BYU +9.5 over Texas Tech Saturday, Nov. 8, 12:00 PM
The Cougars sit at 8-0 and are now inside the top ten after multiple teams ahead of them lost. Texas Tech has also been one of the better teams in college football and sits inside the top 15 in the AP Poll. For whatever reason, Vegas and the public continue to see BYU as underdogs, but they continue to win. While I do think that Texas Tech gets a huge home win to continue their CFP chances, this game will be decided by one score. Roll with BYU +9.5 over the Red Raiders, and keep an eye on an outright win.
Texas A&M -5.5 over Missouri Saturday, Nov. 8, 3:30 PM
The Aggies are the best team in the SEC right now, as they continue to dominate their schedule. They are quietly putting together one of their best seasons in recent memory and will likely play Alabama in the SEC Championship if no chaos ensues. While Missouri has been good this year, I think their spirits are broken after losing to Vanderbilt a few weeks ago. Roll with Texas A&M -5.5 over the Tigers.
Iowa +5.5 over Oregon Saturday, Nov. 8, 3:30 PM
While it’s probably easy to see Oregon and immediately take them, there’s a reason this line is so close. Iowa is a top 25 team in my eyes, with their only losses coming to Iowa State by three and Indiana by five. Oregon has not impressed me this year, with their best win being on the road against a terrible Penn State team. Though Oregon might sneak out of Iowa City with a win, roll with Iowa +5.5 over Oregon.
Alabama -10.5 over LSU Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:30 PM
Brian Kelly is out as the LSU coach, so you might think we will see an interim revival like we saw in Jacksonville. However, Alabama needs this win to keep pace with the Aggies on their way to Atlanta for the SEC Championship. Ty Simpson has the ability to dismantle the Tigers defense just as Marcel Reed and the Aggies did a few weeks ago. Not to mention, Bryant-Denny will be rocking for this one. Roll with Alabama -10.5 over LSU.
Memphis -7.5 over Tulane Friday, Nov. 7, 9:00 PM
The Tigers are on the path to the AAC Championship game and a CFP bid, but a loss will crush those hopes and dreams. Tulane’s last game saw a blowout on the road to UTSA, who is one of the lower teams in their conference. I think Memphis takes care of business under the Friday night lights and keeps their playoff hopes alive. Roll with Memphis -7.5 over Tulane.
Clemson -2.5 over Florida State Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 PM
We were successful last weekend in saying that there’s not much life in Clemson right now, as Duke pulled off the upset in Death Valley. Dabo might be coaching for his job, and the Florida State program isn’t exactly in the best position either. This will be an ugly game to watch, but I think Clemson comes out on top and gets closer to a bowl berth. Roll with Clemson -2.5 over the Seminoles.