NC @ GT -7 (2)
NC at 3-1 and have won 3 straight games. I'm not that impressed since the w's were over Delaware, Illinois, and NC A & T. They lost to South Carolina 17-13. GT at 2-2 and have lost 2 straight games. Both games on the road to ND and Duke. Finally back home (4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home) and (5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against North Carolina). I feel like GT gets the running game back at home and wins a potentially high scoring game. NC D will be tested and will most likely have to contend with GT going for it a lot on 4th down.
Toledo @ Ball St +6 1/2 (2)
The line opened up at 9 and quickly dropped to under a TD. Ball St almost always plays Toledo close in this series. Ball State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toledo but are 5-2 ats last 7 at home in this game. Ball St have covered the spread 8 out of the last 10 in this series. The two teams know each other rather well. I'm really impressed with Toledo's 3-0 start and 3-0 ats. I just think it's to many points for the visitor in this big game. Ball St have been on the road for 3 straight games and played NW and A & M. I think they welcome the chance at playing Toledo at home in this big conf game.
Louisville @ North Carolina St -4 (2)
Louis at 1-3 and have definitely played tougher opponents than NCS. NCS at 4-0 and 4-0 ats and have been very impressive so far this season. They score 46.9 ppg and rush for 259 ypg. Their D is ranked 12th and have only been giving up 205.8 ypg. Their foes were Troy, E. Kentucky, Old D, and most recently S Alabama 63-13. People aren't sure how good they are, or, more important this Louisville team have been tested a couple of times already. Afterall, NCS have been here before starting out good with the cupcakes and then struggling come conf time. I really think they are a better team and will get some payback for last year's loss at Louis.
Ohio St @ Indiana over 64 (2)
You tell me how Indiana is going to stop the explosive offense of Ohio St when they are already giving up 32 ppg. They won't stop them, so, they will try to keep up with them. IU at 4-0 and scoring 38 ppg. They pass for 285.8 and rush for 236.5. Ohio St D are only allowing 12 ppg but this will be the best offense that they have faced so far this season. There are so many weapons on this Ohio St team that can score on one big play at anytime they touch the ball. I think in this big 10 opener for both teams we will see Ohio St open it up and IU try desperately to keep up. Ohio St won at home last year 42-27 and the IU offense should be much more comfortable at home.
Baylor vs. Texas Tech +15 1/2 (2)
What can I say that we don't already know about this match-up. That total is incredible. Points will definitely be scored. TT is 3-1 straight up & 3-1 ats.
Texas Tech is 6-1 ats in its last 7 games. This is a 3 score spot with a high powered offensive team. They only lost by 2 points last year. They lost on a deflected pass last week or would be undefeated also. I just hope TT QB has some of his mobility back as he was limited last week because of the injury.
Hawaii @ Boise -24 (2)
I was very impressed with Boise State in their last game at Virginia (56-14) thumping at a very tough place to play. We all know the blue turf is a very tough place to play at. They love their football and they are catching a very tired Hawaii team. Hawaii was shutout last week at Wiscy 28-0. They are only scoring 18.8 ppg and 47 of those points came against Cal Davis. The Boise D are only giving up 15.5 ppg. Hawaii and Boise St haven't played each other for 3 years but I always used to look forward to that game. Hawaii used to have a fun offense to watch. I may be way off base but my money is on Boise.
San Jose St @ Auburn -20 (2)
I have to admit it's scary laying this many on Auburn but I think it's warranted. SJS just doesn't play very well on the road. They have already lost 35-21 and 37-16 to Oregon St and Air Force. San Jose State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road. Auburn has lost 2 straight games and have only won by 7 points in their two wins. I'm just hoping the travel, the venue, and a pretty desperate Auburn team can put it all together and blister this team.
Notre Dame @ Clemson +1 (2)
I have to root against the Irish. I've bet for and against them many a times the past 30 years. I bet against them last week figuring they would let down after the GT W. I think the venue (Death Valley) will be to much for the young QB (Kizer) to deal with and I expect ND to's to prove costly. Game day will be their to fuel the fire and a well rested Clemson team finally has another shot at redemption as they lost to Florida St the last time they were in this position. That Clemson D is tough and are only allowing 260 ypg. Notre Dame is beaten up and already have numerous back-ups seeing major action. (they were very deep this year) If the Irish are going to lose a game then on the road is the best shot at it as Notre Dame is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road.
Mississippi @ Florida +7 (2)
Both teams at 4-0 and 3-1 ats. Yet, Miss continues to get the laurels because of the handling of Bama at Bama. Which was a big w at a very tough place to play. Maybe they are much better than Florida and will prove it this Sat. The last 4 games in this series were decided by 1, 6, 3, and 3. It's just that I like the home team getting a TD spot when both are undefeated, series has been close in the past, and Florida sort of left a mark on me with that comeback last week at home against Tenn.
Good luck this week everyone, comments, information, and well wishes always welcome in my thread.
