Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Alabama at Louisiana State @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Louisiana State Tigers host the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Alabama with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Crimson Tide need another resume booster to get back in the conversation for the College Football Playoff. Alabama has outscored its last two opponent 93-20 and is finding its form just in time for this massive SEC showdown in Death Valley. 2. Alabama isn’t afraid of Tiger Stadium, and has been a consistent ATS winner in its recent trips to LSU. The Crimson Tide have covered the spread in seven of their last 10 trips to Death Valley. 3. The Tigers have been pushed around for big scores against elite SEC competition, allowing Auburn to score 41 points and Miss State to hang 34 points. Even Florida managed 27 points versus LSU. Alabama’s offense is clicking at the right time, with a balance of rushing dominance and explosive passing. The Tide showed no mercy versus Texas A&M and won’t take their foot off the gas if they get LSU on the ropes Saturday.
Play on Alabama as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Notre Dame at Arizona State @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Arizona Sun Devils host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Notre Dame with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Notre Dame Everett Golson has shown an ability to take games over, doing so with both his arm and legs. He passed for three scores and added another three on the ground in the win over Navy last weekend. 2. Arizona State doesn’t have the firepower to keep up with the Irish if they pull away Saturday. The Sun Devils are averaging only 23 points over their last three games – a sharp decline from their season scoring of 34.4 points per game. 3. Arizona State QB Taylor Kelly is back under center but still slowed by his broken foot. Notre Dame will unleash its pass rush, trying to move Kelly around in the pocket. Arizona State has allowed 22 sacks on the season, including four against Utah last week. Notre Dame was able to get to Kelly six times last season, winning 37-34 in South Bend.
Play on Notre Dame as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Oklahoma vs. Baylor @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Oklahoma Sooners host the Baylor Bears Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Oklahoma with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Sooners have a dominating ground game that can chew up yardage and control the pace of the game. Oklahoma, which rumbled for 510 yards on the ground versus Iowa State, will keep the Baylor offense on the sidelines as long as it can Saturday. 2. The Bears aren’t used to playing opponents who can hit back with the same type of scoring force. Oklahoma can match Baylor’s offensive output but also comes in with a stout defense that limits opponents to just 21.8 per game – second in the Big 12. 3. Oklahoma has locked down opposing rushing attacks this season, limiting opponent to just 117.9 yards per game – 18th in the country. Baylor depends on its up-tempo rushing attack to give QB Bryce Petty breathing room. With the Bears unable to break big runs, the Sooners will put the pressure on Petty to produce. He was just 13 for 36 for 223 yards versus West Virginia when BU’s rushing game fell flat.
Play on Oklahoma as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Memphis at Temple @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Temple Owls host the Memphis Tigers Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Memphis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Memphis has built momentum with two straight wins and three victories in its last four games. The Tigers have scored 40 or more points in those three wins. 2. The Tigers face a Temple offense that has sputtered to just 44 total points in its last three contests. The Owls have mustered only 224.7 yards per game in that span – the third lowest offensive production in the country during that stretch. 3. Temple is bound for a massive letdown against Memphis after stunning East Carolina last week. The Owls shocked AAC-leading ECU 20-10 as 9.5-point home underdogs. With that upset likely being Temple’s highlight of the season and a trip to state rival Penn State next week, the Owls could lack focus Friday night.
Play on Memphis as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on Akron vs. Bowling Green @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Akron Zips host the Bowling Green Falcons Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Zips are back home after two straight road games, including a crushing collapse at Ball State last week. Akron held a 21-6 lead but turned the ball over five times and lost 35-21. The Zips are looking forward to getting that taste out of their mouths in front of a fired-up home crowd. 2. Bowling Green lost a huge MAC matchup with Western Michigan a possible preview for the MAC Championship Game two weeks ago. The Falcons were outscored 13-0 in the second half after holding the lead at half and run the risk of a massive letdown on the road Tuesday. 3. Akron returns No. 1 QB Kyle Pohl from concussion Tuesday. Pohl missed the last two games for the Zips, in which they sputtered on offense. He had them on a three-game winning streak before going down, with Akron averaging 27 points per game in that span.
Play on Akron as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Utah at Arizona State @ 11:00 p.m. ET
The Arizona State Sun Devils host the Utah Utes Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Utah with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Utes continue to be undervalued by everyone, with their late games going unnoticed. That means there is plenty of value in Utah heading into Week 10, coming off three straight wins and covers against so very tough teams. 2. Arizona State has also been hot in its recent contests. The Sun Devils are winners of three straight but run the risk of a major lookahead spot this Saturday with a high-profile matchup with Notre Dame on national TV on deck in Week 11. 3. Arizona State sends QB Taylor Kelly out into the fray after he took a shot to the head against Washington last week. The Sun Devils rules out a concussion, however, it’s been a long season for Kelly, who missed time with a foot injury recently. Utah will test Kelly’s condition with an aggressive defense that leads the Pac-12 in sacks (35) and tackles for a loss (66).
Play on Utah as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Virginia Tech vs. Missouri @ 12:30 p.m. ET
The Virginia Tech Hokies host the Boston College Eagles Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Virginia Tech with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Virginia Tech is running the risk of a three-game slide against Boston College and is playing for pride against an Eagles team that has thrived away from home. The Hokies need to stack the line and force Boston College QB Tyler Murphy to throw the ball. Virginia Tech has six interceptions on the year but has taken two back for touchdowns. 2. A lot is made of Boston College’s success on the road, going 3-0 heading into Week 10. However, the Eagles haven’t face the toughest competition away from home, visiting UMass, NC State and Wake Forest. Lane Stadium is easily the most hostile territory BC has visited all season. 3. Head coach Frank Beamer is putting his confidence in QB Michael Brewer, and will Boston College clamping down on the run game, Brewers will need to hit multiple targets and get the Eagles on their heels. A couple quick strikes from Virginia Tech and Boston College could be on its heels and needing to go away from the run to catch up.
Play on Virginia Tech as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Tulsa at Memphis @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Memphis Tigers host the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Tulsa with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. While Tulsa is among the bottom of the barrel when it comes to FBS programs, Memphis isn’t deserving of this monstrous spread. The Tigers are terribly inconsistent and if they don’t stayed focused Friday, the Golden Hurricanes could easily get close enough to cover. 2. Memphis beat up on lowly SMU last week – and Tulsa is no SMU. The Golden Hurricane can actually put up a good fight, having scored more than 26 points per game in their last four, including a 38-30 loss to South Florida two weeks ago. Tulsa had a 20-point lead at halftime versus USF but let it slip away, proving this team does have the potential to hang in the AAC. They’re coming off a bye and would nothing more to snap their current losing skid Friday. 3. Tulsa always comes to play against Memphis. The Golden Hurricane have won four of their last five meetings with the Tigers, covering in all but one of those games. The road team has also been the smart play when these schools collide, with the ATS win going to the visitor in four of their last five encounters.
Play on Tulsa as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Louiville vs. Florida State @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Louisville Cardinals host the Florida State Seminoles Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Louisville with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Getting the points on a home team is always a plus, but Papa John's Cardinal Stadium will be rocking for this weekday war against the defending national champs Thursday night. Jameis Winston – one of the biggest villains in college football - won’t be able to hear himself think at the line of scrimmage. 2. The Cardinals boast the top-ranked defense in the FBS, giving up only 245.1 yards per game. Louisville has allowed just 14.6 points per game and has stuffed the run for a mere 68.8 yards per outing. Florida State RB Karlos Williams is expected to play Thursday but has been embroiled in multiple controversies all week, stemming from an assault claim and robbery accusation, with little focus on football. 3. Florida State has been a terrible play this season. The defending national champs have seemed disinterested and flat on numerous occasions. It nearly cost them an undefeated record and possible shot at another national title against Notre Dame two weeks ago. Heading into Thursday, the Seminoles are just 1-6 ATS on the year.
Play on Louisville as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Washington vs. Arizona State @ 10:45 p.m. ET
The Washington Huskies host the Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Washington with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Arizona State finds this road trip to Washington sandwiched between two tough spots. The Sun Devils are coming off a huge win over Stanford and then host Utah the following week. There could be a total lack of focus on this dangerous Huskies squad. 2. Arizona State appears to be giving senior QB Taylor Kelly the nod for this game, after missing three games with a broken foot. The Huskies will put that tender foot to the test. Washington is second in the Pac-12 in sacks with 27 and thrives on putting pressure on the passer. Kelly will get flushed from the pocket and UW will expose his lack of mobility. 3. Washington QB Cyler Miles is doubtful with a concussion, putting the ball in the hands of freshman Troy Williams. Williams stepped in versus Oregon last week, passing for just 37 yards but showing his explosive running ability. He scrambled for 28 yards and a touchdown in relief of Miles. He won’t face much of a threat from the ASU defense, which has allowed opponents to score 27.8 points on 425.2 yards against per game.
Play on Washington as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Louisiana State vs. Mississippi @ 7:15 p.m. ET
The LSU Tigers host the Mississippi Rebels Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Louisiana State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Oddsmakers are in a rare spot, giving points to LSU at home in a huge night game on homecoming weekend. Tiger Stadium will be rocking and Ole Miss will succumb to Death Valley, one of the best home-field edges in college football. 2. The Tigers showed they still have claws with a 41-3 trouncing of Kentucky last weekend. Louisiana State has allowed an average of just 8.8 points per game at home this season, and boasts the fourth-ranked pass defense in the land, giving up just 156.2 yards per game through the air. 3. Ole Miss depends on turnovers to give its offensive extra chances, leading the SEC with 20 takeaways on the year. However, Louisiana State is a disciplined team that has only coughed the ball up nine times all season. The Tigers also force their fair share of turnovers as well, recording 16 takeaways heading into Week 9. Rebels QB Bo Wallace has fallen off the pace in recent games and completed only 46.4 percent of his passes against Tennessee last week.
Play on Louisiana State as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Brigham Young at Boise State @ 9:00 p.m. ET
The Boise State Broncos host the BYU Cougars Friday night. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Brigham Young with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Despite these teams separated by conference, this rivalry continues to be on the better lesser-known grudge matches in college football. Brigham Young won outright and covered last season at home and won ATS in Boise the year before. 2. The Cougars offense continued to put up big scores with backup QB Christian Stewart taking over for the injured Taysom Hill, throwing for 408 yards and four touchdowns while adding 47 yards on the ground versus Nevada last week. Brigham Young lost 42-35 but are more than capable of keeping pace with the Broncos. 3. BYU is expected to return top RB Jamaal Williams, who missed last week with an ankle injury. Williams rushed for 395 yards and scored three touchdowns before going down on October 9. His return gives Stewart some support in the backfield and will keep Boise State’s defense honest. The Broncos has allowed 101 points over the past three games.
Play on Brigham Young as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Virginia Tech vs. Miami @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Virginia Tech Hokies host the Miami Hurricanes Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Virginia Tech with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Virginia Tech is finally back home after two tough road games, including a loss to Pittsburgh last week. The Hokies are getting a field goal from oddsmakers after some less-than-impressive showings, but this is a must-win game for Virginia Tech which runs the risk of falling off the pace in the ACC Coastal. 2. The Hokies rushing attack couldn’t find traction with star RB Marshawn Williams out with an ankle injury versus Pitt. Williams’ status is not official but Miami coach Al Golden expects to see Virginia Tech’s freshman standout Thursday. The Hurricanes have struggled against the run this season, allowing 151.57 yards on the ground per game. 3. The Hokies have been cash cows versus the Canes in recent years, covering the spread in 10 of their previous 13 clashes. Virginia Tech has also won ATS in five of their last seven games versus Miami in Blacksburg.
Play on Virginia Tech as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

‎Rickenbach Saturday NCAAF Game #359 - *10* Stanford Cardinal @ 10:30 PM ET - The physicality of Stanford continues to dominate the Sun Devils in recent years. The last two times these teams have met The Cardinal have won by a combined 38 points. Look for more of the same here. The odds makers are certainly telling you something with this line. Arizona State has a better record and is ranked higher than Stanford and yet they are a home dog to The Cardinal. Don't be fooled, it is with good reason that Stanford is favored. The Cardinal only have one straight-up loss in Pac 12 action and that was a game in which they outgained USC by more than 100 yards but lost because of 2 turnovers compared to 0 turnovers for the Trojans. Stanford went a combined 13-7 in conference action the last two seasons and that type of dominance continues in this critical Pac 12 battle late Saturday night. There is a simply huge defensive edge for the Cardinal here that can not be ignored. Arizona State allows 215 more yards per game than does Stanford. Looking at each teams' game against Southern Cal exemplifies this. The Cardinal allowed less than 300 yards to the Trojans while the Sun Devils allowed nearly 500 yards to USC in their match-up two weeks ago. Note that Arizona State is 0-4 ATS the last three years as a dog of 3.5 to 10 points. Also, Arizona State is 8-14 ATS in games with a posted total between 52.5 and 56 points. This is not surprising because the Sun Devils prefer high scoring affairs. Get ASU involved in a lower scoring physical grudge match and they can not hang and that will be the case again here as Stanford's physicality wins out once again.

‎Rickenbach Saturday NCAAF Game #387 - *8* Tennessee Volunteers @ 7 PM ET - Ole Miss is an amazing 6-0 ATS in addition to being 6-0 straight-up this season. However, the Rebels allowed over 400 yards of passing last week and allowed a total of almost 400 yards of offense in their prior game as well. The point is that Mississippi has been playing with fire in recent games and if you play with fire long enough you eventually get burned. The Volunteers of Tennessee come into this game having displayed a solid defensive effort on the year. The Vols stubbed their toes in two games this season but in the other four games this season Tennessee has allowed an average of just 11.5 points per game. The combined record of those teams is 14-9 this season and none of those opponents have a losing record. The Vols will be fired up here to face one of the top-ranked teams in the country so a huge effort on the defensive side of the ball is expected. At the same time, the Rebels defense has certainly shown some chinks in its armor recently and the Volunteers will take full advantage. Note that Tennessee is 4-2 (80%) ATS as a road dog of 14.5 to 17 points. Also, the Volunteers are 23-12 ATS in road games with a posted total between 42.5 and 49 points. Though the Rebels have a phenomenal ATS record this season note that Mississippi is an ugly 7-13 ATS in home games with a posted total between 42.5 and 49 points. Look for the undefeated Rebels to get caught looking ahead to what they perceive to be their two toughest tests left on their schedule (hosting Auburn and a road game at LSU). That said, don't be surprised when the double digit underdog Volunteers give Ole Miss all they can handle in this one.

‎Rickenbach Saturday NCAAF Game #326 - *8* West Virginia Mountaineers @ Noon ET - We faded Baylor last week and cashed in easily...although it should have been even easier. The Horned Frogs were up by 21 with less than 12 minutes to go in the game before the Bears rattled off 24 straight points. While there is no doubt that Baylor should be commended for their strong effort note that it will be much tougher to duplicate such an effort on the road. That said, all signs point to another big challenge for the Bears this week as they face the 4-2 Mountaineers. Remember last year West Virginia was a large dog against Oklahoma State and did get the upset win. This year, against Oklahoma, the Mountaineers gave the Sooners a big challenge deep into the game before finally falling short and failing to cover in the end. West Virginia beat Baylor the last time the Mountaineers hosted the Bears. But last year down in Texas the Mountaineers were embarrassed and they are seeking their revenge here. Baylor's early season schedule was filled with cupcakes and just as they've been exposed each of their last two games (note that Texas nearly equaled Baylor's yardage and TCU nearly beat the Bears), they once again will struggle against a respectable foe here. That gives great line value to the big home dog.

Rickenbach Friday NCAAF *8* Temple Owls + points @ 9 ET - The Owls catch Houston in a good spot here as the Cougars will get caught still celebrating their outright upset road victory at Memphis. Last week, Houston knocked off the Tigers thanks to five Memphis turnovers. Note that the Cougars only had 15 first downs in the game and they will struggle to get any kind of positive margin on the scoreboard against the Owls in this one. Temple is seeking revenge for last year's 22-13 loss to the Cougars and the Owls are allowing an average of just 14 points per game this season. The current total posted on this game is 51 points and note that the Owls are an amazing 9-1 (90%) ATS in road games with a posted total between 49.5 and 52 points. The Cougars have turned the ball over 13 times in their 4 home games this season. As for the Owls, they have forced 10 turnovers in their two road games this season. Continued opportunistic play on the part of the Owls while the Cougars offense continues to struggle means this game could be an outright upset for the road team. Even if Temple does not pull off the upset, the Owls should easily stay within one score here and that's all that is needed to cash this ticket. Play Temple plus the points as a regular *8* selection Friday night.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on Louisiana @ Texas State @ 8 p.m. ET
The Texas State Bobcats host the UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Louisiana with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Texas State is off of a 35-30 win over Idaho last week but the Bobcats were a 17 point favorite in that one so they certainly did not impress. In fact, the first downs in that game were 33 to 14 in favor of the Vandals so Texas State was living by the big play in that game. The "false final" that resulted in that game is helping to give some line value here as, even though this game is being played at Texas State, the wrong team is favored. 2. Louisiana is coming off of a 34 to 31 win over Georgia State. Though the Ragin' Cajuns failed to cover the big number in that one it had a lot to do with being off of a bye week which followed a tough loss at Boise State. The fact that UL Lafayette has battled the likes of teams like Boise State and Mississippi on the road this season helps to prepare them for a road match-up like this rare Tuesday night affair. The Bobcats schedule pales in comparison to the schedule the Ragin' Cajuns have faced. 3. Over the last 3 seasons Louisiana is 4-1 ATS in games where the posted line is between -3 and +3. In other words, the Ragin' Cajuns thrive on key match-ups expected to be close games. They prove that again here. As for the Bobcats, look for Texas State to drop to 5-10 ATS in games against conference competition as they've continually struggled to get the cash against conference foes in recent seasons.
Play on Louisiana as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Alabama at Arkansas @ 6:00 p.m. ET
The Arkansas Razorbacks host the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Alabama with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Alabama was stunned in Oxford last week and took a lot of heat in the media this week. Head coach Nick Saban will want to shut up those doubters with a perfect performance on the road Saturday. Expect him to show no mercy. 2. Arkansas doesn’t have the defensive prowess to slow down Alabama. The Tide boast a balance attack that’s putting up 549.2 yards an outing – 10th in the country. The Hogs allowed 45 and 35 points to SEC opponents already this season, setting the bar for a Bama blowout. 3. Arkansas is dependent on the run game, sitting seventh in the country in yards on the ground. They’ll run into a massive Alabama defensive line that has limited opponent to just 64 yards rushing per game. Bama crushed Arkansas 52-0 last season, holding the Hogs to 165 yards on the ground, and covered easily. The Crimson Tide has covered the spread in five of their last six clashes with the Razorbacks.
Play on Alabama as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Texas Christian at Baylor @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Baylor Bears host the TCU Horned Frogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Texas Christian with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Baylor didn’t look go in its win over Texas last weekend. The Bears narrowly avoided a potential upset thanks to a goal-line fumble from the Horns and a fake punt that picked up a crucial first down in the second half. Baylor now faces a much tougher challenge in TCU, which just flexed its Big 12 muscle in a win against Oklahoma. 2. The Horned Frogs are once again the defensive elite in the conference. Texas Christian’s stop unit came up huge against the Sooners last Saturday and roll into Waco ranked seventh in points allowed (13.5) and yards allowed (279.2) per game. 3. While defense is the life blood of this TCU squad, it showed it can be just as dominant with the football. The Horned Frogs scored 37 points versus OU and has ranks 12th in scoring in the nation, with an average of 42.8 per contests and dual-threat Trevone Boykin has injected his name into the Heisman conversation after posting 395 total yards of offense last week.
Play on Texas Christian as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Georgia at Missouri @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Missouri Tigers host the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Georgia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The suspension of UGA star RB Todd Gurley may have scared off some bettors but there is plenty of firepower behind Gurley on the Bulldogs depth chart. Backups Nick Chubb and Sony Michel have combined for 447 rushing yards and five touchdowns this season. 2. Georgia may lean on the run game but has a very talented passing attack that will get a few more takes Saturday. Quarterback Hutson Mason is completing 68 percent of his passes and has thrown seven TDs to just three INTs. 3. Missouri’s offense isn’t as potent as once thought. After picking on cupcakes in the early going, the Tigers have scored just 48 combined points the last two games – a big dip from their season average of 34.6. Georgia’s offense may get the headlines but this Bulldogs defense is one of the most talented in the land, locking down opponents to just 335 yards per game.
Play on Georgia as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on San Diego State vs. New Mexico @ 9:30 p.m. ET
The New Mexico Lobos host the San Diego State Aztecs Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on San Diego State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. San Diego State is showing confidence in freshmen QB Nick Bawden, who is taking snaps for the injured Quinn Kaehler. Bawden didn’t turn too many heads in the loss to Fresno State last week but he should be more collected and confident with another week working with the first teamers. Bawden can make plays with his legs if need, picking up 36 yards on eight carries versus the Bulldogs. It should be noted that his two interceptions were tipped before falling into the hands of the defense. 2. San Diego State head coach Rocky Long has the inside edge on Friday’s opponent, having served at New Mexico for 10 seasons. Long left for SDSU in 2008 but will feel right at home in Albuquerque Friday night, putting his players at ease in this road game. 3. The Lobos defense is among the bottom of the college football heap, ranked 119th in yards against (501.6 ypg) and allowing 33.6 points against. The Aztecs can ground and pound behind RB Donnel Pumphrey, who has rushed for 561 yards and nine touchdowns – tied for third for most rushing TDs in the country.
Play on San Diego State as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on BYU at Central Florida @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Central Florida Knights host the BYU Cougars Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on BYU with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. BYU is being discounted by oddsmakers after the loss of star quarterback and Heisman hopeful Taysom Hill, who broken his leg last week against Utah State. The ball is handed to backup Christian Stewart, who had a rough outing in relief of Hill, throwing three interceptions in the loss to the Aggies. Stewart has now had a week to run with the first teamers and the senior will be called upon to manage the game, not make plays like Hill. There is enough talent around him to keep the chains moving and keep BYU competitive. 2. The Cougars will lean on RB Jamaal Williams and a dumbed-down playbook against the Knight Thursday. Brigham Young relied on Hill to pick up gains on the ground but Williams has 395 yards rushing and three touchdowns, and will get a lot more touched Thursday. Central Florida gave up 117 yards rushing to Houston last week and allowed those Cougars to control the clock, with a 32:17/27:43 edge in time of possession. Expect BYU to grind it out on the ground and eat the clock in those road spot. 3. Central Florida barely squeaked out a victory versus Houston last week, forcing a goal-line fumble to save the ‘W’. The Knights have struggled to produce points this season. Outside of beating up on FCS Bethune Cookman for 41 points, UCF has only averaged 17 points in its other three contests. The Cougars defense is giving up only 22 points per contest and rank among the toughest run defenses in the country.
Play on BYU as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Miami at Georgia Tech @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Miami Hurricanes Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Miami with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Things are starting to fall into place for this young but talented Miami squad. The Canes are coming off a big win over Duke last weekend, defeating the Blue Devils thanks to a dominating defense that only allowed 10 points and 264 total yards, while picking off two passes and recovering a fumble in the big ACC victory. 2. Georgia Tech’s triple-option offense can be a handful for most teams, but Al Golden’s Hurricanes have seen it all before. In fact, Miami has had great success shutting down the Yellow Jackets’ rushing game. Miami has won five in a row against GT, covering in all five of those games. The Canes possess the speed on defense to close in on runners and make the tackle before they pick up steam. 3. Miami freshman QB Brad Kaaya is getting more comfortable in his role. After being plagued by turnovers in his first few games under center, Kaaya passed for two touchdown on 223 yards with no interception against Duke. He hasn’t been rattled on the road either, with his stats actually improving in enemy territory. The Yellow Jackets don’t have much standing in the way this week. Georgia Tech allows 401.2 yards per game and has allowed a total of 62 points the last two games.
Play on Miami as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Texas vs. Baylor @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Texas Longhorns host the Baylor Bears Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Texas with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. While these programs are heading in different directions, this is a Texas-sized rivalry in which many of those stats and records get tossed out the window. Texas has dominated this Big 12 battle but recently the Bears have taken on the rolls of favorites, sparking a talented Texas team to relish the role of spoiler at home Saturday. 2. The Longhorns are being discounted for losing to two very talented teams in BYU and UCLA, and got a lot of confidence back by blanking Kansas last weekend. This is a talented defense that limited the Bruins to just 20 points – only three points in the first half – back in Week 3. They’re second behind Baylor in the conference with 16 sacks and already have nine interceptions and six forced fumbles. 3. Baylor is lighting up the scoreboard but has yet to be tested by a defense like Texas. The Bears have punished cushy stop units like Iowa State and small-conference cupcakes but could get a rude awakening against a young but talented Texas team. On top of that, BU has a huge matchup with TCU next week and could get caught looking past this hungry rival and to the Horned Frogs dominating defense.
Play on Texas as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Central Florida at Houston @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Houston Cougars host the Central Florida Knights Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Central Florida with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Central Florida need some time to retool following two tough losses and a pick-me-up win against FCS Bethune Cookman two weeks ago. The Knights are coming off a bye week, giving QB Justin Holman more time to work his way into the offense and create chemistry with his deep receiving corps. Expect a big uptick from the 204.3 yards passing average UCF has posted through three games. 2. Houston is not the explosive team it once was. It has puffed up its scoring number against FCS Grambling State and a weak UNLV team, but had to battle for touchdown versus Texas-San Antonio and BYU. The Cougars have taken to the turf in recent outings and run into a UCF defense that has allowed only 102.3 yards rushing per game so far this season – 20th in the country. The Knights limited Penn State to 57 total rushing yards and slowed down Bethune Cookman to 72 yards on 42 carries – an average of just 1.7 yards per carry. 3. The Knight have won four in a row over Houston and have also taken four straight conference openers going back to their days in the C-USA. Central Florida plays four mid-week matchups this week – a roll the UCF players enjoy. And UCF backers have also loved those weekday games, with the Knights covering in each of their previous Thursday night matchups.
Play on Central Florida as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Nevada at San Jose State @ 10:30 p.m. ET
The San Jose State Spartans host the Nevada Wolf Pack Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Nevada with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Nevada has had an extra week to prepare for San Jose State, enjoying a bye following their close loss to Arizona. The Wolf Pack showed it could run with the big boys but hanging 28 points on the Wildcats, despite a slowed-down attack that dominates time of possession. Nevada eats up 36:32 per game, which ranks fifth nationally. 2. San Jose State has a hard enough time scoring with the football – let alone when its offense is cooling on the sidelines for extended periods. The Spartans have mustered only 20.7 points per game through three games, including a lone touchdown in the loss to Minnesota. San Jose State is also working in a new QB in Joe Gray after Blake Jurich struggled to move the chains and the offense committed five turnovers last week. Expect more delays as this offense sputters with a new QB under center. 3. Nevada is able to wear down opponents with its clock-eating attack and dominating ground game. The Wolf Pack managed just 108 yards rushing versus Arizona, due to playing from behind, but will look to get RB Don Jackson going early. Nevada also has a capable passing game with QB Cody Fajardo airing it out for 321 yards and three touchdowns versus the Wildcats two weeks ago.
Play on Nevada as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Washington vs. Stanford @ 4:15 p.m. ET
The Washington Huskies host the Stanford Cardinal Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Washington with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Stanford hasn’t played up to its usual standards but books are still making the Cardinals sizable favorites in this Pac-12 matchup. Stanford is prime for a lookahead against a dangerous rival, with a trip to South Bend on the schedule the following week for a huge game with the Irish. 2. Washington is 4-0 out of the gate and is improving each week. While it looked shaky versus Hawaii in Week 1, it is coming off convincing wins over Illinois and Georgia State. The Huskies have a potent offense, averaging 41.2 points per game heading into Saturday. Stanford has some impressive stats on defense but have padded their number against some weaker opponents, and the loss to Southern Cal looks even worse with USC stumbling in its last game. 3. Overshadowed by Washington’s success on offense is a Huskies stop unit that has kept opposing passers on the run. Washington has recorded 19 sacks – tied for the national lead – and will make life uncomfortable for Stanford QB Kevin Hogan, who has been sacked six times through three games.
Play on Washington as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Fresno State at New Mexico @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The New Mexico Lobos host the Fresno State Bulldogs Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Fresno State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Fresno State took a break from one of the toughest non-conference slates in the country to beat up on FCS Southern Utah last week, thumping the Thunderbirds 56-16 as 17.5-point favorites. The Bulldogs’ previous three games came against football heavyweights Southern Cal, Utah and Nebraska. This matchup with New Mexico is a step down in competition for FSU, which shouldn’t be intimidated by hitting the road for a Friday night fight. 2. Fresno State’s defense was bullied by those big-name programs, currently ranking 125th in yards against per game, but isn’t as bad as those stats would indicate. The Bulldogs defeated the Lobos 69-28 last year on the arm of now-departed Derek Carr, and know that this year it will need to slow down New Mexico’s triple-option offense and win this matchup with defense. 3. The Bulldogs offensive production is a bit skewed as well, going against elite competition for the first three games. Fresno State was still able to do some damage against those major conference powers and showed an explosive rushing attack versus Southern Utah, racking up 389 yards on the ground. The Lobos have been bulldozed by opposing teams this season, giving up an average of 309 yards per game on the ground – dead last in the FBS. New Mexico narrowly escaped with a win over rival New Mexico State and failed to cover as a 4-point favorite because it couldn’t slow down the Aggies on third down. Now, with Fresno State pushing the pile for easy third-down conversions, the Lobos won’t be able to stop the chains from moving Friday night.
Play on Fresno State as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on UCLA Arizona State @ 10 p.m. ET
The Arizona State Sun Devils host the UCLA Bruins Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on UCLA with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bruins have a curtain over their QB plans Thursday night, staying silent on whether or not star quarterback Brett Hundley will take the field. Hundley is nursing an elbow injury and could give way to backup Jerry Neuheisel, who showed he was capable of the starting gig with a two-touchdown effort versus Texas. The market may be discounting the Bruins for Hundley’s injury but there is plenty of value in UCLA Thursday night. 2. Arizona State’s defense was exposed in its game versus Colorado, allowing the Buffaloes to rack up 545 yards of offense. The Sun Devils are still learning new schemes and don’t have much experience to help the transition. Arizona State watched Colorado convert on third down on 44 percent of their tries, as well as execute on a fourth down attempt. The Sun Devils can’t afford to let UCLA stay on the field Thursday. 3. UCLA coach Jim Mora is going to be extra careful not to spot ASU a big lead Thursday. The Bruins have fallen behind the Sun Devils in recent meetings and have had to battle back all game. Watch for Mora to control the pace of the game with strong rushing attack, leaning on Paul Perkins and Jordan James to beat up an Arizona State stop unit that allowed 232 yards on the ground to Colorado. UCLA put up 217 rushing yards in the win over Texas and will repeat that dominance Thursday.
Play on UCLA as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Navy vs. Rutgers @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Navy Midshipman host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Navy with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. It’s no surprise what the Navy game plan is – run the ball. The Middies’ triple-option offense is tops in the land with 403 rushing yards per game. But even though the Scarlet Knights know what’s coming, it’s not an easy attack to stop. Rutgers allowed FCS Howard to run for 259 yards in Week 2, failing to cover as big favorites. 2. Navy is coming off two solid wins on the road, knocking off Temple and Texas State, and covering the spread in each victory. The Midshipmen are expecting to have star QB Keenan Reynolds back on the field versus Rutgers after missing Week 3’s action with a knee injury. Reynolds can stretch the field with his ability to run the football and brings a ton of experience under center for Navy. 3. Rutgers offense was exposed against Penn State last week. Quaterback Gary Nova was horrible, completing only 50 percent of his passes and throwing five interceptions. Head coach Kyle Flood is sticking with Nova against Navy Saturday, but the Middies have a ball-hawking defense that has three interceptions already this season.
Play on Navy as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on South Florida vs. Connecticut @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The South Florida Bulls host the Connecticut Huskies Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on South Florida with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Huskies have dropped two home games to FBS opponents and now hit the road for the first time Friday night. If Connecticut thought it was tough moving the chains in front of a friendly crowd, wait until the deafening fans inside Raymond James Stadium drown out the playcall at the line of scrimmage. UConn is averaging just under 17 points per game this season and points will be harder to come by Friday night. 2. The Bulls have a major home-run hitter in RB Marlon Mack, who set the AAC record for rushing yards in a single game with 275 in Week 1. Mack has slowed down against tougher opposition but faces a UConn stop unit that allows 120.3 yards on the ground per game. That number could be higher if not for opponents exploiting an equally-weak pass defense. 3. This Huskies offense has been in shambles since starting QB Casey Cochran was forced to retire from football due to concussions. His replacement Chandler Whitmer hasn’t found his form, throwing for two touchdowns and two interceptions in his most recent game against Boise State and posting a 49 percent completion rate. There’s not much of a ground game to take some of the pressure off Whitmer, with UConn managing just 66.7 yards on the ground per game.
Play on South Florida as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Penn State vs. Rutgers @ 8 p.m. ET
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights host the Penn State Nittany Lions Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Penn State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Penn State got a major lift in morale this past week when the NCAA lifted sanctions and the bowl ban enforced after the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The Nittany Lions players, who came to Happy Valley unsure of the program’s future, will be rewarded for their loyalty and it will show Saturday night. 2. Penn State has shown its offense and defense prowess in the first two games of the season. The Nitany Lions put on an air show for the fans in Ireland, racking up 454 passing yards in the win over UCF. Then Penn State shutdown Akron to just three points on 277 total yards in Week 2. This is a talented team on both sides of the ball. 3. This is Rutgers first Big Ten game since joining the conference this offseason. The Scarlet Knight have never defeated PSU at home in nine tries and the Nittany Lions will look to deliver a “Welcome to the Big Ten” beating Saturday. Rutgers barely edged a weak Washington State squad and had trouble with FCS Howard, watching the Bison outscore them 18-7 in the second half of that Week 2 game.
Play on Penn State as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Georgia at South Carolina @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The South Carolina Gamecocks host the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Georgia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Georgia has had a week off since defeating Clemson in Week 1, ironing out the details for this massive SEC showdown. The Bulldogs aren’t expecting any but a fight in South Carolina and don’t want to repeat their last trip to William-Brice Stadium, when they fell behind 21-0 and eventually lost 35-7. This is a big statement game for UGA. 2. Georgia has more weapons than most SEC schools, but the biggest gun of all is RB Todd Gurley, who leads the Heisman race after dominating Clemson with 198 yards and three touchdowns on the ground as well as a 100-yard kick return touchdown. Last season, Gurley went for 132 yards and a score versus South Carolina, leading UGA to a 41-30 victory at home as a 3-point favorite. 3. If the Gamecocks focus all their defensive efforts on Gurley, UGA has more than enough firepower in the passing game. Quarterback Hutson Mason has plenty of receiving options. The same can’t be said for South Carolina QB Dylan Thompson, if Georgia takes RB Mike Davis out of the equation. Thompson has already thrown two interceptions and couldn’t get the Gamecocks back into the game against Texas A&M in Week 1, competing only 50 percent of his passes. This Bulldogs defense is stacked with talent and its pass rush is one of the best in the country.
Play on Georgia as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Central Florida at Missouri @ 12 p.m. ET
The Missouri Tigers host the Central Florida Knights Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Central Florida with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Central Florida has had two weeks to prepare for Missouri, taking a bye week after opening the season with a slim loss versus Penn State in Ireland. The Knights will be well versed in the Tigers’ biggest weaknesses come Saturday afternoon. 2. The Knights have one of the most experienced defenses in college football and are stout against the run, locking down Penn State to only 57 rushing yards in the opener. The secondary was soft in that Week 1 matchup, giving up 454 passing yards, but to help offset that the Knights have been turning their attention to the pass rush and won’t give Missouri QB Maty Mauk time to strike down field. 3. Central Florida was a giant killer before joining the AAC power conference. The Knights have knocked off their last two ranked foes and have been dominant away from home, winning six straight on the road. UCF owns an impressive 6-1 ATS mark in its last seven non-conference clashes heading into Saturday.
Play on Central Florida as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Louisiana Tech at North Texas @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The North Texas Mean Green host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Louisiana Tech with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. It would seem “The Bulldog” has a soft spot for the Bulldogs, but this Louisiana Tech team is for real. It hung 48 points on rivals Louisiana Lafayette in Week 2, compiling 533 total yards on offense. The Bulldogs have plenty of firepower. 2. North Texas’ win over SMU last weekend should come with a grain of salt. The Mustangs are a mess, managing only six points in that defeat, and that should reflect on the Mean Green defense. North Texas gave up 38 points to an overrated Texas team holding back on its playbook in Week 1 and La Tech is just as potent with the football. 3. North Texas is a very young squad after losing plenty of senior experience from last season. The Mean Green hung 43 points on the Mustangs but benefited from five SMU turnovers. New QB Josh Greer was 9 for 12 for 86 yards passing and the running game did the bulk of the work. The Bulldogs will challenge that inexperience Thursday night and try to make Greer beat them by stacking the line and taking away the rush. Louisiana Tech was able to grab an interception and force a fumble recovery versus Oklahoma, then picked off another pass and scooped up two more fumbles in the win against ULL. This is a very active defense that thrives on mistakes.
Play on Louisiana Tech as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Notre Dame vs. Michigan@ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish host the Michigan Wolverines Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Notre Dame with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Fighting Irish are a different teams with Everett Golson at quarterback. After missing last season due to academic issues, Golson exploded for 295 yards passing and two touchdowns while rushing for three scores on the ground. Notre Dame is a very dangerous team with the dynamic dual-threat under center. 2. Home is where the hard-earned cash is when it comes to this series. The host team has covered in six of the past seven clashes between Notre Dame and Michigan, and the new field turf at Notre Dame Stadium will be rocking Saturday night. 3. The Irish are going to force Michigan QB Devin Gardner to beat them Saturday, loading up the box to take away the Wolverines potent ground game. Gardner isn’t a perfect passer and his lack of accuracy will be tested in hostile territory against a defense that forced two turnovers versus Rice in Week 1.
Play on Notre Dame as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Toledo vs. Missouri @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Toledo Rockets host the Missouri Tigers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Toledo with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Toledo isn’t afraid of ranked opponents. Actually, it’s the other way around. The Rockets go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names in college football each season and hold their own. Toledo fell 38-23 versus Missouri last season, pushing with the 15-point spread thanks to three turnovers in an otherwise strong showing versus the Tigers, but have the home edge this season. The short spread shows just how much respect the oddsmakers have for the Rockets. 2. Toledo’s offense exploded for 666 total yards of offense in the season opener versus New Hampshire. Former Alabama QB Phillip Ely spearheaded that attack with 337 passing yards. Missouri, on the other, sputtered out of the gate in its Week 1 outing versus South Dakota State. The Tigers managed only 393 yards on offense and allowed 365 yards to the FCS Jackrabbits. 3. Toledo knows Mizzou head coach Gary Pinkel very well. Pinkel was the Rockets’ playcaller for 10 seasons, so Toledo has plenty of tape on his systems and tendencies. The Tigers are still warming up to their new head coach, and those growing pains will be magnified Saturday.
Play on Toledo as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Boston College vs. Pittsburgh @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Boston College Eagles host the Pittsburgh Panthers Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Boston College with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Both Boston College and Pitt won easily in Week 1, however, the Eagles did manage to take down a FBS foe in UMass while the Panthers beat up on FCS Delaware. Boston College debuted its new start, Florida transfer Tyler Murphy, who compiled 291 all-purpose yards in the 30-7 victory as a 17-point favorite. 2. The Boston College defense is feeling very confident after locking down UMass to just 55 yards on the ground in Week 1. The Eagles allowed just 202 yards in total and 77 of those gains came on a big-play brain fart in which the Minutemen scored in the third quarter. 3. Boston College has been a solid cover play when playing in Alumni Stadium. The Eagles have covered the spread in five of their last six home games going back to last season. This former Big East rivalry has been very tight over the years. Boston College and Pitt have had four of their last eight clashes decided by four points or less with the home side going 4-1 ATS in their previous five encounters.
Play on Boston College as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Arizona at Texas-San Antonio @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners host the Arizona Wildcats Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Arizona with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Arizona flexed its muscle with a dominating 58-13 win over UNLV in Week 1. The Wildcats got a massive effort from QB Anu Solomon, who passed for 425 yards and four touchdowns while adding another 50 yards on the ground. On top of that, Arizona rumbled for 353 yards rushing. That is more offense than the Roadrunners can handle. 2. Texas-San Antonio is ripe for a letdown spot after stunning the Houston Cougars as a 7.5-point underdog in Week 1. The Roadrunners were able to force six Houston turnovers in that win, something that won’t come easy against the Wildcats Thursday. Expect Texas-San Antonio to fall flat in this mid-week matchup. 3. While the Roadrunners are on the rise, Arizona handled them quite easily last year. The Wildcats took a 38-13 victory but came up just short of covering the 25.5-point spread. This year, books are only giving Texas-San Antonio a touchdown at home. The Roadrunners have a formidable defense but don’t have the depth or overall size to compete with the Wildcats. Arizona’s no-huddle attack will eventually wear down a UTSA squad still working its way into game shape in the second week of the schedule.
Play on Arizona as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF 10* (Top Play) on Miami at Louisville @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Miami Hurricanes visit the Louisville Cardinals Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Miami with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Miami comes into this marquee Monday matchup motivated to take down the Cardinals. The Hurricanes fell 36-9 to Louisville in the Russell Athletic Bowl last December, an embarrassing loss the Canes haven’t forgotten about heading into their season opener. 2. Louisville is not only dealing with a huge hole at quarterback – thanks to Teddy Bridgewater making the jump to the pros – but also suffered a massive loss at receiver after DeVante Parker injured his foot during practice. Parker set a school record for touchdown catches in 2013, so the Cardinals will struggle to find cohesion in the passing game. 3. Miami will control the tempo of the game with star running back Duke Johnson, who earned ACC Rookie of the Year honors in 2013. Johnson would have done more last season if not for a late injury, so he’s chomping at the bit to prove he’s among the top rushers in the country. Louisville has a new defensive coordinator in Todd Grantham, who is integrating a 3-4 defense. Those drastic changes often come with growing pains, so expect the Cardinals to be chasing after Johnson all night Monday.
Play on Miami as a 10* Top Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Tennessee vs. Utah State @ 7: 00 p.m. ET
The Tennessee Volunteers host the Utah State Aggies Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Tennessee with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Tennessee won’t be taking this Mountain West opponent lightly. The Aggies are known for shocking bigger programs and is a perfect test for this young Volunteers team, who will get a big boost from the home crowd in the season opener. 2. Tennessee has a big advantage in the passing game. The Vols boast a towering group of options while the Aggies secondary is coming up short – literally. Tennessee QB Justin Worley will exploit that size advantage and pick on Utah State’s shorter defenders. 3. Utah State relies on QB Chuckie Keeton to make plays with his legs in order to keep the chains moving, but the Vols have an answer for the dynamic dual threat in star LB A.J. Johnson, who is regarded as one of the top linebackers in the country. Johnson will likely spy Keeton on plenty of plays Sunday, shutting down his scrambles before they can do big damage. Keeton is also coming off knee surgery, so expect him to be a little tentative to run – especially if he sees Johnson is waiting for him.
Play on Tennessee as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Wisconsin vs. LSU @ 9:00 p.m. ET
The Wisconsin Badgers face the LSU Tigers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Wisconsin with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Wisconsin knows the Big Ten and a likely spot in the college football playoff is ripe for the picking after Ohio State’s Braxton Miller went down for the season. The Badgers can have the inside track and a win over SEC power LSU is a huge first step. Expect a very focused and driven Wisconsin squad Saturday in Houston. The Badgers have done well against non-conference foes, covering in four of their last five outside the Big Ten. 2. Louisiana State has too many holes to fill on offense to keep pace in this game. The Tigers are replacing a starting quarterback, running back and a pair of skilled receivers. When Wisconsin grabs the edge on the scoreboard, LSU will be hard pressed to fight its way back into the game with too many new faces on offense. 3. Wisconsin will look to exploit an experienced front seven for the Tigers. Louisiana State lost plenty of bodies on the line and in the linebacker corps, and now have to take on Badgers stud RB Melvin Gordon, who rushed for 7.8 yards per carry and 12 touchdowns in 2013.
Play on Wisconsin as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Georgia vs. Clemson @ 5:30 p.m. ET
The Georgia Bulldogs host the Clemson Tigers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Georgia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Georgia comes into 2014 with high hopes, recognized as a legit sleeper title contender. The Bulldogs have a surplus of options on offense, starting with RB Todd Gurley. They also have a proven QB in Hutson Mason and a dynamic WR tandem in Michael Bennett and Chris Conley. 2. Clemson is dealing with a major hit to its offensive playbook, losing QB Tajh Boyd and WR Sammy Watkins. The Tigers were able to lean on those playmakers in past seasons but will fall flat when trying to keep pace with the UGA offense. 3. For all their weapons on offense, UGA has some playmakers on the other side of the ball. The Bulldogs are a SEC-tested defense that battled through injuries last season. Now the stop unit is healthy and anxious to prove they have what it takes to take UGA to the top of the SEC.
Play on Georgia as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Colorado State vs. Colorado @ 9:00 p.m. ET
The Colorado State Rams take on the Colorado Buffaloes Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Colorado State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Colorado State has quietly built a buzz this offseason and is getting great line value in this rivalry versus the Buffaloes. The Rams covered 10 times for loyal backers last season and will continue to be a cash cow in 2014. The underdog has also covered in 13 of the last 18 installments of this Rocky Mountain Rivalry. 2. Colorado is still a step behind its state cousin, coming into the season with a young and inexperienced core. The Buffaloes don’t have much behind the first teamers and the first game of the season is especially tough with players still working their way into game shape. Colorado will look to its bench to give the starters a much-needed blow, and the cupboard will be bare Friday night. 3. Colorado State brings back dual-threat QB Garrett Grayson and top two targets Rashard Higgins and Joe Hansley. Offenses sometimes need a couple weeks to find their footing and with Grayson’s ability to break plays with his legs, the Rams will continue to move the chains even when a play breaks down.
Play on Colorado State as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.