10* over 48.5

Both teams can score and it will be at a warm weather venue in Glendale, Arizona. QB Tom Brady is a future Hall Of Famer and Russell Wilson won a Super Bowl last year over Denver. NE should learn from the mistakes Peyton Manning and Denver made last year. Lynch is a solid runner for the Seahawks.

10* over 48.5 points

Sunday:

NFL Pro Bowl
Carter/Irvin
10* under 67.5

Past Pro Bowls have been high scoring games when AFC played NFC but last year's game was led by captains Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders. It is 22-21 (43 points) as they played hard to win. The rules favor the offense so there should be plenty of points. 87, 100, 96, 75 and 51 points were scored in previous years before last year. We can see a 35-31 game and still win with the under.

Thanks and GL on Sunday!

10* under 67.5

10* Seattle -7

Seattle -7 is out there but some -7.5's are there too. GB has a quarterback with some health problems and they were just average away from home. Seattle beat GB 36-16 to open the season and only lost one game at home and that was to Dallas, who was 8-1 on the road.

Seattle has a great defense, home field advantage, running game and QB Russell Wilson can run as well as pass.

I think Seattle wins by 10 to 12 points.

10* Seattle -7

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* Denver -7

I like Denver -7 as they have been off for two weeks to rest injuries and allow Peyton Manning some extra time to prepare. Manning was with the Colts and should bbe motivated facing his old team with the QB that replaced him.

Andrew Luck has been solid for Indy, especially atat home but this game will be in the Mile High City where the Broncos were 8-0. Denver has a better defense as well.

I think the Broncos win by 10 to 13 points so lay the -7.

10* Denver -7

10* Pittsburgh -3

Pittsburgh may be without Bell at RB but their home field advantage should help them. QB Big Ben has been solid as he had six TD passes in two separate games and one was vs. this Ravens team. Antonio Brown has been a nice receiver for the Steelers.

Baltimore won the Super Bowl two years ago but QB Joe Flacco has been inconsistent ever since. The Ravens won at Denver and then beat San Fran in that final game two seasons ago but this is a different year.

I like Pittsburgh to win by 4 to 7 points and cover.

10* Pittsburgh -3

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-star Dallas +3.5

The Cowboys are the only undefeated road team and should be embarrassed for their bad loss at home on Thanksgiving. Dallas seems to play better on the road as Tony Romo is more relaxed, the O-line is solid and the running game is one of the best in the NFL. Dallas should be prepared after the Eagles ran all over them with second dtringer Mark Sanchez. Teams have struggled after playing the Seattle Seahawhs as they are the most physical team in the NFL and it takes a lot out of them.

I think the Cowboys have a solid chance to win but take the +3.5.

10* Dallas +3.5

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* Philadelphia

This should be a good game. The Seahawks have to travel cross country but still have San Francisco and Arizona left to play again. The Eagles have been off since Thanksgiving after a convincing win over Dallas.

QB Mark Sanchez has been good and RB Leshawn McCoy has been good. Sanchez has been hitting his targets and the Eagle defense has done its job. Coach Chip Kelly has the team running the ball and throwing it even without starter Nick Foles running the show.

Seattle is the reigning Super Bowl winner and off back to back 19-3 wins with Russell Wilson playing well, Marshawn Lynch doing his thing and the defense almost back to Super Bowl level but I like the home team to win by a field goal or more.

10* Philadelphia -1

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

San Diego at Baltimore
#457/458
1pm
10* Baltimore -6

San Diego is a solid team but has struggled on the road in early starts (1pm eastern is 10am west coast). They lost at Miami by 37-0 and lost their previous road game by 35-21 at Denver and are just 2-3 SU on the road while the Ravens are 4-1 at home with doulbe digit wins over Tennessee, Atlanta, Carolina and Pittsburgh.

The Ravens just won by 34-27 at New Orleans and have a nice running game to complement QB Joe Flacco, who helped them win a Super Bowl two seasons ago.

I think we see Baltimore win by 7 or more.

10* Baltimore -6

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* NYG +10

The Giants played poorly last week and have many injuries. They are using plenty of youngsters but still have QB Eli Manning. They should be motivated playing the Super Bowl champions who are off a little bit after the Parcy Harvin trade and some complacency.

I think Seattle wins but the Giants stay within 10 points.

10* NYG +10

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

over 43

This could end 37-7 or 30-14 and make it over. Seattle is off a low scoring game at Carolina but others reached 52, 51, 46, 44, 53 and 54 while Oakland has played 31-28 with San Diego and 38-14 with Miami.

10* over 43

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

10* Washington +10

The Redskins were able to win last week with Colt McCoy playing QB. There is a chance Robert Griffin 111 may be able to play but he should be rusty. McCoy played college football at Texas so he should be motivated facing the hot NFL team so far in 2014. The Cowboys have played well and led by QB Tony Romo and the running of Murray but this is the NFL and the underdog division rival should step up this week. Alfred Morris is a decent running for Washington and should have some holes. I think Dallas wins but the underdogs stay within 10.

Wash 20

Dallas 27

10* Washington +10

10* Baltimore -1.5

This line was -1 most of the week and has moved. The Bengals started 3-0 but then lost at New England in prime time and gone downhill fast. An injury to AJ Green didn't help as he is Andy Dalton's favorite receiver. RB Gio Bernand has done OK but the defense has allowed an average of 31 ppg since the hot start.

Balt 24

Cincy 17

10* Baltimore -1.5

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* Pittsburgh -3

The Steelers are off a bad loss at Cleveland and now return home to face Houston on Monday night. Mike Tomlin, the coach and QB Big Ben can't be happy with the offensive results and defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau can't be happy with the defense after allowing 30+ to the Browns. I think we see the Steelers bounce back and win byn 7 to 10 points on Monday night. Take Pittsburgh -3.

10* Pittsburgh -3

under 47.5

I think we see an under as Dallas is off a win at Seattle. NYG lost at Philly and did not score. Both teams have solid QB's but their defense should not be surprised by what the offenses do.

10* under 47.5

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* NYG +3

Most books have this at +3. The Giants have played well after an 0-2 start and won at division rival Washington and scored over 40 in that victory. Eli Manning is a future Hall Of Famer and playing well and the defense is solid.

The Eagles have many injuries and have scored just 11 TD's on offense. Chip Kelly is a decent coach and Nick Foles is good at QB but they do miss Deshawn Jackson at WR.

NYG win by 3

10* NYG +3

10* Pittsburgh +1.5

The Steelers held on to win their first meeting after blowing a big lead. Big Ben is very erratic and Brian Hoyer has just a few games experience but the Browns used plenty of energy coming back last week.

Pitt 24

Cleve 20

10* Pittsburgh +1.5

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

Washington +7.5

Seattle is off a bye and defeated Denver in OT at home in their last game but lost at San Diego in their previous road game. Washington is 1-3 after a blowout home loss to the NY Giants. The Skins lost at Philadelphia 37-34 and then had to play an 0-2 NY Giants team. Eli Manning led the Giants to a nice win and NYG are now 2-2.

Washington is at home and will have 11 days to prepare for Seattle, the reigning Super Bowl winners. Seattle must travel cross country as well. QB Kirk Cousins played well vs. the Eagles on the road but played poorly against the Giants.

Seattle has a solid defense, running game and QB (Russell Wilson) but the Seahawks are not the same team on the road as they are at home in front of their fans. I think we see Washington stay in the game and cover the number.

10* Washington +7.5

New Orleans -10

Drew Brees along with coach Sean Peyton in the Superdome are a tough combination as they are 15-1-1 ATS in their last 17 home games. The Saints need a win to keep up in the NFC South as Carolina and Atlanta are solid teams as well.

Brees does miss Darren Sproles but the QB has won a Super Bowl and is a future Hall Of Famer. Tampa Bay won at Pittsburgh last week but I think they fall behind and lose by 14.

TB 14

NO 28

10* New Orleans -10

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

Monday:

NFL
10* New England at KC
under 47

New England played a 16-9 game last week at home with Oakland.
Tom Brady is a great QB but has struggled so far this year. The last 4 meetings have stayed under and KC's last 5 Monday night games have gone under. Let's hope Brady doesn't go wild this week on national TV.

Thanks and GL on Monday.

10* under 47 points

10* Miami -3.5

Miami has struggled lately but they are still a much better team than Oakland. This game will be played in London and start at 1pm EDT. The Raiders have lost 11 in a row that began at 1pm.

Oakland starts a young QB (Carr) while Tanneyhill has had problems for the Dolhins but Miami has played New England and Buffalo in the division and should relax with a weaker team.

Miami wins by 7.

10* Miami -3.5

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

10* NC State +23

NC State should have some confidence being 4-0 and winning big at South Florida. FSU won the title last year and beat NCSU by 32 points but Shadrach Thornton ran for 173 yards on 23 carries and 2 TD's last year in the loss. The Wolfpack added QB Jacoby Brissett, who used to be at Florida, so he would love to defeat the Seminoles.  Brissett has played well as he has completed 69.7% of his passes with 10 TD's and just one interception. Matt Dayes has 263 yards rushing so far and has caught some passes as well.

Heisman trophy winner Jameis Winston sat out last week's overtime win at home against Clemson. FSU opened with a win over Oklahoma State by 37-31 and beat the Citadel 37-12 too.

This is FSU's first road game. NCSU did fall behind Ga Sotuehrn and came back to win 24-23 and was down to ODU but came back and won by by two touchdowns.

FSU could get ahead and steamroll NCSU but getting +23 has plenty of value.

10* NC State +23

Seattle -4.5

10*

I expect Seattle to bounce back after a bad loss on the road. Denver is decent and led by Peyton Manning but the Seahwaks crowd and defense should help the home team to a win by 7 to 10 points.

Denver 24

Seattle 31

10* Seattle -4.5

10* Washington +6

The Redskins should have some confidence with Kirk Cousins at QB and a defense that had 10 sacks last week. RG 111 is out with an injury but Cousins should be able to make the plays. Alfred Morris is a solid runner for the Redskins. The Eagles do have a nice offense led by QB Nick Foles and coach Chip Kelly but I expect this to be a game to be a tough division battle that ends in the 20's.

Wash 21

Phil 24

10* Washington +6

UVA at BYU

3:30pm

10* Virginia +16.5

UVA won 19-16 at home last year. Louisville just faced the Cavaliers and lost 23-21. UVA has a solid defense and played a 28-20 game with UCLA and then beat Richmond 45-13. UVA has a solid runner in Parks who had 20 carries for 65 yards and one TD last year.

BYU crushed Texas 41-7 and won at UConn 35-10 but last week at home played a 33-25 game with Houston. Houston and BYU played last year and it ended 47-46.

UVA struggled last year but did play a 16-6 game with Va tech and lost by 10 to Ga tech and by 13 to Duke.

BYU is led by QB Taysom Hill and RB Jamaal Williams. Both played vs. UVA last year. Virginia's QB's are Lambert and Johns and both are erratic and could be a problem in keeping this within 14 points.

This is UVA's first road game and that is a concern but the Cavs should be confident after winning at home vs. Louisville.

10* Virginia +16.5

UNC +2.5

Most places have this at +2 but +2.5 is nicer. UNC is 2-0 SU but had wins vs. Liberty and San Diego State, barely beating the Aztecs. QB Marquise Williams is a solid runner and decent passer and has led UNC to 8-1 record n their last 9 games. ECU did win at UNC 55-31 last year so the Tar Heels have this game circled since Shane Carden and company played well at Chapel Hill.

ECU beat Va Tech 28-21 last week but led 21-0 and then were stagnant for three quarters. Carden was about to find Cam Worthy as well as James Hardy. The Pirates did struggle to run the ball.

These two are just 110 miles apart and in a little brother/big brother relationship. UNC would rather play other schools but this game can mean the whole season to the Pirates. However, UNC is off a bye while ECU has played on the road at South Carolina and Virgina Tech in recent weeks.

Take UNC +2.5

10* UNC +2.5

10*Rice -6.5

Rice has lost badly in games on the road at Notre Dame and Texas A&M. Hoever, they have a solid QB in Driphus Jackson, who can run and pass. They outgained A&M last week by a few yards and should have scored more than 10 points. Now they get to play at home against an ODU team that is 2-1 but in their first year of FBS acton.

ODU QB Heinicke missed some practice with a sore shoulder and won't be 100%. startled this line is as low as iis. Rice is not great but did win the C-USA last year.

Rice wins by 10 to 14.

10* Rice -6

Seattle -5

The Seahawks have been a great team. They won the Super Bowl and then beat Green Bay 36-16 and now play their first true road game in quite awhile. Seattle has been off for 10 days while San Diego played Arizona in the Monday Night game, so they will have less time to prepare. Philip Rivers is a decent QB who played well bs. Denver last year but the Seattle defense should be able to focus on Rivers.

Seattle's offense has a solid QB in Russell Wilson, RB Marshawn Lynch and Percy harvin, who can do it all.

Seattle 27

San Diego 17

10* Seattle -5

Dallas +3.5

The Cowboys lost at home to the 49ers last week and played better on the road last year. The underdog is 40-15 ATS in the last 55 Cowboy games and Dallas is 9-0 ATS vs. the AFC. Tony Romo should make some plays and the running game should do enough to stay within 3 points.

10* Dallas +3.5

Georgia Southern at Ga Tech

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10* Ga Southern +22

This line is at +21 to +22 as I write this early in the week. Ga Southern is similar to Ga Tech as they both like to run the ball. Ga Southern's defense should be used to practicing against a solid running game. GA Southern did win against Savannah State 83-9 last week and was just 4 of 5 passing but both QB's had touchdown passes. The Eagles lost at NC State in week one by 24-23 but led most of the game. They also won 26-20 last year at Florida without completing a pass (0-3).

Georgia Tech is 2-0 with a 38-19 win at home over Wofford but the Terriers had 271 rushing yards and averaged 5.8 yards per carry. QB Justin Thomas was just 3/8 passing with one interception against Tulane last Saturday as the Yellow Jackets won 38-21. Tulane led 21-14.

This game should mean more to Ga Southern as they play their instate school and member of the ACC. I think we see Georgia Southern stay within 14 to 17 points in this early game on Saturday.

10* Georgia Southern +22

10* Indiana -7

The Hoosiers of the Big Ten are used to playing solid teams like Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State. Last year they beat this Bowling Green team 42-10 and opened with a 28-10 win over Inidiana State as Coleman ran for 247 yards and 2 touchdowns while Roberts had 129 yards. QB Sudfeld was solid as well. Indy was off last week and should be ready for Bowling Green who won easily in Game Tow but lost to Western Ky 59-31 in their opener. WKY had 40 first downs and had the ball for 36 of the 60 minutes.

Indiana beat Purdue by 20, beat Illinois by 17 and beat Penn State by 20 last year. This game is at Bowling Green but I still like the Hoosiers to win and cover.

10* Indiana -7

NY Giants at Detroit
7:10pm
10* NY Giants +6.5

Yesterday, we saw teams that played poorly in the preseason bounce back and play well for the win or the cover. I expect the Giants to play well enough to cover in the early Monday Night game. The Giants started poorly in 2013 and never recovered. QB Eli Manning has won two Super Bowls and is borderline Hall Of Fame.

The Lions are at home and led by QB Matthew Stafford, Reggie Bush and Calvin Johnson. The Lions are a little suspect on defense so the Giants will have their chances. Look for the Giants to cover.

NYG 24
Detroit 27

10* New York Giants +6.5

***Note: Buy up to -7 if possible.

10* Pittsburgh -6.5

May have to get this at -7 but there is a 6.5 out there. Big Ben has won two Super Bowls for the Steelers and they should be excited to get a fast start after a 2-6 opening in 2013. Mike Tomlin returns as Pittsburgh's coach. They beat the Browns by 16 and 13 points last year and are 18-3 SU and 13-7 ATS in the last few meetings.

Cleveland has a new coach in Mike Pettino and will rely on Brian Hoyer at QB unless Johnny Manziel makes an appearance. WR Josh Gordon is also out for the visitors. Cleveland will use a tight end as a wide receiver.

Cleve 13

Pitt 24

10* Pittsburgh -6.5

ODU +16

NC State is off a nice comeback win at home vs. Georgia Southern, winning 24-23 with a late TD with 1:24 to play. Transfer QB Brissett played well as he was 28 of 40 with 3 touchdowns and one interception.

ODU played a local team that is just 10 miles away and beat them 41-28. ODU jumped ahead early and held on to win as senior QB Taylor Heniicke had only 230 yards passing and two int's. I expect him to bounce back this week as an underdog of 16 points.

RB Gerard Johnson did run for 137 yards against Hampton on Saturday. The Monarchs are well coached by Bobby Wilder.

NCSU was 3-1 last year and then lost 8 in a row in ACC action.

ODU led ECU last year near the half and was down by just 3 in the 4th quarter at Pittsburgh. They did lose badly at Maryland and were only down 21-20 at UNC before losing badly without much depth in the final game of 2013.

I think we see NC State win by 10 to 14 points so I think ODU +16 is a winner.

10* ODU +16

10* Georgia Southern +23

This game starts early (12:30pm) on Saturday, August 30th. NC State will start reshirt junior QB Jacoby Brissett, who transferred from Florida. The Wolfpack started 3-1 last year but ended 0-8 with losses by at least 8 points in those games. Dave Doeren will be in his second year in Raleigh.

Georgia Southern won 7 games last year and did win at Florida. They won without completing a pass as they were 0-3. They bring in a new coach, Willie Fritz, who was 176-67 at other schools like Sam Houston State. They are led by QB Kevin Ellison. Fritz should have the team ready to surprise NCSU as last year's team focused on the run and now they are looking to pass it as well.

It may take awhile for the home team to get started since the game is early and the Wolfpack will need to win by more than 3 TD's to cover. NC State should win but look for the underdogs from the Sun Belt to stay within 20 points.

Ga Southern 17

NC State  35

10* Georgia Southern +23

UCLA at UVA

10* Virginia +21.5

UCLA has to travel across the country to play at 12 noon on Saturday, which will be 9am west coast time. UCLA returns QB Brett Hundley and a solid team. UVA started last year with a 19-16 win at home vs. BYU but struggled after the first few games. Coach Mike London is lucky to still be coaching the Cavaliers but he does have a decent runner in the backfield as well as 17 starters from last year.

Virginia also beat Penn State early in 2012. UVA has had all summer to get ready for the Bruin attack and will be focused since UCLA beat UVA's rival Virginia Tech in last year's bowl action.

All we need is for Virginia to stay within 21 points to get the cover.

10* Virginia +21.5

College Football:

Thursday
10*ULM (Louisiana Monroe) -1
ULM won at Wake Forest last year in aclose game. WF changed coachs last year as veteran Jim Grobe was fired. They lose senior QB Tanner Price and WR Michael Campanaro as well as defensive player Whitlock. ULM their QB but do return 15 starters and their entir starting line. Their QB does have some experience as he played at Colorado State. Wake Forest was an early favorite but now it is ULM -1

Wake Forest 17

ULM 21

10* ULM -1