Last Week 4-4
Overall 7-6
Okay last week I took it on the chin. Vegas showed why it always wins. I was close enough to get a good sweat but never quite on the mark. Thankfully the football season rolls on and I still need that new house. So I’m doing what any sensible American does and gambles on their future success.
Colorado -3 vs. Nebraska
Alright I’m not all in on the Prime Time bandwagon, but I am on the Nebraska is still a wreck bandwagon. Nebraska does not win close games, 2-14 in one-score games since 2021. This game and the buzz takes me back to my childhood when Nebraska/Colorado meant something. You can believe Omaha will be rocking as they try to turn the clock back, but it won’t work.
Colorado -3
Cal +6.5 vs. Auburn
I’m getting a head start on scouting Cal football. Hugh Freeze is turning Auburn is around but the Tigers are carrying some injuries. I think Cal defense can keep things tight and if that’s the case I like the Bears odds. Strange things happen when you go Pac 12 after dark.
Cal +6.5
Notre Dame -7.5 vs. N.C. State Over 50.5
This is a big number and I’m not feeling great about it. Brennon Armstrong is a known commodity to Hoos fans as is WolfPack OC Mr. Anae. And honestly it’s because of this combistrong textnation that I’m leaning ND. I have more faith in ND’s defense and Coach Freeman dialing up a few schemes that force BA to make difficult reads and into a timely turnover.
Notre Dame -7.5 Over 50.5
Southern Miss +31 vs. Florida St.
Take it easy, I don’t think Florida State drops a game on Saturday night. I actually really like this year’s Nole’s. I do think that a short week coming off a blowout win in front of a national audience it may be hard for the Nole’s to stay up for 4 quarters and cover a massive 31 points. The home crowd will give FSU a nice lift but I don’t expect that to last.
Southern Miss +31
Stanford vs. USC Under 70
Continuing my tour of the future of the ACC and my love for the PAC 12 after dark, got to soak up these conference match ups while they last. Stanford beat up on a bad Hawaii team on the road last week. But they gave up a ton of passing yards (350) to a team a team that only has a passing attack. The USC defense is still suspect but the offense will be ready to go as they continue to build William’s Heisman campaign. The key here will be for Stanford’s offense to slow things down enough to keep the Trojans offense off the field and from lighting up the scoreboard.
Under 70
Wisconsin vs. Washington St. +6
Things get strange at WSU after dark. Washington St. went on the road last year to Madison and pulled the upset and although there’s a new guy calling the shots for the Badgers this one feels like a game that just goes a bit sideways.
Washington St. +6
Troy +17 vs. Kansas St.
Coming into the year Kansas State got a lot of love to win the Big 12 and rightfully so. However, Troy is coming to town and they are bringing a haul of weapons with them. Kimani Vidal is a real deal running back and he can help the Trojans control the clock. Combine that with a solid defense and an experienced head coach in Jon Sumrall who is well versed in prepping underdog teams. I’m also hoping that KSU is taking a peak ahead in the schedule towards next week’s rivalry game against Missouri.
Troy +17
Virginia vs. JMU Over 40
Welp here we are. A home game against James Madison University and the Hoos are dogs… It’s the reality and I accept it. The surprise from last week was that the Hoos kept it close for almost 2 quarters and then the depth and talent took over and the Vols ran away with it. The big question as of this writing is who will take the starting snap for the Hoos? Muskett is listed as QB1 in the depth chart CTE is saying Muskett is day-to-day which from a gambling standpoint means avoid this game. But this is a Virginia board so here we are. If Muskett can go, I like the odds of the Hoos finding a way to get points. Even if they work with first year Anthony Colandrea I think he can guide the offense without too much of a hiccup. 40 is a small number.
Over 40