Another week, another fog of confusion…
Penn State (-10.5) vs. Northwestern
Remember Ohio State last year? The team that everyone knew wasn’t any good, but kept on beating the Sisters of the Poor (usually by a lot), while the idiots on tv kept braying “They can only beat who’s on their schedule?” Well, thanks to the gutless NCAA, Team Bad Touch is out of jail and is now this year’s Ohio State. Eventually, they will have to play Michigan State, and we will be spared their entry in the playoffs and how “healing” it is. Northwestern…ain’t Michigan State.
Notre Dame (-12) vs. Syracuse
As much as I hate to admit it, the Irish are actually pretty good this year. Syracuse is pretty lousy, even by ACC standards.
Texas A&M (-8.5) vs. Arkansas
Arkansas is vastly improved, but not so much that they can go into College Station and keep it a one-score game. Aggies to pull away in the 4th quarter.
Duke (+7) at Miami
Not only will Duke cover, I expect they will win outright. Miami is a name brand, and nothing more. Duke is legitimately good, and hopefully will soon upgrade their OOC schedule.
Florida State (-19.5) at NC State
This line has been plummeting all week, and I suspect it’s the market over-correcting. Florida State is an angry, cornered bear. Even if they aren’t anywhere near last season’s juggernaut, they have enough speed to overwhelm our wolven sort, at least in the second half. Predicted Final Score – FSU 52, NC State 27.
