be without last year’s Heisman winner Caleb Williams and will have 19 other players either in transfer portal or prepping for the NFL draft. The Trojans were 6-0 but closed the season losing five of their final six. Miller Moss will get his first start for USC although he has been part of the team for three years and seeing this as his only opportunity to showcase his talents. Louisville has dropped their last two including the ACC Championship game to Florida State. The Trojans are 36-20 in bowl action and those whose didn’t get their chance during the regular season will shine here. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

Military Bowl 2:00 ET  Annapolis, MD

Virginia Tech vs Tulane 2:00 ET

Hokies (-) over Green Wave- This was one of the first games among the 42 bowl games that drew my attention because the line is so outrageous it could not be ignored. I actually thought that I had written the spread down incorrectly with Virginia Tech in the favorites role. Okay, I might give you that the Hokies play a more difficult schedule but not by all that much and they were just 6-6 anyway. Tulane has won 11 games after winning 12 last season including a bowl win over USC. So, is this price an over-reaction to the Green Wave entering this game without their head coach and quarterback who is preparing for the NFL draft. This point spread comes under more scrutiny upon seeing that Va. Tech has dropped four straight bowl games. Tulane is using an interim coach and has already hired Jon Sumrall from Troy as their new head coach but he won’t be a part of this bowl game. They will be without their quarterback, their leading rusher, without their leading receiver and five top defensive players. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Kansas vs UNLV 9:00 ET

Runnin’ Rebels (+) over Jayhawks- I hope that I am not being blinded by the Vegas glitch and glitter but I saw some explosive plays from from the UNLV offense this season. Wide receiver Ricky White had 1,386 receiving yards while freshman quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 2,794 yards.  They are quicker and faster than most realize as the Jayhawks will find out soon enough. Kansas still isn’t aware if top running back Devin Neal may still opt out for the NFL draft. The Rebels are strong on special teams led by Lou Groza Award winner Lou Pizano for made 25-27 FG attempts. Take UNLV!

Bowling Green vs Minnesota 2:00 ET

Falcons (+) over Golden Gophers- Minnesota is the only college football team in a bowl game that hasn’t really qualified winning only five of 12 games. But, the University had the highest GPA among the five win schools so they were rewarded. One thing that has not been rewarded is their backers as they ‘covered’ just three of 12 games but they have won six straight bowl games four of which came under coach P.J. Fleck. Bowling Green returns to Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit for the second straight year but have not won a bowl game since 2014. The Gophers will start senior Cole Kramer (his first start) as Athen Kaliakmanis joined the transfer portal. Minny has been an underachiever all season and I don’t expect any changes here. Take BOWLING GREEN!

Las Vegas Bowl

Utah vs Northwestern 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Utes- How many time can Utah play in Las Vegas without it seeming routine even for a Bowl game. The Utes haven’t had their starting quarterback all season playing back-up one of them Bryson Barns is set to start even though he is in the NCAA transfer portal along with two of his receivers. Northwestern is a bit more cohesive as a team  and have won four of five after rebounding from a 3-4  start. The Wildcats are on a 4-game bowl winning streak while Utah has lost their last four bowl encounters. The Cats have rebounded from a money wrench thrown at them when the lost head coach Pat Fitzgerald because of hazing accusations. Transfer QB Ben Bryant will start after missing four game do to injury. Take NORTHWESTERN!

Armed Forces Bowl

James Madison vs Air Force 3:30 ET

Falcons (+) over Dukes- James Madison has had quite a year as their 11-1 season would attest and they were so good their head coach left after they defeating Coastal Carolina 56-14 rebounding from their only loss 26-23 to Appalachian State. The Air Force opened the season with eight start wins and then attrition set in and they dropped their last four with a depleted squad. The Falcons running attack ranked No. 2 in FBS rushing yards with 3,309 and this plays into the Dukes strength as they held opponents to just 61.5 YPG rushing No. 1 in the nation. The Falcons average just 8.3 passed a game completing only 4.3 passes a game but for 20.4 yards per completion. This not only be the first game for a new James Madison coach it will be the first Bowl game in school history. Tough start in Armed Forces Bowl...Take AIR FORCE.

Chip’s Boca Raton Bowl Power Play

South Florida vs. Syracuse 8:00 ET

Orange (+) over Bulls- At first glance to took me awhile before I could gasp why Syracuse who has had so many issues including having their head coach fired a month ago would be favored in a bowl game. Then I realized who they were playing and it was South Florida a school that won a total of four games the past three seasons. The Bulls had last played in a bowl game in 2018 and being here is a gift for one of the worst defensive teams in the nation allowing a hair under 35 pints a game. The Orange average almost 100 yards less per game than do the Bulls but have the advantage on defense. With South Florida scoring 31 PPG it seems like with this game in south Florida it seems to inviting. Take SYRACUSE!

California vs. Texas Tech 9:15 ET

Golden Bears (+) over Red Raiders- There will be a par of star running backs one for each side that will showcase the Independence Bowl. Texas Tech is most relived that running back Tahj Brooks is going to play in this encounter bringing his 1,443 yards rushing and his No. 4 national ranking. The Pac-12 leading rusher Cal’s Jaydn Ott posted 1,260 yards on the ground as lead he Golden Bears to three straight wins with the aid off freshman quarterback Fernando Mendoza who had seven TD passes in those three games. Cal is 12-11-1 in Bowl games while the Red Raiders are 16-23-1 in post season action. Take CALIFORNIA!

Independence Bowl

New Mexico State vs Fresno State 7:40 ET

Broncos (+) over Aggies- It is a little scary when looking to play against New Mexico State for  many reasons and a few as to why we should not back the Aggies. With only the second 10 win season in school history NMS will be looking for their another win in Albuquerque having defeated New Mexico in September. The Aggies dropped three early games including losses to UMass and Hawaii who are not exactly powerhouses but, the ran off and eight-game win streak until their USA Championship game loss to Liberty in which they were tied in the fourth quarter where their QB got banged-up. Fresno State was 8-1 before dropping their final three games and appear to be faltering at coach Jeff Tedford is taking a leave of absence after two seasons in a five year deal. The Bulldogs were 17-1 before their three-game slide and are 18-1 lifetime over the Aggies. Take FRESNO STATE!

Army vs. Navy 3:00 ET

Midshipmen (+) over Cadets- Navy who has been working on a new offense this season should think a little more about playing defense after what we saw their last time out. The Middies have lost 3-of-5 and it was SMU that took a 52-14 halftime lead where the Mustangs had 452 yards of offense in the 1st half alone. These guys have alternated wins and losses the past five meetings and it is Navy’s turn. Last season the Cadets managed just 178 offense and won in OT 20-17 in that game Navy completed one pass and Army was 2-of-12. Take NAVY!

Louisville vs Florida State 8:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- I guess with two losses Louisville should be an underdog to an undefeated Florida State team in this ACC Championship game in Charlotte, NC. The rub is that the Seminoles as I am sure you are all aware will be without their best player Jordan Travis who happens to play quarterback. His replacement Tate Rodemaker had a journey type of performance going just 12-of-25 but he didn’t commit a turnover as FSU put down arch rival Florida in Gainesville and covered their number. Louisville knowing the meeting with the Seminoles was coming this week was caught in a classic look-ahead spot and was ambushed at home by Kentucky. This is the reason I feel so strongly about the Red Birds but I am leery of a wounded team that rallies and creates a bond after an injury when from that point people count the out. But, the Seminoles averaged close to 300 yards passing and only managed 134 yards through the ait with Rodemaker. The drop off in talent will be too much for State to over come. Take LOUISVILLE

Michigan vs Iowa 8:00 ET

Wolverines (-) over Hawkeyes- Last season Iowa was no match for the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and I don’t see any reason to believe this will be any different. The Hawkeyes have a putrid offense even worse than last season but their defense may be a bit better (geez it had to be for them to win 10 games). Ioiwa’ defense will have to score for them to be competitive against the ‘number’ and I just do not believe they can do it. Take MICHIGAN!

Georgia vs Alabama 4:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Bulldogs- I really can not remember the last time I saw Alabama as an underdog and not just a field goal but a number moving upward. To me and no so much to some others this sets up perfectly well almost but good enough. Maybe it would have been a bit been with the Bulldogs had romped over Georgia Tech but the Yellow Jackets were not all that bad this season. But, the way Alabama enters this fray after a virtual ‘Hail-Mary’ on the games final play has kept their Final-4 hope alive. Most people don’t believe the Tide shouldn’t even be here, a team the doesn’t belong in this championship game or in a fight for the national title. They have nothing to lose and have improved dramatically since their Texas defeat. It’s karma...Take ALABAMA!

Boise State at UNLV 3:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Broncos- Trying to figure if Boise State is favored because of the football programs reputation or are they actually better than UNLV or maybe it is the experience factor as the Rebels are upstarts and no one expected this kind of season. I have seen the Rebels a number of time up close and personal and they have a multi-talented quarterback is quick accurate and can run but he doesn’t have to so it alone as UNLV’s skilled positions are filled with explosive speed burners and brake-away talent and their running backs are a tough group that fights for every yard. Now, the Rebels are 9-3 SU and 10-2 ATS ad game Michigan all that they could handle and yet they are an underdog at home here. Doesn’t seem right to me.  Boise State has won their last three after opening the season with a pair of losses the first at Washington and then they lost three games by 1 point to CSU, by 2 points to C. Florida, by 3 points to Memphis and and the other by one score to Fresno State. Obviously, the Broncos play a much tougher schedule and don’t face the likes of Bryant, Hawaii and Texas El Paso. Against superior competition the Broncos have more yards on offense and allowed less on defense. I come into this liking the Rebels but upon a closer review I believe that they fall short. Take UNLV!  

Pac-12 Championship Las Vegas, NV

Oregon vs. Washington 8:00 ET

Ducks (-) over Huskies- Seriously, this is the match-up of the NCAAF season with all due respect to the ‘Bama & Bulldog crowd but, I have been keen on both these squads all year and either one could win the National Championship. The QB’s for both Washington and Oregon could possible win the Heisman with Friday night winner with a good performance would probably emerge the favorite right now Vegas has Ducks quarterback Bo Nix a slight favorite over the Huskies Michael Penix. This line is an attention grabber as these two played to a 36-33 decision in mid October with UW getting the win and Oregon getting the money at +3.5. Could be the line is a reflection of the Ducks scoring 45.3 PPG (2nd) and they allow just 15.9 (7th), since their loss they have won six straight by 29.3 PPG. Nix has 37 TD passes and just two int’s (go back and read that again), Penix has 32 TD passes and eight ints and Nix has a 189.8 passer efficiency rating second only to LSU’s Jayden Daniels (he is unbelievable). My personal issue with taking Oregon who I like in the re-match is that I have so much company with them as so many see the revenge factor as a motivation but in send game revenge in Championship games they have split virtually even 51-50 and it doesn’t matter which. I am hoping that the high point spread attracts many players it would me but the ‘sharps’ are who drove this line to where it is now...way too high. Washington is frickin’ good. I’ve watched them all season and their offensive line is awesome and what I’ve seen of Oregon is that Bo Nix is in command and his previous experience at Auburn and last season in Pullman has matured him into a great college quarterback and dare I say he reminds me of Brady. I wonder a bit if I lean toward Nix for all the abuse I hurled at him when playing for Auburn when he just didn’t have the team support, coaching and the maturity needed. But, I am still liking...OREGON!

Kansas at Cincinnati 7:30 ET

Bearcats (+) over Jayhawks- Strictly a ‘numbers’ play and I’ll you what that means to me. I wasn’t looking to play either of these two teams and never thought much about the match-up. I noticed that No. 25 Kansas was less than a touchdown favorite over a disappointing Cincinnati team that has won only three games this season and are 1-5 at home. This sort of qualifies it as a ‘Don’t make sense’ game because the Jayhawks look pretty easy to me. The Jayhawks held a 27-16 second half lead over rival Kansas State and faltered losing 31-27. With bowl game in front of them I believe that Kansas will just be going through the motions and probably can lose outright (take the points). Take CINCINNATI!

Clemson at South Carolina 7:30 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Tigers- Believe it or not Clemson is in seventh place in the ACC as they have lost four games in a season for the first time in 14 years. They had two National titles in that span and they have shown character by winning their last four on the road. The problem here is that the Gamecocks who won 31-30 at Clemson and are 5-1 at home this season. Coming off a win over Kentucky the ‘Cocks can become bowl eligible with a win here, so I expect maximum effort against their in-state rival. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

Alabama at Auburn 3:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- The Iron Bowl may not have the SEC Championship on the line but it has national implications. Alabama has remained alive and has improved each week as the season progressed and they still have a legitimate shot at winning it all. Auburn would probably be a lot better if Bo Nix remained a Tiger but otherwise they have been nothing special but reeled off three straight wins to become bowl eligible and got caught by New Mexico State last week in their look-ahead game and lost 31-10 as a 25-point favorite. The Tigers were so disinterested they had only 10 first downs with 209 total yards on offense...the may not have the talent but the Tigers will be roaring this week. Take AUBURN!

Ohio State at Michigan 12:00 ET

Wolverines (-) over Buckeyes- I have all kinds of information and trends on the biggest game of the 2023 college football season as a pair of undefeated Big Ten powerhouses clash at noon kicking off Rivalry Saturday. Being No. 2 or 3 really doesn’t mean much to these 11-0 teams but I bucking a NCAAF trend that will be difficult to stand against. According to Playbook when a pair of undefeated 10-0 teams or better meet the underdog has won outright nine times and is a perfect 10 ATS. Tough numbers to go against but that is what it will take to win here. This game is being played because the Wolverines have shown better with the eye test or personal observation. With the fact that I believe that with or without Jim Harbaugh hey are that much better. Take MICHIGAN!

Oregon State at Oregon 8:30 ET

Ducks (-) over Beavers- The development of quarterback Bo Nix who has started more college Division I games than any other QB has been ‘light years’ and I mean at Auburn he just wasn’t the man. Now, a more mature and composed Nix is one of the leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy. When I started covering this match-up it was called the Civil War and now if we refer to it as that we may face ‘cancel culture’ but on the field the players will fiercely battle it out. You learn in the military that the superior firepower will always win out and the Ducks have much more firepower than do the Beavers. A pair of losses in their last four games has taken a bit of bit out of the Beavers...take OREGON!

Missouri at Arkansas 4:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Tigers- This is a tough call as Missouri has a change to reach double digit wins for the first time in 10 years and have been a formidable foe all season. Arkansas had to endue a six game losing steak as their offense just didn’t produce at a level need to win gaining just 336 ypg ranking 101 among 130 FBS teams. The Razorbacks do have a legitimate threat at QB where KJ Jefferson has passed for 19 touchdowns and ran for two others. take ARKANSAS!

Texas San Antonio at Tulane 3:30 ET

Roadrunners (+) over Green Wave- This game caught my eye from the git-go as Tulane has been a great play the entire season and now at home in a game that means the berth in the AAC Championship game they come up a very short favorite. Tulane is the defending champion and has the greatest quarterback in school history as Michael Pratt is 20-2 as a starter the past two seasons has 9, 239 career passing yards. UTSA has won seven straight when QB Frank Harris returned and they have won by an average 18.9 points. The line and the public sentiment have been going Roadrunners. Take TEXAS -SAN ANTONIO!

Iowa at Nebraska 12:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Hawkeyes- It has been a long draught for a school like Nebraska missing a bowl game as they haven’t qualified with enough wins since 2016. No. 17 Iowa (9-2) has got to be the worst Top-20 team that I have every seen in my lifetime and I am not kidding. The Hawkeyes have one of lowest scoring offenses in the country averaging just 18.5 points per game ranking No. 121 out of 130 FBS teams. Iowa is not only going to a bowl game but will play for the Big Ten championship against either Ohio State or Michigan next week. The Cornhuskers hold a 30-20-3 edge over Iowa who celebrated like they won the super bowl capturing a spot in the Big Ten title game. Huskers have more incentive and become bowl eligible with their win here. Take NEBRASKA!

Mississippi at Mississippi State 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Rebels- It has been a very disappointing season for the Bulldogs as they need this win over arch rival Mississippi to become bowl eligible. Mississippi State has possession of the Golden Egg after last year’s 24-22 win. A victory would help wipe away the disappointment of s season where their head coach was fired 10 days ago after a 51-10 loss to Texas A&M (who also fired their coach Jimbo Fisher after that game). State played a good portion of the season with quarterback Will Rogers (how could I play against Will Rogers) who has returned along with running back and Jo’Quavios Marks. Rogers missed four games because of a should injury and Marks missed three with a leg injury and both are back at full strength. Rogers was sorely missed as even with his absence he hold every Bulldogs passing record. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Florida at Missouri 7:30 ET

Gators (+) over Tigers- Of course a gator will best a tiger, after they survived while dinosaurs did not. Florida was handed their worse loss of the season last week while Missouri pounded highly ranked Tennessee. The Gators were no expected to be an SEC powerhouse this season and they surprised no one going 5-5 to date. Florida has dropped their last three in Napier’s second a season after going 6-7 in 2022. The Gators quarterback has completed 70% of his passes and has 18 TD tosses with just two interceptions. Bounce back...take FLORIDA!

California at Stanford 6:30 ET

Cardinals (+) over Golden Bears- The Big Game takes on a different hue this season as neither of these clubs have shown much promise and won’t play during the bowl season. The Bears actually have a shot if they win here (NOT) and again at UCLA. Stanford and Cal have a 131 year rivalry that will continue next season as they both move on to the ACC. This is the first Big Game for Cal coach Troy Taylor and he’ll be surprised by the Cardinal intensity. Going nowhere the Cardinal were just waiting for their battle against the Beavers last week (62-17 loss) to end and return to win for the first time at home this year. Take STANFORD!

Central Florida at Texas Tech 5:00 ET

Knights (+) over Red Raiders- Lucky enough to have the Game of Year winner with Florida State last week and played Texas Tech an outright winner at Kansas so I believe I have a good feel for this meeting. The Red Raiders need a win to become bowl eligible as well as Central Florida. The Knights season was derailed by injuries to QB John Rhys Plumlee as they dropped five in a  row after a 3-0 start. UCF averages nearly 500 yards per game offensively ranking No. 3 in rushing with 233.7 YPG and they average 7.2 yards per play. Tech’s defense is Big-12 middle of the pack and will be overcome before games end. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Georgia at Tennessee 3:30 ET

Volunteers (+) over Bulldogs- Do ya think that Tennessee was looking ahead to this match-up last week while they were getting whooped 36-7 at Missouri...I’m counting on it! Georgia is No. 1 again and they should be, after all a back-to-back champion that hasn’t lost yet as their win streak is at 27 one win shy of Alabama’s SEC record 28. The Volunteers have a winning streak of their own where they have captured their last 14 games at Neyland Stadium including a win over Alabama last season. The Bulldogs should be confident as they have won the last six meetings but the Vols have been pointing to this contest and will be at their best. Take TENNESSEE!

Duke at Virginia 3:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Blue Devils. Duke had a devil of a time last week losing in double overtime to their biggest and most ‘hated’ rival North Carolina 47-45. The Blue Devils left everything they had on the field last Saturday and will have difficulties being emotionally ready for this encounter. Virginia always seems ready to play Duke and they are seeking revenge after having their seven game series winning streak stopped in Durham last year 38-17. The Cavs (+20.5) were a great cover for us last Thursday playing Louisville (24-31) to a one score differential and another ATS win. They are 7-3 ATS on the season having lost five games by seven points or less.Take VIRGINIA!

Louisville at Miami-FL 12:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Cardinals- No.10 Louisville (9-1, 6-1) has surprised the critics with their stout defense allowing just 17.1 points per game ranking No. 12 in the nation. Miami is coming off a pair of losses and the last was against rival No. 4 Florida State who the Cardinals will play in the ACC Championship game if they prevail here. The Hurricanes were ready to sit quarterback Tyler Van Dyke the rest of the season because of poor performances but he got a reprieve when his backup QB Emery Williams injured his arm. Van Dyke has not thrown a TD pass in his last four starts and that all changes today. Louisville has never defeated Miami on the road and the kine tells me that they won’t start here. Take MIAMI!

Boston College at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET

Panthers over Eagles- This game has got to be in the ‘gaff’ for Pittsburgh to win. Boston College is so superior that they had already become Bowl eligible before last weeks annihilation at Virginia Tech ending their five-game winning streak. Now, at  2-8 after off a loss to Syracuse who plated the entire game without a quarterback (that’s right) and still lost  28-13. so, trying to grasp Pitt being favored...I have to put my trust that the bookmaker knows more than I do...therefore or ergo take...PITTSBURGH.

Duke at North Carolina 8:00 ET

Tar Heels (-) over Blue Devils- On the hardwood, the diamond or the gridiron these two rivals will be at emotional season highs. No.24 North Carolina (7-2, 3-2 ACC) has lost its last two conference games, while Duke (6-3, 3-2) snapped a two-game slide by topping Wake Forest last week. The Tar Heels have one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the country in quarterback Drake Maye, who's expected to enter the 2024 NFL Draft and be a first round pick. Three different starting quarterbacks have directed Duke victories this season including freshman Grayson Loftis who will make his second career start and his first on the road. Mack Brown is in his second stint as North Carolina's coach. He has been in charge in 12 consecutive North Carolina victories in the series, last falling to the Blue Devils in 1989. The BEAT goes on...Take NORTH CAROLINA!  

Texas at Texas Christian 7:30 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Longhorns- This is the last time these two rivals shall meet as Big-12 contenders as Texas moves to the SEC next season. The Horned Frogs (4-5, 2-4), who played in the CFP championship game last season has struggled this season and return home after a 35-28 loss at Texas Tech last Thursday. They get an eight-day period to prepare for the Longhorns and have dropped two straight. The Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers will start this week after missing the past two games with a shoulder sprain. We know injury issues have hampered the Frogs this season and Josh Hoover who threw for 353 yards last week will get his fourth straight start. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Rutgers at Iowa 3:30 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Hawkeyes- How about this...this is the lowest ‘total’ ever put out in modern times by odds-makers and for good reason. The Iowa offense is totally inept and the Rutgers' defense has been stout, too, ranking 20th in the nation in scoring defense (17.9 points allowed per game) and 10th in total defense (282.4 yards allowed per game) and the Hawkeyes allow the fourth-fewest points per game (13.7) among FBS teams. Rutgers (6-3, 3-3) hits the road looking to bounce back from last weekend's 35-16 loss to Ohio State. The Scarlet Knights outgained the Buckeyes 361-328 but had trouble putting up six points, settling for field goals on three drives in which they worked inside the Ohio State 5-yard line. They get it done here. Take RUTGERS!

Oklahoma State at Central Florida 3:30 ET

Knights (+) over Cowboys- They can’t set themselves up much better than this one with Oklahoma State coming off a Bedlam rivalry win over Oklahoma. It was the Cowboys biggest win in the 19 years Mike Gundy has been coaching in Stillwater and the result was a field-storming rampage that had fans taking down the gol post and dumping it into a pond. OSU has won five straight all Big-12 Conference games while UCF has struggled to win just four of nine games played. The Knights lead the conference in rushing with 227 PYG and broke a five-game losing streak at Cincinnati last week. All stats favor the Cowboys except for one number...the number the bookies put on the game. Way too short for these teams past performances! Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Utah at Washington 3:30 ET

Utes (+) over Huskies- Washington’s Dillon Johnson rushed for 256 yards, the same number that Penix threw for and four touchdowns as the Huskies won 52-42 last week in Los Angeles besting USC. That will be hard to repeat against No. 18 Utah’s (7-2, 4-2 Pac-12) defense that is ranked first in the Pac-12 in both points allowed (15.9) and yards allowed (282.3) per game. After taking a 35-6 loss to then-No. 8 Oregon at home two weeks ago, the Utes bounced back with a 55-3 blowout of Arizona State. Utah held the Sun Devils to just 83 total yards -- 43 rushing and 40 passing. Arizona State converted just 1 of 15 third-down attempts. A drop in intensity will be natural for the Huskies. Take UTAH!

N.C. State at Wake Forest 2:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Wolfpack- NC State (6-3, 3-2) has won back-to-back home games against Clemson and Miami, but the Wolfpack achieved those wins with MJ Morris at quarterback,  however Morris has decided to sit out the rest of the year and redshirt his sophomore season. Morris replaced Virginia transfer Brennan Armstrong at quarterback in the sixth game of the season. Armstrong, a graduate transfer will start once again. Wake Forest (4-5, 1-5) has lost five of their past six  and must win two of its final three games to reach bowl eligibility. This is the Demon Deacons' home finale before trips to Notre Dame and Syracuse. Take WAKE FOREST!

Michigan at Penn State 12:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Wolverines- This selection has nothing to due with the noise that is surrounding the Michigan football program but a more basic factor that I expounded upon before. If you were with me a few weeks ago I posted Ohio State over Penn State for the simple reason that at that time the Nittany Loins had not played any real competition and that is where the Wolverines are here. This will be their first real test and it will be on the road at Beaver Stadium in Happy Valley. Take PENN STATE!

Wyoming at UNLV 7:30 ET
Cowboys (+) over Rebels- UNLV is one of the best ATS teams in the country going 8-1 ATS both SU and ATS with their lone non-cover at home this season was a come from behind win over Colorado State. The Rebels are explosive being lead by quarterback Jayden Maiava and have scored over 40 points six times this season with a high of 56 last week at  New Mexico. UNLV is 4-0 SYU at home while the Cowboys are still searching for their first road victory. Wyoming will try and control the ball on the ground as they have thrown for over 200 yards only once this season. But, the cowpokes have won five on the past six meetings. Things stay close tonight. Take UNLV!

Virginia at Louisville 7:30ET

Cavaliers (+) over Cardinals- Louisville (8-1, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) is 5-0 at home this season and haven't lost there since Sept. 16, 2022, against Florida State. The No. 11 Cardinals look to extend their 10-game home winning streak but the Cavaliers (2-7, 1-4) were victorious on their most recent visit to Louisville in 2021. They have also  won 31-27 on the road at North Carolina. Still, listen to this Louisville has not allowed a touchdown since Oct. 14. The Red Birds hold a 6-5 lead in the all-time series with Virginia and I am not saying that I believe the Cavaliers will even the series (always a shot) but they should be competitive enough not to embarrass themselves on nation TV. Take VIRGINIA!

Chip’s ‘Guaranteed’ SEC Game of Month

L.S.U.at Alabama 7:45 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- I heard so much about this match-up all summer it got to the point that I had to play against LSU in their opener (they lost to FSU) because so many had them penciled entering this game against Alabama undefeated. It’s amazing to me that all summer I get reports how Nick Saban has four different 5-Star recruits competing for the Tides starting quarterbacking job and up until their starting QB’s have gone starless. Bama has the superior defense but the Tigers and their explosiveness give them the edge. I can not remember ever seeing the Tide this short a favorite at home, at not least in the Saban era...just sayin’. Take LSU!

Washington at U.S.C. 7:30 ET

Trojans (+) over Huskies- Last week I mentioned how we should always look to but low and sell high and this contest is a great example of the scenario we are going to take advantage of. Southern Cal entered the season with Heisman quarterback and many believed to be a forerunner of the Pac-12 and National Championships. But a pair of losses has the Trojans scrambling for credibility and what better opponent could they ask for but the undefeated Washington Huskies (8-0). Although most are aware that the win was handed to them as a gift from Oregon as only with lack of common sense could do them in...it did. The Huskies enter this battle undefeated.but, they won’t leave that way. USC’s QB Caleb Williams will out-dual Penix and playing as an underdog at home underdog and will be ready. Take USC.

Oklahoma at Oklahoma State 3:30 ET

Sooners (-) over Cowboys- I can not tell you how much I love this match-up. It is as if the Cowboys were up against a group of cowgirls. I mean from TV pundits to sports handicappers and college football fans from the third-world (which we are quickly becoming) is in LOVE with Oklahoma State. Yes, they have had a good run from the point of the season when they were on the brink yes on the brink of going under .500 but have rallied since. The Sooners are only on the brink of crushing their inferior in-state rival (the Texas game is bigger). Oklahoma has won 7-of-8 meetings and is 91-19-7 lifetime in the series that started in 1910. The Sooners are led by QB Dillon Gabriel who has 19 TD passes and only four Int’s while averaging 489 yard per game. Take OKLAHOMA!

Notre Dame at Clemson 12:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Fighting Irish- Now don’t fret that this game starts so early and that you will have nothing to look forward to the rest of the day. Well, you will be able to play on our SEC Game of the Month between LSU and Alabama (Don’t miss it). Okay, enough said about that (but it’s a winner!). Clemson has not had the best of season’s and this match against Notre Dame was a date circled to begin the season and now at 3-3 this match-up takes on even more significance along with the local media pressure that had been dumped on DaBo Swinney. Poor Dabo he will have to endure it for the rest of his 115 million dollar contract and he can’t afford to lose here and he won’t. Forget the stats and what you have witnessed up to now...”Don’t worry about the mule being blind...just load the wagon.” Take CLEMSON!

Cincinnati at Oklahoma State 6:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Cowboys- Really, are the Cowboys that good? Four weeks ago we were heading the about how Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has never lost week facing a chance to go under .500 they were 2-2 at the time. Now, after three outright wins over Kansas, Kansas State and West Virginia as underdogs they become more than a touchdown favorite. Cincinnati has lost five games in-a-row and turnovers have been their downfall as they out-gained Baylor 450-396 and had 288 yards rushing and still lost. The Bearcats are still looking for first conference win and might come up with it here as the Cowboys could be thinking a bit of Oklahoma who the play next Saturday. Take CINCINNATI!

Cincinnati at Oklahoma State 6:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Cowboys- Really, are the Cowboys that good? Four weeks ago we were heading the about how Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has never lost week facing a chance to go under .500 they were 2-2 at the time. Now, after three outright wins over Kansas, Kansas State and West Virginia as underdogs they become more than a touchdown favorite. Cincinnati has lost five games in-a-row and turnovers have been their downfall as they out-gained Baylor 450-396 and had 288 yards rushing and still lost. The Bearcats are still looking for first conference win and might come up with it here as the Cowboys could be thinking a bit of Oklahoma who the play next Saturday. Take CINCINNATI!

North Carolina at Georgia Tech 8:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Tar Heels- The Tar Heels 31-27 loss to Virginia may be too much for them too overcome to qualify for the College Football Playoffs and they know that it was a death blow to the season’s dream. Oh, they will recover but this game on the road after an unexpected loss to a sub par competition is a mine field to navigate. Georgia Tech has won three games but did surrender 563 yards to Boston College last week although gaining 452 themselves. The Engineers have won four of the last five meetings and are 32-22-3 lifetime with the first meeting in 1915. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Ohio State at Wisconsin 7:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Buckeyes- Feeling great about Ohio State who delivered a no doubt Megabucks winner over Penn State last week and they deserve a walk through and from what they have seen out of the Badgers they won’t be too excited. Wisconsin has been a work in progress and have been struggling more than in season’s past. Still, Wisconsin’s corn fed beef up front produces a great running and and in Camp Randall they have be able to catch the Buckeyes on their heels. OSU streaking in the series winners of the last nine going 6-2-1 ATS. Take WISCONSIN!

Michigan State at Minnesota 3:30 ET

Spartans (+) over Golden Gophers- If you asked me who has preformed the worst in college football that past two season’s the first team that comes to mine for me is Michigan State. Here they are against losers of five straight and off a 49-0 blowout at the hands of rival Michigan. Oh, yeah I almost forgot their coach was fired for messin’ who he shouldn’t be a messin. Or maybe it was MSU trying to get out of a 10-year contact to an incompetent coach. Either way the Spartans have only covered 3-of-10. while Minnesota was a Power Play winner for us in a 12-10 win over Iowa last week and they didn’t produce a touchdown and still won. This week they may score a touchdown but the Golden Gophers offense is offensive and Spartans must control their turnovers to insure a win. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

Houston at Kansas State 12:00 ET

Wildcats (-) over Cougars- Houston made a gallant effort last week against rival Texas and were disheartened after an official’s spot on a fourth down in the final moments took away the Cougars chance at pulling the upset. And upset is what they are and it will carry over this weak as they will just not be ready to play against the hard hitting Wildcats. Three days after the game ended Houston coach Dana Holgorsen was still bitching to the press three days after the game ended. This team will not be ready. Take KANSAS STATE!

Syracuse at Virginia Tech 7:30 ET

Orange (+) over Hokies- The Orange mood has turned dark as they have dropped three-in-a-row after opening the season with three straight wins with their last coming on September 23 against Army. In their three losses all against ACC teams the Orange have managed just 24 points after scoring 177 points in their four wins. Having had a week off I expect hem to regroup and come up strong against what is not one of the Hokies stronger versions. ‘Orange People’ have won the last two meetings and are 11-8 overall in the series history. Take SYRACUSE!

UCLA at Stanford 10:03 ET

Bruins (-) over Cardinal- The Cardinal received dispensation a week ago Friday when the rocked the college football world by coming back from a 29-0 half-time deficit at Colorado. UCLA meanwhile was having fits against Oregon State defense as QB Dante Moore threw three interceptions also got sacked five times. UCLA (4-2, 1-2) is looking to get back on track after facing three straight ranked teams and going 1-2. The Cardinal lost four straight games earlier this season, including 30-23 to Sacramento State, and then fell behind 29-0 in the first half against Colorado. They will get caught here and they are not all that good to start with take UCLA!

Duke at Florida State 7:30 ET

Seminoles (-) over Blue Devils- Duke (5-1, 2-0) is one of the surprise teams in the country. The Blue Devils have split prime-time matchups this season, beating Clemson and falling to Notre Dame, and now they get a chance to spoil Florida State's homecoming. Florida State (6-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) have playoff aspirations and the Blue Devils have never defeated them in 21 previous meetings, but the contest still looms huge for the Seminoles. The Seminoles, have racked up at least 30 points in 12 consecutive games all wins dating back to last year. QB Jordan Travis is second all-time at Florida State with 9,218 yards of total offense, just 255 yards behind former quarterback Chris Weinke's record. Take FLORIDA STATE

Mississippi at Auburn 7:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Rebels- Mississippi (5-1, 2-1) is led by QB Jaxson Dart iwho s completing 64.1 percent of his passes through six games for 1,638 yards with 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions. He's also on pace to rush for more than 600 yards. Auburn has struggled through the air against LSU and may look to other options. Auburn holds a 35-12 lead in the all-time series, including a 17-3 mark at home. Ole Miss took a 48-34 win last year in Oxford. But, the Tigers will win here on defense. Take AUBURN! 

Minnesota at Iowa 3:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Hawkeyes- How this Iowa team is ranked in the Top-25 shows how huge the drop id after the Top-10. Really, the were the ‘toughest’ contest for Penn State and loss 31-0. Minnesota has had two weeks to lick their wounds after a 52-10 beat down by Michigan. Iowa ‘s offense (HA) gained just 247 yards a game rand is ranked #133. Gophers in great spot with two weeks to prepare..one thing tho...Hawkeyes have won eight straight in the series going 6-1-1 ATS. Not this time...take MINNESOTA!

Penn State at Ohio State 12:00 ET

Buckeyes (-) over Nittany Lions- Penn State has been outrageous dominating their opponents with what is the No. 1 defense in college football allowing just 194 total yards per game. They also lead the nation’s with a low of 3.4 YPP and a 49.4% completion rate. Now, here’s the rub, they have played UMass, Illinois, Northwestern, Delaware and oh yeah Iowa  out-scoring these ‘powers’ 236 to 33. This time out they will be overwhelmed in the second half as they have yet to play  ‘hard’ a full 60 minutes. Take OHIO STATE!

James Madison at Marshall 7:00 ET

Thundering Herd (+) over Dukes- James Madison is 6-0 and still trail two other clubs Georgia State and Old Dominion in the Sun Belt East and now they will meet their toughest foe the the season on the road. Marshall has dropped their last but are 18-4 straight-up when coming off consecutive losses. This include 8-2-2 ATS as home underdogs to undefeated teams. I expect them to win outright but will be happy to take the points. Take MARSHALL!

NC State at Duke 8:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Blue Devils- After the way Duke blew the Notre Dame game and cover and I have a sour taste in my month when thinking of this Blue Devil squad. NC State brought in former Virginia QB graduate transfer Brennan Armstrong and he wasn’t able to do the job with the Cavaliers and has been ever worse with the Wolfpack and has been replace by MJ Morris. Duke has been resting since that debacle two weeks ago and may have trouble getting focused. Take NC STATE!

Miami-Fl at North Carolina 7:30 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Tar Heels- How about those Hurricanes! Coming back from a decade of misery Miami-FL was on track to be considered one of the NCAA Finalist and a poor coaching decision and a defensive breakdown squandered their opportunity to remain a contender. North Carolina has one of the and expect Drake Maye to be a first round draft pick but, he will be up against an angry bunch who look to atone for their grave error. Miami led 20-17 and could have knelt on the ball to end the game on a third-and-10 play, as there was just 33 seconds left and the Yellow Jackets had no timeouts remaining, but instead the Hurricanes ran the ball and fumbled it. Moments later, Georgia Tech's Haynes King tossed the game-winning touchdown pass. North Carolina is 13-11 against Miami and has won four straight games in the series. The Hurricanes haven't won in Chapel Hill since 2017. That all changes here. Take MIAMI-FL!

USC at Notre Dame 8:00 ET

Fighting Irish over Trojans- Notre Dame (5-2) is coming off last weekend's 33-20 loss at then-No. 25 Louisville. Irish quarterback Sam Hartman completed 22 of 38 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw his first three interceptions of the season. Here comes Southern Cal a perfect 6-0 into the Golden Dome where the Fighting Irish are laying in wait...(like USC alum OJ). Expect the same result! I believe that Notre Dame is better balanced and cam actually play defense. Last week USC escaped Arizona 43-41 in triple overtime posted the victory despite being out-gained 506-365. Saturday will mark the 94th meeting between the programs, and the Irish hold a 50-38-5 advantage in the all-time series. USC won 38-27 last season in Los Angeles and turn-about is fair play. Take NOTRE DAME!

Missouri at Kentucky 7:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Wildcats- Two weeks ago Kentucky took down Florida as our SEC Power Play winner and last week we posted Georgia (-14.5) a 51-13 as our Highest-Rated Megabucks winner over the Wildcats and now we look to repeat. Missouri was undefeated and gave LSU everything they had for three quarters before the Bayou Tigers prevailed. The Tigers are a well balanced solid club that has beaten Kentucky seven of eight and have only been the favorite twice and they can beat you a number of different ways.The Wildcats QB Devin Leary has completed just 54.8 percent of his passes for 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns, with five interceptions, this season.

Take MISSOURI!

Iowa at Wisconsin 4:00 ET

Badgers (-) over Hawkeyes- The Hawkeyes have grown used to getting the best of Wisconsin against the number. The Badgers are not an explosive team and never have been as they a ground and pound machine which keep most games rather close especially when play a team with the same likeness, Iowa is always defense first and has been out-gained by 1,031 net yards over the past three games so when these two get together we don’t expect many fireworks. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is 3-0 SUATS with revenge in this series and the defense has been keeping opponents out of the end zone, allowing less than 15 PPG in their three consecutive victories. The Badgers are 8-0 ATS as home favorites of less than 12 points with revenge. Take WISCONSIN!

Oregon at Washington 3:30 ET

Ducks (+) over Huskies- Here is the Pac-12 folding and this is the first time both No. 7 Washington and No. 8 Oregon have been ranked in the Top 10 when meeting in the rivalry's 123-year history. This contest features a pair of quarterbacks who are Heisman Trophy candidates: Oregon's Bo Nix and Washington's Michael Penix Jr. Both the Ducks (5-0, 2-0 Pac-12) and Huskies (5-0, 2-0) are coming off bye weeks that helped them get healthy. Penix is averaging 399.8 yards per game with 16 touchdowns; Nix has an 80.4 completion percentage with 15 TDs. The Huskies defeated the Ducks 37-34 last season in Eugene, Ore., on a 43-yard field goal with 51 seconds remaining. Revenge will be sweet for a team ranked in Top-10 on both offense and defense. Take OREGON!

Fresno State at Utah State 8:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Bulldogs- Utah State has overcome a 1-3 start with consecutive wins over UConn and Colorado State but neither of those schools is in the same class as Fresno State. Head coach Jeff Tedford is pushing all the right buttons at Fresno, off to a 15-5 start in his second stint at Fresno State. The Bulldog offense was slowed considerably by Wyoming in their first loss last week, Utah State may be able to replicate that work. and they can score at least. Take UTAH STATE!

West Virginia at Houston 7:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Mountaineers- At 4-1 West Virginia has been a surprise as the defeated TCU in Dallas Two weeks ago and have been resting with a bye since Sept. 30. Houston is a disappointing 2-3 with their wins coming over Sam Houston and UTSA not exactly powerhouses. Cougars coach Dana Holgorsen was the head man at UWV from 2010-2018 and this is his first meeting against his former club. QB Donovan Smith is more than capable having thrown for 336 yards in the loss to Texas Tech. Take HOUSTON!

Oregon State at California 10:00 ET

Golden Bears (+) over Beavers- State’s run defense is ranked fourth nationally but they will be without a pair of standouts for the first hale due to targeting ejections against Utah last week. California rebounded last week with a win over Arizona State after getting whopped by Washington the previous week. Cal’s offense averages 50 yards better than the conference average and will be able to stay with the Beavers- Take CALIFORNIA!  

Michigan at Minnesota 7:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Wolverines - Has Jim Harbaugh made it to the sidelines yet for Michigan...yep he has. The Wolverines are 5-0 and won their first road games last week pasting hapless Nebraska 45-7 while unranked Minnesota is off a unimpressive win over non-conference foe Louisiana and the precious week they blew a 21-point lead and lost in OT to Northwestern. The Golden Gophers have won just two of the last 27 meetings but coach PJ Fleck believe that they are ready for this Saturday night prime time meeting. Take MINNESOTA!

Kentucky at Georgia 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Wildcats- Georgia has won 22 straight games and had to rally from 10-points down to defeat Auburn last week but they never panicked. With this Kentucky entering Athens the Bulldogs will look to bottle up Kentucky star running back Ray Davis who ran for 280 yards against Florida last week. That put Georgia on notice and although the Wildcats are 5-0 they have not seen anything like this Bulldog defense. Pedigree is the difference and the Bulldogs have it. Take GEORGIA!

Alabama at Texas A&M 3:30 ET

Aggies (+) over Crimson Tide- the last time Alabama came to College Station the Aggies pulled off the outright upset 41-38 two seasons ago. bot clubs are 4-1 and tied for the SEC West and 2-0 in conference play.  The unranked Aggies, who are just 3-12 all-time against the Crimson Tide and yet the price is under a field goal. Nick Saban and A&M coach Jimbo Fisher have had some heated moments in the past and both will have their respective squads ready and just comes down to who can perform at their opium level and I just don’t believe that the Tide’s talent just isn’t up to it. take TEXAS A&M.

Purdue at Iowa 3:30 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa plays the same way year in and year out they always present a stout defense and very little offense and this year is no different. Never much of a passing team Iowa is worst then ever when throwing the ball and it is such a huge part of today’s game. Deacon Hill relieved Cade McNamara at QB and although the Hawkeyes won  26-16 over Michigan State he was just 11-of- 27 for just 115 yards and will start Saturday. Boilermakers are actually better on both sides of the ball out-gaining the Hawks by 160 yards on offense and defending against the 132 ranked offense that averages just 240.8 ypg. Take PURDUE!  

Washington State at UCLA 3:30 ET

Bruins (-) over Cougars- This contest presents us with an opportunity that happens more often in College basketball. This is when a ranked team is posted as an underdog against an un-ranked team. Here we have No. Washington State 4-0 second in the nation in passing yards per game with 405.8. The Cougars are off a win over Oregon State and have had two weeks to pat themselves on the back while UCLA is off a hard fought loss to Utah and stayed with the Utes going toe-to-toe falling 14-7. A great spot for the Bruins...Take UCLA!

Maryland at Ohio State 12:00 ET

Buckeyes (-) over Terrapins- Maryland is 5-0 and all of the Buckeyes opponents this season were undefeated until they played The Ohio State University. The buckeyes scored an emotional victory over Notre Dame last time out and have had two weeks to prepare for (Tau II) Taulia Tagovalioa who already has thrown for 9,343 yards. OSU is 4-0 at home against The Terps winning by an average score of 62.5-18.3 and have scored at least 62 points in the last three home meetings. Take OHIO STATE!

Rutgers at Wisconsin 12:00 ET

Badgers (-) over Scarlet Knights- Rutgers has come a lone way since entering the Big Ten under coach Greg Schiano and they are 4-1 this season. The Scarlet Knights had their way against Wagner last week pounding the poor undermanned club 52-3. The Knights know what it is like to be on the other end of a rout as Wisconsin is 4-0 versus Rutgers and won the last meetings 52-3. Corn fed badgers too big and powerful for the upstarts form New Jersey. Take WISCONSIN! 

Oklahoma vs Texas 12:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Longhorns- There was a time this Red River Rivalry was the biggest experience in college football but educators have mad a mess of that. Both clubs are undefeated and 5-0 and this should have national implications as Texas has already beaten Alabama and Oklahoma is looking to atone for last year’s 49-0 thrashing. Sooners QB Dillon Gabriel was down with an injury last season and he is something the Longhorns will have trouble with. Take OKLAHOMA! 1

Kansas State at Oklahoma State 7:30 ET

Cowboys (+) over Wildcats- From what I have seen to date the best thing I can think of to say about Oklahoma State is that teams get better with good coaching and the Cowboys have well respected Mike Gundy at the helm and he is an amazing 14-3 SU when the Cowboys are exactly .500 including 9-0 ATS against teams with winning records. OSU has won seven of eight home meetings since 2003. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

Alabama at Mississippi State 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Alabama (3-1, 1-0) isn't among the top contenders for a national championship due to its 34-24 home loss to then-No. 11 Texas on Sept. 9. The No. 12 Crimson Tide will take another swing at finding their past standard when they visit Mississippi State in a Southeastern Conference battle on Saturday night at Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State (2-2, 0-2)  have lost back-to-back games but have quarterback Will Rogers at the helm and he passed for a career-high 487 yards in last week's 37-30 road loss to South Carolina. It was his ninth career 400-yard outing. Rogers has completed 70 percent of his passes over four seasons for 11,668 yards and 88 touchdowns. The yardage is the third-highest total in SEC history. The Bulldogs have enough to stay with the Tide. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!  

Notre Dame at Duke 7:30 ET

Blue Devils over Fighting Irish- ESPN's College GameDay comes to town with No. 17 Duke hosting No. 11 Notre Dame. Duke (4-0) has never been part of the longtime pregame college football show as a host or opponent. The task at hand for the Blue Devils is beating Notre Dame (4-1), a team motivated to get back in the win column after suffering its first loss of the season. Notre Dame had only 10 men on the field for the final two plays from scrimmage, the second of which saw the Buckeyes score the go-ahead touchdown on a run up the gut. Notre Dame boasts the nation's 18th-best scoring offense, putting up 39.6 points per game and a defense, allowing just 12.8 points per game, which ranks 15th in FBS. Duke is 28th in offense and fourth in defense, allowing just 8.8 points per game. Take DUKE!

LSU at Mississippi 6:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Tigers- LSU has bounced back from a season-opening loss to Florida State with three straight victories, including back-to-back conference wins in the last two weekends. The Tigers (3-1, 2-0) and the Rebels (3-1, 0-1) have both shown short-coming as the Ole Miss offense has had issues and LSU on defense. The Rebels were 7-0 and ranked No. 7 in the country last season when LSU beat them 45-20 in Baton Rouge, La. and look to atone for that performance. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Kansas at Texas 3:30 ET

Longhorns (-) over Jayhawks- Saturday's match-up will be the first time these two programs have ever played each other while both are ranked. No. 3 Texas and No. 24 Kansas will look to continue torrid starts to the season when they square off in Austin, Texas. Both teams are 4-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Jayhawks used a 22-yard fumble return from Cobee Bryant to race to an early lead and then added a 30-yard pick-six by Kenny Logan Jr. they won’t be so fortunate this week. The Longhorns are 17-4 against Kansas all-time and 9-1 when the teams play in Austin. Texas defeated Kansas in Lawrence last season, 55-14 and the Jayhawks' 2021 win in Austin is their only victory as a visitor. Take TEXAS!

Georgia at Auburn 3:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Bulldogs-  No. 1 Georgia will set out to extend its winning streak to 22 games Saturday and the Bulldogs have won five straight regular-season games over the Tigers.  Georgia (4-0, 1-0 SEC) went 6-for-6 inside the 20 in a convincing 49-21 win over UAB on Saturday. The Bulldogs had 582 yards of total offense despite three turnovers. Auburn (3-1, 1-0 SEC) enters its match-up with the Bulldogs with serious question marks on offense after failing to find the end zone against Texas A&M. Auburn is banged up in the secondary but somehow will pull it together against the Bulldogs. Take AUBURN!

Utah at Oregon State 9:00 ET

Beavers (-) over Utes- Utah's defense has been terrific this season, they are tied for ninth nationally in total defense (263.8 yards per game), ranks sixth in scoring defense (9.5 points per game) and is third in rushing defense (51 yards per game. But if the Utes (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) want remain unbeaten they must increase its offensive production against No. 19 Oregon State (3-1, 0-1) in a Friday night Pac-12 clash at Corvallis, Ore. The Beavers have won six straight home games and 13 of their past 14 in Corvallis. Take OREGON STATE!

Louisville at N.C. State 7:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Cardinals- Louisville (4-0, 2-0 ACC) is off to its best start in conference play in seven years. Their offense has been humming along at a pretty good clip so far this season, while North Carolina State is still attempting to hit its stride. NC State (3-1, 1-0) might need to get its offense cranked up if it intends to keep up with the Cardinals. The arrival of quarterback Brennan Armstrong to the Wolfpack was supposed to be accompanied by a dynamic offense that failed against hos former Virginia mates last week. The Wolfpack will be playing on a Friday night for the second week in a row after and this will be NC State's first night home game of the season. This will be a Wolfpack night! Take NC STATE!

Ohio State at Notre Dame 8:00 ET

Buckeyes (-) over Fighting Irish- Notre Dame signal-caller Sam Hartman will make his 50th career start on Saturday when the No. 9 Fighting Irish host No. 6 Ohio State. Hartman has thrown for 13 touchdowns with no interceptions and has Notre Dame (4-0) rolling, opening the season with four straight 40-point games for the first time since 1900. The Irish have never scored 40-plus in each of their first five games and will up against a real defense this week. Ohio State (3-0) struggled to find consistency on offense but their defense is prepped for Hartman. Ohio State leads the series 5-2 with five consecutive wins since 1995. Take OHIO STATE!

Colorado at Oregon 3:30 ET

Ducks (-) over Buffaloes- The atmosphere will be tense when No. 19 Colorado faces No. 10 Oregon in Eugene on Saturday. The Buffaloes went 1-11 last season as the dregs of the Pac-12.  Colorado is averaging 41.3 points, it allows 30.3 and the defensive unit could have issues corralling the Ducks. Oregon ranks second in scoring offense at 58 points per game and is coming off a 55-10 trouncing of visiting Hawaii. The Ducks are also stout defensively, allowing 15.7 points and 158.7 passing yards per game. The latter ranks 15th nationally. The Ducks have won nine of the past 10 meetings. Bo Nix and his experience give the Ducks the edge. Take OREGON!

BYU at Kansas 3:30 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Cougars- Kansas went 12 straight seasons without winning more than three games until it finished last season at 6-7.  As a four-touchdown favorite last week, the Jayhawks went to Reno and nearly lost to Nevada outright. Kansas put up 441 total yards to Nevada's 258 but barely led in time of possession and fumbled. BYU, a nine-point underdog, ventured into SEC country last week to face Arkansas. It was Will Ferrin's 43-yard field goal and two touchdown passes from Kedon Slovis gave BYU a 38-31 win. This time they won’t be so lucky. Take KANSAS!  

Maryland at Michigan State 3:30 ET

Spartans(+) over Terripens- The ugliness going on behind the scenes at Michigan State spilled onto the football field last weekend. The Spartans will try to bounce back from that woeful on-field performance when they open their Big Ten season against undefeated Maryland at East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State served notice on Monday to suspended head coach Mel Tucker that it intends to fire him for cause. Accusations of sexual harassment by Tucker surfaced the previous week. The Spartans (2-1) were pummeled at home 41-7 by No. 8 Washington last Saturday. Their defense was shredded for 713 total yards, including 536 passing. The Terrapins (3-0) have outscored their three non-conference opponents 118-40 this season. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has been picked off twice this season but also has completed 66.7 percent of his throws, including five touchdowns. He threw for 342 yards and a touchdown in a 42-14 victory over Virginia last week. Tagovailoa passed for 314 yards and a touchdown in Maryland's 27-13 victory over the Spartans last season. But, after last weeks loss to Washington the Spartans come to play. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

Mississippi at Alabama 3:30 ET

Crimson Tide (-) over Rebels- The No. 13 Crimson Tide (2-1) benched Jalen Milroe for last week's game at South Florida, but his replacement Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner didn't last a half and was replaced by second-year player Ty Simpson. That tandem combined for 107 passing yards in a 17-3 victory over the Bulls. On Monday, the dial spun back to Milroe. He accounted for five touchdowns in the season-opening win against Middle Tennessee. But he threw two interceptions in a home loss against Texas a week later and was benched. The Rebels (3-0) didn't rush the ball up to head coach Lane Kiffin's standard the first two games, totaling just 232 yards. But in a 48-23 home victory against Georgia Tech last week, they finished 299 rushing yards. Alabama has won the last seven meetings, including a 30-24 road victory last season. The do it again. Take ALABAMA!

Florida State at Clemson 12:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Seminoles- After all the offseason headlines about being one of the top upcoming teams in the country, the Seminoles (3-0, 1-0 ACC) can validate the hype when they visit the Clemson Tigers (2-1, 0-1). The Tigers have won four straight home match-ups with FSU at Memorial Stadium and own seven consecutive victories in the series although Florida State leads the all-time series against Clemson 20-15. Tigers Quarterback Cade Klubnik accounted for four touchdowns, and the defense scored in Saturday's 48-14 home win over Florida Atlantic. Across three outings, Klubnik has completed 71 of 107 passes for 693 yards and eight TDs, with two interceptions. Take CLEMSON!