I may not get another post up until next week. So, even though it's only Tuesday, let's take a look at some of the college football games on the schedule this weekend.
Pitt (+3) at Utah - Thursday 8:30 on Versus - I like the Panthers here for one main reason - Dion Lewis. I don't see the Utes slowing him down what with their issues on D - lots of new starters. Also Pitt's defense should be pretty stout against the Ute offense. The home field for Utah has given us Pitt as a dog as well.
Colorado/Colorado St (+12 &1/2) game is in Denver Sat at 2 on Mountain - Purely a situational pick. Yes, the Rams were bad last year. But in this rivalry, they have consistently covered over the years when getting points. And here they're getting almost 2 TDs. I can't pass that opportunity up.
N Mexico at Oregon (-33 &1/2) Sat at 3:30 on locally in places I don't live- I like the Ducks to annihilate the Lobos. N Mexico was in total disarray last year. They're walking into a buzz saw. The Ducks have the most talent in the Pac - 10 (with all due respect to USC) and I don't see them laying off at any point in this game. Oregon might hang 60 on them. Lay it.
UConn (+3) at Michigan Sat at 3:30 on ABC/ESPN 2 - Until Rich Rodriguez gives betters any reason to have faith in Michigan's defense, not to mention their turnover prone QBs, I'm not buying Michigan as a favorite against one of the best prepared and toughest teams in college football. Randy Edsell will have the Huskies ready to run it right down the Wolverines' throat. Also keep in mind that Notre Dame is on tap next week for Michigan - it could be a look ahead situation. Although how a team coming off back-to-back losing seasons could look ahead of anyone is hard to fathom. Take the points.
UCLA at K State (-2) Sat at 3:30 on ABC/ESPN2 - There are the typical questions about the health of the Bruins' QBs that there always seems to be. But the main reason I like the Wildcats is they are at home seeking to avenge last year's loss at UCLA. Expect Bill Snyder to get it done, especially given the cheap price.
Utah St at Oklahoma (-34) Sat at 7 and who would want to watch this massacre? - The Sooners do not quit scoring against overmatched teams. Expect a 45 point rout.
Oregon St/TCU (-13 &1/2) in Dallas Sat at 7:45 on ESPN - Don't let the number scare you. That's what it's there to do. TCU is angry. They've had 8 months to stew over that loss to Boise. And I expect them to put on a show for poll voters. The Horned Frogs could gain 500 yards in this game. Even if the Beavers put up 20 points, I still see TCU covering. This is my top choice of the weekend. Lay it.
Tulsa at ECU (+8 and 1/2) Sunday at 2 on ESPN2 - I don't know why Tulsa is favored by this many points on the road in the first game of the season. It is Coach McNeill's first game and the Pirates did lose some guys from last year and you could argue that Tulsa has revenge on their side. But, even saying all that, I'm still taking a home dog in a conference game. Especially when that home dog is the 2-time defending conference champs.
Navy (-7)/Maryland in Baltimore Monday at 4 on ESPN - I have no faith that the Terps will slow down the Middie running game. And the Terps are breaking in new players in key positions. I do hate betting Navy as a favorite, and love them as a dog. But, if you're bored on Monday and wanna bet, you gotta take Navy here.
Boise/Va Tech (+2) in a stadium near DC Monday at 8 on ESPN -This goes against the pre-season hype. But I like the Gobblers to win this game. They have better players 1-50 than the Broncos. I'm a huge Kellen Moore fan, but the Tech D should be up to the challenge. And the Gobblers have a stout running game, better special teams, and most of the crowd behind them. Take the dog.
I am out.
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