Big 12 Championship Hopes – Sooners vs Cowboys Betting Preview
This game is for all the marbles, as the winner will win the Big 12 and get a BCS bowl game while the loser may not.
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Cyclones vs Wildcats Betting Free pick
Iowa State (6-5) has lost 3 in a row to Kansas State (9-2) and they had their 2 game winning streak snapped with a loss last week.
Nittany Lions vs Badgers Betting Free pick
Even though Penn State (9-2) lost last week and they are still reeling from a scandal they still have a shot to play in the first ever Big 10 title game, but must beat Wisconsin (9-2) to get that chance.
Cyclones vs Sooners Betting Free pick
Iowa State (6-4) scored a big upset last week knocking Oklahoma State from the ranks of the unbeaten and ruining their National Title hopes and they can ruin Oklahoma (9-2) and their Big 12 title hopes with another upset.
Bears vs Red Raiders Betting Free pick
Texas Tech (5-6) looked like a lock to make a bowl game a few weeks back when they shocked Oklahoma beating the Sooners in Norman, but they have lost 4 straight since then and must beat Baylor (7-4) to be bowl eligible.
Hawkeyes vs Cornhuskers Betting Free pick
The Huskers (8-3) are out of the Big 10 title race, but with a win over a legit Iowa (7-4) team they can improve the bowl they play in. Nebraska is coming off a bad loss to Michigan and they face an Iowa squad that has won 2 of their last 3 games.
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.
Illinois has struggled largely because their offense has been extremely inconsistent over the last four games. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
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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Venue / Stadium Faurot Field, COLUMBIA, MO
Texas has won 2 straight and the main reason is their 11th ranked rushing offense that has racked up over 400 yards on the ground in each game. Missouri is under .500 and they have lost 2 of their last 3 games, but all of their losses this season have come to teams that are currently ranked or have been in the top 25 this season.
Venue/ Stadium Bill Snyder Stadium, MANHATTAN, KS
Both these Big 12 teams have struggled lately losing their last 2 games and Texas A&M heads into this game shorthanded with leading rusher Christine Michael, who is out with a knee injury.
Venue / Stadium Doak Campbell Stadium, TALLAHASSEE, FL
This season has not gone according to plan with these 2 teams from the Sunshine State, as Miami is still one win away from being bowl eligible at 5-4 and FSU is at 6-3 and had legit BCS hopes this season.
Nebraska vs. Penn State
Last time Penn State Nittany Lions played a football game, the game ended with everyone celebrating Joe Paterno’s record-setting 409th career victory.
This weekend Joe Paterno won’t be a part of the Penn State football program for the first time in 61 years.
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Beaver Stadium
Saturday November 12, 12:00 PM EST
NCAA Football Odds from BetOnline
Moneyline: Nebraska (-170) Penn State (+150)
College Football Spread: Nebraska -3.5 (-110) Penn State +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 43
The last week has seen allegations of heinous crimes against children that has rocked an entire community. The last thing from most people’s minds right now is a football game. Even though it does seem so much smaller now than it did before, this weekend’s game against Nebraska is a crucial game in the Big Ten.
Penn State is the only team unbeaten in the Big Ten, and Nebraska is still fighting for the Big Ten Legends Division crown.
Bo Pellini and the Cornhuskers will look to rebound after a disappointing home loss at the hands of Northwestern last weekend. The Huskers were 17.5 point home favorites in that game, but they trailed all game and couldn’t quite pull out a comeback victory. Taylor Martinez had a great game throwing the football, but that really isn’t the team’s strength. Nebraska is at their best when they are running the football early and often. The Cornhuskers only picked up 122 yards on 35 carries last week. Rex Burkhead is a workhorse in the backfield, and it would be hard to find a runner who fights harder for every extra yard. Nebraska’s offense averages 35 points per contest.
The big disappointment this year has been the Nebraska defense. This unit was expected to be one of the best in the nation, but they haven’t been very good. Especially troubling is the fact that they are allowing 161 yards per game on the ground. The front seven will need to step up in this one. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
The whirlwind that has gone on around Happy Valley over the last few days has to have affected the players in some way, but only time will tell how they will react. The Nittany Lions are 8-1 at this point in the season, and the defense is definitely the unit to thank for that impressive record. The defense ranks eighth in the nation in total defense. They are only giving up 12.4 points per game so far this year.
What about the Nittany Lions offense? Matt McGloin seems to have taken hold of the quarterback spot of late. McGloin is completing just 56% of his passes, but he has a nice touchdown/interception ratio of 7 to 3. Penn State relies heavily on the running game. Silas Redd has emerged as the team’s primary runner. Redd has already topped 1,000 yards on the season, and he is averaging 5.2 yards per carry. The offense should benefit from a healthy Derek Moye being ready to go for this one.
Emotions will be running high at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. I think both defenses will have the upper hand in this one. Look for a fairly low scoring contest.
Free College Football Pick: Under 43
Score Prediction: Nebraska 20 Penn State 17
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Venue/ Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium, LUBBOCK, TX
The Sooners moved up to #2 in the BCS polls with Alabama losing last week and to stay there they will have to beat Texas Tech in their house.
Venue/ Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium, ATLANTA, GA
This game is a HUGE ACC match up, as the winner will be in the driver’s seat to win the Coastal Division and in an interesting fact the winner of the Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech game has represented that division in the ACC title game in the last 5 seasons.
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
Wisconsin had higher hopes for this season, but they still have plenty to play for. The Badgers suffered two last minute losses in a row against Michigan State and Ohio State, but this is still a team capable of finishing in the top ten in the nation.
Wisconsin must now try to right the ship and win the Big Ten Leaders Division.
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TCF Bank Stadium
Saturday November 12, 3:30 PM EST
NCAA Football Odds from 5Dimes
Moneyline: Off
College Football Spread: Wisconsin -27 (-110) Minnesota +27 (-110)
Over/Under: 63.5
Minnesota has a solid new coach in Jerry Kill, but this team is a long ways from competing for a league title. The last couple weeks have been very positive steps for the Golden Gophers. These teams will meet Saturday afternoon in Minnesota.
Russell Wilson transferred to Wisconsin just weeks before the beginning of the season, and he has been terrific this year. Wilson is putting up Heisman Trophy type numbers for the Badgers. He has thrown 21 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He is also completing 72% of his passes. Even with Wilson under center, the strength of this team is the running game. The Badgers offensive line is dominating every single year, and this season is no different. Montee Ball is racking up huge numbers at the tailback spot. Ball is averaging 6.6 yards per carry, and he already has 24 touchdowns. This offense may be the most balanced in the nation. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
The Badgers defense has been good statistically this year, though they have allowed a couple of last minute touchdowns that cost the team dearly. This is a unit that wasn’t expected to be all that great this year, but they have done a nice job overall. The secondary has been terrific, while the front seven has struggled at times against the best running teams.
Minnesota looked lost when MarQueis Gray was out of the lineup, but with him back and healthy under center the team has looked much better in their last couple games. Gray isn’t a very efficient passer at this point in his career, but he is definitely a play maker. Despite injury trouble, Gray is easily the Golden Gophers leading rusher. The team has one elite receiver in Da’Jon McKnight, but they are lacking a solid second option. This offense is averaging just 18.7 points per game.
The Golden Gophers defense has been terrible the last few years, and this season is no different. To be fair, this is a defense that has been decimated by injuries this season. Troy Stoudemire is the team’s best cover corner, but he has missed the last five games with a wrist injury. He is listed as questionable for this contest. The rushing defense is allowing opponents to run for 191 yards per game this year. The run defense will be tested in a big way this weekend.
I expect Wisconsin to move the football at will on Saturday afternoon. I don’t like laying this many points, but Wisconsin is so much better than Minnesota at this point that I feel like this is still a solid value.
Free College Football Pick: Wisconsin -27
Score Prediction: Wisconsin 48 Minnesota 17
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