Top 25 Picks: Week 6

Thursday 9:00

(18)Missouri +3.5 over (22)Nebraska
For some reason the oddsmakers really like Nebraska in this one.  The last two times they met Mizzou blew them out.  I’ll take the points and the Tigers at home.

Saturday Noon

Boston College +13.5 over (5)Virginia Tech
This mini-rivalry has been hotly contested in recent years.  I like the Hokies in a close one.

Arkansas +3 over (19)Auburn
I like the Hogs at home.  Mallett is immensely talented and I’m not sold on Auburn just yet.

(11)Penn State NO LINE over Eastern Illinois
Come to Penn Staaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttteeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12:30

Iowa State +19.5 over (15)Kansas
I think Iowa State establishes the run early and keeps it close for awhile.  Reesing and Mangino are good enough to pull one more out at home.

(13)Oklahoma State NO LINE over Texas A&M
Aggies get poked for first loss.  Gundy’s got too many weapons for A&M.

3:30

(25)Wisconsin +16 over (8)Ohio State
Wisconsin has enough firepower to scare the O-H faithful, but the Bucks take it.

(3)Alabama -5.5 over (18)Ole Miss
Roll Tide!  Terrible Terrence will have his way with the Rebel O-Line.

(17)Oregon NO LINE over UCLA
Neuheisel is still getting things going and the Ducks have more talent.

(21)Oklahoma NO LINE over Baylor
Have the Bears ever beaten Oklahoma?  Not that I remember.

7:00

Miami NO LINE over FAMU
There would be a line if this was NCAA basketball.

7:15

Colorado +32 over (2)Texas
The Buffs are getting blown out by everyone.  32 points though…my how far the program has fallen since Katie Hnida (below) left.  Not only are the Buffs playing like girls, they’re terrible!

7:30

(9)TCU -10 over Air Force
TCU has too many good athletes to shut down the option attack.

8:00

Florida State -3 over (23)Georgia Tech
I cannot figure out Florida State and I don’t think the Seminoles can figure themselves out.  Amid the turmoil, I think they come together and pull off a big win.  I have no confidence in this pick.

(1)Florida NO LINE over (4)LSU
Gator D reeks havoc and forces some game-changing turnovers.

Michigan +8 over (14)Iowa
Iowa has had far too many scares against inferior competition to inspire this kind of confidence.  Hawkeyes by 3.

10:00

UNLV +17 over BYU
Too big of a line for a road team that is largely unproven.  This was a 7 point game last year in Provo.