The first weekend home this season after seven straight weeks away. Looking forward to relaxing in the man cave and enjoying the games. It’s a much needed respite after all the traveling and I may have overdone it this season. With the Hokies falling apart, their Friday night game with Cal may drop off my schedule. Thankfully UVa is away at UNC that weekend or I may have been tempted to go to Charlottesville.
Last Week: Rambling around Ireland
I didn’t catch any college football until I saw my DVR back in the U.S. Unfortunately my attempts at streaming YouTube TV in Ireland was unsuccessful despite some VPN shenanigans. Saturday was spent hunting last minute souvenirs and soaking in some last minute pub time. With a five hour difference, I spent most of my time in hotel tracking scores.
Observations:
- Penn State is really going to regret that bad loss to UCLA. Whatever Franklin’s West Coast team schedule is, it needs updated because the Nittany Lions slept through the first half.
- Miami at 5-0 is starting to look a little better with Florida beating Texas. With their remaining trip through the tulips of a schedule, they could might go undefeated.
- The FBS really needs relegation. UMass has a 0.213 winning percentage (26-122) since joining the FBS in 2012. They have never had a winning season in the FBS and are currently 0-5.
- UNLV is 5-0. Unfortunately, I have UNLV on my schedule for next year. I am sure NIL money will rob the Rebels blind before I get to see them.
The Picks
Last Week’s Picks
Shockingly I had my best week at 2 – 2. And if not for a greedy Crimson Tide, I could have been 3-1. That’s what this season has come to. Crowing about almost going 3-1.
- Baylor was lucky to win against K-State let alone cover.
- Alabama scores with 16 seconds left to cover. Really, just take a knee especially since Vanderbilt basically gave you the game with two turnovers in the red zone.
- Kent State lost to Oklahoma by 44. Fortunately the line was 44.5. Winner Winner
- Likewise, UNC Charlotte lost by 28, but the line was 28.5. Wahoo.
This Week’s Picks
Not necessarily loving my options this week, but since when has that stopped me?
- Illinois hung in there with Indiana. Ohio State is not Indiana. Take the Buckeyes to win big.
- I can’t shake Kansas State escaping FCS North Dakota earlier this year. TCU should win this one.
- UNLV is undefeated and I think Air Force will still be hung over from their rivalry loss against Navy. The Falcons will not muster up the same enthusiasm for the Rebels. Take UNLV
- Arizona is a another one of those teams I just don’t trust. If you can’t trust a Mormon, who can you trust? BYU by a nose.
Other Observations
- I like Oregon against Indiana in the big game this week. I like them, but not enough to bet on them. This should be a great game.
- Pitt’s freshman QB was money last week. I think the Panthers can give FSU a run for their money this week if this kid stays hot.
- Red River Shoot Out will be another big test for Arch Manning. I have to admit, I am kinda pulling for the kid.
- The game of the week you don’t want to be at? 1-4 Kent State hosting 0-5 UMass. Who knows? Maybe their matching blinding mediocrity will make for a great game. I doubt it, but I have been wrong before…a lot.
That’s all I got, enjoy the games.
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