Glorious Saturdays
My favorite day of the year at my favorite time of the year. God Bless College Football. After last nights game I am 12-11 on the year. I love a lot of games today and have a fever...gambling fever. Let's get to the picks so we can get drunk Cleveland.
Favorites are in bold
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in Blacksburg, Lane Stadium
Spread: 5
Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers
This game has grinder written all over it. VT never loses these games at home and Nebraska's young team may be a little intimidated on the road, but that should subside after a quarter. VT wins a field goal battle. 15-12.
Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers in Gainesville, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Spread: 30
Pick: Florida Gators
Hey Lane Kiffin, remember what the Gators did to Georgia last year following the Bulldogs entire team celebration after a touchdown. Meyer may call timeouts in the 4th quarter up by 50 to prove a point again this year. UF 63-10.
BYU Cougars vs Florida State Seminoles in Provo, Lavell Edwards Stadium
Spread: 8
Pick: BYU Cougars
Utah is not a friendly place to get victories and FSU is going to face a defense that is better than expected. BYU pulls one out at home 35-24.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Georgia Bulldogs in Fayetteville, Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
Spread: 1.5
Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks
Georgia is not very good and Fayetteville is going to be ready to explode if they win this one. The Razorbacks have a better and more experienced team and this game is huge for their program. Pig Sooey dominates this one 40-24.
Clemson Tigers vs Boston College Eagles in Clemson, Clemson Memorial Stadium
Spread: 7
Pick: Boston College Eagles
BC always gives Clemson fits with its defense and mistake free football. BC's QB derby causes me a little concern, but hopefully they know the plan now that ACC season is here. Clemson may escape with a victory, but not by more than 7. Clemson wins late 28-27.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Temple Owls in University Park, Beaver Stadium
Spread: 30
Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions
Temple lost to Villanova. That's all we need to know. PSU 58-3.
USC Trojans vs Washington Huskies in Seattle, Husky Stadium - WA
Spread: 19
Pick: Washington Huskies
The Huskies have some confidence and USC is a little bit injured. This seems like too many points for a decent team at home versus a one dimensional USC team. USC will probably win, but not by more than 19. USC 21-13.
And the degenerate pick of the week...
LSU Tigers vs UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns in Baton Rouge, Tiger Stadium
Spread: 27.5
Pick: UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
LSU has no QB. He may show up this week, but I am laying the points. LSU wins, but ULL covers, 38-14.