GEORGIA TECH (-5.5) over Clemson - This spread is almost too good to be true. Clemson is bringing a rookie QB to Atlanta for his first nationally televised game and his first road game. The Tigers have only had a couple days to prepare for the option after both teams played on Saturday, and GT won this game last year with a large number of injuries.
Dwyer is an unstoppable beast. (Photo: Michael Schneider)OREGON (-12) over Purdue - This is a team that wants to show it's better than what we all saw last Thursday. Purdue's not good enough to stop them.
Tcu (-11) over VIRGINIA - The Cavs have been awful early the last few years, including a bad loss to William & Mary this year. TCU is an elite team from the Mtn West and will pound Virginia.
Notre Dame (-3.5) over MICHIGAN - Both teams are decidedly better than last year, but it's hard to gauge which will win. I think the experience and newly-found accuracy of Jimmy Claussen will lead the Irish in this game, while the inexperience of Michigan's quarterbacks will make a difference as well.
Miami OH (+36.5) over BOISE ST - I'm certainly not predicting upset here, but even the slightest letdown by Boise after their huge game last week will result in them not covering. Miami OH may not be world-beaters, but they're not the Little Sisters of the Poor either. For reference, Florida's spread vs Troy is 36.
Usc (-6.5) over OHIO ST - I don't think the Buckeyes' trend of losing to elite opponents is over yet. Their offensive struggles against Navy are not a good sign with mighty USC coming to town. Both teams lost a lot of players to the draft, but I look for the freshman QB Barkley to look sharp and do the little things right to lead USC to victory.
Late addition:
South Carolina (+7) over GEORGIA - If you can still get this spread, take it. UGA will be starting a backup QB against the Gamecocks' smothering D.
Last Week: 4-4
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I'm going with Clemson +5.5 solely on the fact that our history in the series has been tight. I really don't know how our game will go out tonight but at least I got my free shirt.
UNC -4.5 on UConn. Big East isn't getting love this year and UNC shouldn't be terrible.
I have ND -3.5 on Michigan as well. Sorry Ben.
I had UGA -7 on South Carolina but now that I know it's a backup QB, I won't touch it.
USC -6.5 on Ohio State. Like Russell said, they can't win big games. Besides, they almost lost to Navy.
TCU -11 on Virginia isn't a bad pick. How does one lose to William and Mary?
I'm still on the fence with Army -2 Duke. But since I have no money on the line, I'll take it.
3-1 last week.
Really taking Miami Ohio? There's so many factors in play that I dunno whether or not it's a good choice. I guess you could gamble on the starters being pulled.
I'd take ND, too, except that I am biased. Michigan with or without the points.
Now I'm seeing conflicting reports about whether Cox will start for UGA. For those of you with actual money, might want to avoid that game if your decision is contigent on Cox's status.
WOOOOO MICHIGAN WOOO GIVE ME MY MONEY!!!!!!! WOOOOOO!!!!!
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