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College Football
Georgia Tech -2.5 over Clemson
Tommy Bowden is out as the head coach at Clemson. New coach Dabo Swinney will take over and he has already let go of the offensive coordinator. There will also be a QB change. Willy Korn takes over for Cullen Harper. Change is good, but not in the middle of the football season going against a 5-1 GTech team that has added in the option run game. Clemson has struggled on offense and I don't see them scoring enough today. Look for GTech to get a big road win.
Northwestern -4 over Purdue
Northwestern lost for the first time last week in a game they could have won. This Wildcats offense is no joke and their defense is pretty good themselves. Purdue has don't nothing offensively for the last 9 quarters. Until they can prove they can get it going again I cannot take them against a high powered offense like the Wildcats have. Purdue looks lost in Tiller's last season as head coach. Northwestern has also been beat pretty bad the last few years. The veteran are seeking revenge. Take Northwestern.
Oklahoma -19 over Kansas
Kansas has played a very easy schedule and had to come up with a miracle in Iowa State to come back and win that game as they were down big at the half. I can guarantee that this Oklahoma team is ready to play football. Bob Stoops is 9-0 the week after the Texas Game. This week Oklahoma will be looking to prove they belong at the top. Kansas has been one of those teams for the past two seasons that are not as good as their record. Take the Sooners.
Georgia -14.5 over Vanderbilt
Vandy had their run and their 15 minutes of fame, but they are not ready to compete with the likes of Georgia. I do not see how Vandy will be able to run on this stiff defense and throwing the ball will be tough with the QB injuries Vanderbilt has. Georgia will feed off this home crowd and go wire to wire. Take the Bulldogs.
Colorado State +22 over Utah
CSU used to be the laughing stock of college football, but this team has arrived and has the ability of playing very good defense. I am very impressed with how the Rams plays against TCU's and Houston's high power offense. This Utah team is good, but CSU will keep this game closer than the oddmakers think. Take Colorado State.
Michigan +24.5 over Penn State
Penn State has looked like a National Champion while Michigan looks like a team with a new coach and still crushed from last seasons opening day loss to Appalachian State. Penn State has covered most of their games and Michigan has not. The Wolverines still have a ton of talent and really now have nothing to lose. Penn State will win this game, but this spread is too high especially against a PSU team that will be looking forward to Ohio State next weekend. Look for a tight game. Take Michigan.
Major League Baseball
Redsox +120 over Rays Beckett/Shields
College Football
Georgia Tech -2.5 over Clemson
Tommy Bowden is out as the head coach at Clemson. New coach Dabo Swinney will take over and he has already let go of the offensive coordinator. There will also be a QB change. Willy Korn takes over for Cullen Harper. Change is good, but not in the middle of the football season going against a 5-1 GTech team that has added in the option run game. Clemson has struggled on offense and I don't see them scoring enough today. Look for GTech to get a big road win.
Northwestern -4 over Purdue
Northwestern lost for the first time last week in a game they could have won. This Wildcats offense is no joke and their defense is pretty good themselves. Purdue has don't nothing offensively for the last 9 quarters. Until they can prove they can get it going again I cannot take them against a high powered offense like the Wildcats have. Purdue looks lost in Tiller's last season as head coach. Northwestern has also been beat pretty bad the last few years. The veteran are seeking revenge. Take Northwestern.
Oklahoma -19 over Kansas
Kansas has played a very easy schedule and had to come up with a miracle in Iowa State to come back and win that game as they were down big at the half. I can guarantee that this Oklahoma team is ready to play football. Bob Stoops is 9-0 the week after the Texas Game. This week Oklahoma will be looking to prove they belong at the top. Kansas has been one of those teams for the past two seasons that are not as good as their record. Take the Sooners.
Georgia -14.5 over Vanderbilt
Vandy had their run and their 15 minutes of fame, but they are not ready to compete with the likes of Georgia. I do not see how Vandy will be able to run on this stiff defense and throwing the ball will be tough with the QB injuries Vanderbilt has. Georgia will feed off this home crowd and go wire to wire. Take the Bulldogs.
Colorado State +22 over Utah
CSU used to be the laughing stock of college football, but this team has arrived and has the ability of playing very good defense. I am very impressed with how the Rams plays against TCU's and Houston's high power offense. This Utah team is good, but CSU will keep this game closer than the oddmakers think. Take Colorado State.
Michigan +24.5 over Penn State
Penn State has looked like a National Champion while Michigan looks like a team with a new coach and still crushed from last seasons opening day loss to Appalachian State. Penn State has covered most of their games and Michigan has not. The Wolverines still have a ton of talent and really now have nothing to lose. Penn State will win this game, but this spread is too high especially against a PSU team that will be looking forward to Ohio State next weekend. Look for a tight game. Take Michigan.
Major League Baseball
Redsox +120 over Rays Beckett/Shields