This should be an exciting weekend for college football with conference champions crowned and the National Championship match-up decided. Enjoy three straight days of championship football.
Thursday, November 29th, 2012:
Louisville at Rutgers, 6:30 pm ESPN, This game is simple, Rutgers wins, they are the Big East champ, if Louisville wins they should be the highest ranked in the BCS and will win the three team tie-breaker. Winner: Rutgers ATS: Rutgers -3
Friday, November 30th, 2012:
#21 Northern Illinois at #17 Kent State (Ford Field), 6:00 pm ESPN2, The MAC winner has a chance to crash the BCS but a very small chance at that. I think Northern Illinois behind phenom Jordan Lynch. You should watch this because Dri Archer and Lynch are dynamic and this game should be some classic MACtion. Winner: Northern Illinois ATS: Northern Illinois -5
#16 UCLA at #8 Stanford, 7:00 pm FOX, Stanford won last week, Stanford is the better team, Stanford is at home. Bravo to Jim Mora for one of the more surprising coaching debuts of the season. Winner: Stanford ATS: Stanford -9.5
Saturday, December 1st, 2012:
#11 Oklahoma at TCU, 11:00 am ESPN, A challenge to finish out the season for Oklahoma and a win here forces Kansas State to win against Texas later in the day to wrap up the conference title. TCU finishes out a season with challenges and growing pains but should be in a position to challenge for a conference crown next year. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: Oklahoma -9.5
#23 Oklahoma State at Baylor, 11:00 am FX, A young Oklahoma State team was expected to take a bigger step back than this after losing some graduating talent last year but a trio of young QBs stepped up to keep this team very competitive in the Big XII. Baylor had it's moment in an upset of Kansas State but took the step back we all penciled in for them with the loss of RGIII to the NFL. Winner: Oklahoma State ATS: Oklahoma State -4.5
UCF at Tulsa, 11:00 am ESPN2, UCF played well at times this year at times but overall underwhelmed in their games against stronger competition. Tulsa was the best team in Conference USA this season. I think they roll in this game and both teams go to mid-level bowls. Winner: Tulsa ATS: Tulsa Pk
Middle Tennessee at Arkansas State, 2:00 pm ESPN3, The Sun Belt has no title game but this game has the same thing on the line. Both teams have 1 loss and everyone else has at least two in conference. Gus Malzahn has done a great job in his first year as the Wolfpack's head coach and his spread system has taken right up where Hugh Freeze left off last year. Middle Tennessee hasn't been the most publicized Sun Belt team that honor belongs to ULM and WKU but they should provide a test for Arkansas State. Winner: Arkansas State ATS: Middle Tennessee +10
#20 Boise State at Nevada, 2:30 pm ABC, A win here will cause a three way tie for the MWC title and from my reading of the rules we will have 3 co-champs. This is silly but that's what'll happen after Boise takes care of Nevada. Winner: Boise State ATS: Boise State -9
#2 Alabama vs #3 Georgia (Georgia Dome), 3:00 pm CBS, The game of the day comes to us from Atlanta, GA where the Tide meet up with the Dawgs. Georgia has talent and a defense which should be able to keep the Alabama offense in check. The real question is what will Aaron Murray be able to do against a Bama defense that has shown flaws throughout the year but is still immensely talented. Winner: Alabama ATS: Georgia +7.5
#18 Texas at #6 Kansas State, 7:00 pm ABC, No matter what happens at noon in Fort Worth Kansas State holds it's Big XII title hopes in their own hands. Kansas State has been the better team this season, even though Texas has more talent. Kansas State should be able to take care of a Texas defense that has had trouble stopping just about everything at times this year. Texas will have to play smart plays for 60 minutes. Winner: Kansas State ATS: Kansas State -11
#13 Florida State vs Georgia Tech (Bank of America Stadium), 7:00 pm ESPN, Georgia Tech is in the ACC championship game but Florida State is far and away the better team in this game and the most talented team in ACC. Winner: Florida State ATS: Florida State -13.5
#12 Nebraska vs Wisconsin (Lucas Oil Stadium), 7:17 pm FOX, These two teams played a close game at the start of conference season, but that game was a bit misleading as first half turnovers buried Nebraska in the first half. They dominated both lines in the second half. Both teams have matured and gotten better but I don't see too many ways in which Wisconsin wins this game. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Nebraska -3
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Rambling's Week 13 CFB Pics Review
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012:
TCU at #16 Texas, 6:30 pm ESPN, Winner: 0-1 ATS: 0-1
Friday, November 23rd, 2012:
Ohio at #23 Kent State, 10:00 am ESPNU, Winner: 1-1 ATS: 0-2
#14 Nebraska at Iowa, 11:00 am ABC, Winner: 2-1 ATS: 0-3
Marshall at East Carolina, 12:00 pm CBS Sports Net, Winner: 3-1 ATS: 1-3
#7 LSU at Arkansas, 1:30 pm CBS, Winner: 4-1 ATS: 1-4
#25 Washington at Washington State, 2:30 pm FOX, Winner: 4-2 ATS: 1-5
Arizona State at #24 Arizona, 9:00 pm ESPN, Winner: 4-3 ATS: 1-6
Saturday, November 24th, 2012:
Georgia Tech at #3 Georgia, 11:00 am ESPN, Clean, Winner: 5-3 ATS: 2-6
#18 Rutgers at Pittsburgh, 11:00 am ESPN2, Winner: 5-4 ATS: 2-7
#19 Michigan at Ohio State, 11:00 am ABC, Winner: 5-5 ATS: 2-8
Connecticut at #20 Louisville, 11:00 am Big East Network, Winner: 5-6 ATS: 2-9
UAB at UCF, 11:00 am, Winner: 5-7 ATS: 2-10
#5 Oregon at #15 Oregon State, 2:00 pm Pac-12 Network, Winner: 6-7 ATS: 2-11
Auburn at #2 Alabama, 2:30 pm CBS, Winner: 7-7 ATS: 2-12
#4 Florida at #10 Florida State, 2:30 pm ABC, Winner: 8-7 ATS: 2-13
#21 Oklahoma State at #13 Oklahoma, 2:30 pm ESPN, Winner: 9-7 ATS: 2-14
Air Force at Fresno State, 2:30 pm NBC Sports Net, Winner: 10-7 ATS: 2-15
San Diego State at Wyoming, 2:30 pm, Winner: 11-7 ATS: 3-15
#8 Stanford at #17 UCLA, 5:30 pm FOX, Winner: 12-7 ATS: 4-15
Missouri at #9 Texas A&M, 6:00 pm ESPN2, Winner: 13-7 ATS: 4-16
#12 South Carolina at #11 Clemson, 6:00 ESPN, Winner: 14-7 ATS: 5-16
#1 Notre Dame at USC, 7:00 pm ABC, Winner: 15-7 ATS: 5-17
Rough week in both regards, but we now turn our attention to conference championship games and I'm going to take a little extra time to try and nail down these teams and games and get a head start on the bowl season and a season wrap up blog.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Rambling's Week 13 CFB Picks
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012:
TCU at #16 Texas, 6:30 pm ESPN, TCU travels to Texas on rivalry weekend and will try to replace Texas A&M on the schedule and Texas has solidified that with a hex rally. I mean can we talk about the hilarity of that, TCU, a team that Texas wouldn't have even scoffed at last year needing its own hex rally. Winner: Texas ATS: Texas -7
Friday, November 23rd, 2012:
Ohio at #23 Kent State, 10:00 am ESPNU, Ohio goes on the road this week and tries to stop the slide of their season that seems to have lost it's promise. They're going to have to stop Dri Archer if they are going to have any chance of leaving the season without a sour taste in his mouth. Winner: Kent State ATS: Ohio +10
#14 Nebraska at Iowa, 11:00 am ABC, Nebraska travels to Iowa where they should wrap up the 2012 Legends division crown. Iowa continues to pay unbelievable sums of money per win to Kirk Ferentz but they dug their own grave. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Nebraska -14.5
Marshall at East Carolina, 12:00 pm CBS Sports Net, If East Carolina is going to have a chance to win a conference championship they must beat Marshall this week. Marshall is a solid team but if East Carolina is what they think they are they should be able to win this game and put the pressure on UCF. Winner: East Carolina ATS: East Carolina -5.5
#7 LSU at Arkansas, 1:30 pm CBS, LSU travels to Arkansas where they can solidify their BCS resume. Arkansas can end the season long nightmare in college football. Winner: LSU ATS: LSU -12
#25 Washington at Washington State, 2:30 pm FOX, Washington State's season has gone from bad to worse and that was with tempered expectations. Washington has been one of the most eclectic teams in the country this season but that shouldn't hold them back in this season. Winner: Washington ATS: Washington -11.5
Arizona State at #24 Arizona, 9:00 pm ESPN, Arizona is the better team this year but next year should be a more interesting case study. Winner: Arizona ATS: Arizona -3
Rest to come soon
Saturday, November 24th, 2012:
Georgia Tech at #3 Georgia, 11:00 am ESPN, Clean, Old Fashioned Hate is the moniker for this game between the Bulldogs and the Yellow Jackets but I can't shake the sneaking suspicion that this one will be a clean old fashioned butt-whooping. Winner: Georgia ATS: Georgia -14
#18 Rutgers at Pittsburgh, 11:00 am ESPN2, Rutgers visits Pittsburgh in a meaningless game for both teams as the only thing that matters for the Scarlet Knights is next weeks game with Louisville. I think Rutgers is by far the better team but this one looks like a trap. Winner: Rutgers ATS: Rutgers +2
#19 Michigan at Ohio State, 11:00 am ABC, This game will more than likely mean nothing for the Wolverines if Nebraska hangs on to their current lead over Iowa but that will just leave us with the usual hatred between these teams. Winner: Michigan ATS: Michigan +4
Connecticut at #20 Louisville, 11:00 am Big East Network, Louisville needs this game to have a win next week win the conference otherwise they've handed the golden egg to Rutgers. Winner: Louisville ATS: Louisville -10.5
UAB at UCF, 11:00 am, UCF will know by Friday night whether they must win to go to the conference championship game, either way UCF should win easily. Winner: UCF ATS: UAB +22
#5 Oregon at #15 Oregon State, 2:00 pm Pac-12 Network, We won't know what this game means until well after it has finished but Oregon must win this game to have any shot at the Rose Bowl or the BCS title game. A convincing win should allow them to pick up an at large berth but Oregon State is no slouch and should provide a challenge. Winner: Oregon ATS: Oregon State +10
Auburn at #2 Alabama, 2:30 pm CBS, I know it's the Iron Bowl but no, just no. Winner: Alabama ATS: Auburn +33
#4 Florida at #10 Florida State, 2:30 pm ABC, This one could, I state could, have national title implications but it will take a lot for that to happen. This should however be an entertaining game that teaches about where both team stand. Watch the line battle in this game, it should be a doozy. Winner: Florida ATS: Florida +7.5
#21 Oklahoma State at #13 Oklahoma, 2:30 pm ESPN, Bedlam goes back to Norman this year and Oklahoma must win to keep the pressure on Kansas State heading into the last game of the year in the Big XII. Oklahoma State has had growing pains on a young team but should be a stiff test at least for the Sooner defense. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: Oklahoma -6.5
Air Force at Fresno State, 2:30 pm NBC Sports Net, A win for Fresno and San Diego State in these game and a win for Boise next week makes for a convoluted situation in the MWC. I think it happens. Winner: Fresno State ATS: Air Force +17
San Diego State at Wyoming, 2:30 pm, Winner: San Diego State ATS: San Diego State -7
#8 Stanford at #17 UCLA, 5:30 pm FOX, UCLA welcomes the Cardinal to the Rose Bowl in what could be the first of two games between these teams or a match-up that allows Oregon to slip into the Pac-12 Title game. It hink it should be an interesting contest and a game Stanford needs to win. Winner: Stanford ATS: Stanford -2
Missouri at #9 Texas A&M, 6:00 pm ESPN2, The battle of the new guys will assuredly go to Texas A&M and Johnny Football. Winner: Texas A&M ATS: Missouri +22
#12 South Carolina at #11 Clemson, 6:00 ESPN, The battle for South Cacalaca (no idea how to spell that) should be interesting and exciting but I'm not sure Clemson has faced a defense quite like South Carolina's outside of FSU, but with the 'Cocks injuries I'm not sure it's going to matter. Winner: South Carolina ATS: South Carolina +4
#1 Notre Dame at USC, 7:00 pm ABC, Notre Dame heads to the Coliseum with Crystal in their eyes. When they arrive they will find a USC team that has been a letdown and is showing that depth shouldn't have been something to scoff at, at the start of the season. Winner: Notre Dame ATS: USC +6
TCU at #16 Texas, 6:30 pm ESPN, TCU travels to Texas on rivalry weekend and will try to replace Texas A&M on the schedule and Texas has solidified that with a hex rally. I mean can we talk about the hilarity of that, TCU, a team that Texas wouldn't have even scoffed at last year needing its own hex rally. Winner: Texas ATS: Texas -7
Friday, November 23rd, 2012:
Ohio at #23 Kent State, 10:00 am ESPNU, Ohio goes on the road this week and tries to stop the slide of their season that seems to have lost it's promise. They're going to have to stop Dri Archer if they are going to have any chance of leaving the season without a sour taste in his mouth. Winner: Kent State ATS: Ohio +10
#14 Nebraska at Iowa, 11:00 am ABC, Nebraska travels to Iowa where they should wrap up the 2012 Legends division crown. Iowa continues to pay unbelievable sums of money per win to Kirk Ferentz but they dug their own grave. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Nebraska -14.5
Marshall at East Carolina, 12:00 pm CBS Sports Net, If East Carolina is going to have a chance to win a conference championship they must beat Marshall this week. Marshall is a solid team but if East Carolina is what they think they are they should be able to win this game and put the pressure on UCF. Winner: East Carolina ATS: East Carolina -5.5
#7 LSU at Arkansas, 1:30 pm CBS, LSU travels to Arkansas where they can solidify their BCS resume. Arkansas can end the season long nightmare in college football. Winner: LSU ATS: LSU -12
#25 Washington at Washington State, 2:30 pm FOX, Washington State's season has gone from bad to worse and that was with tempered expectations. Washington has been one of the most eclectic teams in the country this season but that shouldn't hold them back in this season. Winner: Washington ATS: Washington -11.5
Arizona State at #24 Arizona, 9:00 pm ESPN, Arizona is the better team this year but next year should be a more interesting case study. Winner: Arizona ATS: Arizona -3
Rest to come soon
Saturday, November 24th, 2012:
Georgia Tech at #3 Georgia, 11:00 am ESPN, Clean, Old Fashioned Hate is the moniker for this game between the Bulldogs and the Yellow Jackets but I can't shake the sneaking suspicion that this one will be a clean old fashioned butt-whooping. Winner: Georgia ATS: Georgia -14
#18 Rutgers at Pittsburgh, 11:00 am ESPN2, Rutgers visits Pittsburgh in a meaningless game for both teams as the only thing that matters for the Scarlet Knights is next weeks game with Louisville. I think Rutgers is by far the better team but this one looks like a trap. Winner: Rutgers ATS: Rutgers +2
#19 Michigan at Ohio State, 11:00 am ABC, This game will more than likely mean nothing for the Wolverines if Nebraska hangs on to their current lead over Iowa but that will just leave us with the usual hatred between these teams. Winner: Michigan ATS: Michigan +4
Connecticut at #20 Louisville, 11:00 am Big East Network, Louisville needs this game to have a win next week win the conference otherwise they've handed the golden egg to Rutgers. Winner: Louisville ATS: Louisville -10.5
UAB at UCF, 11:00 am, UCF will know by Friday night whether they must win to go to the conference championship game, either way UCF should win easily. Winner: UCF ATS: UAB +22
#5 Oregon at #15 Oregon State, 2:00 pm Pac-12 Network, We won't know what this game means until well after it has finished but Oregon must win this game to have any shot at the Rose Bowl or the BCS title game. A convincing win should allow them to pick up an at large berth but Oregon State is no slouch and should provide a challenge. Winner: Oregon ATS: Oregon State +10
Auburn at #2 Alabama, 2:30 pm CBS, I know it's the Iron Bowl but no, just no. Winner: Alabama ATS: Auburn +33
#4 Florida at #10 Florida State, 2:30 pm ABC, This one could, I state could, have national title implications but it will take a lot for that to happen. This should however be an entertaining game that teaches about where both team stand. Watch the line battle in this game, it should be a doozy. Winner: Florida ATS: Florida +7.5
#21 Oklahoma State at #13 Oklahoma, 2:30 pm ESPN, Bedlam goes back to Norman this year and Oklahoma must win to keep the pressure on Kansas State heading into the last game of the year in the Big XII. Oklahoma State has had growing pains on a young team but should be a stiff test at least for the Sooner defense. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: Oklahoma -6.5
Air Force at Fresno State, 2:30 pm NBC Sports Net, A win for Fresno and San Diego State in these game and a win for Boise next week makes for a convoluted situation in the MWC. I think it happens. Winner: Fresno State ATS: Air Force +17
San Diego State at Wyoming, 2:30 pm, Winner: San Diego State ATS: San Diego State -7
#8 Stanford at #17 UCLA, 5:30 pm FOX, UCLA welcomes the Cardinal to the Rose Bowl in what could be the first of two games between these teams or a match-up that allows Oregon to slip into the Pac-12 Title game. It hink it should be an interesting contest and a game Stanford needs to win. Winner: Stanford ATS: Stanford -2
Missouri at #9 Texas A&M, 6:00 pm ESPN2, The battle of the new guys will assuredly go to Texas A&M and Johnny Football. Winner: Texas A&M ATS: Missouri +22
#12 South Carolina at #11 Clemson, 6:00 ESPN, The battle for South Cacalaca (no idea how to spell that) should be interesting and exciting but I'm not sure Clemson has faced a defense quite like South Carolina's outside of FSU, but with the 'Cocks injuries I'm not sure it's going to matter. Winner: South Carolina ATS: South Carolina +4
#1 Notre Dame at USC, 7:00 pm ABC, Notre Dame heads to the Coliseum with Crystal in their eyes. When they arrive they will find a USC team that has been a letdown and is showing that depth shouldn't have been something to scoff at, at the start of the season. Winner: Notre Dame ATS: USC +6
Monday, November 19, 2012
Rambling's Week 12 CFB Picks Review
Wednesday, October 14th, 2012:
Toledo at Northern Illinois, 8:00 pm ESPN2, With this win Northern Illinois solidified their bid to the MAC Championship on December 1. Winner: 1-0 ATS: 1-0
Saturday, October 17th, 2012:
#10 Florida State at Maryland, 11:00 am ESPNU, Florida State runs Maryland out of the building much like we thought which punches their ticket to the ACC Championship game. They should win that one and punch their ticket to the Orange Bowl. Winner: 2-0 ATS: 2-0
Iowa at #21 Michigan, 11:00 am ESPN, Iowa is really bad and Kirk Ferentz gets paid a ton. Michigan needs some help from Nebraska next weekend to have a shot to be in the Big Ten Championship game. Winner: 3-0 ATS: 2-0
Kent State at Bowling Green, 11:00 am ESPN3, Kent State also punched thier ticket this weekend which means we get extra Dri Archer. And that makes us all winners.Winner: 4-0 ATS: 3-0
UCF at Tulsa, 11:00 am, Tulsa punched their ticket to the C-USA Championship Game where they will play UCF or East Carolina. Tulsa is the best team in the conference and should be an interesting team to watch in bowl season. Winner: 5-0 ATS: 3-1
#22 Rutgers at Cincinnati, 11:00 am Big East Network, Cincinnati drops out of the Big East race with this loss and leaves Rutgers in the drivers seat for the conference crown with an upcoming match-up with Louisville to decide the conference. Rutgers also is believed to approve a move to the Big Ten tomorrow. Winner: 6-0 ATS: 4-1
#25 Washington at Colorado, 12:30 pm FX, It's Colorado. Nothing to glean here. Winner: 7-0 ATS: 5-1
#18 USC at #17 UCLA, 2:05 pm FOX, Good win for UCLA but what happened to USC this year, lack of depth certainly hurt but this defense should have improved and the offensive line has had injuries in the worst places. UCLA needs to win this week to visit the North champ in the Pac-12 Championship Game. Winner: 7-1 ATS: 5-2
Wake Forest at #3 Notre Dame, 2:30 pm NBC, Good for Notre Dame and being the #1 ranked team in the nation. Cool your jets it's Wake F*#$ing Forest. Winner: 8-1 ATS: 5-3
Ole Miss at #7 LSU, 2:30 pm CBS, This one was very close and a wonderful coaching job by Hugh Freeze. This happened from Les Miles and we should all be grateful. Winner: 9-1 ATS: 5-4
Minnesota at #14 Nebraska, 2:30 pm BTN, Nebraska moves one step closer to it's first Big Ten Championship Game in which they should be favored over Wisconsin. This team has progressed nicely over the last two years and you can see the evolution on the field. Minnesota has shown flashes but is still fighting uphill after being abysmal for the past 5 years. Winner: 10-1 ATS: 6-4
NC State at #11 Clemson, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Clemson controls nothing and will need a big win against South Carolina to have a chance at a BCS game. Winner: 11-1 ATS: 6-5
Ohio State at Wisconsin, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Hell of a game from both teams but Wisconsin will rue the three red zone trips that they squandered, was nice to see a passing game and this team should challenge the Legends division rep in the Big Ten Championship Game. Ohio State is going to be a beast next year but only if Braxton Miller matures as a decision maker. Winner: 11-2 ATS: 7-5
Utah State at #20 Louisiana Tech, 3:00 pm ESPN3, Color me surprised and kudos to Utah State for being the penultimate WAC champ. Winner: 11-3 ATS: 7-6 P.S. Utah State is that team you have to pick in bowl challange
#12 Oklahoma at West Virginia, 6:00 pm FOX, Oklahoma made this one as close as they could with a team that they are much better than. A classic Big XII shootout that got covered up by the Baylor whooping of Kansas State and a barn burner in Oregon. Winner: 12-3 ATS: 8-6
#1 Kansas State at Baylor, 7:00 pm ESPN, Wow, just, Wow. Congrats to the Baylor Bears on creating chaos in the BCS and a solid Come on Man to the Wildcats for such an offensive letdown. Winner: 12-4 ATS: 8-7
#13 Stanford at #2 Oregon, 7:00 pm ABC, This was a classic and I am happy to admit that I was wrong about the Oregon blowout. Stanford played a masterful defensive game and Oregon's young play-makers finally showed their youth late in the game. This makes the Pac-12 North a lot of fun to watch next week. Winner: 12-5 ATS: 8-8
Cal at #16 Oregon State, 9:30 pm Pac-12 Network, Yeah uhh Jeff Tedford is currently sending out resumes. Winner: 13-5 ATS: 8-8
Amazing week of games and with just two weeks left and rivalry Saturday coming up we have some fervent action left before everything is settled.
Amazing week of games and with just two weeks left and rivalry Saturday coming up we have some fervent action left before everything is settled.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Rambling's Week 12 CFB Picks
Alright enjoy the MACTION tonight and don't forget to enjoy the rest of the football weekend.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2012:
Toledo at Northern Illinois, 8:00 pm ESPN2, A Northern Illinois victory all but assures them the division title, while a Toledo victory gives them the head to head upper hand but leaves room for both teams to screw up. Northern Illinois was a conference favorite coming into the year but this game should be what we've come to expect from #MACTION. Winner: Northern Illinois ATS: Toledo +11
Saturday, October 17th, 2012:
#10 Florida State at Maryland, 11:00 am ESPNU, Same thing as last week with Maryland, until they no longer have a linebacker starting at QB this isn't going to change. Winner: Florida State ATS: Florida State -31
Iowa at #21 Michigan, 11:00 am ESPN, Iowa visits Michigan where the Hawkeyes will have a hell of a time keeping pace with a Michigan offense that should run rough shod over their defense. Winner: Michigan ATS: (No line but, I would give up to three touchdowns)
Kent State at Bowling Green, 11:00 am ESPN3, Kent State visits Bowling Green to decide the other half of the MAC. Kent State comes with athletic dynamo Dri Archer who leads the team in receiving, 2nd in rushing and is a threat to score each time he receives a kick. Bowling Green has an impressive close lose to Florida but was also blown out by Va Tech. I think this one follows a very similar path to Toledo-NIU but with Kent State opening up a gap as the game winds down. Winner: Kent State ATS: Kent State +2.5
UCF at Tulsa, 11:00 am, C-USA's two conference leaders meet in what won't send either to a BCS game but this shouldn't disuade you from enjoy what should be a pretty good and entertaining game. Winner: Tulsa ATS: Tulsa -3
#22 Rutgers at Cincinnati, 11:00 am Big East Network, Rutgers visits Cincy this week and we finally find out if the lone loss on the Rutgers schedule was a fluke or if their record out of the gate as a mirage. I think Rutgers is the superior team here and should leave Cincy with most of us convinced that they will give Louisville a run for the conference crown. Winner: Rutgers ATS: Rutgers +6.5
#25 Washington at Colorado, 12:30 pm FX, Washington wins this one and yeah Colorado may be the worst BCS AQ squad we've seen and that includes some putrid Indiana squads. Winner: Washington ATS: Washington -20.5
#18 USC at #17 UCLA, 2:05 pm FOX, This game will more than likely decide the Pac-12 South this season and the fate of head coach Lane Kiffin of the Trojans. USC has the talent edge but Jim Mora has done wonders for the preparation of UCLA this season. Winner: USC ATS: USC -3
Wake Forest at #3 Notre Dame, 2:30 pm NBC, Notre Dame will surely find a way to make this game oh so much closer than it should be but this game shouldn't really be in doubt. Winner: Notre Dame ATS: Wake Forest +24
Ole Miss at #7 LSU, 2:30 pm CBS, Ole Miss continues to improve but LSU will shut this offense down. Winner: LSU ATS: LSU -18.5
Minnesota at #14 Nebraska, 2:30 pm BTN, Nebraska wins this one and comes one step closer to a division crown in year two of their Big Ten existence. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Nebraska -19.5
#23 Texas Tech at #24 Oklahoma State, 2:30 pm,
NC State at #11 Clemson, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Clemson continues to roll through it's ACC schedule but will ultimately lament the loss to Florida State that will cost it a shot at the BCS auto bid and may keep them from an at large birth. Winner: Clemson ATS: Clemson -17
Ohio State at Wisconsin, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, This game perplexes me because I don't know what to think about either team. Wisconsin is dependent on getting a dimension out of the passing game, where as Ohio State has had trouble with lesser competition this season. I think the big match up in this game is the linebacker play on both sides versus Miller and the running game respectively. Winner: Wisconsin ATS: Ohio State +3
Utah State at #20 Louisiana Tech, 3:00 pm ESPN3, Utah State visits La Tech in a game that will decide the WAC in it's last season. I think La Tech walks away with this one but it will be close later than most think. Winner: La Tech ATS: La Tech +3
#12 Oklahoma at West Virginia, 6:00 pm FOX, Shootout in Morgantown as the Sooner make their inaugural trip to play the Mountaineers. This will be a high scoring affair but the Sooner defense has too much of an edge over their WVU counterparts. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: West Virginia +11
#1 Kansas State at Baylor, 7:00 pm ESPN, I get it Baylor can put up points but they have no defense and we haven't seen improvement from that unit this season. Kansas State keeps rolling along, it isn't very flashy but Bill Snyder's team wins and doesn't make the fans sweat too much. Winner: Kansas State ATS: Kansas State -11.5
#13 Stanford at #2 Oregon, 7:00 pm ABC, Stanford visits Autzen Stadium for a rematch of a Oregon beat down of Stanford's national title hopes last season. Oregon's defensive line health will be a major concern coming into this game, but this version of the Oregon Ducks is even more talented than last years which is a scary proposition for everyone involved. Winner: Oregon ATS: Oregon -20.5
Cal at #16 Oregon State, 9:30 pm Pac-12 Network, Cal is horrible and should be the remedy for the Beavers recent slide. Winner: Oregon State ATS: No line because of QB uncertainty on both sides
Wednesday, October 14th, 2012:
Toledo at Northern Illinois, 8:00 pm ESPN2, A Northern Illinois victory all but assures them the division title, while a Toledo victory gives them the head to head upper hand but leaves room for both teams to screw up. Northern Illinois was a conference favorite coming into the year but this game should be what we've come to expect from #MACTION. Winner: Northern Illinois ATS: Toledo +11
Saturday, October 17th, 2012:
#10 Florida State at Maryland, 11:00 am ESPNU, Same thing as last week with Maryland, until they no longer have a linebacker starting at QB this isn't going to change. Winner: Florida State ATS: Florida State -31
Iowa at #21 Michigan, 11:00 am ESPN, Iowa visits Michigan where the Hawkeyes will have a hell of a time keeping pace with a Michigan offense that should run rough shod over their defense. Winner: Michigan ATS: (No line but, I would give up to three touchdowns)
Kent State at Bowling Green, 11:00 am ESPN3, Kent State visits Bowling Green to decide the other half of the MAC. Kent State comes with athletic dynamo Dri Archer who leads the team in receiving, 2nd in rushing and is a threat to score each time he receives a kick. Bowling Green has an impressive close lose to Florida but was also blown out by Va Tech. I think this one follows a very similar path to Toledo-NIU but with Kent State opening up a gap as the game winds down. Winner: Kent State ATS: Kent State +2.5
UCF at Tulsa, 11:00 am, C-USA's two conference leaders meet in what won't send either to a BCS game but this shouldn't disuade you from enjoy what should be a pretty good and entertaining game. Winner: Tulsa ATS: Tulsa -3
#22 Rutgers at Cincinnati, 11:00 am Big East Network, Rutgers visits Cincy this week and we finally find out if the lone loss on the Rutgers schedule was a fluke or if their record out of the gate as a mirage. I think Rutgers is the superior team here and should leave Cincy with most of us convinced that they will give Louisville a run for the conference crown. Winner: Rutgers ATS: Rutgers +6.5
#25 Washington at Colorado, 12:30 pm FX, Washington wins this one and yeah Colorado may be the worst BCS AQ squad we've seen and that includes some putrid Indiana squads. Winner: Washington ATS: Washington -20.5
#18 USC at #17 UCLA, 2:05 pm FOX, This game will more than likely decide the Pac-12 South this season and the fate of head coach Lane Kiffin of the Trojans. USC has the talent edge but Jim Mora has done wonders for the preparation of UCLA this season. Winner: USC ATS: USC -3
Wake Forest at #3 Notre Dame, 2:30 pm NBC, Notre Dame will surely find a way to make this game oh so much closer than it should be but this game shouldn't really be in doubt. Winner: Notre Dame ATS: Wake Forest +24
Ole Miss at #7 LSU, 2:30 pm CBS, Ole Miss continues to improve but LSU will shut this offense down. Winner: LSU ATS: LSU -18.5
Minnesota at #14 Nebraska, 2:30 pm BTN, Nebraska wins this one and comes one step closer to a division crown in year two of their Big Ten existence. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Nebraska -19.5
#23 Texas Tech at #24 Oklahoma State, 2:30 pm,
NC State at #11 Clemson, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Clemson continues to roll through it's ACC schedule but will ultimately lament the loss to Florida State that will cost it a shot at the BCS auto bid and may keep them from an at large birth. Winner: Clemson ATS: Clemson -17
Ohio State at Wisconsin, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, This game perplexes me because I don't know what to think about either team. Wisconsin is dependent on getting a dimension out of the passing game, where as Ohio State has had trouble with lesser competition this season. I think the big match up in this game is the linebacker play on both sides versus Miller and the running game respectively. Winner: Wisconsin ATS: Ohio State +3
Utah State at #20 Louisiana Tech, 3:00 pm ESPN3, Utah State visits La Tech in a game that will decide the WAC in it's last season. I think La Tech walks away with this one but it will be close later than most think. Winner: La Tech ATS: La Tech +3
#12 Oklahoma at West Virginia, 6:00 pm FOX, Shootout in Morgantown as the Sooner make their inaugural trip to play the Mountaineers. This will be a high scoring affair but the Sooner defense has too much of an edge over their WVU counterparts. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: West Virginia +11
#1 Kansas State at Baylor, 7:00 pm ESPN, I get it Baylor can put up points but they have no defense and we haven't seen improvement from that unit this season. Kansas State keeps rolling along, it isn't very flashy but Bill Snyder's team wins and doesn't make the fans sweat too much. Winner: Kansas State ATS: Kansas State -11.5
#13 Stanford at #2 Oregon, 7:00 pm ABC, Stanford visits Autzen Stadium for a rematch of a Oregon beat down of Stanford's national title hopes last season. Oregon's defensive line health will be a major concern coming into this game, but this version of the Oregon Ducks is even more talented than last years which is a scary proposition for everyone involved. Winner: Oregon ATS: Oregon -20.5
Cal at #16 Oregon State, 9:30 pm Pac-12 Network, Cal is horrible and should be the remedy for the Beavers recent slide. Winner: Oregon State ATS: No line because of QB uncertainty on both sides
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Rambling's Week 11 CFB Picks Review
Gonna recap the big ones and give you the totals but I want to get started on next week because I have some #MACTION to write about.
Thursday, November 8th, 2012:
ULM at Arkansas State, 6:00 pm ESPNU, Winner: 0-1 ATS: 0-1
#10 Florida State at Virginia Tech, 6:30 pm ESPN, Winner: 1-1 ATS: 0-2
Saturday, November 10th, 2012:
Arkansas at #8 South Carolina, 11:00 am CBS, Winner: 2-1 ATS: 1-2
#9 Louisville at Syracuse, 11:00 am ABC, Winner: 2-2 ATS: 2-2
Iowa State at #17 Texas, 11:00 am LHN, Winner: 3-2 ATS: 2-3
Kansas at #22 Texas Tech, 11:00 am, What looked like the third best team in the Big 12 is starting to show significant cracking and separation at the seams the later into the season we get. Winner: 4-2 ATS: 2-4
Army at #23 Rutgers, 11:00 am ESPNU, Winner: 5-2 ATS: 2-5
#24 Northwestern at Michigan, 11:00 am ESPN, Michigan needs help the next couple of weeks to have a shot at the Big Ten Championship game, highlighted by the Game with Ohio State. Winner: 6-2 ATS: 3-5
Wisconsin at Indiana, 11:00 am ESPN2, Winner: 7-2 ATS: 4-5
Louisiana-Lafayette at #6 Florida, 11:21 am SEC Network, Winner: 8-2 ATS: 5-5
#11 Oregon State at #14 Stanford, 2:00 pm FOX, Stanford can play spoiler this week with it's match-up with Oregon. Winner: 8-3 ATS: 5-6
Arizona State at #19 USC, 2:00 pm Pac-12 Net, Winner: 9-3 ATS: 6-6
#15 Texas A&M at #1 Alabama, 2:30 pm CBS, Wow, just, Wow. What a performance by the Aggies. I know Alabama blew some chances but going into Bryant-Denny and looking like the agressor with a Freshman QB and a first year head coach is very impressive. Alabama is still one of the three most talented teams in the country. Winner: 9-4 ATS: 7-6
Baylor at #12 Oklahoma, 2:30 pm, Winner: 10-4 ATS: 7-7
Maryland at #13 Clemson, 2:30 pm ESPNU, Winner: 11-4 ATS: 8-7
Penn State at #16 Nebraska, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Winner: 12-4 ATS: 8-7-1
West Virginia at Oklahoma State, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Time to run as fast as you can from this West Virginia team. Winner: 12-5 ATS: 8-8-1
#2 Kansas State at TCU, 6:00 pm FOX, Winner: 13-5 ATS: 9-8-1
#5 Georgia at Auburn, 6:00 pm ESPN2, Winner: 14-5 ATS: 10-8-1
#21 Mississippi State at #7 LSU, 6:00 pm ESPN, Winner: 15-5 ATS: 11-8-1
#20 Louisiana Tech at Texas State, 6:00 pm LHN, Winner: 16-5 ATS: 11-9-1
#4 Notre Dame at Boston College, 7:00 pm ABC, Winner: 17-5 ATS: 11-10-1
#3 Oregon at California, 9:30 pm ESPN, Winner: 18-5 ATS: 12-10-1
#18 UCLA at Washington State, 9:30 pm ESPN2, Winner: 19-5 ATS: 12-11-1
Overall another good week of winners, some trouble ATS but still not all together a waste of time. Hopefully have this coming week's picks tonight but at the latest tomorrow afternoon.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Rambling's Week 11 CFB Picks
Thursday, November 8th, 2012:
ULM at Arkansas State, 6:00 pm ESPNU, I'm sure this game will fly under the radar with a top ten ACC team playing at practically the same time but this should be a really exciting Sun Belt match-up. ULM is a known commodity around the country after it's three week giant killer road show barnburned through the south. Arkansas State is a team that has grown into a Gus Malzahn offense this season and with identical 4-1 conference records we should see some clarification atop the SunBeast. Winner: ULM ATS: ULM +7
#10 Florida State at Virginia Tech, 6:30 pm ESPN, Virginia Tech has been one of, if not, the biggest disappointments in the country this season and I see no reason why that shouldn't continue with the Seminoles coming to town. Florida State has rebounded well against inferior competition since it's loss to NC State, but I don't think we'll see them truly tested until their rivalry game with the Gators. Winner: Florida State ATS: Florida State -13.5
Saturday, November 10th, 2012:
Arkansas at #8 South Carolina, 11:00 am CBS, This game had a ton of intrigue at the beginning of the year but now it's a bit watered down. Arkansas has been a ghost of it's former self and John L. Smith has well coached like John L. Smith. South Carolina lost stud running back Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw has reverted towards his former self as the season has progressed. Winner: South Carolina ATS: South Carolina -13.5
#9 Louisville at Syracuse, 11:00 am ABC, Louisville heads to the worlds largest Air Conditioner and looks to continue it' surprise undefeated season. Syracuse on the other hand has this years in a losing effort quarterback in Nassib. Winner: Louisville ATS: Syracuse +2
Iowa State at #17 Texas, 11:00 am LHN, Texas comes into this Iowa State game off a really good victory over Texas Tech. I think Texas handles this game but it's really good. Winner: Texas ATS: Iowa State +10
Kansas at #22 Texas Tech, 11:00 am, You all know how I feel about Kansas and Charlie Weis, so yeah Texas Tech. Winner: Texas Tech ATS: Texas Tech -24.5
Army at #23 Rutgers, 11:00 am ESPNU, Army visits Rutgers and although Army has played better this year I think Rutgers has too much firepower for the Black Knights to compete with. Winner: Rutgers ATS: Army +17
#24 Northwestern at Michigan, 11:00 am ESPN, Northwestern faces a Michigan team that controlled it's own destiny before a loss at the hands of the Cornhuskers which leaves them in a precarious spot. One more slip up and their chances of making the Big Ten Title game approach zero and means this season was a major disappointment in Ann Arbor. Winner: Michigan ATS: Northwestern +10
Wisconsin at Indiana, 11:00 am ESPN2, A defacto Leaders division semifinal no one saw coming in the pre-season makes for the first marquee game for Indiana in a while. Wisconsin on the other hand has named a starter to the team only and looks to get some kind of QB play to make this offense tick. Should be interesting if nothing else in Bloomington this weekend. Winner: Wisconsin ATS: Wisconsin -7
Louisiana-Lafayette at #6 Florida, 11:21 am SEC Network, I doubt Louisiana-Lafayette got any of ULM's upset magic which is a shame because Florida has a lot of, wait what just happened in them. Winner: Florida ATS: Louisiana-Lafayette +27
#11 Oregon State at #14 Stanford, 2:00 pm FOX, Oregon State heads to Stanford and both teams are starting their opening day backups. Stanford's gives them another dimension in the running game, where as, Oregon State's QB has played admirably during the absence of Mannion. I think Oregon State continues to shock all of us. Winner: Oregon State ATS: Oregon State +4.5
Arizona State at #19 USC, 2:00 pm Pac-12 Net, USC welcomes Arizona State a week after giving up multiple school records to the Oregon offense last week. As long as USC can man up this game won't be close. Winner: USC ATS: USC -9
#15 Texas A&M at #1 Alabama, 2:30 pm CBS, In what may be the most intriguing match-up of the week Texas A&M and Johnny Football travel to Tuscaloosa in a game not many thought would be meaningful this season. Alabama is coming off a slugfest against LSU and may be a bit sluggish but should be able to contain at least some of that Johnny Football magic. Winner: Alabama ATS: Texas A&M +13.5
Baylor at #12 Oklahoma, 2:30 pm, Oklahoma touchdown, Oklahoma Touchdown,... ETC. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: Oklahoma -21
Maryland at #13 Clemson, 2:30 pm ESPNU, Yeah, linebacker at QB that is all. Winner: Clemson ATS: Clemson -31
Penn State at #16 Nebraska, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, I'm not sure what to think about this game, Nebraska has had to slug out the last four weeks, but Penn State has had to slug out the year. I think Nebraska wins another close one. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Penn State +9
West Virginia at Oklahoma State, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Watch this game you'll be happy if you like points. Shootout, take the points. Winner: West Virginia ATS: West Virginia +9.5
#2 Kansas State at TCU, 6:00 pm FOX, Hopefully Colin Klein plays but even if he doesn't I think Kansas State wins this game. Winner: Kansas State ATS: Kansas State -7
#5 Georgia at Auburn, 6:00 pm ESPN2, Auburn football. (It's alright to laugh) Winner: Georgia ATS: Georgia -15
#21 Mississippi State at #7 LSU, 6:00 pm ESPN, Two weeks ago this looked to be a challenge but MSU has given up 31 in back to back weeks and scored a total of 20 points. It'll be close early but that's about it. Winner: LSU ATS: LSU -14.5
#20 Louisiana Tech at Texas State, 6:00 pm LHN, La Tech will have this wrapped up by the end of the first half. Winner: La Tech ATS: La Tech -20
#4 Notre Dame at Boston College, 7:00 pm ABC, I'm gonna lump these three game together, Oregon will have won by mid second quarter, Notre Dame by mid third and UCLA by mid third. Winner: Notre Dame ATS: Notre Dame -18.5
#3 Oregon at California, 9:30 pm ESPN, Winner: Oregon ATS: Oregon -28.5
#18 UCLA at Washington State, 9:30 pm ESPN2, Winner: UCLA ATS: UCLA -15
ULM at Arkansas State, 6:00 pm ESPNU, I'm sure this game will fly under the radar with a top ten ACC team playing at practically the same time but this should be a really exciting Sun Belt match-up. ULM is a known commodity around the country after it's three week giant killer road show barnburned through the south. Arkansas State is a team that has grown into a Gus Malzahn offense this season and with identical 4-1 conference records we should see some clarification atop the SunBeast. Winner: ULM ATS: ULM +7
#10 Florida State at Virginia Tech, 6:30 pm ESPN, Virginia Tech has been one of, if not, the biggest disappointments in the country this season and I see no reason why that shouldn't continue with the Seminoles coming to town. Florida State has rebounded well against inferior competition since it's loss to NC State, but I don't think we'll see them truly tested until their rivalry game with the Gators. Winner: Florida State ATS: Florida State -13.5
Saturday, November 10th, 2012:
Arkansas at #8 South Carolina, 11:00 am CBS, This game had a ton of intrigue at the beginning of the year but now it's a bit watered down. Arkansas has been a ghost of it's former self and John L. Smith has well coached like John L. Smith. South Carolina lost stud running back Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw has reverted towards his former self as the season has progressed. Winner: South Carolina ATS: South Carolina -13.5
#9 Louisville at Syracuse, 11:00 am ABC, Louisville heads to the worlds largest Air Conditioner and looks to continue it' surprise undefeated season. Syracuse on the other hand has this years in a losing effort quarterback in Nassib. Winner: Louisville ATS: Syracuse +2
Iowa State at #17 Texas, 11:00 am LHN, Texas comes into this Iowa State game off a really good victory over Texas Tech. I think Texas handles this game but it's really good. Winner: Texas ATS: Iowa State +10
Kansas at #22 Texas Tech, 11:00 am, You all know how I feel about Kansas and Charlie Weis, so yeah Texas Tech. Winner: Texas Tech ATS: Texas Tech -24.5
Army at #23 Rutgers, 11:00 am ESPNU, Army visits Rutgers and although Army has played better this year I think Rutgers has too much firepower for the Black Knights to compete with. Winner: Rutgers ATS: Army +17
#24 Northwestern at Michigan, 11:00 am ESPN, Northwestern faces a Michigan team that controlled it's own destiny before a loss at the hands of the Cornhuskers which leaves them in a precarious spot. One more slip up and their chances of making the Big Ten Title game approach zero and means this season was a major disappointment in Ann Arbor. Winner: Michigan ATS: Northwestern +10
Wisconsin at Indiana, 11:00 am ESPN2, A defacto Leaders division semifinal no one saw coming in the pre-season makes for the first marquee game for Indiana in a while. Wisconsin on the other hand has named a starter to the team only and looks to get some kind of QB play to make this offense tick. Should be interesting if nothing else in Bloomington this weekend. Winner: Wisconsin ATS: Wisconsin -7
Louisiana-Lafayette at #6 Florida, 11:21 am SEC Network, I doubt Louisiana-Lafayette got any of ULM's upset magic which is a shame because Florida has a lot of, wait what just happened in them. Winner: Florida ATS: Louisiana-Lafayette +27
#11 Oregon State at #14 Stanford, 2:00 pm FOX, Oregon State heads to Stanford and both teams are starting their opening day backups. Stanford's gives them another dimension in the running game, where as, Oregon State's QB has played admirably during the absence of Mannion. I think Oregon State continues to shock all of us. Winner: Oregon State ATS: Oregon State +4.5
Arizona State at #19 USC, 2:00 pm Pac-12 Net, USC welcomes Arizona State a week after giving up multiple school records to the Oregon offense last week. As long as USC can man up this game won't be close. Winner: USC ATS: USC -9
#15 Texas A&M at #1 Alabama, 2:30 pm CBS, In what may be the most intriguing match-up of the week Texas A&M and Johnny Football travel to Tuscaloosa in a game not many thought would be meaningful this season. Alabama is coming off a slugfest against LSU and may be a bit sluggish but should be able to contain at least some of that Johnny Football magic. Winner: Alabama ATS: Texas A&M +13.5
Baylor at #12 Oklahoma, 2:30 pm, Oklahoma touchdown, Oklahoma Touchdown,... ETC. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: Oklahoma -21
Maryland at #13 Clemson, 2:30 pm ESPNU, Yeah, linebacker at QB that is all. Winner: Clemson ATS: Clemson -31
Penn State at #16 Nebraska, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, I'm not sure what to think about this game, Nebraska has had to slug out the last four weeks, but Penn State has had to slug out the year. I think Nebraska wins another close one. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Penn State +9
West Virginia at Oklahoma State, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Watch this game you'll be happy if you like points. Shootout, take the points. Winner: West Virginia ATS: West Virginia +9.5
#2 Kansas State at TCU, 6:00 pm FOX, Hopefully Colin Klein plays but even if he doesn't I think Kansas State wins this game. Winner: Kansas State ATS: Kansas State -7
#5 Georgia at Auburn, 6:00 pm ESPN2, Auburn football. (It's alright to laugh) Winner: Georgia ATS: Georgia -15
#21 Mississippi State at #7 LSU, 6:00 pm ESPN, Two weeks ago this looked to be a challenge but MSU has given up 31 in back to back weeks and scored a total of 20 points. It'll be close early but that's about it. Winner: LSU ATS: LSU -14.5
#20 Louisiana Tech at Texas State, 6:00 pm LHN, La Tech will have this wrapped up by the end of the first half. Winner: La Tech ATS: La Tech -20
#4 Notre Dame at Boston College, 7:00 pm ABC, I'm gonna lump these three game together, Oregon will have won by mid second quarter, Notre Dame by mid third and UCLA by mid third. Winner: Notre Dame ATS: Notre Dame -18.5
#3 Oregon at California, 9:30 pm ESPN, Winner: Oregon ATS: Oregon -28.5
#18 UCLA at Washington State, 9:30 pm ESPN2, Winner: UCLA ATS: UCLA -15
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Rambling's Week 10 CFB Picks Review
Saturday, November 2nd, 2012:
Missouri at #7 Florida, 11:00 am ESPN2, Winner: 1-0 ATS: 0-1
Temple at #10 Louisville, 11:00 am ABC, Winner: 2-0 ATS: 0-2
#12 Oklahoma at Iowa State, 11:00 am ABC, Winner: 3-0 ATS: 0-3
#16 Texas A&M at #15 Mississippi State, 11:00 am ESPN, Winner: 3-1 ATS: 0-4
#14 Stanford at Colorado, 1:00 pm FX, Winner: 4-1 ATS: 1-4
TCU at #21 West Virginia, 2:00 pm FOX, Winner: 4-2 ATS: 1-5
Pittsburgh at #3 Notre Dame, 2:30 pm NBC, Winner: 5-2 ATS: 2-5
Ole Miss at #6 Georgia, 2:30 pm CBS, Winner: 6-2 ATS: 3-5
#23 Texas at #18 Texas Tech, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Winner: 6-3 ATS: 3-6
#20 Nebraska at Michigan State, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Winner: 7-3 ATS: 4-6
UTSA at #25 Louisiana Tech, 3:00 pm ESPN3, Winner: 8-3 ATS: 4-7
#4 Oregon at #17 USC, 6:00 pm FOX, Winner: 9-3 ATS: 4-8
#13 Clemson at Duke, 6:00 pm ESPN2, Winner: 10-3 ATS: 5-8
#1 Alabama at #5 LSU, 7:00 pm CBS, Winner: 11-3 ATS: 6-8
#24 Oklahoma State at #2 Kansas State, 7:00 pm ABC, Winner: 12-3 ATS: 7-8
Arizona State at #11 Oregon State, 9:30 pm ESPN2, Winner: 13-3 ATS: 7-9
San Diego State at #19 Boise State, 9:30 pm CBS Sports Net, Winner: 13-4 ATS: 8-9
#22 Arizona at UCLA, 9:30 pm Pac-12 Network, Winner: 14-4 ATS: 9-9
Alright week with some high profile big time match-ups going for or against and I will take a week like this after last week. Sorry about the lack of write-ups but the election took president on this Tuesday. I'll have my week 11 picks up soon.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Rambling's Week 10 CFB Picks
Well here we are week 10 of the college football season, and we move closer and closer to clarity? Alright maybe not as it stands today..
Saturday, November 2nd, 2012:
Missouri at #7 Florida, 11:00 am ESPN2, Missouri heads to the swamp where Florida comes home licking their wounds from a tough loss at the hands of the Georgia Bulldogs in Jacksonville. Florida has the better team overall, the offensive edge may go slightly to the Tigers but Florida's defense is light-years ahead of the Tigers and it will show up early and often in this game. Winner: Florida ATS: Florida -17
Temple at #10 Louisville, 11:00 am ABC, Temple travels to the Papa John's Football emporium (not sure if that's right.) Louisville carries the only undefeated record in the conference into this game as both Cincy and Rutgers in the last two weeks. I think Louisville is by far the better team here but like the rest of their games this one will be closer than it should be. Winner: Louisville ATS: Temple +16
#12 Oklahoma at Iowa State, 11:00 am ABC, Oklahoma heads to Ames, IA or the place where weird things happen to good football teams. Iowa State has held Kansas State and Baylor to 27 and 21 points respectively and should make the Sooners work for this win once again. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: Iowa State +12
#16 Texas A&M at #15 Mississippi State, 11:00 am ESPN, An SEC showdown that none of us expected coming into the season. Miss State is coming off a beating at the hands of the Crimson Tide whilst Texas A&M laid the wood against Auburn. This game should be a very interesting battle of a good defense versus a dynamic offense. Winner: Mississippi State ATS: Mississippi State +7
#14 Stanford at Colorado, 1:00 pm FX, Stanford will in this game by at least 20. Winner: Stanford ATS: Stanford -28
TCU at #21 West Virginia, 2:00 pm FOX, It feels like we haven't seen West Virginia in months and our last glimpse was a battered and terminally bleeding team against Kansas State. TCU comes in still a bit in turmoil with a QB with three weeks of experience. I think this will stay close for 3 quarters but I don't think this is as dominant a defense for Gary Patterson. Winner: West Virginia ATS: West Virginia -6
Pittsburgh at #3 Notre Dame, 2:30 pm NBC, This game should be a one-line preview because these teams aren't close on talent level, but Notre Dame hasn't played two games in a row that you go yeah, I have confidence in that team. Pittsburgh on the other hand has been making strides since their loss to Youngstown State earlier in the year. Winner: Notre Dame ATS: Pittsburgh +17
Ole Miss at #6 Georgia, 2:30 pm CBS, I'm aware that Ole Miss has made strides but I have no faith in Ole Miss (unintentional Hugh Freeze pun but I'll allow it.) to win a game against this caliber of opponent. Winner: Georgia ATS: Georgia -14
#23 Texas at #18 Texas Tech, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, I have full faith that Texas won't win this game and that Texas in no way deserves to be the 23rd rated team in the country especially off of a late game rally against the fighting Decided Schematic Advantages. Texas Tech on the other hand is better than their second half against Kansas State and worse than their first half. This still leaves them head and shoulders above Texas. Winner: Texas Tech ATS: Texas Tech -7
#20 Nebraska at Michigan State, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Nebraska heads outside of Lincoln once again, and they have struggled away from home. An impressive comeback against Northwestern and a beat down of Michigan. Michigan State comes off a Joel Stave injury aided victory over Wisconsin. I think this is a slug fest but Nebraska pulls this one out on the road. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Nebraska -1.5
UTSA at #25 Louisiana Tech, 3:00 pm ESPN3, UTSA has had it's moments so far this season in the program's first at the FBS level, but Louisiana Tech isn't your average WAC team. Winner: Louisiana Tech ATS: Louisiana Tech -31
#4 Oregon at #17 USC, 6:00 pm FOX, The first of two marquee games and these two teams are seemingly headed in opposite directions. USC is licking it's wounds after a tough road loss at the hands of the Arizona Wildcats. Oregon on the other hand whacked Colorado, although everybody has beaten up on Colorado. Oregon definitely looks like the better team this season but I think this game is closer than the consensus. Winner: Oregon ATS: USC +8
#13 Clemson at Duke, 6:00 pm ESPN2, This game could have had some intrigue but after the schelacking Duke took last week this becomes a moot game. Winner: Clemson ATS: Clemson -12
#1 Alabama at #5 LSU, 7:00 pm CBS, This is the best game of the night and the focus should be on who wins the battle up front. I'm especially intrigued by Mingo, Montgomery and co. vs Jones and co. I think this match-up will set the tempo for this game. Winner: Alabama ATS: LSU +9.5
#24 Oklahoma State at #2 Kansas State, 7:00 pm ABC, Noone believes in this K State team and there is some support behind OK State but they just don't have the defense or the high end firepower on offense to stay with K State in the second half. Winner: Kansas State ATS: Kansas State -8.5
Arizona State at #11 Oregon State, 9:30 pm ESPN2, A new starting QB and coming off the first loss of the year Oregon State has something to prove this week to all of the doubters who were certain taht they were frauds. I think this match-up with an improving Arizona State team in Corvallis.Winner: Oregon State ATS: Arizona State +4.5
San Diego State at #19 Boise State, 9:30 pm CBS Sports Net, Boise doesn't have much to worry about in conference play until their season closing game against Nevada. Winner: Boise State ATS: San Diego State +16.5
#22 Arizona at UCLA, 9:30 pm Pac-12 Network, This game is pretty simple, I think Arizona is better and I thnk UCLA will win because of the Arizona let down after a huge upset. Winner: UCLA ATS: UCLA -3
Saturday, November 2nd, 2012:
Missouri at #7 Florida, 11:00 am ESPN2, Missouri heads to the swamp where Florida comes home licking their wounds from a tough loss at the hands of the Georgia Bulldogs in Jacksonville. Florida has the better team overall, the offensive edge may go slightly to the Tigers but Florida's defense is light-years ahead of the Tigers and it will show up early and often in this game. Winner: Florida ATS: Florida -17
Temple at #10 Louisville, 11:00 am ABC, Temple travels to the Papa John's Football emporium (not sure if that's right.) Louisville carries the only undefeated record in the conference into this game as both Cincy and Rutgers in the last two weeks. I think Louisville is by far the better team here but like the rest of their games this one will be closer than it should be. Winner: Louisville ATS: Temple +16
#12 Oklahoma at Iowa State, 11:00 am ABC, Oklahoma heads to Ames, IA or the place where weird things happen to good football teams. Iowa State has held Kansas State and Baylor to 27 and 21 points respectively and should make the Sooners work for this win once again. Winner: Oklahoma ATS: Iowa State +12
#16 Texas A&M at #15 Mississippi State, 11:00 am ESPN, An SEC showdown that none of us expected coming into the season. Miss State is coming off a beating at the hands of the Crimson Tide whilst Texas A&M laid the wood against Auburn. This game should be a very interesting battle of a good defense versus a dynamic offense. Winner: Mississippi State ATS: Mississippi State +7
#14 Stanford at Colorado, 1:00 pm FX, Stanford will in this game by at least 20. Winner: Stanford ATS: Stanford -28
TCU at #21 West Virginia, 2:00 pm FOX, It feels like we haven't seen West Virginia in months and our last glimpse was a battered and terminally bleeding team against Kansas State. TCU comes in still a bit in turmoil with a QB with three weeks of experience. I think this will stay close for 3 quarters but I don't think this is as dominant a defense for Gary Patterson. Winner: West Virginia ATS: West Virginia -6
Pittsburgh at #3 Notre Dame, 2:30 pm NBC, This game should be a one-line preview because these teams aren't close on talent level, but Notre Dame hasn't played two games in a row that you go yeah, I have confidence in that team. Pittsburgh on the other hand has been making strides since their loss to Youngstown State earlier in the year. Winner: Notre Dame ATS: Pittsburgh +17
Ole Miss at #6 Georgia, 2:30 pm CBS, I'm aware that Ole Miss has made strides but I have no faith in Ole Miss (unintentional Hugh Freeze pun but I'll allow it.) to win a game against this caliber of opponent. Winner: Georgia ATS: Georgia -14
#23 Texas at #18 Texas Tech, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, I have full faith that Texas won't win this game and that Texas in no way deserves to be the 23rd rated team in the country especially off of a late game rally against the fighting Decided Schematic Advantages. Texas Tech on the other hand is better than their second half against Kansas State and worse than their first half. This still leaves them head and shoulders above Texas. Winner: Texas Tech ATS: Texas Tech -7
#20 Nebraska at Michigan State, 2:30 pm ABC/ESPN2, Nebraska heads outside of Lincoln once again, and they have struggled away from home. An impressive comeback against Northwestern and a beat down of Michigan. Michigan State comes off a Joel Stave injury aided victory over Wisconsin. I think this is a slug fest but Nebraska pulls this one out on the road. Winner: Nebraska ATS: Nebraska -1.5
UTSA at #25 Louisiana Tech, 3:00 pm ESPN3, UTSA has had it's moments so far this season in the program's first at the FBS level, but Louisiana Tech isn't your average WAC team. Winner: Louisiana Tech ATS: Louisiana Tech -31
#4 Oregon at #17 USC, 6:00 pm FOX, The first of two marquee games and these two teams are seemingly headed in opposite directions. USC is licking it's wounds after a tough road loss at the hands of the Arizona Wildcats. Oregon on the other hand whacked Colorado, although everybody has beaten up on Colorado. Oregon definitely looks like the better team this season but I think this game is closer than the consensus. Winner: Oregon ATS: USC +8
#13 Clemson at Duke, 6:00 pm ESPN2, This game could have had some intrigue but after the schelacking Duke took last week this becomes a moot game. Winner: Clemson ATS: Clemson -12
#1 Alabama at #5 LSU, 7:00 pm CBS, This is the best game of the night and the focus should be on who wins the battle up front. I'm especially intrigued by Mingo, Montgomery and co. vs Jones and co. I think this match-up will set the tempo for this game. Winner: Alabama ATS: LSU +9.5
#24 Oklahoma State at #2 Kansas State, 7:00 pm ABC, Noone believes in this K State team and there is some support behind OK State but they just don't have the defense or the high end firepower on offense to stay with K State in the second half. Winner: Kansas State ATS: Kansas State -8.5
Arizona State at #11 Oregon State, 9:30 pm ESPN2, A new starting QB and coming off the first loss of the year Oregon State has something to prove this week to all of the doubters who were certain taht they were frauds. I think this match-up with an improving Arizona State team in Corvallis.Winner: Oregon State ATS: Arizona State +4.5
San Diego State at #19 Boise State, 9:30 pm CBS Sports Net, Boise doesn't have much to worry about in conference play until their season closing game against Nevada. Winner: Boise State ATS: San Diego State +16.5
#22 Arizona at UCLA, 9:30 pm Pac-12 Network, This game is pretty simple, I think Arizona is better and I thnk UCLA will win because of the Arizona let down after a huge upset. Winner: UCLA ATS: UCLA -3
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