We're 3 games above .500. Two weeks left to prove ourselves in the regular season. Let's Go.
TUESDAY NITE MACtion
Ball State at Miami (of the North) - Give me Ball State 17.5. Gotta remember this squad only lost to Notre Dame by 8 in South Bend. Find it at 7pm on ESPN+
Directional Illinois Huskies at PJ Flecks former Employer - 7pm on the U - We're going with the Home Dog in this one. Gimme WMU plus the 6.5 points
TURKEY DAY
A pair of games should peak your interest, especially the Hatin Ass Game in Oxford, MS.
Colorado State at Air Force at 330 on CBSSN - This one looks like a dud on paper, but it's scrappy with a rejuvenated air force triple option attack that's won. 6 of Air Force's 7 losses have been a score or less, leading us to ask, is this the best 4-7 in the country. Gimme Air Force to cover the 14.5 points in USAF Academy, CO.
EGG BOWL IN OXFORD
One of the most hatin' ass rivalries on the planet should be a fun one for Ole Miss to play spoiler once again. Mississippi State is hoping to nab a better lookin bowl game while the Rebels are lickin their chops to send the Bulldogs back to St Pete or worse. The Ole Miss Rebels are banned from the post season once again, so it's all about pride in this one. I love Ole Miss to cover as the home dog, even though their defense will likely give up 400+ on the ground. Ole Miss +11.5 on the Mothership at 730....the Saints vs Falcons game will be hot garbage as an FYI
FRIDAY BALL
There's a full slate of ballgames on Friday so it's completely dishonest to give the usual FNL tagline.
High Nooners
- Big 12 Anxiety at High Noon on FS1 - The anxiety won't last long as Tejas (-15) will take care of business against a Kansas team that just announced Les Miles will take over the program going forward.
- American Conference Championship Elimination Game - The (Houston) Cougs head to their fellow feline rival, Memphis (Tigers) in a rivalry ballgame that continues to become more feisty year in and year out. I'm a fan of the Memphis -7 here because Ed Oliver (rightfully) has decided to focus his future efforts on getting straight paid. You can catch this one at Noon on ABC.
- Children of the Corn Bowl - Nebraska BIG RED at Iowa - High Noon on Fox - I'm all over the road dog , Nebraska +10 in this one. Expect man ball, punting and Kirk Ferentz to receive a contract extension through 2047, even in a close win.
Mid Afternooners
There's a quad of games worth your time and money on this upcoming Friday afternoon. Each have solid story lines.
The Commonwealth Cup - UVA (-3.5) at Virginia Tech at 330 on ABC - UVA has ZERO business losing this game..... we also said that in 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2015.....
SEC Snoozer - Arkansas at Mizzou (--23.5) - Ballgame's not worth a write up. It's the option on CBS at 230.
The War on I-4 - Undefeated UCF (-10) at South Florida - 415pm on The Motghership
This should honestly be the best game worth watching during this time slot. This game will get you nice and warmed up for the LOADED evening slot.
Friday Night Lights
Oklahoma at WVU (+2) in Morganhole - 8pm on the Mothership - WVU's will officially eliminate the Big 12 from playoff contention. Oh.... and watch the Sooners beat them on December 1 in a rematch during the Big 12 title game.
The Apple Cup - Washington heads to Pullman - 830pm on the Mothership - I'm hammering Mike Leach in this one. Gimme all of the verts and all of the Wazu points (-2.5). Mike Leach to the Playoff!
RIVALRY SATURDAY
This Saturday has the potential for complete chaos. While our money may not have a vested interest in watching the projected playoff rankings and match ups crumble, we're certainly rooting for all of the controversy and chaos to topple the odds on favorites. As always.... the fun starts at High Noon
High Nooners
The Game - Michigan at Ohio State - High Noon on Fox - Despite being the winner of 6 straight against the Wolverines, Ohio State remains a 4 point dawg at home. In a year where Urban Meyer has exploited the victim card, I expect a Buckeye upset and THE PARADE OF MICHIGAN MEN to produce more Clip Art sketches of how they got screwed
Clean Old Fashioned Hate - UGA vs GiT on SEC at 12 - I'm taking PJ All Day in this one and wouldn't be shocked if Paul Johnson emerged out of Athens with a victory. GiT +17
State - Carolina -1220 ACC Net - I could totally see Larry pulling this one off..... but the smart money puts it on West Raleigh -7
Ranked Cuse at Ranked Boston College - All about the Dudes -7.5 (BC)
The Sunshine Showdown - FLOrida at Free Shoes U - Noon on the Mothership - Florida State is once again within striking distance of keeping their bowl streak alive but must do it against a surging Gators squad. I'm all over Danny Mullen laying down the hammer against their cross state rival to the North West. Give me Florida minus 5.
A C-USA Classic - Marshall at Florida International - Illegal Stream at Noon - Butch Davis is running all over inferior opponents and making the Carolina faithful jealous of his ability to put together a bowl eligible squad. I expect them to win as 2 point home Dawgs.
Others: Tejas Tech -6.5 over Baylor, Purdue -4 over Hoosiers, Wake +12.5 against Duke
Mid Afternooners
Probably the best game of the afternoon slate: Troy (+11) at App State - 230 on The Plus
This one is for Sun Beast Supremacy. Also features two coaches who I deem as solid fits for taking over the UNC job.
Another solid Mid Major Matchup: UAB (-2) at MTSU - 3pm on ESPN3
Another ballgame that is for a spot in the CUSA championship game next week.
The Iron Bowl - Auburn at Alabama (-24) - CBS at 330 - While many of us would love to see Auburn keep this one close, I think the world knows Saban's finna throttle cross state rival.
Maryland (+13.5) at Penn State - 330 on ABC - Sorta love Maryland in this one. Penn State's looked like dog sh*t of late.
The Territorial Cup - Zona State at Zona - FS1 at 330 - Zona really wants that bowl in Y1 for Sumlin but they're gonna get Herm'd (-2)
THUNDERPITT (+6) @ Miami - 330 on the Mothership - As the folks at EDSBS have indicated Pitt is the super weapon that was not successfully launched against Notre Dame, but still has a shot at really making things all sorts of screwed up once the Pitt is unleashed on Clemson. The super weapon rests for another week. Give me the Canes minus 6
Others - Gophers +10 against Wiscy, Illinois +18 against NW, Ricky Top +3.5 over Vandy
Night Games
The Palmetto Series - Sakerlina (+27) at Clemson - 7 on the Mothership - Dabo will get the win, but Muschamp will keep it interesting in the first half
Kentucky (-17) at Louisville - 7pm on the Deuce - Benny Snell is gonna run for a million yards against Brian Van Gorder.
LSU at A and M - 730 on SEC Net - I'm absolutely shocked why A and M is a home favorite in this one. Gimme Ed O plus the 2.5 points.
Notre Dame (-10.5) at Southern Cal - 8pm on NBC - Go on ahead and print the NOTRE DAME MAKES THE PLAYOFFS T SHIRTS. I look forward to either Clemson or Bama beating brakes off the Irish.
Others: OK State (-4.5) at TCU, Colorado (+12.5) at Cal, K State (+13.5) at Iowa State
Late Night
Another drunj football shift, that gives us the Holy War and a ranked WAC (really Mountain West, but RIP the WAC) matchup. Oh Baby.
The Holy War - BYU at Utah (-13.5) - FS1 at 10
Utah State at the Smufs (-2.5) - 1015 on the Mothership
Hawaii at SDSU (-17) - 1030 on the U
Enjoy the last true full slate of college football y'all. Let's go out winners.
