Oregon’s passing game hasn’t been great and the pass protection has struggled to keep hands off Tyler Shough.Iowa State will look to get through the pass protection with an above average pass rush. That pass rush will force mistakes and help Iowa State’s coverage make some plays. 

Iowa State’s run game should be effective behind Hall, who many thought could be a potential Heisman candidate earlier in the season. He’ll likely rack up over 20 touchdowns and over 1500 yards on the ground on the season in this game. His dominance should take over on offense, especially when Iowa State’s defense gets some stops and the Cyclones have to run out the clock. Take the Cyclones

If Kentucky is going to defeat NC State, the Wildcats will need a lot of help from their defense, especially in the turnover battle. UK has a strong rushing attack and the Wolfpack defense will be without its defensive anchor.

So this game could come down to if Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson can make plays with his arm. If he can, then Kentucky has a chance to pull off the victory. But that has not been a winning formula for the 'Cats this season whereas NC State enters this game with more momentum having won four in a row. The Wolfpack make it five straight on Tuesday down in Jacksonville.

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LSU +16

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AUBURN 

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NORTHWESTERN

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FLORIDA

KENTUCKY IS COMING IN THIS GAME WITH 15 PLAYERS ON THE COVID LIST.

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KENT ST

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KANSAS ST +11

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NORTHWESTERN +7.5

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FLORIDA -31

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ARKANSAS +3

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UCF

The UCF quarterback has been nothing short of spectacular. He’s thrown for 21 touchdowns in just six games, with only two interceptions. His interception-to-attempt ratio (0.14) is on pace to be the lowest in school history.

The only quarterbacks who have thrown for more yards than Gabriel’s 2,506 are SMU’s Shane Buechele (2,581) and BYU’s Zach Wilson (2,511). Of course, Buechele and Wilson have also played two more games than Dillon.

One would think there wouldn’t be enough footballs to go around, but the Knights also boast two running backs in the top 40 in rushing yards.

When Greg McCrae (496 rushing yards) was banged up early, shifty senior Otis Anderson (480 rushing yards) more than picked up the slack. Now that McCrae is fully healthy, he has also been gashing opposing defenses. Look for this one-two punch to each surpass the 100-yard plateau against Temple.

Why, then, has this team lost two football games? Simply put, the defense is not holding up its end of the bargain.

The Knights rank 64th in opponent yards per rush attempt and 87th in opponent yards per pass attempt, yielding 8.1 yards per pass. To make matters worse, the defense will be without four players who were counted on at the beginning of the season.

Starting safety Antwan Collier, linebacker Eric Mitchell, and defensive linemen Kenny Turnier and Randy Charlton were dismissed from the team. This stemmed from an off-the-field incident prior to the Houston game.

Temple is dealing with a banged up quarterback. The offense is already horrible, and I expect a big blowout.

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APPALACHIAN ST -17

Appalachian State took their matchup against the Texas State Bobcats last week by a conclusive 38-17 score.

Georgia State is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Now might not be the best time to take Georgia State against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

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RUTGERS -5.5

Rutgers showed a lot of heart coming out in the second half and making it a much closer contest than most fans thought at half. Do they always make it look easy? No. This is far from being a polished product. But Coach Schiano has the ship steered in the right direction. Competent quarterback play, an offensive playbook that should keep defenses on its heels and a defense that fights through all four quarters. That would’ve been a wish list a year ago for most fans. I expect Rutgers to take care of business but as we know they rarely make it look pretty.

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OREGON ST -3

In the end, the two best weapons are the running backs. And while Wazzu is likely to try and move the ball fast, especially with Max Borghi such a vital part of the passing game, the Beavers are likely to try and slow it down by pounding it early and often with Jermar Jefferson at the Cougars' inexperienced defensive line that's making the transition to a new scheme under a new coordinator.

That should be the ultimate key for Oregon State. Give the edge to the home team.

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STANFORD +9.5

This game is in my eyes the second-biggest game of week one for the Pac-12. Oregon vs Stanford is always one of the better games of the year, and these two teams always play each other tough. I think this game on paper looks like a game in which both defenses will play well and this game follows the traditional path of being a lower scoring game. I am going the opposite direction. New faces in Oregon's secondary, a poor 2019 defense in Stanford is down multiple starters this year. I think we see a lot of points scored. Oregon is a 10-point favorite, and I think we see the Cardinal cover in the smallest of margins.

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ARKANSAS +1.5

Arkansas has been the most improved team in the SEC this season. The Razorbacks are from perfect and have plenty of issues of their own. But they have done a better job of passing the eye test to this point in the season, particularly when it comes to the all-important quarterback position. Despite Tennessee's overall talent advantage, it's hard to like the Vols' chances on the road in this matchup. Hogs come away with a hard-fought victory in Fayetteville.

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CLEMSON -5

Clemson is the No. 1 team in the nation, the Tigers come to South Bend without star quarterback Trevor Lawrence and a shorthanded defense. The best path for a win by the Fighting Irish starts by winning the battle in the trenches on offense, allowing Kyren Williams and Chris Tyree to find running room behind a standout offensive line. Quarterback Ian Book doesn’t need huge numbers, but the senior needs to hit on a big play or two, consistently connect on the midrange passes and keep drives alive on third downs. Defensively, Notre Dame has to keep Travis Etienne in check and force a receiver outside of Amari Rodgers to win this game. The Fighting Irish and Tigers battle for four quarters, but D.J. Uiagalelei makes a couple of big plays in the second half, while Clemson’s defense steps up with the game on the line to pull out the victory in South Bend.

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IOWA ST -13.5

This is a little bit of a mismatch, especially when you compare the offenses and the sideline enthusiasm. The Bears are punchless and listless. The Cyclones are clicking and confident. Another poor start for the Bears and the result here won't be much different than that 30-0 first-half lead that TCU put on BU.

If I was on the Baylor coaching staff, I'd put on the game film of Iowa State's loss to Louisiana and wear that sucker out to find some dents in the armor. But it still may not help. Cyclones will roll on.

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Florida Atlantic -6.5

FAU has covered each of its past two, while Western Kentucky is just 1-6 ATS, and that lone cover was just by a half-point in a 31-point loss. The Owls should get rolling against the struggling Hilltoppers, and FAU is particularly attractive since this line is on the favorable side of a flat 7.

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KANSAS ST +12.5

 Oklahoma State lost to Texas last week, but they outplayed them in most facets of the game. It was turnovers that did them in, and usually, a team will fix that from one week to the next. The Wildcats have struggled on defense, and the Cowboys have an offense that can take advantage of that. Chuba Hubbard should have a big game against KSU's 60th ranked run defense, and then I will look for Sanders to open things up downfield. Look for OSU to win this game by Over two TDs.

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PITT +2.5

Saturday's contest may come down to which quarterback plays best. Jordan Travis has been playing well for Florida State, but Pittsburgh owns the best defense that he has seen since becoming the starter. For the Panthers, Joey Yellen has played poorly, but will be facing the worst defense he's seen since taking over for the injured Kenny Pickett. The loss of Paris Ford deep in the secondary serves as a huge blow and should open up things for FSU in the passing game. Getting either safety Hamsah Nasirildeen or wide receiver Tamorrion Terry back would be a huge plus for the Seminoles.

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CINN -12

Cincinnati seems to be hitting its stride in a push for a spot in the New Year's Six bowl berth. If the Bearcats hope to make a case to the College Football Playoff selection committee, it's never too early to start racking up big wins the way Cincinnati has the past few weeks. Expect that to continue this weekend at home with an overwhelming defensive effort making for a long afternoon for the Cougars.

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TCU -10

TCU defense — which has held its opponents to a modest 29.0 points and 375.2 total yards per game this year, ranking No. 57 and No. 45 in the country, respectively — and Texas Tech, which has surrendered 41.2 points per contest and 498.8 total yards, both of which rank No. 107 in FBS. However, on a per-play basis, the performance is much closer. The Horned Frogs have surrendered 6.2 yards per snap, which sits 84th on the FBS leaderboard, compared to Texas Tech's 6.4, which is 94th. That, coupled with a slightly more consistent offensive performance overall, should help the Red Raiders keep the game close. However, with the help of talented, emerging freshman skill position players, Duggan can carry the Horned Frogs to victory.

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BYU -30.5

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Texas Tech +16

Oklahoma is not the same winning team like it use to be. Texas Tech has been looking solid this year.

New QB Henry Colombi has been a good mid-range passer – he hit 22-of-28 passes against WVU, but there weren’t many big plays – and connecting on 76% of throws is enough to help the team be the best in the Big 12 on third downs. This might not be the typical Texas Tech team, but if this all starts to work, it’s going to do a better job of controlling games.

Oklahoma should win this game, but it would be by a touch down.

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OHIO ST -10

the Buckeyes are the far more talented football team, and it’ll only be a matter of time before they pull away on the scoreboard. Fields was exceptionally efficient under pressure, and he managed to make the plays needed to continue pouring it onto the Huskers in the season-opener. The Nittany Lions have defensive talent, but they’ll be rolling out the red carpet for a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate this season.

Fields will do more with his arm in this outing, while leaning more on the combination of Teague and Sermon in the offensive backfield. The Buckeyes finished against Nebraska with a 62 percent third-down conversion percentage in their last outing. Even against good defenses, it’s hard to account for Fields’ ability to take off with his legs, especially when he’s already such a great passer. The sky will come falling on the Nittany Lions late in this one.

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NAVY +13.5

Navy just missed covering the Houston game by 1.5 points. SMU had a nice win over Memphis at home, but that was by just three points and they needed overtime to beat Tulane by three. Navy also beat Tulane by three and while the Mustangs are a bit better, their defense is a concern when it comes to covering that game. The fact that they give up nearly 200 yards rushing per game and now must face two very good fullbacks is a major concern. SMU will get their yardage, but Navy controls the clock and covers this game with ease. The Mids have covered six of their last seven games.

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NORTHWESTERN +3

The Wildcats have an offense now.

After taking a year off from the whole scoring thing, the Wildcats took out its frustrations on a miserable Maryland team. Indiana transfer Peyton Ramsey threw for a sharp 212 yards and touchdown, to go along with a running game that cranked up 325 yards and four scores.

Northwestern was supposed to have a good defense, and it does, and the offensive line came into the season just fine, but if the skill guys really are that good, look out.

Iowa didn’t look the part yet. It struggled against Purdue’s passing game in the loss, it’s own air show didn’t click, and the offense sputtered in the second half with just three points in the loss.

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RUTGERS +13

The offense might not have been great, but it didn’t have to be thanks to a D that came up with opportunity after opportunity with seven takeaways. It came up with three sacks, 12 tackles for loss, and it kept rolling all game long in the Spartan backfield.

No, the Rutgers D isn’t as good as Penn State’s, but the Indiana offense didn’t do a whole lot of anything until the very end last week – coming up with just 211 yards in all and 41 on the ground.

Rutgers should own the time of possession battle, and it should be able to bring up another good enough defensive performance to keep this close.

Rutgers can pull the upset here.

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West Virginia -5

West Virginia is 3-0 this season when allowing fewer than 100 rushing yards, and 0-2 when giving up more than the mark. Kansas State’s ground game isn’t dominant, but it’s had no problems getting over 100 yards in any of the last three games.

However, West Virginia is 3-0 at home. The defenses are going to keep the score low, with the Mountaineers coming through with enough of a passing game in the fourth quarter to bounce back from the loss to Texas Tech.

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MEMPHIS +7

The Tiger offense is humming.

It hasn’t seen anything quite like the Cincinnati defense yet – the Bearcat secondary and tough play up front will be a problem – but it has the diverse offense that can take what SMU wanted to do last week and ramp it up.

Memphis is getting a huge year out of QB Brady White, the running game is grinding just fine – even if it’s not the home-run hitting thrill show of the last few years – and there aren’t enough turnovers to be that big a problem.

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Boston College +26

Boston College relied on Phil Jurkovec and the high-powered passing attack int href first five games, and then it committed to the ground game against Georgia Tech – and it worked.

It tried to run against Duke to start the season, and noting happened. It tried against Pitt, and it really didn’t happen. For the first time all year, BC finally hit the 100-yard mark, cranking out 264 yards.

Clemson’s defense has been incredible, but it’s possible to run a little bit against this group. BC won’t do that – it’ll try winning with Jurkovec – but at least it can give it a shot.

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BYU -28

Texas State has put up some good fights this season, but the Bobcats are allowing nearly 300 passing yards and more than 30 points per game—against opponents that are, for the most part, nowhere near as talented on offense as BYU. Early Heisman candidate Zach Wilson set a new career high with 400 passing yards in last Friday's victory over Houston. Don't be surprised if he re-breaks his personal record this week.

BYU wins 56-13

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PITT +10

Both Notre Dame and Pittsburgh are holding opponents below 300 total yards per game, and both offenses have been fairly average. Translation: Don't expect many fireworks here.

But do expect a close game and maybe a substantial upset. Pitt's run defense (with help from 29 sacks) has been particularly dominant, leading the nation at just 1.85 yards allowed per carry. And Notre Dame's pass game has been pretty much nonexistent this season, averaging 180.0 yards and 0.75 touchdowns per game.

It wouldn't be a surprise if the Panthers hold the Fighting Irish to fewer than three touchdowns. The problem is it also wouldn't be a surprise if Notre Dame all but shuts out Pittsburgh's offense. The Panthers could pull this off, but they're probably going to need a defensive/special teams touchdown to do it.

Notre Dame 24-17

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IOWA -3 

Iowa is a pretty boring team, but the Hawkeyes still win. Northwestern, on the other hand, so thoroughly lacks execution on offense that it's frustrating to watch. While strange things are possible in a slow-paced game, picking the Wildcats against a defense allowing the 10th-fewest yards per game would be an odd choice.

Iowa 24-17

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VIRGINIA TECH -9

Virginia Tech's run game was already quite good, but the switch to Hendon Hooker at quarterback midway through the Week 6 game against North Carolina has turned the Hokies into a rushing juggernaut. Hooker ran for 164 yards and three touchdowns this past Saturday against Boston College, leading VT to its fourth consecutive game with at least 260 rushing yards and at least 38 points scored.

Take out the game against Campbell and Wake Forest's defense is allowing 224.3 rushing yards and 3.0 rushing touchdowns per game. The Demon Deacons can score, but not well enough to keep pace in this one.

Virginia Tech 44-26

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KANSAS ST -20

This isn't groundbreaking news, but Kansas is terrible. And I'm talking worse than we all realized in that opening loss to Coastal Carolina.

In their last two games, the Jayhawks averaged 175.0 yards of total offense while allowing 568.5. Kansas State's offense has been outgained by at least 50 yards in all four games this season, but the Wildcats should snap that streak in emphatic fashion while extending their 11-game winning streak in this rivalry.

Kansas St 44-13

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GEORGIA +6

College Football is won by coaching. Sabian is out of the game because of Covid. I like Georgia here for the possible upset. The points are a lot safer. Georgia's defense has forced 7 turnovers and allowed just 3 touchdowns through 3 games.

Georgia wins 42-37

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TENNESSEE -6

Tennessee has won 17 consecutive games against Kentucky. Tennessee just came off a tough loss against Georgia. Tennessee has the stronger defense, and they have a great passing attack system. Kentucky's offense is a hit and miss. I have Tennessee with the Blowout win here.

Tennessee wins 34-17

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PITT

NC State gave up 4 rushing touchdowns to Wake Forest. This team is a mess, and they are on the road against a team that can run the ball. NC State has surrendered 230 rushing yards per game. Pitt has a decent pass attack, and I expect them to play a balance game. Pitt can utilize short screen plays, and short passes to running backs. I have Pitt with the blowout win.

Pitt wins 34-13.

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TEXAS

TCU is dealing with a injured QB. Even if he plays, he is not 100%. Texas looks good this year, and they are well balanced. Texas has a senior QB that could probably go pro. Texas could put up a lot points, and I expect TCU to throw the ball more to try to play catchup. Senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger has thrown 10 touchdown passes against just one interception, while he's averaging 9.4 yards per pass attempt.

Texas wins 37-17

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MIAMI FL

For Florida State to emerge victorious, it will need some turnover luck or to maybe find a way to score on defense or special teams. When all is said and done, Miami is superior in most aspects of the game, including at quarterback and up front. The Hurricanes also probably have better skill players and this contest is at home.

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MISSISSIPPII +18.50

WSU quarterback Anthony Gordon threw for 5,579 yards with 48 touchdowns completing 72 percent of his attempts last season. Costello will get his chances to exploit LSU's defense. Can LSU keep everything bottled up limiting explosive plays?

The play of LSU's offensive line will not only dictate the outcome of the game but for the entire season. If the line is up to the task, Mississippi State will have limited chances. With first game jitters and a simple offensive approach to get the ball out quick, Mississippi State should push LSU until adjustments are made.

LSU by 7

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LOUISIANA TECH

In the last matchup, both teams started out with a bang! It was until the 4th Quarter Southern Miss just gave up. Defense is key in winning games, and that is something Southern Miss doesn't have. Football is different this year without fans in the crowd. It doesn't make any sense that Southern Miss is even a favorite. LT is 6-1 ATS, and have a top running back that can get through this week secondary. Lt should pull the victory here.

LT wins 28-20.

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COASTAL CAROLINA +6

Coastal Carolina beat Kansas last year in a low scoring game. I have been watching this line, and 6 points is a great value. Kansas has 14 players out due to Covid. Both teams have vanilla defense, but the run is the key for Coastal Carolina. Take the 6 points for the money play.

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Army faced practice restrictions because of Covid 19. They haven’t really practiced much, and it will be chaos for this team. MTS is solid this year, and they have a Strong offense. Army is not prepared, and I like MTS for the victor.

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LSU -5

Clemson didn't play well in the 1st half of the game against Ohio St. LSU gave Oklahoma a beating of the lifetime. LSU will put up points off the get go, and they will keep on going wearing down the defenses with their high octane offense. LSU wins 45-30. 

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BOISE ST +3.5

The Broncos are 4-0 all-time in the Las Vegas Bowl, picking up wins in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2017. Boise State won its second Mountain West title in three years this season. Freshman quarterback Hank Bachmeier was the team’s starting quarterback earlier in the season, but he has been out with an undisclosed injury since Nov. 2. He was warming up on the sidelines in the title game against Hawaii, but did not enter the game.

Boise St wins 28-24.

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN -4.5

Liberty has a clear advantage when it comes to passing attacks and will definitely need to capitalize on that as GSU may try and eat up as much as clock as possible by staying grounded. Turnovers also could play a key role, an area that the Eagles (+7) enjoy a slight advantage over the Flames (+3).

In the end, the team that's able to flex its offensive muscles and makes fewer mistakes is probably going to win, and perhaps by a comfortable margin.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN 31-20

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LSU -6.5

I keep going back to the LSU defense we saw against Texas A&M and I feel like that is a sign of what’s to come and not a one-time thing. Dave Aranda’s unit is built to defend the type of rushing attack Georgia features and the biggest key will be keeping them in unfavorable down and distances where Jake Fromm is forced to make a play with his arm. I have confidence Fromm can make those plays but can his supporting cast uphold their end of the bargain and put up enough points to counter LSU’s high-powered offense? I see this one playing out kind of like the Auburn game. However, this time around, it’s LSU with a fourth-quarter score that doesn’t fully illustrate how the game went…LSU 31, Georgia 17

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UTAH ST -3

These are two programs that haven’t been too nice to us as of late. Utah State was embarrassed last week and in the loss to LSU early this year as well. BYU has burned us twice this year in the loss to USF, but defeating Boise State the following week. BYU has been tough to figure out this season, but they’ve struggled on the road. Utah State is 3-0 this season at home. Give me Utah State one more time this season or we are done with them.

UTAH ST 27-23

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VIRGINIA +2

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC +1.5

The magic number for FAU has to be 28 points. If they can reach that number I don’t see WKU being able to keep up. During Kiffin’s time in Boca the Owls have had problems with teams who are either just as athletic, if not more than they are, and teams who can score in bunches. WKU fits neither of those descriptions. As long as the Owls don’t give WKU any short fields with poor special teams, the Owls should win by 10 points at least. FAU 34 WKU 20.

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CHARLOTTE +3.5

Both teams desperately need a win to keep their hopes of bowl eligibility alive, but I think the 49ers defense steps up and slows down the O’Hara show. The 49ers offense has rediscovered their rhythm, and MTSU’s run-defense actually ranks worse than Charlotte. Expect Benny LeMay to have another monstrous game on the way to a second straight 49ers victory. Charlotte 35, Middle Tennessee 30

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MIAMI +3

Florida St is dealing with some major injuries. Running back Cam Akers will take the QB today in this game. Take Miami here.

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN +16

In five straight outings, Appalachian State has surrendered 17 points or fewer. That stingy defense will be the deciding factor, especially since Georgia Southern's success hinges on the effectiveness of its running game. Road games are always dangerous, but we're taking the Mountaineers.

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WEST VIRGINIA +18

The defense might be giving up more points than anyone in the Big 12, but the pass rush has been dangerous enough to be a problem, and the offensive line is doing a decent job of keeping defensive fronts out of the backfield.

The Baylor pass defense is doing a decent job overall, but it can be picked on. Iowa State’s Brock Purdy went off for well over 300 yards, Jett Duffey and the Texas Tech attack threw well, and this is the game to finally get the WVU passing attack working.

This game will be within 10-13 points

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DUKE +3.5

North Carolina has a nice group of weapons for the passing game, and Sam Howell continues to be be terrific – throwing for over 320 yards in three of his last four games, and getting better each week – but the O line is having a few issues.

The Tar Heel running game has been good enough to compliment Howell, but it’s not going to take over. There’s been a big problem keeping defenses out of the backfield, though, and Howell is taking several shots.

On the other side, the Blue Devil O line is doing a fantastic job. It’s giving everyone time to work, the running game is good enough to overcome a rough run lately by QB Quentin Harris – he’s a whole lot better than he’s been showing.

The Duke pass rush is good enough, and it’s had its moments at getting behind the line to make big plays on a regular basis. But more than anything else, the Blue Devils are more than fine when they don’t have problems with …

DUKE BY 4 POINTS OR MORE

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OKLAHOMA ST +10.5

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WESTERN KENTUCKY +5.5

The Thundering Herd are playing well but they have struggled against the spread, especially at home. Even though they have a good offense that is averaging 27.4 points per game, they will have a hard time hitting their season average against the Hilltoppers, who are holding opponents to 17.9 points per game. The Thundering Herd have also struggled defensively and are giving up 26.6 points per game, which means the Hilltoppers, who have the 73rd best passing offense in the country, will be able to keep the score close against a Marshall team that has struggled against the pass and is giving up 248.8 passing yards per game. With the Hilltoppers playing well defensively over their last three games, holding opponents to 8.33 points per game, expect them to cover the spread in this game.

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC -4.5

For Marshall to pull the upset on the road, it will need to pressure Chris Robison and win the turnover battle, which has been a key component of Florida Atlantic’s recent success. The Thundering Herd will also have to find a way to put up points, which they haven't done in recent weeks. When all is said and done, Marshall will have a tough time scoring enough points to beat the Owls.

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FLORIDA +13.5

The Gators are no slouch on offense either as they average 32.3 PPG, and when you add it all up and pour it in a blender, I see a Florida team that will contain the Tigers’ offense just enough to stay within the cover margin in a matchup which has all the markings of a hotly contested SEC throwdown between two undefeated teams. 

LSU wins by 4-7 points

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FRESNO ST +3.5

This one is going to be a challenge for Air Force, who is reeling after their last-minute loss to Navy. The defeat washed away the good feelings of their fourth-quarter comeback to take the lead and now they have to face a rested Fresno State team. The Bulldogs have won two straight contests and they have been tough against the run. Fresno State has held the opposition to 109.5 yards per game on the ground and only 3.4 yards per carry this season. That is going to be an uphill climb for the Falcons, who aren’t equipped for an aerial assault. Give the Bulldogs the advantage in this contest.

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VIRGINIA +2.5

Both Virginia and Miami are defensive-minded teams with defensive-minded head coaches. The Cavaliers are more of a physical team that loves to grind it out, while the Hurricanes love to show their speed and athleticism to score points and slow offenses down.

Miami head coach Manny Diaz should be encouraged by the way his team performed in the second half against Virginia Tech. Down 28-0, his team could have easily quit, but his players were persistent and got back into it before losing the game late in regulation.

VIRGINIA BY 4 POINTS OR MORE.

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AUBURN -2.5

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BUFFALO +3.5

Ohio has been a major disappointment so far, but the offensive line is still among the league’s best, the skill parts are okay, and the main issue has been mistakes – turnovers are killing the team.

Buffalo isn’t getting much out of its defense, but its bigger concern this week is at quarterback. Matt Myers is the man man, but he’s been missing practices banged up. Kyle Vantrease isn’t a bad option, but Myers brings more of a rushing element.

Can it be as simple as the home field advantage? UB is 2-0 in Amherst and 0-3 away from home. The offense has worked so far at home, and on the road the mistakes start to come and the attack fizzles.

UB stays in the MAC race with a big performance from a ground game that will blast away on the shockingly soft Bobcat defensive front.

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TCU +4

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UTAH ST +28

 Jordan Love is a stud, and LSU's defense has been injury plagued. If the Tigers aren't careful -- a noon kickoff the week before Florida is a precarious spot -- the Aggies will absolutely make this a game. LSU probably wins, and may even wins comfortably by the time this is all said and done, but covering nearly four full touchdowns is a lot to ask against a motivated dog.

LSU BY 21 POINTS OR LESS

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UCF -4

The Bearcats have dropped 13 straight to AP Top 25 teams since a 45-44 win at Pittsburgh in 2009, a run that started with their 51-24 loss to then-No. 5 Florida in the 2010 Sugar Bowl after Brian Kelly left Cincinnati to take the Notre Dame job after guiding the Bearcats to a 12-0 regular-season record.

Two of those 13 losses were lopsided defeats to UCF each of the last two years, including a 38-13 setback in Orlando last season when McKenzie Milton threw for three TD passes and 268 yards.

UCF BY 6 POINTS OR MORE

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DUKE +3

As for Duke, there isn't anything particularly special about the team. It's a fundamentally sound offense and defense with sprinkled athleticism at various positions. I don' see any glaring weaknesses or strengths. Perhaps the biggest plus of Duke is their ability to stay disciplined and not turnover the football. I like Quentin Harris, but don't love him. I think he'll shoot back down to earth against an improved Hokies' secondary - which will be heavily tested. 

Overall it comes down to who you trust more at this very point in time. Currently I trust Duke more than Virginia Tech. Let's see if they can prove me wrong, as they should be able to. 

Duke by 6 points or more.

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WASHINGTON -18.5

If you haven’t been following college football this season, this line may look funny. Let me tell you now that it’s probably a little bit low; the UCLA Bruins are a bad, bad football team. They haven’t scored more than 14 points in any game and in my opinion, it’s because Chip Kelly’s offense is now the status quo. It used to be revolutionary but these days it’s like everyone else. It’s going to stay that way against Washington State because Mike Leach has one of his best defensive units since coming to Pullman. They’re allowing just 16 points per game this season and a poultry 346 yards per game. UCLA, who’s averaging less than 300 yards themselves on offense, will be no match for Leach’s high-powered offense.

Washington State 34-13

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OREGON -10

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NEBRASKA -13

Northern Illinois can’t keep up if the Husker offense is on. The O has a huge problem on third downs, and the line hasn’t been able to generate enough of a push or keep lines – particularly Utah’s – out of the backfield.

On the other side, without Sutton Smith and some of the other key parts on last year’s defensive front, the Huskies don’t have the pass rush that was so dominant last season. Martinez will have time to work.

Nebraska wins 34-13

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TCU +1

The Boilermaker running game has been all but ignored with the passing attack so strong, but that goes into the teeth of the TCU defense – the secondary is a killer.

It’s a rested Horned Frog team with just enough offensive weapons to bother a Purdue defense that’s getting lit up like a Christmas tree. The two quarterback system of Max Duggan and Alex Delton provide different looks.

This might be a dangerous Boilermaker team, but it’s prone to mistakes with six turnovers so far and 14 penalties. TCU isn’t going to beat itself.

TCU by 3 points or more.

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STANFORD +3

USC quarterback Kedon Slovis vs. Stanford's defensive front. Slovis, a freshman from Scottsdale, Arizona, will make his first career start after sophomore J.T. Daniels sustained a season-ending knee injury against Fresno State. Slovis has plenty of talent, including the strong arm he showed off on a 41-yard completion to Tyler Vaughns to set up a touchdown in the 31-23 win over the Bulldogs, but his lack of experience will be challenged by the perennially stout Cardinal. Stanford had four takeaways and three sacks in a 17-7 win against Northwestern. 

Stanford has to much talent, and I like them to pull the upset here.

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FRESNO ST +3.5

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AUBURN -3

This isn't just a massive game for the Ducks. It's huge for the Pac-12. Washington lost to Auburn in a similar type of matchup last season in Atlanta. Oregon and QB Justin Herbert are carrying the Pac-12 flag against the country's toughest league. 

AUBURN WINS 28-23

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SMU +2.5

Arkansas St is dealing with some coaching issues. The Head coach just lost his wife, and the defense of coordinator will be replacing him. I like this move, because winning a game is all about play calling. 

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CAL -13

Getting the offense going against this Cal defense is going to be a problem.

The secondary returns just about everyone of note from the nation’s ninth-best pass defense that picked off 21 passes and was a rock against anything happening deep.

In all, eight starts and almost all of the team’s top ten tacklers return. This is a  great UC Davis offense, but it doesn’t care about controlling the clock or time of possession – it scores in a hurry. Cal should be able to dominate the tempo and the time of possession battle.

CAL WINS 34-10

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OLE MISS +6

Ole Miss has beat Memphis 7 of 8 games. Memphis brings a lot of good talent to the table. This game will be a shootout, since both teams have a vanilla defense. Ole Miss has limited opponents to just 36 ppg, but they play a harder conference. I like this game to be within 3 points. I have edge to Ole Miss pulling the upset here.

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GEORGIA TECH +37.5

The last time these two teams met, Clemson dominated the Ramblin' Wreck to the tune of 49-21; don't expect the same thing this time around. Collins brings with him an effective 4-2-5 defense. 

Clemson has 4 new starters on defense, and are heavy favorite to win this game. I like Clemson to put up maybe 42 points, and Georgia Tech to put up at least 9-14 points. 

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ROBERT MORRIS +46.5

Matthew Gonzalez is coming off a 12-touchdown season as part of a dangerous receiving trio coming back. The quarterback situation might not be in place quite yet, but the offense has a decent line and it should be able to move the chains. For all of the team’s problems last year, it hit on its third down conversions. That should continue this year.

I have Buffalo winning 49-17

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TEXAS +14

The Longhorns started the season by stumbling at Maryland, but they quickly regrouped and defeated USC and TCU in consecutive weeks in the second half of September to reorient their season. They then beat Oklahoma, 48-45, to gain a leg up in the Big 12. They lost games later in the season at Oklahoma State and at home to West Virginia, but when Oklahoma beat West Virginia on Nov. 23, Texas got into the Big 12 title game as the second-place team in the conference. Texas played OU evenly for three quarters but faded in the fourth and lost, 39-27. I like Texas here.

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OHIO ST -5.5

This year's Rose Bowl is a classic meeting between one of the best offenses (Ohio State) and best defenses (Washington) in the country. The Huskies allow just 16.5 points per game on defense, while the Buckeyes score 41.1 PPG on offense. But if there's one thing we learned from the 62-39 beatdown OSU put on a Michigan defense allowing just 13.56 PPG heading into Week 13, it's that Ohio State's offense can pour it on with the best of them. 

Ohio St by 10 points or more.

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VANDERBILT -3.5

Six of Vanderbilt's nine power-conference opponents scored at least 29 points. That trend is concerning. Still, Baylor hasn't cracked 17 points in four of the last six contests and owns a minus-nine turnover margin compared to Vandy's plus-eight.

Prediction: Vanderbilt 34, Baylor 20    

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WISCONSIN +4

This is going to be an ugly, hard-hitting football game. Last year’s game was a high-scoring one but it was played in the heat of the Orange Bowl. Hornibrook had a great game in that one, passing for 258 yards and four TDs against a similar Miami defense. Taylor had 130 yards rushing so the Badgers came prepared in the warmer weather. Now, they played in Yankee Stadium, which should benefit the Badgers due to the cold weather. Similar results as last season.

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NAVY +7.5

This game is historically close because of the fact both teams run an option offense, which chews clock and limits possessions for either side. It's hard for either team to get a big lead, which makes Navy an appealing option with this spread. Since the 2011 season, only one Army-Navy Game has been decided by more than seven points, and the underdog covers more often than not. In fact, the underdog has covered four straight in this series, and in seven of the last nine. Look for it to become eight of ten this year

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OHIO ST -14

How do you go against Ohio State when they not only need to win but also have to impressive doing so? The Wildcats played Michigan close and lost by just 10 against Notre Dame, but those games were at home. Those teams are also not as explosive as Ohio State is offensively. Ohio State just has too many athletes and the Wildcats don’t have a strong enough running game to keep them off the field. If this was not played in a dome, the Wildcats might have a shot in the cold weather or if there was precipitation to slow that OSU offense down. But advantage Ohio State with this being played in a dome from a neutral site. The Buckeyes will be focused for this game and Northwestern will just be outclassed

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TEXAS +8

the Big 12 by now is that the league is all about matchups. As Oklahoma under Lincoln Riley drifts more toward the Air Raid roots of Riley’s offense, it seems like the Sooners become a better and better matchup for Texas. This game, unlike any other in the conference, is an SEC-style game where the team that usually wins the line of scrimmage battle and is the more physical club wins, which is why Texas has competed well against Oklahoma (the last five games in the series have been decided by a total of 26 points) despite the Sooners being the superior team on paper.

The health of Sam Ehlinger is huge in this one since he played as close to a perfect game as he could in the first meeting. That said, the Texas offensive line is better than it was the first time around and is facing an Oklahoma defensive front that’s been pushed around in recent weeks, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Collin Johnson still have the edge on the Oklahoma secondary and Todd Orlando is fortunate to have athletes at linebacker and in the secondary who can hang with the Sooners on the perimeter.

Until Oklahoma proves otherwise, Texas is the more physical squad. That usually lends itself to winning the rushing yardage battle and the turnover battle, which usually decides this game. Even though some things have changed since the first meeting, everything Texas did well on Oct. 6 goes back to the Longhorns being the more physical team, which hasn’t changed in the nearly two-month period since the last time these two rivals met inside the Cotton Bowl.

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LOUISVILLE +17

With 207 yards standing between Benny Snell and Kentucky’s all-time rushing record, expect the junior running back to receive a heavy workload against a Cardinals’ defense that has been gashed throughout the season.

As his confidence has grown by the game, don’t be surprised to see a slow start from Terry Wilson in what will be his first Governor’s Cup experience.

After giving up a whopping 392 yards to Middle Tennessee last Saturday, Kentucky’s veteran defense should come out with a purpose against the Cardinals. After all, most of a senior-rich defense will face Louisville for the fourth and final time in their careers.

The game could be close and competitive early, but the first 11 games of the regular season show Kentucky is more talented, well-coached and soundly balanced than Louisville in all three phases of the game.

After halftime, expect the Wildcats to pull away and firmly defeat the Cardinals.

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN -10.5

Georgia State might have struggled in a lousy season with just one win over an FBS team, but beat Georgia Southern, and that would be more fun than any bowl victory. At least, that’s what the team has to believe.

Can the Panthers stop the run? Not really. They’ve allowed over 200 yards in five of the last six games, and now they have to deal with an option attack that can stall at odd times – and did way too often over the second half of the season – but when it’s on, forget it.

7-0 when coming up with 200 yards, the Eagles aren’t just great when they’ve got the machine going; they’re not making big mistakes, either. They lead the nation in turnover margin after only giving the ball away five times. Georgia State isn’t going to come up with enough stops, and they’re not going to generate the takeaways needed to pull this off.

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NC STATE -6.5

North Carolina is 2-8, but the Tar Heels have been competitive in each of their last six games. After getting blown out by Miami on September 27, UNC lost its next five games by 33 total points before beating Western Carolina last week. So there is still fight in the Heels, and they will give the Wolfpack a battle to close the campaign. But the matchups are in NC State’s favor. The slipping pass defense plays right into Finley’s hands, and the Pack can control the Carolina ground game and harass quarterback Nathan Elliott. Fedora’s season — and perhaps his stint in Chapel Hill — will end with another loss.

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WASHINGTON ST -2.5

This is Leach’s first 10-win season with Washington State. As the numbers suggest, this is a far better Cougar team than usual and not as good of a Washington side. Minshew is going out on top with by far his best season, and he should be able to go out on top in the form of his first victory over the Huskies. Browning, meanwhile, is going up against a WSU defense that is second in the Pac-12 against the rush and third against the pass. It is worth noting that the favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings between the two teams.

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OKLAHOMA -3

Oklahoma has won 19 straight true road games, which is the longest such streak in the nation. West Virginia hasn't lost at home this season. Something has got to give in this clash of explosive offenses. The Sooners have been living on the edge in November with their porous pass defense. Facing one of the nation's top quarterbacks isn't a good solution to cure those woes. West Virginia can keep up on the scoreboard and has just enough on defense to deny Oklahoma a chance to repeat as Big 12 champs.

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SAN DIEGO ST +13

Fresno State had little trouble in dispatching San Diego State a year ago, and the Bulldogs seem to have a clear edge over the Aztecs once again. Both teams feature strong defenses, but Fresno State can put points on the board when needed. That isn't a claim San Diego State can make. It will be a grind-it-out battle over four quarters, but the Bulldogs will make just enough plays to pull away late.

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WASHINGTON ST -10

Right now, Minshew is arguably one of the top five quarterbacks in the country, and he will put too much pressure on Garbers and Cal’s offense to keep up with the Cougars. Washington State is a plus-69 in its four home games this season, and a double-digit deficit early may be too much for the Bears to overcome.

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LT +24

Louisiana Tech is on a three-game winning streak and won four of the last five games, with a defense that’s been quietly playing well to overcome an offense that’s sputtering a bit.

The Conference USA Bulldogs are great at getting behind the line – Jaylon Ferguson is tearing up offenses with 10.5 sacks so far – but this game is about stopping the run.

Louisiana Tech can be hit hard on the ground, giving up over 200 yards four times – including 218 yards and five scores in the 38-21 loss to LSU – and now it’s up to Nick Fitzgerald to go back to being Nick Fitzgerald, if he wants to.

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