Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. #6 Texas @ Texas Tech - 8:00 PM ET on ABC The most intriguing matchup for the Big 12 on Saturday features the unsteady-so-far Longhorns traveling back to Lubbock, where they saw their national title hopes fall apart two years ago. Mack Brown has shown little patience in dealing with what is an anemic running game where no back has set … [Read more...]
Northwestern vs Rice | Predictions
Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. Northwestern @ Rice - 7:00 PM ET on ESPN Rice was definitely better than expected against Texas or maybe Texas isn’t any good. They followed up with a win over North Texas, a team many think is improved from last year. Either way Northwestern should continue their perfect season with another solid victory. They don’t know how to do it any … [Read more...]
Iowa vs Arizona | Predictions
Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. #9 Iowa @ #24 Arizona - 10:30 PM ET on ESPN The Arizona Wildcats have snuck into the rankings, giving up 8 points in two games (2 on a safety) will get people attention no matter the competition. This game will test the Hawkeyes focus as they have a chance at a stellar season but can’t afford to dig holes in games like they did last year … [Read more...]
USC vs Minnesota | Predictions
Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. #18 USC @ Minnesota - 3:30 PM ET on ESPN USC was not sharp against Virginia last week but Minnesota lost to South Dakota in another one of those FCS shockers. Both teams have stuff to work on but this is still a huge talent mismatch. Look for USC to take out some frustration on the Golden Gopehrs who don’t have much to hang their hat on … [Read more...]
Wake Forest vs Stanford | Predictions
Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. Wake Forest @ #19 Stanford - 11:15 PM ET on ESPN2 Stanford fell asleep in the second half and lost 24-17 last season, but this year’s team looks as if it is ready to make a statement in the Pac 10, improving to 2-0 with a dominating 35-0 in over the Bruins last weekend. Up next: at Notre Dame. Prediction: Stanford - Bet Now Odds: Wake … [Read more...]
Arizona State vs Wisconsin | Predictions
Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. Arizona State @ #11 Wisconsin - 3:30 PM ET on ABC It seems to be a trend of Big Ten vs PAC 10 during the regular season lately with three such contests this week. When it was scheduled this was probably a pretty good game but the demise of ASU make this just another tuneup for the Badgers against a team from the West. Sun Devils are the … [Read more...]
Alabama vs Duke | Predictions
vs. #1 Alabama @ Duke - 3:30 PM ET on ABC Alabama made short work of Penn State with a 24-3 win that utilized a relentless ground game that should get RB Mark Ingram back this week. Last week Duke lost a 54-48 shootout with Wake Forest as a 5 ½ point road underdog. The Crimson Tide are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. Prediction: Alabama -24 - Bet Now Saturday, September … [Read more...]
Nebraska vs Washington | Predictions
Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. #8 Nebraska @ Washington - 3:30 PM on ABC A delicious afternoon treat for college football fans. The maturation of Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez through just two games has Husker fans salivating, and he gets the first true test of his college career here after a pair of warm-up wins in Lincoln. Washington quarterback Jake Locker is … [Read more...]
Clemson vs Auburn | Predictions
Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. Clemson @ #16 Auburn - 7:00 PM ET on ESPN Clemson is 2-0 but failed to cover in either game as a prohibitive favorite. Auburn battled its way past Mississippi State 17-14 to move to 2-0. The Clemson Tigers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against the ACC; while the Auburn Tigers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. There is only … [Read more...]
Mississippi State vs LSU | Predictions
Saturday, September 18, 2010 vs. Mississippi State @ #15 LSU - 7:00 PM ET on ESPN The Bulldogs look to bounce back after a tough loss at home, but they will have to do it on the road against a team that has beaten them 10 straight times. LSU is also 10-3 ATS against Mississippi State in the last 13 games of this series. This is the first single digit spread in the last nine … [Read more...]