Having looked at very little data and just watching a ton of sports JW makes his predictions about this week.
Nebraska (2-1) @ 3 Oklahoma (2-0)
OU -22.5, O/U 62.5
This is going to be an epic ceremonial game. A lot of fans will be nostalgic of the faded rivalry, some even asking Lincoln to run up the score, but I think the score will be a lot closer than the line says it should be. Odds makers may give Oklahoma 20+ points, but I think the score differential will be within 10, for that reason, I would put my money on Nebraska to cover. However, my money would be on OU to still take this game 38 – 31.
These teams seem to play each other close, and I don’t particularly think that it will feel close despite the score.
New Mexico (2-0) @ 7 Texas A&M (2-0)
TAMU – 30, O/U 50
Depends on what QB I get. If the starter for A&M is healthy, then I’d take A&M -30 and I’d pound the over, but with uncertainty comes some caution. I think New Mexico stands little chance to win this game; however, they just need A&M to pull their starters and they may cover this game.
I think A&M wins this 42-3. The Aggie defense is cold blooded, considering their conference, that shouldn’t shock anyone. I think their offense no matter the QB will have the opportunity to get working early and often.
8 Cincinnati (2-0) @ Indiana (1-1)
Cin -3.5, O/U 50
Give me Indiana out right. People may think I’m crazy, but it feels like there is a lot of hype around Cincy, but I don’t buy that they are the 8th best team in the nation. I think Indiana may stun a Cincy team that is preparing for a mediocre conference schedule in which they’re likely to run the table.
I think that this is closer than one may assume. I think that any time a highly ranked opponent comes to town, the stands will be full and hopeful for an upset, and a team like Indiana needs this to get back on track. Indiana wins 30-24.
15 Virginia Tech (2-0) @ West Virginia (1-1)
WVU -2.5, O/U 50
This is a game where a top 15 team rolls into town and the stands should be packed similar to the Indiana game, but in this case, the top 15 team is the underdog. I don’t understand how Cincinnati gets so much hype, but Virginia Tech can shut down a top QB prospect and they get no love. They didn’t look particularly great against MTSU, but what power 5 school doesn’t slack off against inferior competition?
I think the key to defeating Big 12 teams is always solid coverage with the secondary, and good DL play. In this instance I think that V Tech has every opportunity to win. Virginia Tech 31 – West Virginia 27.
16 Coastal Carolina (2-0) @ Buffalo (1-1)
CCU -14, O/U 58
I have little by way of predictions of this game, but I think that Buffalo has its hands full. I think Coastal will roll in and I think they’ll cover the 14 point spread. Coastal 35 – Buffalo 13.
Michigan State (2-0) @ 24 Miami (1-1)
Mia -6.5, O/U 57
I am not sure why teams like Miami can lose and they get little push back in the rankings. I think Michigan State has an opportunity to take this game. I think the hype around Miami has faded a little after their week 1 bust against Alabama.
The line is a touchdown, but I don’t see Miami as impressive, I think Michigan State covers the line, but I think that Miami hangs on for the win. 31- 27.
Northern Illinois (1-1) @ 25 Michigan (2-0)
Mich -27.5, O/U 54
This line is massive, and I think they cover. I think Michigan has a solid QB, their defense will be overwhelming for the competition of Northern Illinois. I can’t imagine Michigan losing this football game by any stretch. I think Michigan takes this one 49 – 7.
Purdue (2-0) @ 12 Notre Dame (2-0)
ND -7.5, O/U 58
Give me Purdue. I don’t know what it is, but I feel like Notre Dame struggled against its mediocre competition so far. Jacksonville St beat Florida State by a larger margin. I think Purdue has a knack for sniffing out fraudulent playoff contenders and beating them, like the Ohio State game a few years back. While the line gives ND a 8 point victory, I think Purdue wins this by 2 scores: Purdue 31 – Notre Dame 21.
1 Alabama (2-0) @ 11 Florida (2-0)
Bama -14.5, O/U 60
Really the game of the week that should be at 6, but CBS steals it and puts it in a shitty spot for everyone. Now I won’t get to watch much because I’ll be watching the Mississippi State-Memphis game.
This may be emotional, but fuck Dan Mullen and the Gator he rode in on, he couldn’t win the game against Alabama with the best rushing QB in SEC history and the best defense, so why would he be able to beat them now? His QB play is diminished since losing Toney, Trask, and Pitts.
I think Alabama wins in Gainesville 38 – 14.
Kent State (1-1) @ 5 Iowa (2-0)
Iowa -22.5, O/U 56
Iowa is intriguing. Their secondary is their strength and Kent State isn’t known for massive upsets. Kent might have produced the greatest college coach of all time, but that won’t win in Iowa tomorrow.
Iowa 49 – Kent State 3.
Georgia Tech (1-1) @ 6 Clemson (1-1)
Clem -28, O/U 52
Back where it all started. Dabo may have started his coaching career for the Tigers against G Tech, and I think he wins this one big. Clemson is much better than its record suggests. Clemson is one of two teams to not give up a touchdown yet. I may want to argue they go another week without giving up a touchdown.
I think Clemson snags this one 38 – 9.
Tulsa (0-2) @ 9 Ohio State (1-1)
OSU -24.5, O/U 61
Ohio State knows that it cannot lose this game without fading to oblivion. So I think that Ohio State comes off the top rope on a poor Tulsa team who hasn’t won a game since before the bowl game against Mississippi State last season. Ohio State 56 – Tulsa 0.
Georgia Southern (1-1) @ 20 Arkansas (2-0)
Ark -23, O/U 52.5
Similar to the Ohio State game, a poor lesser opponent comes into a big team’s backyard. Arkansas hasn’t been ranked in a hot minute, and the excitement will be crazy on Saturday even if this should be an easy win.
Arkansas should win this one handedly 41 – 6.
South Carolina (2-0) @ 2 Georgia (2-0)
UGA -31.5, O/U 47
Georgia is the other team who has yet to give up a touchdown and I think that streak ends this week. I think that SC comes into Athens with high hopes for little reason. I think we’ll see a blow out, but it’ll be a second half blow out. This game will be tight during the first half.
Georgia 42 – South Carolina 21.
Stony Brook (1-1) @ 4 Oregon (2-0)
Ore -40.5, O/U 52.5
Give me the over and the line. Oregon 59 – SB 0.
22 Auburn (2-0) @ 10 Penn State (2-0)
PSU -5, O/U 52.5
I don’t know how often Penn State loses their pom pom game, but I don’t give a damn because this will be the year. Auburn rolls into Happy Valley and smokes Penn State. Auburn is physical with an experienced QB, and I think that Penn State has struggled against the SEC.
Auburn 31 – Penn State 17.
Virginia (2-0) @ 21 North Carolina (1-1)
UNC -8, O/U 66
I get that Howell was supposed to be a dominant QB, but have you heard of Keytaon Thompson. He’s one of those dudes that I have fond memories of watching. I watched his big upset against Lamar Jackson, and I think Sam Howell is far less talented than Lamar. While he may no longer be a QB, I’m just rooting for my dude.
Virginia 38 – North Carolina 35.
Tulane (1-1) @ 17 Ole Miss (2-0)
Miss -14, O/U 76.5
Sick uniforms wouldn’t it be sick if they smoked Ole Miss? I mean we all know they aren’t going to and we’ll have to hear another week of “Matt Coral is a heisman front runner.”
Ole Miss 45 – Tulane 23.
19 Arizona State (2-0) @ 23 BYU (2-0)
ASU -3.5, O/U 50
BYU reminds me of teams like Mississippi State, we get ranked just to lose the following game. I think Arizona State is well coached and we’re seeing the fruit of allowing a scheme to take place. I think Arizona State comes in and spoils BYU’s party. There always seems to be an emotional let down after intensely emotional games like the Utah game was last week.
ASU 27 – BYU 24. BYU covers, but they go home sad.
14 Iowa State (1-1) @ UNLV (0-2)
ISU -32.5, O/U 52.5
Big bounce back game for Iowa State. Their margin of error this season will be small since they scheduled a top 10 match early in the season. I think they come up big.
Iowa State 52 – 17.
Fresno State (2-1) v 13 UCLA (2-0)
UCLA -11, O/U 63.5
I don’t know what it is but I really think Fresno State upsets UCLA. Fresno barely lost to Oregon, and I think UCLA is artificially ranked above where they actually are. I think
Give me Fresno State 31 – UCLA 28. It’ll be close and I think UCLA makes a mistake down late in the game and loses. Fresno always seems to be a turd in the punch bowl of power 5 teams and I think they continue the trend. Some small schools may not have championship runs, but they make their bones developing coaches for the power 5 roles.
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