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DUKE +9.5

Duke is 5-2 ATS when playing Conference teams. The key in this game is the coaching. Duke is a great team, and matches up. I like Duke to pull the road upset, but i will take the points here. This is a Syndicate Play

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FLORIDA -6

Feleipe Franks, if you and the Gator passing game ever wanted to open it up, this is the time to do it.

Missouri made Terry Wilson look like Patrick Mahomes over the last several minutes of the collapse to Kentucky.

The Tiger secondary has had a few issues, getting lit up for 200 yards or more in each of the last six games – failing to come through in the clutch against the Cats last week in the 15-14 loss.

Florida would love nothing more than to ground-and-pound this game and make it about the time of possession and long drives, but Franks should be able to have some success.

He doesn’t have to be brilliant. All he has to do is hit his third down throws, not force anything, and connect on 60% or so of his passes. His defense should take care of the rest.

This is a Syndicate Move.

Florida by 13 points or more.

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ARIZONA -3

Quite frankly, everything scares me about playing Arizona. The Buffs just lost, at home, to the worst team in the Pac-12. So I would say that any team is scary at this point. Arizona has a great athlete at QB that could have run for 1,000 yards against CU alone last year and the Wildcats just put a beating on a better team than the Buffs. As you can tell, I am psychologically scarred from last week.

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NAVY +24

The Midshipmen need to get right, and unfortunately they're in the midst of a four-game stretch where the opponents combined record is 26-2. Malcolm Perry got banged up in the 49-36 shootout loss at Houston, and the Irish have had an extra week to prepare for Navy's offense. It's tough to imagine Navy having much success -- though if you are looking for a trend that could favor the out-of-nowhere upset, eight of Navy's 13 wins in the series have come at neutral sites -- but there is going to be plenty to build on for the rest of the AAC schedule after going up against one of the best teams in the country. A strong performance from Navy's defense would be very encouraging, particularly considering the high-flying UCF Knights are coming right around the corner. 

This game will be decided by 2 touchdowns.

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TEXAS A&M +1.5

Texas A&M and Mississippi State are now going in different directions this season with the Bulldogs spiraling towards mediocrity while the Aggies have improved each week. The national spotlight has rightfully been given to Alabama and LSU, but A&M is lurking in the shadows as a one-loss in-conference team that could grab a share of the SEC West title in a three-way tie with LSU and Alabama.

Over the 11-game history between A&M and MSU dating back to 1912, the Bulldogs have a slight edge with a 6–5 series nod. The Aggies are refreshed and have something to play for, while MSU takes the field after a bruising game against LSU.

The Aggies by 4 points or more.

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KENTUCKY +7.5

Saying the coaching staff has concerns regarding Terry Wilson would be an understatement. Though he’s 7-1 as a starter, Wilson’s play from the pocket has been far from the leading cause of Kentucky’s success. Though their defense should be able to keep the game from becoming a shootout, the Wildcats’ will need to move the ball downfield in order to win at Mizzou.

Benny Snell has had yet another phenomenal season for the Wildcats and their defense has lived beyond expectations. However, without stability under center, it’s difficult for teams to win on the road in the SEC.

While Wilson made a few exceptional throws at Florida, he also played one of his worst games as a starter at Texas A&M.

The Wildcats are the better team, but this game will be much closer than what it should be. A change at QB seems inevitable, though Wilson could also come out & torch what is the 96th-ranked defense in the country.

Final Score: Kentucky 24, Missouri 20

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VIRGINIA TECH -5.5

Ryan Willis is coming through.

He might not have pulled off the win over Notre Dame last week, but that was hardly his fault. Okay, so he wasn’t amazing, but he threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns and a pick to at least move the offense a little bit. That was coming off a 332-yard, three touchdown day in the win over Duke.

North Carolina’s pass defense has actually been okay – the issues are on the other side.

Over the four games, the offense has only scored more than 19 points once, it’s a disaster on third downs, and there’s no consistent downfield passing game.

Outside of a few runs by Notre Dame’s Dexter Williams, the Virginia Tech run defense is excellent. If the Tar Heels don’t get things moving on the ground, the offense isn’t going anywhere. However …

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OREGON +3.5

I am taking the points with Oregon in this one. The Washington offense has yet to find a rhythm, and they are only averaging 22.7 points in their three road games on the season. Oregon features an outstanding rush defense that is limiting opponents to only 112 rushing yards per game, so they should be able to neutralize Myles Gaskin and a Huskies running game that has not played to their full potential yet this season.

In addition, the Ducks’ offense has consistently put up points in all five games led by Justin Herbert who has collected 15 touchdown passes on the season. The Huskies’ rush defense has been average, ranking 41st in the country, and the Oregon running game is averaging a sizzling 216 rushing yards per game led by CJ Verdell.

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South Florida -7.5

I think this is a huge statement game for USF. It is national attention, and for Black Friday hype against UCF, a win in dominant fashion is a must. I think USF will come out firing against Tulsa. Barnett will be the star of the game, proving he was worthy of the five-star rating. If Tulsa can get the run game going and can take time off the clock, I think it could be a low-scoring affair like last year. With that said, give me the Bulls by double digits.

South Florida by 2 touch downs.

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WISCONSIN -17

Wisconsin leads the Big Ten with time of possession, keeping the ball for over 35 minutes per game.

And now the Badgers have had two weeks off to rest up that dinged up O line.

Nebraska is dead last in the Big Ten in time of  possession, keeping it for under 28 minutes a game mostly because Martinez and company can’t convert on third down chances.

You know what the Badgers are going to do, and the Nebraska defensive front can’t stop it. The Huskers have allowed four rushing touchdowns in each of the last two games, and now they’re going to get steamrolled over by the rested Wisconsin offensive front.

Wisconsin by 28 points

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OLD DOMINION +14

I like Old Dominion a lot here. FAU will most likely win outright, but their defense hasn’t shown nearly enough to make them palatable as a multi-touchdown favorite. ODU should have some success here through the air, and although Singletary could feast on the ground, the Monarchs should easily be able to keep this game within the number. Take ODU plus the points with confidence here.

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SYRACUSE -3

As Clemson found out, this Syracuse defense isn’t all that bad. It’s as strong as it’s been in years, and now, the Orange have the right mix under Dino Babers to be good enough to not just hang with a team like Clemson, but actually come really, really close to beating it on the road.

It all starts with the defensive front and a great pass rush that’s been able to crank up ten sacks over the last two weeks and generate consistent pressure against the good offensive lines, much less the weaker ones.

The Pitt offensive front isn’t all that bad, but it’s not doing anything for a woeful running game that’s not able to find anything that consistently works.

And that’s the big problem for the Panthers – the lines aren’t playing well enough. That goes hand-in-hand with being second-to-last in the ACC in both offense and defense.

The Orange D is getting the job done, and the O is working, too, scoring 30 points or more in every game but the loss to Clemson – no shame in only putting up 23 points in Death Valley.

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TEXAS +7.5

The game has been decided by fewer than seven points over the last four meetings, and it’s about to happen again – with a similar playbook.

Texas will seem like it always has the ball, and it’ll be in control of the game, but it’ll get hit with just enough Oklahoma home runs to keep it close.

Texas will play really, really well, but it won’t be able to put the game away.

When pressed, Murray will overcome a frustrating first three quarters with two fourth quarter touchdown drives to take the game back. The Texas drives that ended with field goals instead of touchdowns will be haunting.

By 3 points

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OREGON -2

Cal's defeat of BYU is certainly impressive in hindsight. The Golden Bears proved they can outlast a physical, defensive-minded team and take advantage of question marks on offense. Oregon is an entirely different opponent. Defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt has introduced a more smash-mouth approach on defense, but the Ducks can and will continue to push the pace when on offense.

Oregon can get out to a fast start and dictate the tempo, Cal is much less equipped to rally than Stanford a week ago. The first few possessions should reveal much about both teams. This is Cal's opportunity to score a marquee win and announce itself as a Pac-12 title contender. Oregon can rebound in as much of a must-win scenario as a team can face in September. Oregon pulls the money win here.

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OLE MISS +11

Ole Miss is a good value here. The line is dropping and the smart money is coming in. OLE Miss can possibly pull the upset here.

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KENTUCKY +1.5

Kentucky has beaten South Carolina four years in a row. It is difficult to maintain winning streaks like that (unless you are Tennessee or Florida, apparently). But no matter how I have looked at this game, it is tough to see a way that South Carolina wins at Kroger Field on Saturday.

Kentucky is better on paper. They are the more physical team. They have the momentum. After looking at every angle, I think the Wildcats are going to have to lay an egg to lose this one.

If Kentucky does walk away with a win and they strut into College Station at 5-0, the hype around this team will be out of control. They will be knocking on the top 10 and Benny Snell will take another leap in the Heisman race.

I, for one, am here for all of that.

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC -3

It was about at this point last year when the machine turned on, but the offense has already started to work. The defense struggled against UCF and Oklahoma, but that’s UCF and Oklahoma.

This is where the Middle Tennessee passing game rocks, cranking up at least 250 yards at a 65% clip with three touchdowns throws. But the FAU running game is working.

Running for 376 yards and six scores against Bethune-Cookman is one thing, but coming up with 320 yards and four touchdowns against UCF is another.

The FAU offense will do just a wee bit more in a wild firefight. Get ready for a whole lot of tempo swings and a lot of points, but the Middle Tennessee defense will have a harder time getting off the field.

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I like Mississippi St here by 10 points or more. The Defense is what shines for this team. Florida will struggle in the red zone, and i expect field goals if that.

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KANSAS ST +8.5

This is a somewhat surprisingly difficult pick. History says go with Snyder as a home dog. However, Kansas State is a mess, and for the first time in a while, it genuinely feels like Snyder's back is against the wall. Still, history also says Texas coach Tom Herman is far better against the spread as an underdog. A lot of clashing trends here, but for the sake of making a pick, I'd sooner bet on Snyder in this situation than Herman. 

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TEXAS TECH +4

Honestly, my preseason predictions had Texas Tech starting 7-0 before a massive collapse to finish sixth. Obviously, I had Tech winning this game. West Virginia’s defense has looked good in its first three games, but they still gave up way too many points to Youngstown State. Quite frankly the turnover situation is going to be a major difference. Tech’s defense prides itself on turnovers. In a game featuring two gunslinging, air raid offenses, turnovers are everything. Each missed opportunity becomes points the other direction. Give me the better defense.

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IOWA +3.5

This was always going to be one of the tough hurdles for Wisconsin to clear this season if the Badgers were going to make a playoff push. After losing last week, Wisconsin cannot afford to lose again now that conference play is opening, but winning on the road in Kinnick Stadium is not easy for anybody. Iowa has the tools in place to go head to head with Wisconsin but will need quarterback Nate Stanley to shrug off a disaster of a game against Wisconsin last season. Odds are, Stanley is not going to complete just 8-of-24 pass attempts for 41 yards this time around. He doesn’t have to throw five touchdowns as he did against Ohio State last year, but Stanley should be able to lead enough effective drives at home to give Iowa a chance to jump on top of the Big Ten West standings and secure a win against Wisconsin.

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OHIO ST -36.5

This game will be a BLOW OUT! I don't expect Tulane to put any points on the board. Meyer will be back coaching. Ohio St wins 56-0.

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UCF -13.5

FAU’s shaky defense early this season – including allowing 28 to Bethune-Cookman – leads me to think the Knights will have their way on offense, especially with a hurricane-imposed bye week to prepare and rest. Lane Kiffin’s Owls have no issue scoring, but they don’t score nearly enough … UCF 56, Florida Atlantic 31.

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OREGON ST +3.5

This is where the Oregon State offense really starts to look the part.

The defense will have its issues at times slowing down the Nevada passing attack, but the ground game will do whatever is needed to answer every good Wolf Pack drive.

This won’t be a walk in the park, but even on the road, the Beavers will have control of the game in the third quarter.

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OKLAHOMA -18

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ARMY -6.5

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN -3

Kansas was upset in their first game and things could get ugly again this season with the issues they have on both sides of the ball. Central Michigan struggled to run the ball well in their opening loss to Kentucky, but that will not be the case in this game. The Chippewas will rack up the rushing yards, which is why they will win and cover the spread.

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MISSISSIPPI ST. -6.5

This one is a real sticky wicket. As stated above, if you simply look at the results of the first weekend, you would have to make the Bulldogs a heavy favorite. But you never know when a Bill Snyder team is just playing possum after the week one struggle. Was this a case of their getting caught looking ahead to this game? If you’re a Wildcat fan, you hope so. One thing is for sure, any kind of repeat of last week’s 13-penalty, four-turnover effort and KSU will get taken to the woodshed quickly.

It will be a wild environment in the Little Apple but don’t look for the Bulldogs to crumble. This is an uber-experienced team that returned 93 percent of its offense from a year ago and also 77 percent of its tackles on defense. Though he may have to knock off some rust early on, Nick Fitzgerald’s return will be a shot of confidence for Mississippi State. But one thing to keep in mind, Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson was the field general for three come-from-behind victories last year and pulled the trick again vs. South Dakota last week. So don’t leave the game early 'Cat fans.

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ARIZONA -10

The Wildcats have a potent offensive attack that could quickly prove for BYU too much to handle from the get-go. This could put the Cougars putting them playing from behind for much of the contest.

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CINCINNATI +15

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BOISE -10

Boise State has covered the spread in six of their last seven road games and Troy has failed to cover in seven of their last eight home games. On top of that Troy is breaking in a new starting QB while the Broncos are led by a veteran signal caller. The Broncos will play a great game on both sides of the ball and even facing a good Troy team on the road they will win and cover.

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CAL

There's no question Cal enters this game in better shape. The Bears showed signs of improvement in Justin Wilcox's first season as head coach and appear well positioned to take another step forward in 2018. Ross Bowers is the Pac-12's leading returning passer (253.3 ypg) and he should pair with running back Patrick Laird to form a productive, it not potent, offensive tandem.

North Carolina is looking to erase the bad taste of 2017 from its mouth, but Larry Fedora is already having to deal with 13 different players who have been suspended for varying lengths. The Tar Heels are inexperienced on offense and their issues stopping the run on defense have been well documented. Cal will have to account for wide receiver/return specialist Anthony Ratliff-Williams but otherwise the Bears appear to be the better team on paper.

North Carolina didn't make the cross-country trek to Berkeley to simply roll over but Cal should find a way to come out of this one with a win.

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WYOMING +3.5

This is a team built around playing stout defense and running the football and this Cowboys defensive line has a chance to be special. They racked up three sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss against New Mexico and should get plenty more opportunities to make plays. While the Cougars have more proven players at the skilled positions on offense, this game has all the makings of a gritty, defensive struggle. Washington State is 1-5 in season openers under Mike Leach and this game is no cakewalk. With a game already under their belts, I’m going to roll with Wyoming at home in this spot over a power conference school.

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W. VIRGINIA

Tennessee will score. Considering that wasn’t a given over a large portion of last season, start from there.

There might be a whole lot of excitement around the Pruitt era, and there’s a lot of talent there to push for a big year, but Grier and the West Virginia offense will be way too good.

It’ll be an inspired defensive effort by the Vol D, but the O won’t take advantage of the opportunities to take over the game.

West Virginia won’t dominant, but it’ll be a great moment for the program to show off the possibilities for the 2018 season. It’s a game the Mountaineers need to have, and they’ll get it.

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN +17.5

Central Michigan is no pushover. It has a running back with NFL hopes (Jonathan Ward), but a new quarterback, and gone are the top three wideouts and tight end from last season. Offensively, the Chippewas might struggle. If Wilson can take over on offense and All-Everything Benny Snell gets his yards, the Cats should simply overpower in the home opener.

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HOWARD +31

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COLORADO ST +7.5

Both Colorado and Colorado State are desperate to show that they have improved from the mediocre product they put on the field a year ago. The Rams didn't start off on the right foot against Hawaii. But their offense does seem legitimately explosive this season. Colorado still has some things to sort out on both sides of the ball. This could be a high-scoring affair that ultimately favors Colorado State.

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DUKE -13.5

Duke got beat last year by Army. The situation is different since Army is not the same team. Duke has a lot of returning starters, but the concern I have is with the Army offense and defense. Army doesn't have a money offense. Duke has a stingy defense, and I like Duke for the Blowout  win. Algorithm Duke wins 38-7

Algorithm 2 Duke wins 34-13

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OKLAHOMA ST -4

This looks like it could be a very difficult game for Virginia Tech. Quarterback Josh Jackson did not have a great second half of the season throwing the ball and now his main target will be in street clothes. It would be nice to rely on the running game, but the Hokies have had an inconsistent ground attack this season and the strength of the Oklahoma State defense is stopping the run. The Cowboys are terrible at defending the pass, but Tech doesn’t have the weapons to effectively exploit this weakness.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma State is going to score. Mason Rudolph, James Washington and Marcell Ateman are all playing their final collegiate game and will be motivated to go out in a big way. The Virginia Tech defense is very good, but has not faced a passing game as dynamic and explosive as Oklahoma State’s. The closest comparison would be West Virginia in the season opener when Mountaineers quarterback Will Grier threw for 371 yards in the 31-24 loss.

The Cowboys won’t get to 40 points on the Hokies’ defense. But they will get a lot closer to that number than Virginia Tech will.

OKLAHOMA ST 31-17

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MISSOURI -2.5

I don’t like Texas in this game for two reasons. One, the defense is facing an offense that loves to go vertical as much as, say, Oklahoma State. Not only has Texas had issues defending the deep ball late in the year, three key pieces from the defense that stymied the Cowboys won’t be on the field (DeShon Elliott, Holton Hill and Malik Jefferson). Two, the offense is going to have a tough time following the blueprint to win the game by running the ball consistently and controlling the clock to protect the defense and keep Drew Lock and Co. off the field. Missouri, statistically anyway, is a similar defense to Texas Tech in that you can run on them but it’s going to take some time. The Longhorns will have to chip away and eventually the dam will break. But Missouri has better personnel than Texas Tech and considering the absences on the Texas side of the field, Terry Beckner Jr.might be the best NFL prospect on the field. I’m a firm believer in Tom Herman and his ability to have a team ready to play, so I won’t be the least bit surprised if this game is tight late and the Longhorns have a chance to win. But Texas is starting this race with less than a full tank, and I don’t see the Longhorns being able to have enough left to finish the job.

Missouri 34, Texas 27

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ARIZONA -3

Arizona has been a fairly wild team this season. On offense, they average 495 yards and 41.8 points per game. On defense, they allow 467 yards as an average. They’ve had to score a ton in order to get these victories, and that’s started to turn on them in the last month. In the opposite spectrum of their bowl opponent, they lost three of their last four games and gave up 42 points or more in all of those defeats. The lone win was over a very bad team in Oregon State.

While the team may not be that great, they’re unquestionably fun to watch, especially quarterback Khalil Tate. He’s listed as probable despite nursing a shoulder injury, and he’s the obvious make-or-break player for the team. In the air, he’s posted an adequate 1,289 passing yards and a ratio of nine touchdowns to eight picks. On the ground, he adds another 1,353 yards and 12 more scores. He averages more yards on the ground per play than in the air.

The key in this game is the offense. Purdue doesn't have much to offer. They are just 1-5 ATS.

I have Arizona winning 34-23. 

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IOWA -2.5

Iowa’s run defense is good enough to battle the Eagles for four quarters. But Iowa can win with its pass rush and pass defense. The Eagles rank 114th in passing with 162.8 yards per game. Starting quarterback Anthony Brown missed the last two games and won’t play in this one, either. Senior Darius Wade will start the Pinstripe Bowl and he has performed admirably in Brown’s absence. This year, Wade has completed 46 of 75 passes for 528 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.

Sophomore defensive end Anthony Nelson has paced the Hawkeyes’ pass rush with 6 sacks this season. Senior linebacker Josey Jewell and freshman defensive end A.J. Epenesa chipped in with 4.5 sacks each. The Hawkeyes’ pass rush has helped the secondary flourish with 19 interceptions, tied for second-most nationally. Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson has 25 passes defensed with 7 interceptions and was named a unanimous first-team All-American.

Iowa wins 24-16.

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APPALACHIAN ST+7

Appalachian State is a team capable of putting points on the board in a hurry, averaging 33.4 points per game this season. QB Taylor Lamb led the way with 2,606 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, but the Mountaineers also have running back Jalin Moore. Moore is 88 yards away from reaching 1,000 on the season. Defensively, the Mountaineers are led by LB Eric Boggs (97 tackles, 4 sacks) and DL Tee Sims (9.5 sacks).

When Toledo lost to Ohio 38-10 on a Wednesday night in early November, I feared the loss would cost the Rockets a conference title they've been chasing since 2004. Thankfully, they won their final two games of the regular season to clinch the division and then took care of Akron in the MAC Championship.

Now they head to Mobile looking for revenge against an Appalachian State team that beat them in the Camellia Bowl last season. Toledo enters the contest with one of the most potent offenses in the country, finishing 11th nationally with 39.2 points per game.

This game will be close, but I have Appalachian St by 4 points.

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WYOMING -3

Josh Allen has been waiting for this day to come! He is hungry like the wolf! He is looking good, and is ready to take the field! I got my money on the former Firebaugh Eagle. Watch the kid shine! He is the heart of Firebaugh! Get him Kid!

Wyoming wins 34-23.

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OHIO ST -6

Ohio State was on early upset alert after falling down 14-0 at Michigan last Saturday, but the Buckeyes eventually pulled away with a 31-20 victory. J.T. Barrett was sidelined with a knee injury late in that game but is expected to play this week against the Badgers. The Buckeyes are just 1-4 ATS over their last five games since going 3-0 ATS in their previous three.

Saturday night's total is set at 51.5 points. The OVER is 8-1 in Ohio State's last nine games.

The Buckeyes haven't lost a game to Wisconsin since 2010. The Badgers enter this game in much better form, but the Buckeyes may have the mental edge given the recent history between these two teams and Ohio State's experience playing in big games.

The key in this game is the Ohio St offense. I have Ohio St winning 34-17.

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AUBURN +5

Neither offense will do much of anything, both defenses will be incredible, and it’ll be the tightest of tight games that will come down to one thing.

Alabama’s punting game is solid, Auburn’s isn’t.

The Auburn punters are combining to average under 40 yards per kick, putting just nine inside the 20 and with just three 50-yard blasts. Alabama’s J.K. Scott is averaging 43 yards per boot with 21 put inside the 20 with 13 kicks of over 50 yards.

The Auburn punt coverage team is mediocre, while Alabama has allowed just four returns for five yards.

The field will be tilted on Auburn’s side just a wee bit too much. I have Alabama winning 23-20. 

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PITT +14

The Hurricanes have played some close games this season against inferior competition. So, Miami must be ready on a short week to play a Pittsburgh team that played Virginia Tech tough last week.

While the Hurricanes may start slow, expect quarterback Malik Rosier and running back Travis Homer to run wild over a Panthers defense that is below average.

This game will be close. I have Miami winning by 6-10 points. Take the 14 points here.

Miami wins 28-21.

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STANFORD - 15.5

Traditionally, the Big Game can be counted on to provide tightly contested games and dramatic finishes; a total of 52 games between Stanford and California been determined by one touchdown or less. However, this hasn't been the case in recent seasons. The Bears have lost by an average of 21.9 points in their last seven games against the Cardinal. Stanford has big-play capability behind Love and quarterback K.J. Costello that California will be hard pressed to contain.

Stanford wins 34-13.

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PURDUE +8 

There’s nothing more deflating for an offense than a dropped pass. The Hawkeyes had 7 dropped passes last week against Wisconsin, and many were costly. A few would have produced first downs, which could have extended drives. Others were more ambiguous, like the ball bouncing off tight end Noah Fant’s right hand. Maybe it was slightly too far, maybe it wasn’t. Either way, it wasn’t a catch at a crucial time.

The drops haven’t affected just one receiver, either. Quarterback Nate Stanley has a live arm, but the receivers know what velocity with which the ball is coming. Matt VandeBerg, Nick Easley and Ihmir Smith-Marsette all have had vital drops in recent weeks. Receiver play and special teams have become a detriment, and it needs to show up this week to ensure senior day is a success.

I have Iowa winning 23-20. 

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VIRGINIA +19

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UL-MONROE +37 

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NOTRE DAME -3

The Miami offense isn’t good.

It’s awful on third downs, was worse against Virginia Tech at throwing the ball at times, and it struggled way too much to put the game well out of reach.

Malik Rosier has been fine, but he misfired on 11 of his 21 throws with three picks. He ran well, but he has to be nearly perfect – he can’t give the Irish O any easy chances.

The Hurricanes are second-to-last in the ACC on third downs. This week, that’s not okay against an ultra-efficient offensive machine that doesn’t make a whole lot of mistakes.

Yes, Wimbush got hurt. And Ian Book stepped in and hit all eight of his passes. Yes, Adams was out early. And the Irish finished with 380 rushing yards and four scores.

The Irish pull the victory 28-17.

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GEORGIA TECH +3

The Yellow Jackets are just a few plays away from being 7-1. We’d all be very worried if that was the case. We’re all worried anyway, because of Paul Johnson’s style of offense, but the worry factor would be multiplied by about five if the Jackets had won those close games, or even two of them.

The Georgia Tech offense has had four very good offensive games from a points standpoint, one middling offensive game, and one bad offensive game. The Virginia Tech defense is closer to the Miami and Clemson defenses than it is to teams like Pitt, UNC, Wake Forest and Virginia. Still, I don’t see the Hokies holding the Jackets to 10 points like Clemson.

I’m hoping for a defensive performance somewhere between Miami and Clemson’s performances against Georgia Tech. With the way the VT offense has been playing, allowing 24 points might not be good enough. Twenty or fewer, however, is very doable.

Virginia Tech is 6-3 against Paul Johnson. In VT’s six wins, Georgia Tech has scored 17, 21, 26, 17, 10 and 21 points, for an average of 18.67 points per game. In VT’s three losses, the Jackets have scored 28, 27 and 30 points, for an average of 28.33 points per game. 

According to my algorithms, I have GT winning 30-27.

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MICHIGAN ST +17.5

No disrespect to the oddsmakers, but this game has not been a blowout, ever since Urban Meyer's first season as Ohio State's head coach in 2012. Quite commonly, this game comes down to avoiding mistakes, and capitalizing upon the opportunities whenever they are presented. Meyer knows that the skeptics are beginning to whisper about the Buckeyes, and it should make for must-see TV when the ball is kicked off at noon within Ohio Stadium. It should be a tough, traditional, Big Ten-style of game, and Ohio State ekes a close one out at home to keep its division title hopes alive.

According to my algorithms, I have Ohio St winning 27-20.

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AKRON +7.5

Akron is still deep in the hunt for the MAC title, needing to win this week to set up a showdown against Ohio in the East game of the year. The Zips might not be doing much offensively, but the defense has been solid against everyone but Toledo.

More than anything else, the team has figured out how to win close games, pulling off two one-point wins in the last three outings. Now on a run of four wins in the last five games, everything is set up for a big finishing kick – and to become bowl eligible.

Miami is just trying to find something positive.

The team that went on a late run to go bowling last year now has to win its final three games to do it again. Win this week, get by Eastern Michigan at home next Wednesday, and beat Ball State – bowl game.

The hope is for QB Gus Ragland to be back, healthy, and good enough to go, but the offense hasn’t necessarily been the problem.

The Akron offense isn’t anything special, but it’s terrific at keeping the chains moving. Miami doesn’t have a pass rush and it’s not nearly disruptive enough in key moments. While the RedHawks are able to control the clock, they’re not going to control the game.

According to my algorithms, I have the Zips winning 28-21. Take the points here.

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TEXAS TECH -3

Texas Tech might see three different quarterbacks Saturday, but the main point of Kansas State's offense will likely remain the same: running the ball. K-State is No. 2 in the Big 12 in rushing offense and last in passing offense. Jesse Ertz is the K-State quarterback who is most likely to throw, while Alex Delton and Skylar Thompson might run more. But all three are threats to carry the ball, along with running back Alex Barnes. 

Texas Tech is No. 7 in the Big 12 in rushing defense and allowed Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson to rush for 181 yards on 24 carries last week. I like Texas Tech here, to limit Kansas States's main offense attack.

According to my algorithms, I have Texas Tech winning 41-28. 

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WYOMING -1.5

Wyoming might not be all that flashy, and it’s not doing enough with a star quarterback in Josh Allen to lead the way, but it’s still in the Mountain West title hunt – but now it needs some help.

New Mexico is fighting for its 2017 survival. It’s not playing all that well, but it’s managing to battle hard in a loss to Colorado State. Now it needs to win three of the final five games to go bowling.

The Lobo offense is miserable on third downs, but it’s still running well and it’s still dangerous – it’s just inconsistent.

Wyoming has no offense – it’s last in the Mountain West – but the defensive front is outstanding at getting into the backfield and should be able to stuff the Lobos before they get started.

At home, Wyoming will win the turnover battle, and the defensive will take over in a low-scoring battle.

Wyoming wins 24-17.

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IOWA ST +7.5

Both of these teams have done well against the number this year. TCU is 5-2 ATS, while Iowa State is 5-1-1, but I've been impressed by the Cyclones at home this year. Also, TCU just hasn't been as great on a grass surface. The Frogs are 2-10 ATS in their past 12 on grass. Iowa State, meanwhile, is 10-2 ATS in its past 12 on a natural turf, and also 8-2 ATS in their past 10 at Jack Trice. 

According to my algoritms, I have this game low scoring. Iowa St wins 20-17

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CALIFORNIA +4 

Cal has a slight advantage on defense. However, the Bears have sorely missed playmaking linebacker Devante Downs, who was the leading tackler in the Pac-12 when he went down with a season-ending injury against Washington State. Downs led the team with three sacks and also recorded 5.5 tackles for a loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The unit as a whole has improved, but it’s difficult to replace such a talented and productive player.

Furthermore, both quarterbacks are turnover prone. Colorado's Steven Montez has thrown six interceptions, and Cal starter Ross Bowers has been picked off 10 times, including two last week. Given the uncertainty surrounding Montez as the starter, as well as Cal’s success forcing turnovers and the presence of running back Phillip Lindsay, we can expect the Buffs to lean heavily on the ground game. Since Cal has shown improvement stopping the run. This game will be tight.

I have Cal winning 27-23. 

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ARIZONA -2.5

California faces another challenging matchup Saturday against visiting Arizona and emerging star Khalil Tate. The sophomore quarterback led the Wildcats to a 47-30 win over UCLA last Saturday in his first start of the season while Cal forced seven turnovers and recorded nine sacks in a 37-3 win over the Cougars.

One week after setting the FBS record for rushing for a quarterback with 327 yards against Colorado, Tate rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 148 yards and a score against the Bruins. The future is suddenly bright for the explosive Wildcats, who have won three of their last four games and sit tied with Arizona State for second place in the Pac-12 South after being picked to finish sixth in the preseason media poll. The Wildcats look to maintain their momentum against a Cal team that snapped a three-game losing streak with their surprising win over Washington State. The Bears had five interceptions in the victory but will need to adjust without inside linebacker and leading tackler Devante Downs, who suffered a season-ending injury against the Cougars.

Tate has received back-to-back Pac-12 offensive player of the week honors and helped open up a running game led by Nick Wilson, who posted his best numbers since the 2016 opener with 135 yards and two touchdowns against UCLA. Freshman Kylan Wilborn had four of the Wildcats' five sacks against the Bruins while cornerback Jace Whittaker added two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. The defense has forced 13 turnovers but will be without tackle Parker Zellers for the first half Saturday after the senior was ejected for targeting last week.

Downs' injury is a huge blow for the resurgent Cal defense and will place a greater burden on the front line and inside linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk, who was named Pac-12 defensive player of the week after recording 11 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one interception against Washington State. The Bears' offense remains inconsistent but looked sharp against the Cougars as Vic Enwere replaced injured starter Patrick Laird and rushed for season highs of 22 carries for 102 yards with a score. 

Arizona has averaged 45 points 4 of 6 games. According to my algorithms, I have Arizona winning 37-30. 

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IOWA +2.5

The Hawkeyes feature an outstanding defense and they are up against a mediocre offense. Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson is scuffling right now, posting a poor 1:4 TD to INT ratio over his last two games, and he will be in tough against the Iowa defense. Furthermore, Hawkeyes QB Nathan Stanley has been tremendous, already throwing 15 touchdowns this season and he is facing a weak pass defense that is allowing an average of 250 passing yards per game, which ranks them down at 101st in the Country. 

Iowa is 17-7 ATS in their last 24 road games. According to my algorithms. I have Iowa winning 24-17.

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Memphis +3

This seems like a well-balanced and even matchup across the board. Memphis has the conference's top wide receiver in Anthony Miller, but Houston's passing game has playmakers as well with Steven Dunbar and Linell Bonner. Where Memphis has the clear advantage is at quarterback with Riley Ferguson. Kyle Postma supplanted Kyle Allen as the starter but can be prone to make a mistake with the ball even if Houston is ahead comfortably (four interceptions were thrown with a lead up to 14 points). Expect another good outing from Ferguson and Miller on the national stage to get Memphis out of Houston with an important win.

Houston is not the same team without Head Coach Herman! According to my Predictions, I have Memphis winning 34-24.

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ARIZONA +2.5

Arizona and UCLA combined for just seven wins a season ago; they have six combined coming into this game. Needless to say, both teams are dramatically improved from 2016. The winner will head into the season's second half at 4-2 and above .500 in Pac-12 play, with a real opportunity to make noise in the South division. 

UCLA has dominated the series since Mora took over, but the matchups have always favored the Bruins. This year looks like the exception. Arizona's multidimensional rushing attack should be able to take advantage of a Bruin defense ranked No. 129 in FBS stopping the run. 

Arizona's defense has made considerable strides this season, although slowing Rosen and the passing attack could prove difficult. Still, the Wildcats have shown an ability to rise up on that side of the ball, even in the two losses. This time, Arizona should get just enough defense for a win. 

According to my algorithms, I have Arizona winning 42-35.

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GEORGIA TECH +6.5

I remain skeptical of No. 11 Miami. Plus, Georgia Tech is good and well rested coming off three straight wins and a bye week. The game being in Miami doesn’t help the Yellow Jackets’ cause, but Hurricanes leading rusher Mark Walton being out for the season with an ankle injury does. Through four games, Walton had racked up 428 yards on the ground and 91 yards off seven catches. He had more than double the yards of Miami’s next-best back, Travis Homer.

According to my algorithms, I have Georgia Tech winning 21-17.

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South Carolina +2.5

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MICHIGAN -5

The Wolverines were good last week with no excuses. Michigan State struggled to get anything going on the ground other than one 50-yard dash, and ended up throwing for a mere 94 yards.

This is still the nation’s No. 1 defense, it’s still fantastic at getting into the backfield, and it’s great at generating pressure in key spots.

There isn’t enough of a Hoosier downfield passing game to worry about the field being stretched – the Wolverines will tee off against the IU ground attack and midrange passes.

The Wolverines are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

According to my algorithms, I have the Wolverines winning 34-17.

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SAN DIEGO ST -10

The defense has been absolutely stifling. The Aztecs haven’t allowed more than 17 points in any of the last six games during their winning streak, and they’re more than used to playing on the road with three of the last five victories coming away from home. The UNLV offense is working, but the defense is getting run over

San Diego St. is 9-2 ATS in October games. According to my algorithms, I have San Diego St pulling the Blowout 45-13.

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Fresno St -17

San Jose State has shown a complete inability to stop opposing teams from moving up and down the field at will. Giving up nearly 550 yards and 41 points to a UNLV team that lost to Howard, an FCS program, as a 44 point favorite shows that the Spartans have major issues. Fresno State bounced back from being crushed by Alabama and Washington to get back in the win column. The Bulldogs make it two in a row by rolling past the hapless Spartans here.

The Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS with teams with losing records. This game will be a Blow out! According to my algorithms, I have the Bulldogs winning 38-13.

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SMU +10

The Mustangs sport the No. 3 scoring offense in the country, averaging 48.2 points per game. Houston, meanwhile, is the No. 14 scoring defense, allowing 14.8 points per game. Needless to say, this matchup is going to be the one that determines this game. Appearances in the red zone will be a strength vs. strength matchup -- SMU has scored on 94.4 percent of its trips to the red zone while Houston has allowed no points on a third of its stands inside its own 20. SMU will need to establish its run game quickly against a Houston defense that allows 155.8 rushing yards per game.

Houston is a different team without coach Herman. This game could be decided within 3 points. I like SMU to pull the victory.

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FLORIDA -3

LSU not having its stuff together with injures and inconsistencies taking over.

Star RB Derrius Guice was out against the Trojans, two freshman started on the line, and the defense was missing a few key parts.

Florida might not be amazing, but it has its formula down, and now the power running game appears to be working.

Troy’s Jordan Chunn tore off 191 yards and a score on the Tigers. Florida only had a few big runs against Vandy, but it controlled the game and took the pressure off Franks and Del Rio by grinding out the O with Malik Davis and Lamical Perine.

With a defense that’s dominating on third downs, I don't see LSU offense doing much.

The Gator secondary will be a rock, the defensive front will own the wounded LSU O line, and it’ll be yet another hard-fought uggo that will look just fine for Florida in the standings.

According to my algoritms, I have this game as a TIER 1. Florida winings 24-17.

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WEST VIRGINIA 75 DIME GAME

West Virginia will get its passing game going and Grier will look great, but this is another TCU showcase game.

The lines have been fantastic, Kenny Hill has been solid, and this is a strong, balanced team that doesn’t seem to be knocked off its game in any way. The Horned Frogs are unflappable and relentless.

The Bookmakers have this line over inflated. West Virginia has a stunning offense, and a great run game. This game will be within 7-10 points. Take the 13.5 points.

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UL MONROE -5

In addition to Luckett, Gore also excelled for Louisiana-Monroe against Coastal Carolina. Gore rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns, giving him four scores in the last two games. He has five rushing TDs in 2017 and also has 56 receiving yards. The Warhawks are 6-2 ATS in their last eight overall, 4-0 ATS in their last four on the road, 5-1 ATS in their last six against the Sun Belt Conference, and 6-1 ATS in their last seven following a win. Texas State is 2-5 ATS in its last seven at home, 2-5 ATS in its last seven following a loss, 2-6 ATS in its last eight after scoring less than 20 points in its previous outing, and 2-5 ATS in its last seven after allowing more than 40 points in its previous outing. Look for those trends to continue.

According to my algorithm, I have UL Monroe winning 34-23.

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WAKE FOREST +22.5

This is a bit of a tricky spot for Clemson. After a brilliant opening month, this is where the schedule supposedly eases up. But Wake Forest has a defense that could give the Tigers some problems, especially if the Clemson that showed up in the first three quarters against Boston College reappears. The Tigers are back home, but they’ve actually played better on the road so far in 2017. Clemson will win this game, perhaps even comfortably. 

Clemson is 25-1 in it last 26 home games. However, of the Tigers' last 13 ATS losses, eight have come at home, where the spreads are often inflated.

Meanwhile, Wake Forest is 7-2 ATS over its last nine games on the road. 

According to my algoritms, I have Clemson winning 34-17. Take Wake Forest and points here.

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NC STATE +4.5

The North Carolina State Wolf Pack have been a pleasant surprise in the Atlantic Coast Conference. While Louisville has been rolling teams, their competition has been pretty poor the last couple weeks. Louisville is going to face a defense that can compete, and problems will arise from that.

Look for North Carolina State to have a plan to contain Jackson, and that’s the Cardinals offense. While this could be a pretty fun game, the home underdog is where to bet this game. 

North Carolina State has emerged as a solid offensive team with more than 34 points per game. The passing game has thrown for more than 293 per game, while rushing for 168 per game. Jaylen Samuels is the top receiver for the Wolf Pack with 321 yards and 3 touchdowns. The run game is anchored by Nyheim Hines, with 411 yards.

The Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last five Thursday games. According to my algorithms, I have a Tier 2. I have NC State winning 30-27, and 31-30. I would take the points here.

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This one has the makings of a high scoring affair as both teams can pile up points but they struggle to slow the opposition. This could easily turn into whichever team that makes one or two stops winning the game. Colorado State has been effective offensively and had an extra week to prep for this contest. Hawaii scuffled at key times against Wyoming and it cost them. Look for Colorado State, with the extra week of rest, to overcome the time difference and travel factor to come up with the win here.

Colorado St. is 7-0 ATS in Conference games. According to my algorithms, I have Colorado St. winning 45-34.

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USC-4

USC is a very high octane team, that can put numbers on the board. Washington St. is coming in this game 4-0, but they haven't played anybody good. Washington St. will struggle when they play one of College Football's best team in the country. USC is  5-0 ATS last 5 in this series. I expect a lot of turnovers with the Washington St. ground attack. It's not the best in my eyes. I have USC pulling the blowout 42-23. Lay the money on USC!

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Blowouts of Charleston Southern and Louisiana Tech were nice, but Mississippi State took its talents to another level last weekend. In addition to Fitzgerald and the offense, MSU’s defense limited the Tigers to 270 yards of total offense. The home team won the time of possession battle by 11 minutes and 50 seconds. Mississippi State is 4-1 ATS in its last five overall, 6-2 ATS in its last eight following a win by more than 20 points, and 5-1 ATS in its last six after allowing less than 20 points in its previous outing. Georgia is 2-5 ATS in its last seven at home, 2-7 ATS in its last nine following a win, and 3-12-1 ATS in its last 16 after scoring more than 40 points in its previous outing. Count on those trends continuing.

According to my algorithms, I have this game within 3 points of either team. Should be a low scoring game!

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Both schools really looked good last week, but both have played against weak teams. The Arizona Wildcats ran for a bundle of yards on the UTEP Miners, but the defense they face in this one will not be so easy to conquer.

The Utes led the league in run defense last year and they are lead by a defensive line that rates first in the PAC-12 and 7th in the country. The Arizona defense was one of the worst in the league last year, especially their pass defense. That could be a big problem as Mr. Carrington is one of the better wide outs in Division I ball.

Tyler Huntley is hot and should have a very good game against the Wildcats. I look for Utah to win this one by at least seven points. Also, the odds makers have this game’s over/under at 60. This could go either way in my opinion, but the Wildcats would have to score their fair share to get that done. The Utah defense is just to good to lay your money against that in this game. The Utes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games, while The Wildcats are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Take Utah -3 and watch their defense along with Huntley to Carrington be the deciding factor.

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 San Diego State has won 20 of their previous 23 games and will look to record back-to-back wins against Pac-12 schools.

San Diego State is off to a 2-0 start this year with wins over UC-Davis at home and at Arizona State. The Aztecs are also 1-1 against the spread this season. San Diego State is allowing just 18.5 points and 328.5 yards per game right now, including just 50.5 rushing yards per contest. The offense is putting up 34 points per game and an impressive 277.5 rushing yards per contest. Rashaad Penny has been tough to stop. He has 413 yards on 39 carries with three touchdowns through two games. Juwan Washington is adding 122 rushing yards while Christian Chapman has 293 passing yards with three touchdowns.

San Diego State is allowing just 18.5 points and 328.5 yards per game right now, including just 50.5 rushing yards per contest. The offense is putting up 34 points per game and an impressive 277.5 rushing yards per contest. Rashaad Penny has been tough to stop. He has 413 yards on 39 carries with three touchdowns through two games. Juwan Washington is adding 122 rushing yards while Christian Chapman has 293 passing yards with three touchdowns.

This game scores a Tier 4. I have San Diego pulling the upset 24-21. 

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The line opened up at Clemson football -4.5. It has dropped some places to the Tigers -3, which means a lot of the money is coming in on the Cardinals.Despite that fact, I will take Clemson minus the 3. The Tigers, in my opinion, will be able to take advantage of Louisville’s weak defense and score some points early. That will give Kelly Bryant confidence going forward and the offense will look a lot more in sync as the game progresses.

Louisville will score some points on the Clemson defense, as well, but they won’t be able to keep up as the Tigers’ dominant front-seven provides pressure on Lamar Jackson.

The algorithms are a Tier 2 Strong! I have Clemson winning 35-23 and 42-30. Lay the money on Clemson for the win.

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Rosen and UCLA’s offense will have their way in this game, but so will the Tigers’ backfield, making it possible for both teams to get an even share in time of possessions.

Rosen is going to light up the air against Memphis. After all, the Tigers don’t have that imposing defense that’s making Rosen lose some sleep over it. It doesn’t even matter who’s downfield for Rosen. 

Caleb Wilson led the team in receptions and receiving yards with 15 and 208 respectively against the Aggies, but got only three catches for 31 yards versus Hawaii. The receiving leader of the Hawaii game? Theo Howard, who had seven catches for 110 receiving yards – almost four times more than the 32 receiving yards on two catches he had against Texas A&M. Rosen could easily make a star out of his wideouts and a mockery of opposing defenses. 

The Memphis defense will have some issues against a team that averages 529 yards per game.

According to my algorithms, I have a 1st Tier blowout! UCLA wins 45-38

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The Utah Utes had a solid 9-4 season a year ago, but they may have to take a step back this year as they have just nine starters back overall. They did beat North Dakota in their opener by a score of 37-16, but the level of competition will go way up in this one. Utah has just four starters back on offense and gone is leading rusher Joe Williams, who had 1407 yards last year, but they have some experience at that spot as Zach Moss was 2nd on the team last year with 382 yards and two TDs. He is the number one back this year and had a solid outing in their win over the Flying Hawks as he ran for 128 yards and a TD on 22 carries (5.82 ypc). He should have a good year. Tyler Huntley got his first career start at QB and was solid as he hit 23 of 32 passes for 227 yards, with a TD and an INT. This is still a very average offense and will have a tough time topping the 29.8 ppg that they put up last year.

BYU offense is not a good this year. They lack a lot of maturity, and I have Utah winning 24-17.

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Last year the Buckeyes visited Norman, Okla., and defeated the Sooners 45-24. Oklahoma comes to Ohio Stadium on Saturday seeking revenge with two-time Heisman finalist quarterback Baker Mayfield behind one of the best offensive lines in the country. Oklahoma lost its other Heisman finalist, wide receiver Dede Westbrook, and the two-headed monster of running backs Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon to the NFL. This year OSU has a two-headed monster of its own. Mike Weber returns from injury and joins freshman standout J.K. Dobbins, who gained 205 yards from scrimmage at Indiana in the Buckeyes’ opener.

OSU struggled in the first half against Indiana as the Buckeyes displayed a lack of trust in the run game and an overcommitment to the passing game. Indiana often dropped eight men into coverage, essentially daring the Buckeyes to run the ball. OSU quarterback J.T. Barrett had some difficulty finding open receivers until Dobbins found success on the ground and forced Indiana to play with more men in the box.

If Ohio State can establish the running game early on against Oklahoma, the Buckeyes will be able to control the tempo and scoreboard. The Scarlet and Gray should be able to combat the Sooners’ strong offensive line with the best defensive front in the country, which held Indiana to only 17 rushing yards. The Buckeyes will control the line of scrimmage and outrun the Sooners to victory. According to my algorithms, I have Ohio State 48, Oklahoma 24

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The Arkansas Razorbacks looked very good in their opener and they look like they have the kind of offense that Bret Bielema cherishes and that is a ground and pound style. The problem for the Hogs this year will be a defense that rates as one of the worst in the SEC and that is not good for them in this one as they are going up against a TCU squad that has 10 starters back on offense and should average over 40.0 ppg this year. Arkansas has a solid offense, but the Horned Frogs have a solid defense. Arkansas is in the SEC, but they don’t have a SEC defense and that should allow the Horned Frog to put plenty of points on the board against them, while TCU’s defense will keep the Arkansas offense in check. 

I have TCU winning 43-31

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I am taking Purdue in this contest. Purdue gave the 16th ranked Louisville Cardinals a good fight last week and were able to score 28 points, so I am confident they can build on that performance. David Blough and Elijah Sindelar combined to throw four touchdowns last week and Ohio’s pass defense is not very strong, so I expect Purdue to have success in the air. Also, Ohio lost most of their top receivers from last season and they don’t have a quarterback with proven experience. In addition, Purdue’s defense is expected to be improved over last season.

I have Purdue winning 34-23.

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Utah State is going to be better than it was last year and has an offense that can move the football. However, there's levels to this game, and Wisconsin is a deep team that plays hard and smart. Yes, the Badgers lost a few key players here and there, but this is a team that will continue to beatup on lesser comp, and that's the boat the Aggies fall in. Not to mention Utah State has been downright awful against the number the last two seasons. While four touchdowns is a lot to lay in a season opener, this is a game the Wisconsin Badgers should run away with in the second half thanks to its defense getting stops.

According to my algorithms, I have the Badgers winning 43-3

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Alabama is the greatest team in College Football! The public is giving to much credit to Clemson's QB Deshaun Watson who is a great QB! Alabama is a structured team with all superstars! According to my algorithms, I have Alabama winning 35-17 

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Points! Oklahoma's defense might get picked apart by Auburn's multi-threat rushing attack, but at the same time it's hard to imagine Mayfield getting totally shut given the weapons at his disposal. Ultimately, I think the Auburn defensive front comes up with enough stops to give Gus the leverage he needs to keep a touchdown distance from the Sooners in a shootout of a Sugar Bowl.

I have Auburn winning 34-28.

ROSE BOWL 100 DIME GOY 

These are two of the hottest teams in the country. Penn State is coming off a Big Ten championship and narrowly missed out on the College Football Playoff. USC has won eight straight games after losing three of their first four games.

The game is full of playmakers. Saquon Barkley is one of the best running backs in the country and brings a physical style of running to the game. Likewise, USC running back Ronald Jones has no problem running through defenders.

USC’s Adoree Jackson does everything for the Trojans. Jackson plays cornerback, wide receiver and even returns punts.

USC has just a bit more talent than Penn State that will give them the edge in a game that comes down to the wire. This could be one of the closest games this bowl season.

According to my analysis, I have Penn St winning 28-24.

ORANGE BOWL 100 DIME GOY

Michigan sat at 9-0 and had its eyes on a spot in the College Football Playoff. Oops. The Wolverines lost two of their last three games to finish the season with a 10-2 record and no shot at the playoff. After losing to Ohio State by a score of 30-27 in double overtime, Michigan lost its chance at a Big Ten Title and a playoff berth. Now the Wolverines get a tough test in the Florida State Seminoles.

The Seminoles got absolutely demolished by Louisville in Week 3, and then lost again in Week 5, to North Carolina. After that, it appears that Florida State woke up and started playing football. In its final seven games, FSU went 6-1 with the only loss coming in a 37-34 loss to Clemson. The Seminoles ended their season by crushing in-state rival Florida.

This game will be within 3 points.

HOLIDAY BOWL 100 DIME GOY

Both teams did not finish their season’s on an up note, but both can walk into the postseason with some momentum by grabbing a win in this game. The Golden Gophers have motivational issues for this one as they nearly boycotted the game due to player suspensions, but they Cougars could also be less than motivated as they could have played in the Pac-12 Title game, but came up a bit short. I don’t feel that the Cougars will be less than motivated for this game. They will have more motivation than Minnesota will and they also have the far better offense, plus this game is on the west coast and the Gophers have struggled to defend the pass. One thing you need when facing the Cougars is a deep defense and six of the players suspended were on the defensive side of the ball, plus they may also be with DB Alexander Sparks, who is listed as questionable. A deplete defense and an offense that can’t pass the ball should spell doom for Minnesota in this one. Cougars in a rout.  

INDEPENDCE BOWL 100 DIME GOY

The best matchup in this game will be the NC State front seven against Vanderbilt’s running game and that will certainly be fun to watch. But the most interesting question I have is, what will the Commodores do when the Wolfpack load the box? Whether or not Kyle Shurmur can make plays through the air against a susceptible defense is really the most intriguing storyline here. That may end up deciding the winner. Both of these teams finished the season strong and are plenty capable of leaving Shreveport with a victory. But the way Vanderbilt played in the last two weeks of the season was even more impressive. The Commodores will get it done in a tight game.

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WVU’s QB misfired on numerous throws in his team’s only loss to Oklahoma State. He also tossed two interceptions to the Cowboys. In a near loss to Texas last week, he threw three picks. Spreading the ball around that way to OU defenders, rather than Howard’s own teammates, will kill any hope of a WVU win.   Count on Howard and the rest of the Mountaineers to give a game effort, though. The Sooners probably enjoy just enough of an edge on offense to make the plays necessary to stave off WVU, but the ‘Eers are more than capable of winning this game - on the way to putting the College Football Playoff selection committee in a bind in a couple of weeks. I have West Virginia winning 28-24

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Washington suffering its first loss of the season may be a blessing in disguise for the Huskies as it may have awoken an even stronger beast.

Washington’s offense had its worst performance of the season last week, and will rebound against Arizona State’s 124th ranked defense in the nation.

Washington will bounce back while the Sun Devils will continue to struggle against the Pac 12.

I have Washington winning 45-13

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Both offenses will light up the scoreboard, but the Hokies defense makes one big stand at the end to prevent an Irish win and knock them out of bowl contention. I have Virginia Tech winning 34-24

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Headlined by Brian Hill, Josh Allen and Tanner Gentry, Wyoming has a balanced offense that averages 443.1 yards per game and 6.3 yards per play, and is capable of moving the football against any defense, including San Diego State’s. Expect the Cowboys to give the Aztecs their toughest test since the loss to South Alabama, but because Wyoming is less likely to slow down Donnel Pumphrey and SDSU’s offense, expect the visiting team to escape with a close, hard-fought victory. Wyoming pulls the upset 28-24

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The Wildcat defense has been excellent over the last month, holding down Indiana, Ohio State and Wisconsin along the way, led by a defense that’s only allowing 145 rushing yards per game.

Minnesota has survived on turnover margin, but Northwestern doesn’t give the ball away enough to make that a problem.

Even though the Gophers averaged close to 40 points per game over a four-game run of bad teams, the ground game isn’t going to work like it’s supposed to against the Wildcats.

It’ll be a close, tough, well-played defensive game, with Minnesota pulling it off in the final moments at home.

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The Buckeyes are 59-5 under Meyer. Two of those losses have come against the Spartans, with both ruining Ohio State’s national title hopes.

I expect Mark Dantonio and his staff to pull out all of the stops from trick plays to new formations that the Spartans haven't shown yet, to an aggressive game plan on defense, the Spartans will put all of their cards on the table on Saturday afternoon.

The weather also looks like it could be a factor with cold, rain, and wind all in the forecast which could impact Ohio State's ability to move the football through the air, something the Buckeyes have really improved on in the past couple of weeks.

I look for a fairly low scoring, grind it out type of game but think Ohio State will escape East Lansing victorious as Urban Meyer's record in revenge games is as good as it gets. Ohio State 24 Michigan State 17