10* Syracuse +27

Clemson is off a comeback win at FSU and could be drained. It could take awhile to get started vs. the Orange, who lost by just 10 last year. 

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Boston College may have some value as a home dog. BC is off a road win at NC State in which they tried some trick plays. They play Louisville in an early 12 noon game and the Cards are off a late win at Virginia. BC played a 17-14 game at Louisville last year.

Boston College at Louisville

12 noon

10* BC +25

10* ODU -5

ODU has proven that they can beat the average teams in their conference and should bounce back from a bad road loss at Western Ky last week.

Coach Bobby Wilder should get the team going, led by QB David Washington and runners Jeremy Cox and Ray Lawry. Also, Zach Pascal should play well.

I think ODU wins by 10. 

10* UVA +28

I think UVA plays better after a home loss to UNC 35-14. Louisville beat UVA by just 7 at home when they met the last time. UVA QB Bentkert struggled vs, the Tar Heels but I expect him to play better when Louisville goes on the road.

10* UConn +7

UConn won last year between these two. UConn has a solid defense and QB Bryant Sherriffs has experience. ECU's new coach Scottie Montgomery has a young team that has struggled on defense. I think we see a close game.

ODU at Western Ky

7pm Sat.

10* ODU +13.5

The rotation # is 385/386. I like ODU +13.5 as they are off a bye and have two solid runners in Jeremy Cox and Ray Lawry. QB David Washington can run and pass and WR Zach Pascal has plenty of experience. ODU coach Bobby Wilder has had time to work on some trick plays and I think ODU stays within 10 to 12 points.

10* under 89

89 points is one of the highest college totals I have seen. All it takes is for one team to score 32 and we get an under. It could be 52-35 and we still have an under.

10* UNC +9

Both are off losses. UNC played in the rain at home vs. Va Tech and struggled vs. their defense but scored 50+ last year vs. Miami. Miami is off a close loss to Florida State and Brad Kaaya should bounce back.

UNC's QB Mitch Trubiski should find Ryan Switzer this week on a dry field. Take Larry Fedora's team on Saturday.

10* UVA +4.5

Take UVA at home in this early start. They have played well after a slow start with new coach Bronco Mendenhall and QB Kirk Bentkirk has been solid.

10* under 51.5

I think we see a game in the 40's on Saturday. 

10* ODU -7

ODU should have confidence after two solid wins and putting up 40+ points. They played at Charlotte and covered the 9 without Ray Lawrie but should play well at home under coach Bobby Wilder, who has played and coached vs. UMass many times and will be familiar with them

ODU wins by 14.

10* BC +17

Boston College has a solid defense and will be at home. Clemson just won at home in a great battle vs. Louisville and may have a letdownin this Friday night ACC matchup.

Clemson's Deshawn Watson is very good and should help the Tigers win but I think BC stays within 10 to 14 points.

10* Navy +7.5

Navy had a bye last week and should be focused to face their nemesis, the Air Force Academy. They winner of this game has won the Commander's Trophy the last 19 years and Navy won easily last year as they were led by their great QB who graduated. 

I see some +7.5 lines but mostly +7's out there. The Navy has been solid in the past as au underdog and I think they stay within 7 points on Saturday.

Thanks and good luck.....

Louisville at Marshall

#351/352

8pm Saturday

10* Marshall +26

Most have this at +25.5 midweek. Marshall is off a home loss to Akron where they led 21-7 but ended up losing badly due to turnovers. Marshall QB Chase Litton was 32-57 for 413 yards and 4 TD's but did have 3 int's. He is 6'6" and played some last year for the Thundering Herd. Marshall is 140-27 straight up at home since 1990 and 9-0-1 ATS as an underdog of 6 or more.

Louisville is off a nice home win vs. Florida State and has Clemson in their sights and may overlook Marshall. Louisville won by just 14 at Kentucky last year, lost by 11 at Pitt and beat Wake Forest by 1. 

I think Marshall stays within 25 on Saturday.

10* ECU is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meets. Their new QB has played well but had some poor turnovers last week at South Carolina as they were down 17-0 but only lost 20-15.

Va Tech bounced back at home after a poor game vs. Tennessee but shut out Boston College last week. I think ECU stays within 7 to 10 points. 

Michigan State at Notre Dame

7pm Saturday

10* (#185) MSU +8

One of my college football plays for Saturday is Michigan State +7.5 points. They play solid defense and are 10-2-1 against the spread as an underdog. The game is at South Bend, Indiana and visiting teams usually get fired up playing their with all the tradition of facing the Fighting Irish.

10* South Carolina -3

The line has dropped down to -3. USC beat ECU by 10 back when the Pirates were very good and had Shane Carden at QB. ECU is off a home win vs. an state rival from the ACC and may have a letdown with their first road game.

The Gamecocks are just an average team but them being from the SEC may be a a little intimidating.

10* VT +11.5

The game is being played in Bristol, TN at the race track. UT will have more fans but neither team will be familiar with the venue. I think the Hokies stay within 11.

10* Rice +10

Rice is off a bad loss to Western Ky while Army upset Temple but Rice beat the Cadets 38-31 last year and has won the last 4 meetings. The Rice Owls should be familiar with the running attack of Army and know how to defend it. 

Rice did lose QB Driphus Jackson from last year but has another senior starting and he did go 23 for 38 in the loss. Take the 10 points.

10* Georgia -2.5

UNC starts Mitch Tribiski at QB and he has little experience and isn't a good runner. He faces a solid SEC team in the Georgia Dome. I think UNC has a good season but loses this game by 3 or more.

10* Air Force + points

AF is third nationally as they run for 321 yards per game and their QB had just 2 sacks and ran for 112 ypg. Cal lost 5 of the last 7 and recent wins were by 1, 6, 6, 20 and 2 points. I hope to see Air Force stay within 6and cover.

10* Temple -2.5

I have Temple winning by 6 points. I think Temple played a harder schedule and has a better defense.

Thanks and GL!

10* New Mexico +10

The Lobos are playing in their home state and should have plenty of fans atthe venue. Arizona should be well represented as well since they are close but the Wildcats have lost 4 of their last 5 games.  I think the home state underdog stays within 10 points in this game which is one of the first bowl games.

NM +10

10* under 54

These two have played 9 unders in a row. Both run the ball most of the time and are familiar with each others plays. The last three years have seen 27, 41, and 30 points scored. Even the games these two played with the other service academy ended with just 44 and 23 points. Take the under when Army and Navy play this week.

10* Kansas State

KSU is 5-6 and trying to win and go to a bowl. Coach Bill Snyder has been successful as an underdog and is coaching the last home game of the season. West Va has qualified for a bowl. KSU has a decent defense and should be able to keep the WVU attack to under 28 points. Bill Snyder is 3-0 ats vs. Dana Holgerson.

WV 27

KSU 23

10* Kansas State +7

10· OKLA

I think OU wins by 10 as they have the better defense and Mayfield, their star QB looks to play.

10* So Carolina +17

The home team (USC) is off a loss to the Citadel. They get to play their state rival and ACC nemesis but are 1-5 SU and ATS vs. the Tigers and should be motivated after a team meeting and a chance to bounce back.

Clemson is a good team that only won by 3 at Louisville and beat NCSU by 14.

I think Clemson wins by 14 so take the +17.

10* ODU +4

ODU is 5-6 and looks to go to a bowl with a win at home. ODU has won 2 of its last 3 and was up 31-21 at Southern Miss before losing. David Washington was hurt but Shuler Bentley came in and led the team on some drives. 

ODU has scored 30 or more in its last 3 home games and beat UTEP 31-21 and Charlotte 37-34. 

ODU has been using a backup running back but has run for close to 100 yards in back to back games. Receivers Zack Pascal and Jonathan Duhart are decent and played well recently. 

FAU is off an OT loss at Florida in a game that was 0-0 at the half. They are just 2-9 and can spoil things for ODU with a win but I think Bobby Wilder motivates his team to awin but will play the +4.

10* Missouri +8.5

Missouri is 5-5 and off a nice home win over BYU, in which they outran the visitors 190-46 and controlled the ball for 41 minutes compared to 19 minutes. QB Lock was 19 of 28 while RB Hansbrough had 117 yards on 26 carries. Mo. needs a win to get eligible for a bowl bid while Tennessee is 6-4and qulaified for a bowl. UT is 1-2 on the road anmd their SEC games have been determined by 1, 4, 7, 5, 31 and 3 points. Mo. lost by 7 at Vanvy, lost by 3 to Georgia, and beat South Carolina by 14. Take the Tigers at home getting +8.5 as they have won the last 3 seasons vs. the Volunteers by 29-21, 31-3 and 51-48 (OT).

10* Oregon +10

Oregon lost at home to Utah badly but their other two losses were close and have won three in a row, led by QB Vernon Adams and RB Freeman, who has over 1200 yards rushing. The Ducks have made 16 of 17 field goals and beat Stanford 42-16 last year. Oregon has been favored 14 of the last 16 meetings and won the two they were underdogs.

Stanford did lose a low scoring game at Northwestern, which is a head scratcher. Led by QB Kevin Hogan and RB Christian McCaffrey, the Cardinal are a tough team at home but I think Oregon stays within 10 points on Saturday night.

Clemson at Syracuse

10* Syracuse +27.5

Clemson is ranked #1 and may have a letdown after beating Florida State at home. These two played a 16-6 game at Clemson last year. Syracuse has lost their last two, which were road games. Their QB and main running back should be able to gain some yards and stay within 27.

10* VT +3.5

I liked this better at +5 when it opened. Both are aiming for a bowl bid and stand under .500. Va Tech has received solid running lately and have their injured QB back. They play Ga Tech every year and should be prepared for the style of Paul Johnson's offense that has not played well except for a win vs. FSU.

under 53

The last four meetings have stayed under with just 23, 48 and 38 scored in the last three. Kansas has played unders in 11 of their last 12 against losing teams. This total is high because these two are playing other Big 12 teams like Texas Tech, Baylor, OU and TCU that can score plenty of points.

I think we see a game in the upper 40's.

10* FSU +10

I expect FSU to bounce back from a recent home loss to Ga Tech on a blocked FG. Clemson is favored in this rivalry and #1 in the recent poll but this should motivate the underdogs. They do have some injuries to QB Golson and RB Cook but are deep.

Notre Dame at Pitt

10* Pitt +9

The Pitt coach used to be defensive coordinator at Michigan State and played well vs. the Irish. Notre Dame is off a late win against Temple in Philadelphia and now must travel back to the state of Pennsylvania to play a decent Panther team that is a home underdog by more than a touchdown.

10* Kansas State +17.5

KSU is getting +17.5 at home and we all know Bill Snyder will have his team ready for top ten Baylor who will be without QB Seth Russell. KSU did get blown out by OU but I think they stay within 17.

over 62

Stanford has played 4 overs in its last 5 ganes as they totaled just 45 last game but 91, 72, 66 and 72 for overs while WSU has 87, 83, overtime, 62 45 and 71 in recent games.

QB Hogan has great skills while RB McCaffrey played well enough to run for over 200 yards last week.

WSU can score as well as allow points. I hope to see 65 or so on Saturday for an over.

La Tech at Rice

#119/120

8pm Friday

10* Rice +13

These two have split big wins in the past two years as LT won 76-31 last year while Rice won 52-14 back in 2013. Rice is off two wins in a row against Army and FAU. Led by senior QB Driphus Jackson. La Tech is 4-0 SUY at home but just 1-3 on the road. Rice is an impressive 15-1-1 ATS as a conference home underdog off a win and 12-0-1 ATS in their last 13.

I like Rice getting +13.

conference home dogs off a win, including 12-0-1 the last thirteen.The Rice Owls are 15-1-1 ATS as conference home dogs off a win, including 12-0-1 the last thirteen.

10* under 55

UNC has played solid defense this year. Both teams have just one loss. Pitt has a solid running game to use clock. This is a Thursday night game that should garner both teams some national attention. I think we see 50 to 54 points scored and a game in the 27-24 range so take the under.

10* over 51.5

These two played a 38-35 game last year as both teams ran the ball well. Taylor Heinicke was ODU's QB and he is gone now. David Washington stepped up last week with key passes and some runs as he is ODU's best athlete. He is listed as questionable this week. Shuler Bentley has been erratic as the starter. However, WR Zack Pascal had 11 catches for 231 yards and Jeremy Cox ran the ball well at home in a high scoring win vs. Charlotte. RB Ray Lawrie had a death in the family and didn't play as much as he will this week. He ran for over 100 yards last year vs. FIU and has games with 160 (vs. Marshall), 215 and 223 yards. 

FIU has played 6 overs in a row at home as they beat UTEP 52-12 in their last home game. They played a 42-34 (76) game with MTSU last week on the road.

ODU is the only team that has failed to win ATS as they are 0-6 ATS. All we need is for both teams to score some points in this game that should be played in good weather as opposed to several ODU games that were played in the rain. 

10* Wake Forest +10

I like Wake Forest (#332) on Saturday in this early start at 12 noon. The Deacons just lost badly at UNC but only lost at home by 8 to FSU  and outgained the Seminoles a few weeks ago. QB John Wolford was injured but looks to play vs. NCSU, who has lost their last two games after a hot start. WF won the last time these two played in Winston Salem. WF does have a decent defense and beat Boston College 3-0.

10* Alabama -4

The Tide won 59-0 last year. Nick Saban's team has lost one game and that was at home so I expect them to be focused. I think Bama has the better defense as well and special teams. RB Henry is solid for the visitors and the Alabama QB has been better in recent games.

A&M beat Alabama a few years ago with Johnny Manziel as QB so they will be focused. I like Alabama by 10.

10* over 54.5

These two scored 66  (38-28) last year and reached 65 three years ago. MTSU has played some decent teams like Alabama, Illinois and Vanderbilt which has kept their totals down. They are led by QB Stockstill with 1791 yards as well as 67% completion and 16 TD's to go with only 3 int's. Parker has run for 333 yards.

FIU is led by QB Alex McHugh with 1399 yards. He has 12 RD's and just 2 int's. Gardner has 361 yards on the ground.

I think we see a game that reaches 60+ points on Saturday with these offenses going against the defenses.

10* UCLA +7

Most have this at +6.5 but +7 is out there. UCLA is off a loss to ASU but did beat Arizona 56-30 and beat UNLV 37-3. QB Rosen has plenty of skills for the Bruins and running backs Jamado and Perkins are threats to gain 100 yards on the ground. 

Stanford is a tough team that just crushed Arizona State badly but I think we see the visitors coached by Jim Mora Jr. stay within 6 and cover.

10* Navy +14.5

I like the Navy to stay within 14 as they only lost by 10 last year and by 3 back in 2013. QB Keenan Reynolds is a great runner and sly passer, who can surprise you. He is a senior as well. Navy commits very few turnovers as well having few penalties. Notre Dame is off a close loss at Clemson which ended their undefeated season. They did beat option team Ga Tech 30-22 earlier this year.

Notre Dame will proably win by I like Navy to stay within 14.

Navy at Notre Dame
over 56

The last 5 meetings have gone over the total. Last year was 49-39 (88 points) and in 2013 was 38-34 (72 points). Previous games reached 60 and 70 points. Notre Dame is off a loss at Clemson while Navy hasn't lost. Navy is led by QB Keenan Reynolds, who is a great runner who can surprise you with some key passes. Notre Dame should be able to score. The Irish went three straight meetings a few years ago without punting. Hopefully, we see a game with plenty of points.

NW at MIchigan

3:30pm Saturday

10* (#373) Northwestern +8

I like the visitors getting 8 points. The Wildcats have defeated Stanford at home and Duke on the road. Michigan has won its last two at home vs. average teams but did beat BYU but QB Mangum had just a few starts under his belt.

The total is set at 35 so they expect a low score and last year's game was 10-9. Michigan plays Michigan State next so they may be looking ahead to a state rival.

I think we see a close game so take the points at +8.

10* Alabama +1.5

I like Alabama +1.5 on Saturday. They have one loss and are an underdog for the first time in over 5 years. I think Nick Saban is a better coach than Mark Richt and they have won bigger games, even on the road. Bama has some NFL prospects on the defensive line and should slow down Nick Chubb.

10* NC State

I like NC State as coach Dave Doeren has the Wolfpack playing well. They are led by experienced QB Jacoby Brisset, who can run and pass. RB Shadrick Thornton is solid and so is Mays. The NCSU defense has been playing well too. It does concern me that NCSU hasn't been playing good teams and is young but I think they can win by 7 or more.

Miami at Cincinnati

#103/104

7:30pm Thursday

10* Cincy +6.5

Miami may be looking ahead to playing FSU next. Miami is 3-0 and off an OT win against Nebraska and played at FAU and won easily. This is their first trip outside the state of Florida. The Bearcats are 1-2 and off a high scoring loss to Memphis on the road. They lost QB Kiel but backup Hayden Moore played well. Cincinnati did have 752 yards on offense. Tommy Tuberville is the UC coach. 

Miami is 0-12 ats as a favorite off a bye. Cincy is 8-2 ats when playing a weekday game and 13-3-1 ats as a home dog.

Miami may win but look for the home team to stay within 6.

10* USC

I think the TRojans bounce back after their loss to Stanford. ASU is a decent team but I expect Kessler and company to win by 10 and cover.

10* Texas A&M -7

This game is in Arlington on a neutral field. Arkansas has lost to Texas Tech by 11 and Toledo by 4. They did lose a lot on defense from last season. A&M is well coached by Kevin Sumlin and led by QB K. Allen who has 9 touchdowns and just 2 int's. 

Carson is a good runner as he has 292 yards and 2 touchdowns and his backup is averaging 8 yards per carry.

I think we see Texas A&M win by 10 or more.

10* ECU -10

ECU is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. the ACC as they have beaten UNC twice and defeated Va Tech last year in Blacksburg, even though they had Shane Carden at QB and James Hardy at receiver.

The game is at Greenville, NC and the Pirates are off two road losses at Florida (only lost by 8) and at Navy. QB Blake Kemp is solid as completing 71% of his passes. 

Va Tech did lose QB Michael Brewer but Motley played well last week.

I think ECU stays within 10 with a chance of bad weather on Saturday.

Appalachian State at ODU

10* under 55

They are expecting rain and wind. A few weeks ago in the rain the game with Norfolk State was 24-10 and last year in bad weather at home against Eastern Michigan was 17-3. Hopefully, ASU doesn't run wild and we see a low scoring game.

10* ODU +18.5

NC State at ODU
#129/1307pm SaturdayODU +18.5
Easy winner with Norfolk State +27.5 (opened at 27.5 but dropped to +24.5) at ODU.
This is NC State's first road game. They do have a solid team led by QB Jacoby Brissett. These two played at NCSU last year and the Wolfpack won by 12. ODU led at half and into the 3rd with Taylor Heinicke at QB.ODU does have a decent runner in Ray Lawry. The Monarchs have a young QB in Shuler Bentley and a defense that plays better late in games and they have won 5 in a row dating back to last year. This opened at 14.5 and now up to +18.5.

This is an ACC team's first visit to ODU. The Monarhcs did lose badly at home last year to Marshall and lost by 13 to MTSU at home. NCSU did win on the road at UNC and USF last year. Hopefully, we see ODU keep it close and stay within 17.

10* Navy -3.5

Navy has won 6 of their last 7 games and is off a bye to prepare for ECU, who is 1-1 and barely lost at Florida but had no running game going. Chris Hairston ran well at home against Towson but didn't get going vs. the Gators. New QB Kemp is a lefty who completed some nice passes but this is first season and he was expected to be the backup but an injury moved him up.

Keenan Reynolds is a senior and is about to become the runner with the most TD's. He led Navy to a 56-28 win at ECU in 2012. Navy was able to run for 400 yards while the Pirates had just 144. 

Reynolds is a great runner but can surprise with his passing. Swain led Navy with 121 yards in their 48-10 win against Colgate and 8 players had at least 20 yards on the ground.

Navy wins and covers on Saturday.

10* Notre Dame -11.5

QB Malik Zaire can run and pass as he has shown in their bowl win as well as their opener. Coach Brian Kelly has a solid defense as well. The 2014 team got off to a nice start and then lost a few games before winning their bowl game. 

UVA is an average program that traveled out to LA to play the Bruins and did get a back door cover. I expect Notre Dame to jump ahead and win by two TD's.

10* Clemson -17

ASU is a good team but did lose last year by 38 at Mihigian, lost by 20 at Ga Southern and lost at home to South Alabama. Clemson should be able to win by 20 or more.

10* USC -27

USC paid Arkansas State $1.3 million to travel to LA to get beat by a wide margin. USC should make a statement after Steve Sarkasian fiasco last week. Ark State gave up plenty of points in several games last season. I think the Trojans score close to 50.

USC 53

Ark State 17

10* Ga Southern +19

West Va is home and may miss Keven White. Ga Southern does have QB Kevin Ellison suspended but backup Fabian Upshaw has some skills. GSU led the nation in rushing last season and the Mountaineers have not faced an attack like theirs in several years. WVU only wins by 14.

10* EMU vs. ODU

under 66 points

These two played a 17-3 game last year at ODU in the rain. QB Taylor Heinicke graduated and the new Monarch QB will be getting his first action in college. The ODU defense was poor last season and should improve some in 2015. EMU is predicted to win just one or two games and did allow plenty of points to Michigan State and Florida last year.

ODU should run the ball more this season and that should keep the clock running. We could see a 34-28 game that stays under the total in an early season game.

10* under 66

10* under 73.5

I like the under as the total is the highest of the weekend and all must fall into place to get an over. All we need is for one team to falter and we see a 38-30 final that stays under.

10* Vnderbilt pick'em

Vanderbilt returns 18 starters and plays in the SEC. They have  much better defense and have had all summer to prepare for QB Brandon Doughty and the Hilltopper attack. Western Ky put up plenty of points/yards last year against smaller teams and now faces a decent team in the best conference.

Vanderbilt wins by 7.

10* South Carolina -2

Take the Gamecocks. This game is played in Charlotte, NC but USC should have a nice share of fans there as the Queen City is close to the border of the two states.

USC is coached by Steve Spurrier, who once coached at Duke and would love to defeat the Tar Heels in their own state. He did beat ECU last year 33-23. The ACC teams did well last year facing the SEC as we saw in the late season match ups.

UNC has QB Marquise Williams, who is a good runner but just an average thrower. Returner Ryan Switzer was great as a freshman but average last season.

The USC defense is better than the UNC defense. I think we see a close game but South Carolina ends up winning by 3 or more.

10* Ohio State +7

Both teams have had 11 days to prepare for the title game. Oregon was very impressive in their win over FSU but they got some second half turnovers to help. FSU missed a FG (not a wide right but an UP-right.) Mariota threw one interception and another one was dropped near the 10 yards line on a second down and one that ended up being a field goal for the Ducks.

Ohio State is well coached by Urban Meyer, who won two titles with Florida with Tim Tebow. OSU is now using their third string QB Cardale Jones as Barrett and Braxton Miller are out. RB Ezekiel Elliott has done plenty of damage in the last few weeks for the Buckeyes.

I think we see a close game so take the underdog in this big game getting close to a touchdown.

10* Ohio State +7

10* East Carolina +7.5

This opened with ECU +8. The Pirates lost at home in the final game of the regular season to Central Florida on a Hail Mary after making a nice comeback by scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter. Now ECU gets to play another team from central Florida (Gainesville). These two meet in Birmingham, Alabama and the Gators are porbably happy to go to the state of Alabama and not have to face the Crimson Tide or the Auburn Tigers of the SEC.

ECU won their bowl game last year as they beat and covered against Ohio by 37-20. They lost the previous year to ULL in Louisiana 43-34 and now they return to the deep south to face an SEC team. The Pirates are led by senior QB Shane Carden and WR Justin Hardy. WR Cam Worthy is solid and so is RB Breon Allen. Coach Ruffin McNeil led ECU to an 8-4 record with wins over Va Tech and UNC but did lose 33-23 at SouthCarolina after leading most of the game.

Florida did beat Georgia and ended the season with a loss to rival Florida State. Head coach Will Muschamp stepped down after the Seminole game and now they will use a different coach. How motivated will Florida be to face an 8-4 East Carolina team?

I am not sure if ECU can win but do like the points if you can get at least +7.

10* East Carolina +7.5

Florida State vs. Oregon
5pm Thursday

10* Florida State +9

FSU won the national title last year at this same venue. They have the same coach and the same QB (Jameis Winston), who won the Heisman Trophy last season as  the best player in college football. FSU plays Oregon on Thursday and they are led by QB Marcus Mariota, who won this year's Heisman Trophy. FSU has won 29 games in a row and been favored in close to 50 games in a row, until this game on Thursday and they are an underdog by 9 points.

The Oregon coach doesn't have much experience in playing national title games or games of this magnitude. FSU fell behind Auburn last year 21-3 but came back to win. They did fall behind in many games this year but came back to win all of them.

The Ducks will be without their All-American CB due to an injury. FSU has the best kicker in the nation as he has missed just 3 FG's in his career.

Oregon may end up winning but I like Florida State getting 9 points.

10* Florida State +9

10* under 45

This line was 46 earlier in the week and I liked that better for obvious reasons. However, most places now have it at 44 or 45, which is low for a college game. Both teams like to run the ball and play solid defense. Arkansas played a 14-13 game with high powered Alabama, the team that is favored to win it all in the playoff.

I think we see a 24-16 type of game that stays under by a few points. Take the under as our Top Toal for Monday in college football action.

10* under 45

10* CF -2

Central Florida is close to home as this will be played in St. Petersburg so their fans will easily be able to attend. CFU has a great defense as they allowed about 18 ppg. They were a great team last year with Blake Bortles at QB and defeated Baylor in last year's bowl.

NC State has a solid QB in Jacoby Brissett and he used to play at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He should be motivated as he is a nice runner and decent passer.

I think the difference will be the defense of Central Florida and all we need is for them to win by a TD.

10* Central Florida -2

under 54

San Diego State has played 1 over this weason and the just were unders. They played Air Force (another service academy that likes to run) and beat them easily. The defeated Navy a few years ago 35-14 (49 points) and like to trun the ball themselves. The SDSU QB struggled to throw the ball as he had about 11 TD's and int's so the Aztecs stick with running the ball, which keeps the close going.

Navy had 4 overs and 7 unders and is led by QB Keenan Reynolds and he is key for this game staying under. If he can run and make some nice passes then the Navy has a chance to win and put up points.

SDSU coach Rocky Long has a solid 3-3-5 defense that should be prepared for the Navy run game. I think we see under on Tuesday night.

10* under 54

10* under 59.5

#303/304 (Army/Navy)

3pm Saturday

These two are used to each others plays. The last 8 meetings have stayed under the total reaching 41, 30, 48, 48, 20, 34, 41 and 40 points combined. When Army played Air Force it was 23-6 (29 points) while the Air Force Navy meeting ended with 51 points.

Navy QB Keenan Reynolds is a great runner and his play should decide if this go over or not. Army's last two have reached 73 and 76 while Navy's have made it to 82, 71, 88, 72 and 65 and that does concern me but I think the teams know each other's running attack and suggest the under at 59.5.

10* under 59.5

10* Ga Tech +4

Florida State is undefeated but has struggled to cover. These two play for the ACC title on a neutral field in Charlotte. Jameis Winston won the Heisman Trophy last year and won the national title as well. The Seminoles are just average on defense and Winston has thrown too many interceptions.

GT has a great running game under Paul Johnson. The Tech offense has a few pass plays as well. I am not sure if the Yellow Jackets can win but I think we see a 3 point game so take the underdogs at +4.

10* Ga Tech +4

under 72.5

Both teams can score quickly and have great QB's as Oregon signal caller Marcus Mariotta is leading for the Heisman Trophy. Solomon of the Wildcats is solid as well. However, this game is for the Pac 12 conference title and plenty of pressure and played on a neutral field.

The first meeting this year saw a 31-24 final that reached just 55 points. The two previous meetings made it to 58 and 49 points. We did see a 56-31 score four years ago.

Arizona had 4 overs and 8 unders in 2014 while the Ducks had 6 overs, 5 unders and a push.

Hopefully, we see some decent defense and a score in the 60's that stays under.

10* under 72.5

10* CFU +7

George O'Leary's Knights  are 8-3 and beat Baylor in their bowl game last year and also won at Louisville last year. They are #1 in defensive efficiency with 16 int's to go with just 12 TD's allowed. CB Jacoby Glenn has great skills. They outscored their opponents 100-13 in the last 3 games. And they are 14-0 in their last 14  games not played on Saturday.

ECU is just 1-6 ATS at home with that one cover vs. rival UNC 70-41. QB Shane Carden has been very good and WR Justin Hardy has solid numbers. Breon Allen has been up and down running the ball.

CFU lost one game by 8 and another by 2 plus a bad loss at Missouri early in the year. They don't get blown out often and beat ECU by two TD's last year.

QB Justin Holman is 51-78 in recent games and been sufficient.

I think we see a 5-point game so take Central Florida +7.

10* Central Florida +7

10* Florida +9

This play was at +10 earlier and dropping at some books to below 9 points. Florida's coach Will Muschamp will step down after this year but the team has played better lately. They beat Georgia 38-20 in Jacksonville and had two runners near the 200 yard mark. QB Jeff Driskel was a disappointment so they started using Treon Harris and he has responded with some solid runs and 6 TD's to go with just one interception.

The Gators are off a 52-3 home win over a weakling but had a 3 point loss to South Carolina, a 34-10 win at Vanderbilt and earlier had a 10-9 win vs. Tennessee. RB Matt Jones has 788 yards and avergaes over 5 ypc and Kelvin Taylor has 523 yards.

FSU is not as strong as last year but are 11-0 with close wins. They beat BC on a late FG as the Eagles ran for 250 yards behind QB Tyler Murphy. They won at Miami by 4, led UVA 27-20 before a late TD and defeated Clemson in OT.

QB Jameis Winston has thrown too many int's but rallies the team. They get behind in the first half and then buckle down. I think Florida plays well and FSU wins by 7 so take the points.

10* Florida +9

10* Michigan +20

The last three meetings have ended 42-41, 26-21 and 40-34 in this rivalry, which is one of the best in college football. Michigan is just 5-6 and needs a win to make a bowl. Ohio State is 10-1 with their loss at home to Virginia Tech. Braxton Miller was the QB in last year's game while Wolverine starting QB Devon Gardner was 32-45 for 451 yards and 4 TD's  in last year's game with the Buckeyes.

Michigan has some decent athletes but has done poorly this year. They just lost at home to Maryland by 7, won at Northwestern by 1, won by 24 and lost by 24. The two before that were a 5 point win and a loss by 2 points so most of the losses were not blowouts.

JT Barrett is the new Ohio State QB and he has done well but hasn't played in this rivalry. OSU beat Indiana 42-47 in their last game but Hoosier running back Tevin Coleman had 228 yards and 3 TD's. Michigan has RB Smith who has 515 yards and 6 TD's. He played in last year's meeting.

I think Ohio State wins by 14 and Michigan plays hard for coach Brady Hoke, who may be coaching his last game at the Ann Arbor university.

10* Michigan +20

10* Tulsa +18

ECU has struggled on the road. Even with Shane Carden at quarterback and WR Justin Hardy the offense has be average on the road and the weather should be cool tonight even in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Tulsa has been down this year but all we need is for them to stay within 17 points.

I think we se ECU win by 14 to 17 points so take Tulsa.

10* Tulsa +18

BC +19

Boston College only lost by 14 last year when the Seminoles were a great team. BC QB Murphy playedat Florida before transferring so he should be motivated against FSU. The home team is ranked #1 as they are undefeated but seem to fall behind early and claw their way back and win without covering.

My guess is that BC stays within 14 to 17 points and covers the spread. Jameis Winston and company may be looking ahead to the Florida Gators on the schedule after just beating instate ACC rival Miami.

10* Boston College +19

10* UNC +6 (7:30pm Thursday)

#113/114

Duke has won the last two meetings as UNC led late but the Blue Devils won close ones by scores of 27-25 and 33-30. These two are rivals and located less than 10 miles apart. Last year's game was close in yardage (461/448). UNC QB Marquis Williams ran for 104 yards while Logan had 92.

Duke just lost at home 17-16 to Va Tech and won at Syracuse but it was 10-10 in the 4th. Duke won at Pitt in OT but the Panthers missed a late FG to win it. Duke won at Ga Tech by 6 and lost at Miami 22-10.

UNC has won 3 of 4. They beat Pitt by 5, lost badlly at Miami, won at UVA by 28-27, beat Ga Tech at home by 5 and lost at Notre Dame by 7.

Duke's Anthony Boone played in last year's game and Crowder has been solid as a receiver.

Other previous games were wins by UNC 37-21, 24-19, 19-6, 28-20 and 20-14 in OT. And before that was a 45-44 close game. Duke is rarely favored in the matchup between thwo two and it makes it a different dynamic as opposed to being the underdog.

Duke is 8-2 while UNC is 5-5 and needs to win another game to become bowl eligible. UNC plays NCSU next at home.

Duke may win but let's hope it isn't by more than 6 points.

10* UNC +6

10* FSU -2.5

FSU has won the last four times at Miami. FSU is winning but moves down in the polls. Miami has a freshman QB and great running game led by Duke Johnson. They have hammered some decent teams at home but FSU travels well and should have many fans there.

FSU QB Jameis Winston has played poor in the first half but does enough to win games in the second ahlf and the Seminoles have a good kicker. FSU does miss some key components from last year's defense but I think the visitors win by 7 and cover.

10* FSU -2.5

Va Tech +7

Va Tech has won 9 of the last 10 meetings and only lost 13-10 last year. Both QB's (Logan Thomas who is now in the NFL and Anthony Boone) had 4 interceptions to go with 0 TD's. Va Tech already went to the Tar Heel State and beat UNC 34-17. The Hokies also beat Ohio State on the road. VT is off a bye after losing 33-31 at home to Boston College. They also lost poorly at home to Miami.

Michael Brewer is an average QB for the Hokies but he can make plays. VT led in time of possession 40 to 20 minutes last year. Running back Williams is OK and the special teams are not as special as they used to be but Tech has better athletes.

I think we see a close game in the 24-21 range so take the 7 points.

VT 21

Duke 24

10* Va Tech +7

under 69

45, 52 and 30 points have been scored in ECU's last 3 games. They lost 20-10 at Temple in the cold, rain and some wind.  ECU did put up 70 vs. UNC at home but now goes to Cincy and trying to bounce back from an UGLY loss on the road and must try to play better on offense led by QB Shane Carden (a senior), RB Breon Allen (injured and not 100%) and WR Justin Hardy. The Bearcats played a game in the 70's vs. Miami but I think these two will play some defense trying to move up in the conference standings.

10* under 69

10* Michigan -1.5

The Wolverines have won 20 of the last 24 meetings and won big last week as QB Devin Gardner played well. Michigan has a solid defense and needs to win 2 more games to become bowl eligible and help save Brady Hoke's job.

NW Wildcats lost badly last week and are going in th wrong direction. Michigan is on the road but I think they have better athletes. I like Michigan by 7.

Mich 30

NW 23

10* Michigan -1.5

10* Duke -3.5

I guess this could drop to -3 but could also move to -4. Duke just won at Pitt in OT but could have lost as the Panthers missed a short field goal. Duke won at home 20-13 vs. UVA and won at Ga Tech a few weeks ago. They didn't play well at Miami but their defense is very good.

Coach David Cutcliffe is a solid coach and the team averages over 200 yards per game on the ground and in the air.  Duke is led by senior QB Anthony Boone and another QB (Sirk) is a running specialist who is not a bad passer.

The Duke defense is average but Syracuse is off a 7 point loss at home to NC State. They beat a weak Wake Forest team earlier in the year but lost badly to Notre Dame in New York.

I think we see Duke win by 7 to 10 points.

10* Duke -3.5

GT at NC State

12:30pm Saturday

#127/128

10* Georgia Tech -3.5

Take the Yellow Jackets on Saturday as they are 3-1 on the road. They just beat UVA at home and outran them 268-22. They got some early turnovers vs. Pittsburgh and jumped ahead 28-0. GT has gained 1107 yards on the ground in their last 3. QB Justin Thomas leads with 721 rushing yards and has 14 TD passes to go with just 4 int's. He only completes 48% and that is a concern. Days, Snoddy, Zenon and Laskey also contribute and wide receiver Smelter has made some key plays for Paul Johnson's squad.

NCSU is off a 24-17 win at Syracuse and were helped by a long interception return for a TD and a late fumble by the Orange. The Wolfpack lost their previous four and their only rcent home game was a 30-14 loss to Boston College. BC ran for 310 yards, more first downs 24-13 and led TOP 38.5 minutes to 21.5 minutes. NC State has scored 24, 18, 14 and 0 in recent games and now faces a high scoring attack and they haven't faced the Yellow Jackets in recent years.

GT did win at Tulane by 16, beat Va Tech 27-24 and lost at UNC in a high scoring game. I am not sure that Dave Doereen's team can score enough to keep up with Georgia Tech. However, it does concern me that NC State is 5-4 and could make a bowl with some more wins.

I am playing Georgia Tech -3.5 on Saturday. GL!

10* Georgia Tech -3.5

10* ODU +7.5

Look for the Monarchs to stay within 7.5. ODU looked to have  cover last week till a 96 yard interception killed that play. QB Taylor Heinicke is a senior who can run and has some solid weapons as Bobby Wilder's team can run and pass. Wide receivers David Washington and Antonio Vaughn are threats to catch and run and both a 6'3".

This is ODU's first game vs. an SEC team and Vandy has struggled and even lost 37-7 to Temple. The Commodores are young but still have more depth than ODU and that could be the difference in the underdogs winning outright but I like ODU getting+7.5

10* ODU +7.5

10* UNC +16.5

This line jumped quite a bit on Monday. Miami has played well lately as their defense held Duke to just 10 in a 22-10 win at home and they won at Va Tech 30-6.

UNC is off a 38-37 road win at UVA. The last few meetings between UNC and Miami:

Miami won 28-23

UNC won 18-14

Miami won 30-24

Miami did blow out Cincy 55-31 as well a few weeks ago. QB Kaaya played well vs. Cincy but was just 7/16 for 92 yards vs. Va Tech. Duke Johnson has run the ball well lately and had over 200 yards vs. the Hokies and should salivate to face the UNC defense but the Tar Heels played OK last Saturday.

UNC is led by QB Marquise Williams, who can run and pass. Hollins and Switzer are decent receivers as well as Proehl, whose dad played in the NFL.

I think Miami wins by 10 to 14 but UNC covers.

10* UNC +16.5

Louisville +3.5

The Cards were +6 on Monday and this has dropped quite a bit but I think Louisville can stay within 3 or win. QB Will Gardner and RB Parker are a solid duo on offense and the Cardinal defense is near the top in rushing defense, passing defense and points allowed. They allow just 14.6 ppg and have 15 int's. Louisville has 33 players from the state of Florida so they should be motivated and they have allowed 24 or less in 23 of their last 24 games.

FSU is led by QB Jameis Winston but they are just #103 in running the ball and covered just 1 of its last 7 and were outgained 470-323 by Notre Dame.

10* Louisville +3.5

under 56.5

These two played a 21-10 game back on November 2, 2013. Ga Tech is off a wild, high scoring loss at UNC which ended 48-43 and now they focus on a defensive team. The GT game with Duke had 56 points, 45 with Miami, 51 with Va Tech. Pitt has seen 37 with Va Tech, 43 with UVA, 31 with Akron, 44 with Iowa and 50 with BC. They did reach 67 with FIU.

GT has seen 4 unders in their last 4 vs. winning teams. Pitt has played GT before and will be prepared with their schemes. Take the under on Saturday afternoon.

10* under 56.5

UNC +6.5

The Tar Heels are off a close win over Georgia Tech and could end up in a bowl game as they did last year. UNC has defeated  UVA 45-14, 37-13 and 28-17 in the last three seasons and QB Marquise Williams was able to help the Tar Heels win vs. the Cavaliers last year by making some nice running and passing plays. The UINC defense is poor but they have some athletes on the squad.

 UVA is off a road loss to Duke but beat Pitt by 5 and beat Louisville by 2 at home. I think UNC can stay within 6 on Saturday so take the +6.5.

10* UNC +6.5

under 79.5

I like to play unders in weekday games since there is more focus on the team and either Cal or Oregon will step up on defense. The Ducks are led by Heisman hopeful Marcus Mariota at QB and a decent defense that could hold down the Bears. We could see a 50-24 game that stays below the total by a few points. These two have played unders in 6 of the last 7 meetings and I think we see under 79.5on Friday.

10* under 79.5

UConn +28

Most places have this at +27.5 but +28 is out there. UConn has a great basketball program (men and women both won titles last year). the UConn football team is known for RB Donald Brown but he is in the NFL now. The 2014 version is solid on defense but weak on offense.

ECU is off a bye and can't be too excited about the conference schedule as they have Tulane, Cincy and Central Florida to come. This is ECU's only home game in a stretch of 7 weeks till they play Tulane on November 22. QB Shane Carden leads the Pirates under coach Ruffin McNeil. Justin Hardy is one of the best WR in the college game.

I think ECU wins by 24 and the underdog covers.

ECU 41

UConn 17

10* UConn +28

10* Notre Dame +12

FSU is undefeated but struggled vs. Clemson when Jameis Winston was out. Winston has managed to stay in trouble most of the year and there is some problems this week with possible autograph profits similar to Todd Gurley at Georgia. FSU's defense is not as strong as last year.

Notre Dame is undefeated and beat a stubborn Stanford team two weeks ago but fell behind to UNC and won 50-44. I think the Irish were looking ahead to this one. QB Everett Golson can run and pass and make plays to win as he is 18-0 SU as a starter but was the QB when they lost badly to Alabama a few years ago.

Golson has had some turnovers but I expect him to play well and have the Irish stay within 10 points.

10* Notre Dame +12

10* Temple +8

Take Temple +8 as the Owls are +8 in the turnover margin this year. Houston was able to win their last game as substansial underdogs as they replaced John O'Korn at QB. He was a decent QB last year but struggled this year. I think we see a game in the 24-21 range.

Temple 21

Houston 24

10* Temple +8

10* UTEP -2.5

The Miners do have a solid running game and ODU allows close to 41 ppg. ODU has lost the last two at home to solid teams. The Monarchs go on the road and travel all the way to the C-USA home base. Taylor Heinicke has struggled vs. decent teams but should be able to score but I like UTEP at home to win by 3 or more.

10* UTEP -2.5

Auburn at Miss State (3:30pm)

#153/154

10* Auburn -2.5

Most books have this at -3. Auburn is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games and is averaging 42.8 ppg in their last 13 games. They are well coached by Gus Malzahn and led by QB Nick Marshall. Auburn has a better defense and that should be the difference in this game.

Mississippi State is undefeated and led by QB Dak Prescott. I think the visitors are better prepared for a big game like this even on the road.

Auburn wins by 7 to 10 points.

10* Auburn -2.5

Alabama at Ole Miss

3:30pm

10* Alabama -6

Alabama has won the last five meetings 25-0 (38.5 to 21.5 time of possession), 33-14, 52-7, 23-10 and 22-3. The visitors are 4-0 but playing their first road game. Alabama is used to winning under coach Nick Saban. They have a great offensive line, solid runners like Henry and Drake and a good receiver in Cooper, who had 10 catches for 201 yards and 3 TD's vs. Florida. The Crimson Tide had a bye last week to help them prepare for undefeated Mississippi.

Ole Miss just beat Memphis and won at Vanderbilt easily. They won at home vs. ULL but they allowed 193 yards rushing and 5.2 ypc. They also had a nice win vs. Boise State on a neutral field. They are led by QB Bo Wallace, who has faced Alabama several times before, so there should be no surprises. Wallace did have two interceptions vs. Memphis.

This game will be the setting for College Game Day. Alabama seems to always end up winning these types of games. They did lose their last road game in the SEC as they fell to Auburn last year on that miracle field goal return.

I think we see Alabama able to run the ball and that will open it up for QB Blake Sims to throw to Cooper. I think Alabama wins by 7 or more so take Alabama -6.

10* Alabama -6

Marshall at ODU
12 noon Oct. 4, 2014
10* (#339) Marshall -17.5

ODU is off a national TV game last Friday where they lost 41-28 to MTSU. They beat previous C-USA winner Rice 45-42 in the week before that. The Monarchs are giving up lots of yards on the ground to faster and bigger teams. This will be the best team to ever play at Foreman Field.

Rice is 4-0 and led by QB Raheem Cato and a solid running game. They have put up 40+ in every game.

ODU has senior QB Taylor Heinicke and he has thrown some key inerceptions. ODU will allow 40+ but can they keep up and reach 28+ to cover?

Bobby Wilder has done a solid job as coach of the Monarhcs but I think they lose by 21 on Saturday.

Marshall 48
ODU 27

10* Marshall -17.5

10* Duke +7.5

Most places have this at +7 as it has moved up from +4. Duke won last year 38-20 and are off to a 4-0 start under David Cutcliffe. Duke ended the regular season back in 2013 on a roll until a bad loss to Texas A&M but they are better balanced on offense under seior QB Anthony Boone and a decent running game. The Blue Devil defense has some key players to stop the run and pass.

Miami is off a loss at Nebraska and is led by a freshman QB so give Duke the nod on experience at the key offensive position. I think we see a close game on Saturday so take the underdog getting a touchdown.

10* Duke +7.5