College Football Picks For Today

More ACC, SEC, and Interesting Game Picks. I missed on one game last week, but had a very solid first week. I even hit on my upset special. Here are some more picks...

Kansas State over Miami

Miami wasn't that impressive in a win over a BC team that isn't that good. Kansas State has better athletes and will win the game at home.

 

NC State over UConn

The Wolfpack should get back on track against an unimpressive UCONN team.

 

Temple over Maryland

I told you that Maryland was the worst team in the ACC and could lose to William & Mary. They almost did, and they will lose tonight.

 

UVA over Penn State

The Cavs are going to be good this year. Penn State is not going to be good. This one could get rather ugly.

Auburn over Mississippi State

One of the games of the week. I expect Auburn to bounce back after a loss to a very good Clemson team, that could easily compete for a national title. Auburn could still affect the title picture and will win a tough game today.

 

South Carolina over East Carolina

Clemson over Ball State

BC over Maine

Virginia Tech over Austin Peay

 

UNC over Wake

If Maryland is the worst team in the ACC, Wake isn't that far behind this year it seems. Wake looked pathetic against Liberty last week. If they are going to upset the Tar Heels a lot has to change. Based on last week and talent on their rosters, UNC wins in a route. As a big Jim Grobe fan, I hope I am wrong and Wake pulls it out.

 

Alabama over Western Kentucky

 

Michigan over Air Force

Michigan burned me last week. There is a chance they will do it again. Depending on how much hangover there is about last week's beatdown, Michigan could easily lose to Air Force. I expect Brady Hoke to bounce back against the service academy though.

 

Notre Dame over Purdue

The Irish looked impressive last week. This team could get to the BCS if they build off last week. Will there be hangover from a long trip though against a good Purdue team?

 

Texas A&M over Florida

A & M will impress in their SEC debut. Florida looked horrible in their opening game last week. It is all setting up for the Aggies.

 

Tennessee over Georgia State

 

FSU over Savannah State

Lots of people have been giving the Noles flack over this opponent. However, consider that it was supposed to be West Virginia and then the Mountaineers bailed. With West Virginia on the docket the Noles had 3 legit out of conference opponents. Without them it doesn't look as well, but when an opponent bails we are left with who we can get. So in comes the huge underdog Savannah State who will get thrashed this week.

LSU over Washington

Arkansas over Louisiana Monroe

Georgia Tech over Presbyterian

 

Army over San Diego State

The black knights will get it done in this one. This team will get close to bowl eligible, not sure they get there, but they get on track today.

 

Kentucky over Kent State

 

Georgia over Missouri

This one makes me nervous. The four suspensions on defense for the Bulldogs could cause them problems given that this is Missouri's SEC debut and they will look to impress at home. However, these guys have to much talent to lose this one.

 

Upset Special

Duke over Stanford

Some wouldn't call this an upset, but Stanford is ranked and Duke is not. Also most people still expect Duke to lose all the time. It will take a while for that perception to change. I will have said numerous times that Duke is no longer the ACC doormat. I also believe they get to bowl eligible this year. Today these guys prove it.