And so life as an Independent begins. Brigham Young believes it can be a force in 2011 after it won five of its final six games last season, scoring 40 or more points four times and allowing 10 points or fewer three times over that span. <\/p>\n
NCAAF Week 1: BYU vs Mississippi Preview & Pick<\/strong> BYU Cougars (0-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n The key to the Cougars\u2019 late-season charge was coach Bronco Mendenhall handing the starting quarterback reins over the Jake Heaps after Riley Nelson got hurt. Heaps took the job by the throat and never looked back. During the 5-1 run, he threw 14 touchdown passes and was picked off only twice.<\/p>\n Considering how great their offensive line looks, led by Matt Reynolds, the Cougars believe they can be an offensive juggernaut and overcome a tough schedule that includes opening the year with trips to Mississippi and Texas.<\/p>\n Ole Miss Rebels (0-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n Ole Miss flopped in the vicious SEC last season, winning just four games, but the Rebels believe the window is open for them to improve this season.<\/p>\n The offense is in reasonable shape. Ole Miss averaged more than 30 points per game last season and will once again feature a powerhouse rushing offense, which ranked 18th<\/sup> in the country with 208.1 yards per game last season. Brandon Bolden, who topped 1,300 total yards and tallied 17 total touchdowns in 2010, will run behind a massive line. <\/p>\n With Randall Mackey\u2019s arrest and subsequent suspension for the Rebels\u2019 opener, it appears West Virginia transfer Barry Brunetti will get the start under center for Ole Miss. He\u2019s a dual-threat quarterback who will possibly duplicate the skills Jeremiah Masoli brought to the table last year. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Betting Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n Under is 9-4 in BYU last 13 games overall. The pick:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note how I haven\u2019t mentioned Mississippi\u2019s defense yet? I didn\u2019t want to put a damper on what should be a fun game. But the truth is that Ole Miss was quite bad last season, allowing 400-plus yards and 35-plus points per game. Whether they opt to use Heaps or running back J.J. Di Luigi as their primary weapon, I believe the Cougars can top 30 points on the weekend.<\/p>\n The Rebels have plenty to offer on offense but they face an above-average defense and we don\u2019t fully know what to expect from Brunetti this early. Even though BYU opens on the road, I believe it can get the win. The Cougars are 4-0 ATS over their last four games as a favorite. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is just 2-6 ATS over its last eight home games.<\/p>\n Though eight of Mississippi\u2019s last 10 non-conference games have gone over the total, its offense may start slowly this season, so I see the game falling UNDER the total.<\/p>\n BYU vs Mississippi prediction: <\/strong>BYU 30, Mississippi 21<\/p>\n Money Line: BYU -150 The 2011 CFB Season is finally here. Welcome to the CappersPicks.com college football weekly predictions pages! We KNOW you will find our FREE weekly college football picks<\/strong><\/a>, tips, betting advice, strategies, CFB gambling articles and more to help you become the best College football bettor on your block!! <\/p>\n On Saturday September 3rd, 2011 its the Week 1 Brigham Young Cougars vs. Mississippi Rebels matchup. Odds currently have the Cougars listed as 3-point favorites, the game\u2019s total has been posted at 55.5. 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\nDate: <\/strong>Saturday, September 3, 2011
\nVenue: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi<\/strong>
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>ESPN (HD)\/ESPN3
\nBrigham Young Cougars at Mississippi Rebels Betting Lines from BetOnline.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nMoney Line: <\/strong>BYU -150, Mississippi +130
\nSpread: <\/strong>BYU -3
\nOver\/Under: <\/strong>55.5
\nClick here for the ATS Gambling Report for this game!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nUnder is 9-4 in BYU last 13 non-conference games.
\nOver is 8-2 in MISS last 10 non-conference games.
\nMISS are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.<\/p>\n
\nSpread: BYU -3
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