College Football Picks

This week's games don't add a lot of intrigue to the college football season but there are some decent bets. Could be a week to get some school clothes money.

Winners are bolded. Here we go.

Virginia at North Carolina -13
The Tarheels are fresh off a close loss to Georgia Tech, but still have one of the best defenses in the ACC. Meanwhile, Al Groh is just buying time until he's fired. I think I'll take the Tarheels.

Alabama -16 at Kentucky
I bet on Arkansas and got 22 1/2 points last week against Alabama. I still lost. I'm convinced Alabama is really good and after Kentucky's performance against the Tewbow-less Gators last week I think the Crimson Tide are a three touchdown lock in this one.

Kansas State at Iowa State -3
Kansas State has had a close call with UMass and a loss to Louisiana Lafayette this season. Iowa State isn't a whole lot better but the Cyclones are good enough to pull this thing out by a touchdown in Arrowhead Stadium.

Penn State -7 1/2 at Illinois
Juice Williams and Regis Benn may be the two most overrated players in college football history. I haven't seen two offensive players accomplish less since Chad Henne and Mike Hart. Penn State gets back on track with a big win in Champaign.

Texas A&M vs. Arkansas -1 1/2
The Aggies lead the nation in yards as Jerrod Johnson is starting to look like a competent passer, albeit against some rather pedestrian opponents. Arkansas has yet to take shape under Bobby Petrino. Expect A&M to get it done in front of a pro Aggie crowd in Jerry World.

USC - 5 at Cal
I don't believe Cal is as bad as it played against Oregon last week, but this is the type of game USC lives for. The Trojans will storm into Berkley and cause more havoc than the last Phish concert.

The Big Games

LSU at Georgia -3 1/2
I like Georgia at home here. I think LSU is still a good team but with the way Top 5 teams have been falling its hard to go away from the home team, especially with the way QB Joe Cox has been playing for the Dawgs. I like UGA but I'd stay away from the bookie on this one.

Auburn at Tennessee -2 1/2
Despite the fact that I am a complete Lane Kiffin apologist, I'm still going to take the Tigers here. Gus Mazatlan has the Auburn offense playing better sooner than expected and the Vols may not have the guns to shut them out completely. I like the Tigers by a field goal.

Oklahoma -7 1/2 at Miami
I found this spread to be rather shocking. I know Miami crapped the bed against V-Tech last week but the Canes are at home and giving almost 8 points to a team playing a backup QB. I think OU wins but I can see this thing being a nailbiter. I'd take Miami and the points but its probably safer just to stay away and watch it.

Red Twitters
New Mexico -35 at Texas Tech
I think Tech bounces back strong in this one, but 35 points strong? I'm just not sure. 35 points are a hell of a lot, even on the road. The Raiders have had a lot of distractions. I'm just not sure they blow UNM out that bad.