YTD: 11-9 +1.94 units
Cincy -1....mostly a play against Syracuse coupled with the fact that the Bearcats are a senior layden team. Syrause generated less than 300 yards of offense against Buffalo last week. The 37 points scored is deceving considering they had a pick 6, a punt blocked for a TD and another punt blocked and recovered at the 1. Cincy did give up a TON of passing yards vs Miami Ohio (416) but I do not think Syracuse can exploit this weakness. Fields and Patterson both have been brutal thus far, and I don't think they will all of a sudden find a nice touch. The Carrier Dome can be a tough place to play, but I don't see the fans having much reason to make noise in this one.
Minnesota -3.5...Minny got a wake up call in the first half last week, which in my opinion helps them here, as they will not have a let down as they take to the road for the first time. Getting back to basics here -- Minny loves to run over opponents with talented backs and one of the best lines in the nation, and Colorado St has not shown that they can stop the run. I see Minnesota controlling the line and scrimage and the clock in this one. Also like the fact that the Rams played USC time last time, so I expect them to be a little beat up physically and mentally from that one.
Notre Dame -3....Michigan State's loss to Rutgers looks really bad in my mind, especially seeing them lose to New Hampsire (who actually is a very strong D1-AA program but should not be beating Big East schools on the road). Classic letdown game for ND -- IF they didn't already have a loss this season. Just feel this team and coaching staff is too smart to taket he pedal off the medal and lose the momentum they gained from Saturday's win. Michigan State is still trying to figure out who they want to start at QB, and neither have been all that impressive. This offense is very one dimensional and ND should be able to take care of them.
Cincy -1....mostly a play against Syracuse coupled with the fact that the Bearcats are a senior layden team. Syrause generated less than 300 yards of offense against Buffalo last week. The 37 points scored is deceving considering they had a pick 6, a punt blocked for a TD and another punt blocked and recovered at the 1. Cincy did give up a TON of passing yards vs Miami Ohio (416) but I do not think Syracuse can exploit this weakness. Fields and Patterson both have been brutal thus far, and I don't think they will all of a sudden find a nice touch. The Carrier Dome can be a tough place to play, but I don't see the fans having much reason to make noise in this one.
Minnesota -3.5...Minny got a wake up call in the first half last week, which in my opinion helps them here, as they will not have a let down as they take to the road for the first time. Getting back to basics here -- Minny loves to run over opponents with talented backs and one of the best lines in the nation, and Colorado St has not shown that they can stop the run. I see Minnesota controlling the line and scrimage and the clock in this one. Also like the fact that the Rams played USC time last time, so I expect them to be a little beat up physically and mentally from that one.
Notre Dame -3....Michigan State's loss to Rutgers looks really bad in my mind, especially seeing them lose to New Hampsire (who actually is a very strong D1-AA program but should not be beating Big East schools on the road). Classic letdown game for ND -- IF they didn't already have a loss this season. Just feel this team and coaching staff is too smart to taket he pedal off the medal and lose the momentum they gained from Saturday's win. Michigan State is still trying to figure out who they want to start at QB, and neither have been all that impressive. This offense is very one dimensional and ND should be able to take care of them.
