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Boston College Eagles (3-7, 2-5 ACC) vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3)
There will be no shortage of red hair and freckles to witness the classic match-up between the Boston College Eagles and the Irish of Notre Dame.
#7 Clemson Tigers (9-1, 6-1 ACC) vs North Carolina State Wolfpack (5-5, 2-4 ACC)
With a stellar one-loss season to its name so far, the only mark Clemson has against it is that it plays in the rather pedestrian (in football, at least) ACC. It has been a very redeeming season for the Tigers.
Nebraska vs. Michigan
Nebraska and Michigan enter this game tied for second in the Big Ten Legends Division. Michigan State is in the driver’s seat, but they still have a tough test at Northwestern on their schedule.
The Cornhuskers enter as the 16th ranked team in the country in their first season as a member of the Big Ten. Michigan is having a resurgent year under first-year head coach Brady Hoke. I expect this to be a great hard fought Big Ten battle on Saturday afternoon.
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Michigan Stadium
Saturday November 19, 12:00 PM EST
NCAA Football Odds from BetOnline
Moneyline: Michigan (-175) Nebraska (+155)
College Football Spread: Michigan -3.5 (-110) Nebraska +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 51
Taylor Martinez is the leader for the Nebraska offense. Martinez averages five yards per carry on the ground, and he has nine rushing touchdowns. Most impressive has been his improved passing over the last three games. Martinez is starting to show some maturity in the pocket, which has helped this offense a great deal. Rex Burkhead isn’t the fastest or strongest running back you’ll find, but he works harder than anyone else. Burkhead averages 5.1 yards per carry, and he has 14 rushing touchdowns. Nebraska must be able to run the ball if they are going to win this game.
The Nebraska defense got off to a very slow start this year, but they have improved a bit of late. The front seven has been hit hard by injuries this year. Most notably, Jared Crick is out for the season with a pectoral injury. The Cornhuskers are allowing 161 rushing yards per game in 2011. The secondary has been much better, and the team ranks 22nd in the nation in pass defense.
Denard Robinson sustained a minor wrist injury last week, but he is listed as probable for this game. Robinson’s numbers actually aren’t quite as good as they were last year. He has 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Robinson continues to struggle with his decision making when throwing the football. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
He is still one of the most electrifying players in football, especially when he takes off to run. Fitzgerald Touissant has helped this offense tremendously in the last few weeks. Touissant is averaging six yards per carry in 2011. His emergence takes some pressure off Robinson. Michigan averages 32.5 points per game this year.
How have the Wolverines started 8-2 this year? The drastic improvement out of the defense is the real story in Ann Arbor. This was the worst defense in the history of Michigan football last year, and now they are one of the better defenses in the country. Mike Martin is a leader on the defensive line and Jordan Kovacs has stepped up as a leader in the secondary. This is an opportunistic defense that has kept the opponent out of the end zone this year. The Wolverines are allowing just 15.5 points per contest.
Both defenses have been playing better of late, but these rushing attacks will be tough to stop. Michigan doesn’t have a good track record of stopping running quarterbacks. Nebraska has been giving up a lot of yards on the ground. I like the over in this one.
Free College Football Pick: Over 51
Score Prediction: Michigan 31 Nebraska 28
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Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-5, 1-5 SEC) vs. #6 Arkansas Razorbacks (9-1, 5-1 SEC)
This truly has been a dream season for the Arkansas Razorbacks. While it would be even more so if LSU and Alabama weren’t so dominant themselves, the Hogs can only control what is within their grasp.
Kentucky Wildcats (4-6, 1-5 SEC) vs #14 Georgia Bulldogs (8-2, 6-1 SEC)
The Kentucky Wildcats cannot be too excited about the prospect of travelling to Athens to do battle with one of the hottest teams in the country.
CFB Handicapping: Colorado St. Rams vs TCU Horned Frogs
Colorado State is having another typically poor season. They have lost 5 in a row but perhaps this team is not as bad as people think with back to back three point losses heading into the game on Saturday afternoon at TCU.
CFB Handicapping: SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars
2011 was supposed to be a breakthrough season for June Jones and the Mustangs. It was looking that way a month ago after consecutive wins against TCU and UCF but with 3 losses in their last 4 games the season has has become less meaningful- in part due to Houston’s perfection.
California Golden Bears vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Football Odds
The Stanford Cardinal come into this one with revenge on their mind. For the second season in a row, they saw their BCS title game hopes go down in flames to the Oregon Ducks, and no one wants to be the next team they play.
Southern Cal vs Oregon NCAA Football Odds
The Trojans of Southern California will travel to Eugene to take on the No. 4 Oregon Ducks on Saturday.
UW Huskies vs OSU Beavers NCAA Football Odds
The Washington Huskies, who have lost two in a row, will look to get their season back on track this week as they head to Corvallis to face a struggling Oregon State team that come into this one with a record of just two wins, and eight losses.
Penn State vs Ohio State
One year ago Jim Tressel and Joe Paterno were considered two of the most honorable coaches in college football.
Both have been fired in the past six months, and these two schools are the faces of the problems that are abundant in college football right now. Fans in Columbus are debating who the next coach should be for the Buckeyes.
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Ohio Stadium
Saturday November 26, 3:30PM EST
NCAA Football Odds from Bookmaker
Moneyline: Ohio State (-270) Penn State (+230)
College Football Spread: Ohio State -7 (-110) Penn State +7 (-110)
Over/Under: 39.5
Happy Valley is still reeling from the past two weeks horrific allegations surrounding those involved in the Nittany Lions football program. Both teams had disappointing losses last weekend. Which team will right the ship with a win this week?
The Nittany Lions clearly weren’t ready at the beginning of last week’s contest against Nebraska. Penn State did make a late comeback, but it fell short. Matt McGloin appears to have won the starting quarterback battle, but the passing game has been far from great this year. Penn State’s best player is wide receiver Derek Moye, and the team needs to find a way to get him the ball more often. Silas Redd has emerged as the leading rusher for the Nittany Lions. Redd averages five yards per carry. Penn State only averages 21 points per contest this season.
The Nittany Lions defense has been terrific in 2011. This is a unit that ranks eighth in the nation in total defense. Michael Mauti was the leader of the defense, but he is out for the year with a knee injury. The fact that the defense has performed so well even without Mauti is very impressive. D’Antonn Lynn and Nick Sukay lead a very strong secondary for Penn State.
Braxton Miller is a talented freshman quarterback for Ohio State, but he still has a lot of work to do in the passing game. Miller and the Buckeyes passing offense has been non-existent most of the year. In fact, the Buckeyes are 118th out of 120 teams in the nation in passing offense this year. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Ohio State does have a good offensive line and a solid stable of running backs, but without balance the offense is limited. Dan Herron and Carlos Hyde both average 5.4 yards per carry for Ohio State. DeVier Posey will be back in the lineup for the first time this year. He has been serving a suspension. Posey is the Buckeyes most talented receiver, and it will be interesting to see if his presence changes things at all for the Buckeyes offense.
Ohio State’s defense isn’t as dominating as it has been in recent years, but they are still pretty good this season. Outside of a couple poor quarters against Nebraska and Miami earlier this season, this unit has been solid. John Simon has stepped up as a leader on the defensive line. Bradley Roby leads the team with three interceptions.
Neither of these teams are as good as they have been in recent years. Penn State is definitely in a difficult position right now, but I don’t see why the Buckeyes are laying seven points here. This game should come right down to the wire, so I’ll take the points.
Free College Football Pick: Penn State +7
Score Prediction: Ohio State 17 Penn State 14
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Wisconsin vs. Illinois
Remember when Illinois started 6-0 this season? It’s difficult to remember for Illinois fans, since they have lost four straight to fall to 6-4. The road doesn’t get any easier as the Fighting Illini host Wisconsin this weekend.
Ron Zook will be back on the hot seat quickly if the Fighting Illini can’t finish strong this year. Bret Bielema and the Badgers need to keep winning to have a chance to win the Big Ten Leaders Division.
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Memorial Stadium
Saturday November 26, 12:00 PM EST
NCAA Football Odds from Bookmaker
Moneyline: Wisconsin (-600) Illinois (+450)
College Football Spread: Wisconsin -14 (-110) Illinois +14 (-110)
Over/Under: 51
Wisconsin suffered two straight heartbreaking losses to Michigan State and Ohio State in late October, but this Badgers team is one of the best in the nation. In fact, I believe they have a solid shot at finishing in the top eight in the country. One very concerning issue for the Badgers is injuries all across the offensive line. Wisconsin’s biggest strength is its offensive line, but they currently have three lineman listed on the injury report. Russell Wilson has been putting up Heisman Trophy type numbers this season. Wilson is completing 73 percent of his passes and he has 25 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Montee Ball has an amazing 27 touchdowns in just ten games, and he is also averaging 6.7 yards per carry. This may be the most balanced offense in the nation.
Some wondered how the Wisconsin defense would fare this year, but they have been very solid. The defense struggled in losses to Michigan State and Ohio State, but overall this year they have been great. The Badgers are giving up just 15.8 points per contest, and they are fifth in the nation in total defense. The secondary has been great all season, but the front seven has struggled at times against good running offenses.
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The Fighting Illini are averaging just ten points per game in their last four contests. Nathan Scheelhaase is a solid dual-threat quarterback, but this offense lacks the weapons necessary to score on the best defenses. A.J. Jenkins has 76 receptions and seven touchdowns, but no other receiver has more than 23 catches. Jason Ford and the running game haven’t been able to get going of late either. Illinois must find a rhythm offensively if they are going to have a chance in this game.
The Fighting Illini defense has been very good this year. Illinois ranks ninth in the nation in total defense. This is especially impressive when you consider that the Fighting Illini lost their two best defenders from last year’s squad. This is a defense that limits big plays and does a nice job clogging up the running lanes in the middle of the field. Opponents are scoring just 18.6 points per game.
Wisconsin has too much firepower for Illinois. The Fighting Illini are searching for an identity on offense right now, while Wisconsin is racking up huge numbers. Expect the Badgers to roll in this one.
Free College Football Pick: Wisconsin -14
Score Prediction: Wisconsin 35 Illinois 13
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Indiana vs Michigan State
Michigan State is the team in control in the Big Ten Legends Division. The Spartans can’t afford a slip up, but they are one game ahead of both Michigan and Nebraska.
Indiana comes to town this weekend. The Hoosiers are 1-9 overall, and 0-6 in the Big Ten. Michigan State almost got tripped up by Minnesota a couple weeks ago. Will the Spartans be ready for this contest?
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Spartan Stadium
Saturday November 19, 12:00 PM EST
NCAA Football Odds from TopBet
Moneyline: Off
College Football Spread: Michigan State -28.5 (-110) Indiana +28.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 53
Kevin Wilson took over the Indiana football program in the offseason. Very little was expected of the team this year, but even with low expectations Hoosier fans can’t be too happy with how the season has gone. Indiana has lost to North Texas and Ball State, and their only win of the year came against South Carolina State. The team did look better in a hard fought 34-20 loss at Ohio State a couple weeks ago. Indiana has had two weeks to prepare for this one so it will be interesting to see if they come out ready to go.
Tre Roberson appears set to get another start at the quarterback spot for Indiana. Roberson is a freshman who has quick feet and is more comfortable running than throwing at this point in his career. As he develops his passing game, he should become a solid signal caller. DeMarlo Belcher has been dismissed from the team, which leaves the Hoosiers without their top wideout. Defensively, the secondary has actually been a pleasant surprise. On the other hand, the rushing defense has been horrendous. Indiana is giving up 246 yards per game on the ground. Opponents are scoring 36 points per game against this defense.
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Michigan State picked up a huge win last weekend in Iowa City. The Spartans got revenge for last year’s embarrassing loss when they beat Iowa 37-21. It has been the Michigan State defense that has led the way all year long. Jerrell Worthy anchors a very tough defensive line. Worthy is expected to be a first round draft pick, and he receives a double team on nearly every play. The secondary has been a great surprise. The Spartans corners play great defense, and they have forced a lot of turnovers. Isaiah Lewis has four interceptions already this year. Michigan State is giving up just 16.5 points per game.
Kirk Cousins is the steady leader at the helm for the Spartans offense. Cousins has only thrown five interceptions in 297 passes this year. He has 16 touchdown passes and 2,249 yards through the air. Le’Veon Bell and Edwin Baker form a nice tailback tandem for the Spartans. The offensive line has been dinged up this year, but they are starting to get a little healthier. This offense hasn’t been dynamic, but they have come up with big plays when they are most needed.
Michigan State has a key battle in Evanston with Northwestern next weekend, and it wouldn’t be a big surprise if they overlook Indiana a bit here. The Hoosiers seem to be improving as the season moves along, and I think they can keep it within this big number.
Free College Football Pick: Indiana +28.5
Score Prediction: Michigan State 38 Indiana 13
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