CFB Preview Week 6: Part 2

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First of all I’d like to say I had no idea Quinn Ewers was playing. I amended my Oklahoma pick and I bet on Texas first thing when I woke up this morning. I wanted to get my 9 am picks out yesterday in case I didn’t wake up in time to write. Now it’s time to cover the rest of the few good afternoon games.

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Utah (-3) Vs UCLA:

Ucla gave my UW Huskies an ass whooping last Friday night. I was thoroughly impressed with them on both sides of the ball. DTR should be in Heisman discussions. He has over 1400 yards and 14 total touchdowns thus far. Zach Charbonet has also been dominant on the ground averaging 6.4 yards per tote. Utah has rebounded nicely from their week 1 loss to Florida. They have the best defense in the Pac 12. They have given up the least yards and points of any team in the conference. Cam Rising has also been solid at Quarterback, following up his strong finish to last season. I see this game playing out similarly to Utah’s game in Gainesville, it should be a tight one. I’ll roll with DTR at home here, I trust him to make just enough plays to get by this great Utah Defense. Ucla +3 and ML

Washington St Vs USC (-12.5)

I think this line is way too big. USC has one of the best offenses in the pac and the country, but their defense is still a major question mark for me. I have no doubt that Caleb Williams, Travis Dye, and Jordan Addison will put up a ton of points against Wazzu, but I’m not sure that the defense will do enough to cover this two touchdown spread. Sophomore QB Cameron Ward has been a standout. He will need to take care of the ball, he has already thrown 7 interceptions this season and USC’s defense has lived off of turnovers. I think USC will win comfortably, but Ward will be able to do enough to keep the Cougs within the number. Washington State +12.5

Washington St Vs USC (-12.5)

I think this line is way too big. USC has one of the best offenses in the pac and the country, but their defense is still a major question mark for me. I have no doubt that Caleb Williams, Travis Dye, and Jordan Addison will put up a ton of points against Wazzu, but I’m not sure that the defense will do enough to cover this two touchdown spread. Sophomore QB Cameron Ward has been a standout. He will need to take care of the ball, he has already thrown 7 interceptions this season and USC’s defense has lived off of turnovers. I think USC will win comfortably, but Ward will be able to do enough to keep the Cougs within the number. Washington State +12.5

Florida State Vs NC State (-3.5)

I expect a low scoring dog fight between these two teams. FSU is giving up 21.2 points per game and have been led by solid play from Jordan Travis under center. They suffered a tough ten point loss to Wake Forest last week at home. It had been such a promising start to the season for FSU but I think last week is a sign of things to come. The NC State Defense has been dominant this year. They are only giving up 15 points a game. I think their defense is able to clamp up the FSU offense and guide the Wolfpack to a win and cover by forcing a turnover or two. NC State -3 (buy the half point)

Texas A&M Vs Alabama (-24)

I have been terrible on reading this A&M team. When I take them they lose, when I fade them they win. Today I will finally win a bet on one of their games. Jimbo was running his mouth in the offseason and Nick Saban definitely remembers what was said. This one is a little bit tough because Bryce Young is a gametime decision. But even if Jalen Milroe has to start I don’t envision A&M being able to keep up with the Tide offensively. I think Saban will be eager to pour it on Jimbo’s squad and Bama will dominate this game no matter who is playing Q. Alabama -24

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