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* Minnesota -4

The Vikings have a solid defense, are at home and are well coached under Mike Zimmer. NY is a decent team with a good QB in Eli Manning but I think Minnesota wins by 7 to 10 points.

10* Carolina -3

I like Carolina to bounce back after a poor showing vs. Minnesota. Atlanta is off a win at New Orleans but must play the Panthers on a short week. Carolina only lost one regular season game last year and that was to the Falcons. The home team is #30 in defense. I think Carolina wins by 7 to 10.

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.....

10* Tampa Bay-4.5

TB plays their first home game after a bad loss at Arizona in which Jameis Winston played poorly. LA is off a home win vs. Seattle but the Rams have not scored a TD and must travel cross country and play at 1pm, which is 10am west coast time. I like Tampa Bay to win by 7 or more.

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. 

10* under 42.5

Philly has a rookie QB playing his second game. These two reached 39 and 37 points in last week's games. I think we see a game with 35 to 42 points scored on Monday.Take the under.

10* NE -6.5

Miami just went to Seattle and lost a close on and now must fly up to New England to face the Patriots who are without Tom Brady but still have coach Bill Belichick. I think NE wins by 7 or more to get a jump in the division.

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.

San Francisco vs. Los Angeles

10:30pm Monday

10* under 43

San Diego at Kansas City

1pm 

10* San Diego (#463) +6.5

KC got hot last year but was facing teams with losing records or teams with injuries. QB Alex Smith is just average. San Diego is 18-8-2 ats as a road underdog and coach McCoy is 10-1 ats as a road dog of more than 4 points. QB Philip Rivers is 10-2-1 ats as a road dog in the division. I think San Diego can win but take the points, which is generous at +6.5.

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.

Carolina at Denver8:30pm eastern Thursday10* (#451) Carolina -3
Denver won the Super Bowl and will recognize that on Thursday which should motivate the visitors. Carolina still has quarterback Cam Newton, who can run and pass as well as anyone in the NFL. It is hard to win in Denver and they have a nice defense but I think Carolina wins and covers.

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* Carolina -5.5

I have decided on Carolina due to QB Cam Newton. He can run and passand make plays. Denver has a great defense and led by D-linemen Von Miller and Demarcus Ware and solid CB's but Cam can run as well as Russell Wilson and we saw the Seahawks beat the Broncos 34-8 two years ago. Manning played well in the last few games but I think we see Carolina win by 10 points.

10* under 72

Last year saw 60 points. I hope the teamshave some pride with it being Rice vs. Irvin and play some defense and end in the mid-60's.

10* Carolina -3

Carson Palmer made some nice plays last week to beat GB in  OT but they must now travel east to face the Panthers, who can run and pass and play solid defense. Cam Newton should be up to the task of facing the Cardinals and going to the Super Bowl.

10* under 44

We saw 3 of the 4 playoff games last week stay under this number. These two did play a game that reached 50 this year but the last 5 at Carolina stayed under. I hope to see 35 to 42 points and have it stay under.

10* Pittsburgh -2.5

The Steelers seem to play well at Cincy as they are 9-3 in their last 12 in the Queen City. Big Ben to Antonio Brown has been a solid pairing this year and it looks like Andy Dalton will not start at QB. All we need is for Pitt to win by a field goal.

Pitt 24

Cincy 20

10 under 47

I like the under as the Patriots are in the playoffs and wont risk another injury and this is a division game.

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* under 47.5

These two played just two weeks ago and Carolina won 38-0. Atlanta has 0 vers, 9 unders and one push in the last 10 games. The last 5 in Atlanta has stayed under and we have seen close to 30% unders when playing the first of back to  back division  games.

I like the under on Sunday.

10 Washington -3

I like the visitors as Kirk Cousins has been hot as he has completed 72% of passes in the last 4 games. DEshaun Jackson hopes to beat his old team.

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* Green Bay still has to play Arizona and Minnesota but now they travel to California to face the Oakland Raiders, who are improved but have been up and down. Both Aaron Rodgers and his wide receiver (Rodgers) played college football for the Cal Bears in this area so they should be pumped about it.

The Packers should be motivated after beating the Lions on a Hail Mary. Eddie Lacy has run the ball well lately. Oakland has QB Derek Carr and Amari Cooper but their defense is still #25 in the NFL and GB should take advantage and win and cover.

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* under 43.5

We have seen plenty of unders in the past when division rivals meet this week in NFL action. I think we see a 21-17 type of game on Sunday.

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 NYG -2.5

I like the Giants to win by 7 behind Eli Manning.

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* Carolina 

The Panthers are led by QB Cam Newton who has played well and by a solid defense. Romo is back for Dallas but sometimes they play better on the road that at Jerry World.

10* Indy +5.5

Hasselback has proven that he is a decent QB as he will replace Andrew Luck. Atlanta has underachieved with QB Matt Ryan struggling at times. I like the Colts to stay within 5 points on Sunday.

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* Cincy -10.5

I like the Bengals at home as they are undefeated and getting great play from QB Andy Dalton and RD Gio Bernard. Cincy wins by 14. 

Jax/Balt

#265/266

1pm

10* over 47.5

I like the over 47.5 in this game. Jax has played 6overs and just 2 unders with their last four allowing 28, 31, 31 and 38 points. The Ravens are off a bye and their 3 home games have all gone over. Joe Flacco and the Ravens are out of the playoff picture but can still put up points as the passing game is decent but the running game has lagged. AFC non-division games have seen 21 overs and 8 unders. Hopefully we see close to 50 points on Sunday.

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.

10* over 49

We have two QB's who can throw the ball to either team for scores Rivers and Jay Cutler are both gunslingers from teams that don't llok like they will make the playoffs but can put up yards and points on Monday night. 

10* Minnesota -2.5

The Vikings are a solid team that can run, pass and play good defense. They are 14-3 ATS in their last 17, 7-2 ATS as a home favorite and 11-3 ATS against a non-division foe. The St. Louis Rams are a good team at home but are just 6-12 ATS on the road. RB Todd Hurley has been good for the Rams but the Vikings are led by QB Teddy Bridgewater and RB Adrian Peterson.

Look for the Vikings to win and cover.

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.

10* under 46

This did drop from 46.5 to 46. Both teams have solid QB's but Carolina has a decent running game as well as a good defense led by Luke Koogily. I think we see a game in the low 40's so take the under.

10* over 41.5

Thisjust moved from 41 to 41.5. Dallas will see that the 49ers struggled to score last week but the Cowboys are a decent offensive team at home on turf that is fast paced and Seattle has a decent runner and passer in Russell Wilson and Lynch to gain yards. over 41.5 on Sunday.

10* Tampa Bay +7.5

At -115 we will take the Bucs getting more than a touchdown in a division game. Atlanta was off to a hot start but has struggled some lately. They beat Tennessee last week 10-7 as favorites of -4 but went up to -6.  Matt Ryan has nice skills but seems to fumble or toss a pick at the most inopportune times.

TB isled by young QB Jameis Winston, who won a title and Heisman Trophy at FSU. The Bucs have  a solid defense and look to bounce back after a 31-30 loss at Washington in which they led 24-0.

Atlanta may win but I like Tampa Bay +7.5.

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* Ravens +9

The Cardinals are a good team led by Carson Plamer and have won earlier games by wide margins but the Ravens won the Super Bowl a few years ago under John Harbaugh and QB Joe Flacco (even though Suggs is out and Ed Reed and Ray Lewis are retired).

I think Baltimore stays within 7.

10* under 45

10* under 47

This is a rivalry between two AFC West teams and the Raiders have a decent defense. Look for under 47.

10* over 40.5

Most places have this at over 41. Jax has played in London a few tiomes. I think crowds in London want to see points and this is two non-division teams battling with a low total set below 41. I like our chances for over.

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* NYG +5

Take the underdog in this division rivalry. The Eagles played well last week but Eli Manning has won two Super Bowls in the past and has lost some close games they could have won. I think we see NY stay within 3 or 4 points.

10* NE -7.5

This line may go up depending on Luck playing and being close to 100% but the Patriots will be focused playing the Colts who were there opponent last season when Deflategate happened. NE has some the last few meetings by 45-7, 42-20, 43-22 and 59-24. NE has won their last two games by 24 and 34 points Take the Patriots.

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* over 49.5

NE is off a bye and has scored plenty of points trying to make a statement after Deflategate. Tom Brady has plenty of targets and the Cowboys will need to score to stay in the game. Hope to see 50+.

10* Chicago is off a home win vs. Oakland but now must travel to Kansas City, who has lost to some good teams like Green Bay and Denver. I expect the Chiefs to contain Jay Cutler, to run the ball and for Alex Smith to complete plenty of short passes.

10* KC -9

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* Seattle -9.5

The Seahawks are at home and still trail Arizona so I expect them to play hard on offense and defense led by QB Russell Wilson. Detroit is overrated with Matthew Stafford at QB and lost Suh (on defense) to Miami.

Detroit 10

Seattle 27

10* Arizona -7

Arizona is 25-9-1 ATS over the past few seasons and led by QB Carson Palmer on offense. They are well coached on offense, defense and special teams. Larry Fitzgerald has spent less time promoted the University Of Phoenix online and put in more time catching the ball and trying to score touchdowns.

Saint Louis has new QB Nick Foles over from the Eagles and he has struggled some. The defense is tough with Howie Long's son but they are a better team at home than on the road.

I think Arizona wins by 10 to 14 points.

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* Pittsburgh

I think the Steelers have a better offensive game with Big Ben at QB, Brown at receiver and Bell on the ground. Pitt wins a close one.

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* I like the Giants at home. The Skins are off a home win against St Louis where they were able to run the ball. They now go on the road and face a future Hall Of Fame QB Eli Manning, who has made some poor late game decisions. I think he plays well and the G-Men win by more that 4 points on Thursday night.

10* The Colts are off a road loss and now play their home opener. QB Andrew Luck has shown he can win and cover games after a loss. A TD spread can be tough to beat but I like the Colts to win by 10 to 14 points on Monday night.

10* Buffalo

Take the Bills at home led by coach Rex Ryan and their solid defense. The Bills were able to beat Andrew Luck and the Colts last week and should have confidence vs. Tom Brady. The Patriot defense is just average so the Bills running game and Tyrod Tyler should gain some yards. I think the Bills win by a field goal.

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* over the total

It is a lot of points but Chip Kelly's team went over in all their preseason games and has a fast paced offense that can run and pass to score points. The game is inside so the weather won't be a factor. Atlanta's Matt Ryan is solid as well.

10* under 45

I think we see a game that stays under the total on Sunday. Rex Ryan was known for defense when he was with the Jets. Buffalo starts a young QB in Tyrod Taylor, who starred at Va Tech but has very little pro experience and goes against the Indy Colts and veteran signal caller Andrew Luck.

This is the only game in the NFL that features two teams that were in the top 10 of defense last year. It does concern me that the Colts could send this over but I think we see 38 to 42 points and under on Sunday.

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* NE -7

I think the home team plays well after Deflategate. Tom Brady is a future Hall Of Famer and the Pats have played well on Monday night.

NE by 11

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.