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Time to get started picking this week’s games. All lines are provided by MadduxSports.com . Keep in mind that I’m not picking all the games, just the ones where I see a potential play.
Stanford (+3) vs. Oregon State– I like the Cardinal to not only cover this spread, but to win outright. After all, Stanford doesn’t want its fans to demand their money back .
Stanford 31, Oregon State 24.
Missouri (-9) vs. Illinois– The focus of the Illini offense shifts from Mendenhall to the receiving game with Arrelious Benn and Jeff Cumberland , who is set to explode as player (mark it down). Unfortunately, he’s hurt and may not play much in this game. I look for Mizzou to pull away late to get the cover.
Missouri 35, Illinois 24
Virginia (+18.5) vs. USC– I think the Trojans have too many question marks on offense to cover this total. Some defensive scores could do the trick, but I think USC grinds it out rather than blows it out.
USC 20, Virginia 9
Tennesee (-7.5) at UCLA– If the Bruins can keep their offensive line healthy, they might be a solid team by mid-season, but for now, they are in trouble against a very physical Vols team. Crompton does well and Tennessee wins solidly.
Tennessee 31, UCLA 13
Wisconsin (-26.5) vs. Akron– The Badgers will roll from the getgo here and never look back.
Wisconsin 45, Akron 14
Utah (+3.5) at Michigan– Sorry Wolverines, but for the second-straight year, a team with a mobile quarterback is going to come in and beat you. Except this time it won’t be an upset. Rich Rod’s debut is spoiled.
Utah 27, Michigan 20
Oregon (-13) vs. Washington– Even though the Ducks lost presumptive starter Nate Costa, they’ll be going with Justin Roper, who has experience as a starter. It’s at Autzen and Washington is really young at some key spots. This one will get away from the Huskies in the third quarter.
Oregon 41, Washington 21
Tulsa (-13.5) at UAB– Paul Smith is gone, but David Johnson should fill in nicely. Tulsa’s offensive machine gets going again.
Tulsa 45, UAB 24
Hawaii at Florida (70.5)– I like the over on this one as Florida should score at will and Hawaii will eventually get some things going against Gator scrubs.
Florida 63, Hawaii 20
Texas (-23.5) vs. Florida Atlantic– The Longhorns often underperform in games like this one, but I don’t think that’ll be the case here. Colt McCoy has a nice start and the Longhorns romp.
Texas 52, FAU 10
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Cal - Michigan State?
I know it’s not top 25, but come on, it’s an intruiging match-up.
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You ain’t gonna get many replies and comments on this format. It’s to difficult to find the conversations. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Have to wade through a bunch of BS to find what was easy and very simple! But hey it’s your site, right? I said last time I was outta here but I was hoping the site would be more like in years past but no such luck. Look at the bright side you Pac-1 boys will have one less visitor from a real football conference to serve you crow come January. Auburn will win the BCS for the SEC once again. But it won’t have to embarrass DahOverStatedUniversity Chokeyes! lmao Bring on the Trojans and we’ll settle the 2004 arguement. We all found out Chokelahome didn’t belong in the title game in 04 and now we know dahOveratedStateUseless Chokeyes don’t belong either. So let’s try the Pac-1 this season and see if they fair any better.
While I’m on here…. Lou Holtz… you are insane and a disgrace to college football and ESPN. NotreDame is gonna win 11 games? Geeze man you need to get a senility test cause you’ve lost it. Why no love for South Carolina? Oh yeah they ran your sorry tail off and didn’t leave ol Skippy the job. Plus other teams don’t expect to win like the Tarnished Domer’s? Nah, no other program has ever set their sites on an undefeated season and the Nation Championship. They just go through the motions every year and say hey, ND is the only real team we don’t have a chance let’s just give up. lol What an FN moron. ESPN you should be ashamed and embarrassed by his stupid spit filled Arish nut huggin tyrades. Do you actually believe people like that human sprinkler?
Rant over have a good one folks. That is if you can actually find this post and read it. lmao
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