Carlo Campanella
NCAA-F | Sep 19
Florida State vs. BYU BYU
-7-101 at 5dimes > 1d.
BYU upset highly ranked Oklahoma in their season opener, 14-13, but didn't experience a let down last Saturday when cruising to a 54-3 road victory at Tulane. They'll host Florida State for their home opener this weekend knowing that they've won 5 of their last 8 games hosting BCS teams. In fact, BYU enters their home opener with a 21-3 home record under Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall. Florida State opened their season playing back-to-back home games, but is only 1-1, with their only win coming against a very over-matched Jacksonville State squad. Lay the Touchdown as we find BYU at 5-1 ATS during their last six home games as Favorites of 8 points or less!
7* Play On BYU
NCAA-F | Sep 19
Florida State vs. BYU BYU
-7-101 at 5dimes > 1d.
BYU upset highly ranked Oklahoma in their season opener, 14-13, but didn't experience a let down last Saturday when cruising to a 54-3 road victory at Tulane. They'll host Florida State for their home opener this weekend knowing that they've won 5 of their last 8 games hosting BCS teams. In fact, BYU enters their home opener with a 21-3 home record under Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall. Florida State opened their season playing back-to-back home games, but is only 1-1, with their only win coming against a very over-matched Jacksonville State squad. Lay the Touchdown as we find BYU at 5-1 ATS during their last six home games as Favorites of 8 points or less!
7* Play On BYU
Brad Diamond Sports Free College Football Selection
Play on: LSU (910) over UL-Lafayette
The Fighting Tigers are now on a serious 0-8 ATS run in Baton Rouge, however, that could change on Saturday night when the local Cajuns come calling. ULL has the offensive weapons to test the LSU ever changing defense. But, some food for thought before executing the exchange rate at the Hilton. Head coach Les Miles has kept a conservative approach on offense in the initial games versus Washington and Vanderbilt. On Saturday, we expect that to change for the better. QB Jordan Jefferson will add big play types at full speed this week, including athlete Russell Sheppard and wide out Reuben Randle. Also, we have heard the running attack will feature a new wrinkle that spreads the field. ULL does return 16 starters, but lost the heart and soul of their offense QB Mike Desormeaux who managed over 2,000 yards in total offense in 2008. For a real blowout....MOVE ON THE TIGERS!
Play on: LSU (910) over UL-Lafayette
The Fighting Tigers are now on a serious 0-8 ATS run in Baton Rouge, however, that could change on Saturday night when the local Cajuns come calling. ULL has the offensive weapons to test the LSU ever changing defense. But, some food for thought before executing the exchange rate at the Hilton. Head coach Les Miles has kept a conservative approach on offense in the initial games versus Washington and Vanderbilt. On Saturday, we expect that to change for the better. QB Jordan Jefferson will add big play types at full speed this week, including athlete Russell Sheppard and wide out Reuben Randle. Also, we have heard the running attack will feature a new wrinkle that spreads the field. ULL does return 16 starters, but lost the heart and soul of their offense QB Mike Desormeaux who managed over 2,000 yards in total offense in 2008. For a real blowout....MOVE ON THE TIGERS!
Craig Trapp
NCAA-F | Sep 19
USC vs. Washington U Washington U
+18½-105 at 5dimes > 1d.
This week think USC and Washington game provides a huge trap for USC. USC goes into this game as a 21 point favorite and after a huge road win at Ohio State. Most do not realize how tough it is for a West Coast team to play a huge game in the Eastern Time Zone. The game with Ohio State was a very hard fought game for the Trojans and even though they pulled out a win they came out pretty banged up. Yes we all know that USC is much more talented then Washington but the Trojans will fall victim to a let down and will be lucky to pull out a win here. Oh and don't forget that starting QB Barkley most likely will not play with a shoulder injury.
Also in the favor of Washington this week is they know USC very well as new head coach Steve Sarkisian and with former Carroll assistant Nick Holt as defensive coordinator. These two know USC schemes forward and backwards and will have Washington poised to take advantage of them. If anyone watched the first game of year the Huskies look a ton better against a very good LSU team and easily covered the spread. Think they easily cover again this week against a USC team that is just looking to get out with a win. The offense will move the ball the key will be if they can hold the turnovers below 2 for the game. The defense still lack the elite playmakers but they are sound tacklers and all rally to the ball every play. Washington was shut out and embarrassed last year and these players have not forgot. USC better come to play or they will once again lose a game to a 14 plus point underdog. SCORE USC 20 - WASH 17
NCAA-F | Sep 19
USC vs. Washington U Washington U
+18½-105 at 5dimes > 1d.
This week think USC and Washington game provides a huge trap for USC. USC goes into this game as a 21 point favorite and after a huge road win at Ohio State. Most do not realize how tough it is for a West Coast team to play a huge game in the Eastern Time Zone. The game with Ohio State was a very hard fought game for the Trojans and even though they pulled out a win they came out pretty banged up. Yes we all know that USC is much more talented then Washington but the Trojans will fall victim to a let down and will be lucky to pull out a win here. Oh and don't forget that starting QB Barkley most likely will not play with a shoulder injury.
Also in the favor of Washington this week is they know USC very well as new head coach Steve Sarkisian and with former Carroll assistant Nick Holt as defensive coordinator. These two know USC schemes forward and backwards and will have Washington poised to take advantage of them. If anyone watched the first game of year the Huskies look a ton better against a very good LSU team and easily covered the spread. Think they easily cover again this week against a USC team that is just looking to get out with a win. The offense will move the ball the key will be if they can hold the turnovers below 2 for the game. The defense still lack the elite playmakers but they are sound tacklers and all rally to the ball every play. Washington was shut out and embarrassed last year and these players have not forgot. USC better come to play or they will once again lose a game to a 14 plus point underdog. SCORE USC 20 - WASH 17
Robbie Gainous
NCAA-F | Sep 19
Arizona U vs. Iowa Arizona U
+5½-110 at SIA > 1d.
Each team has a conference game on deck next week with the Hawkeyes having to make a trip to Happy Valley for a huge game against the Nittany Lions. Not only do they face that trip they are coming off a big game against in-state rival Iowa State Cyclones last week, a game in which they won 35 to 3. Not sold on their trigger man Ricky Stanzi and injuries to their OL have caused problems in their rushing attack and this is a big problem because they really do not have a consistent passing game. Iowa is 0-5 ATS at home versus non-conference opponents when laying less than twenty-two points and 0-3-1 ATS the week after facing the Cyclones. Arizona enters today’s game outgaining their first two opponents by almost 300 yards per game with RB Nic Grigsby rushing for 325 yards on 8.6 yards per carry so far this season. The Cats starting QB Matt Scott will be making his first start on the highway but with Grigsby and Antonin running the ball he should have the tools needed to capture a surprising win in Kinnick on Saturday. Teams coming off two SU wins but failing to cover the spread have not been given the respect they deserve as we see in this CFB System that tells us In Game 3, play ON a road underdog of 3½-13 points off 2 SU wins & ATS losses. These teams are 8-0 ATS and average covering the number by 17.9 points per game since 1991. We also want to Play ON a road underdog of 2-22½ points before 2 conference road games vs. an opponent off a non-conference road SU win. These road underdogs are a perfect 14-0 ATS and average covering the spread by 11.0 points per game. We will take the points here with the Cats as they surprise the Hawkeyes in Iowa on Saturday.
PROJECTED FORECAST: 2* ARIZONA WILDCATS 20 IOWA HAWKEYES 12
NCAA-F | Sep 19
Arizona U vs. Iowa Arizona U
+5½-110 at SIA > 1d.
Each team has a conference game on deck next week with the Hawkeyes having to make a trip to Happy Valley for a huge game against the Nittany Lions. Not only do they face that trip they are coming off a big game against in-state rival Iowa State Cyclones last week, a game in which they won 35 to 3. Not sold on their trigger man Ricky Stanzi and injuries to their OL have caused problems in their rushing attack and this is a big problem because they really do not have a consistent passing game. Iowa is 0-5 ATS at home versus non-conference opponents when laying less than twenty-two points and 0-3-1 ATS the week after facing the Cyclones. Arizona enters today’s game outgaining their first two opponents by almost 300 yards per game with RB Nic Grigsby rushing for 325 yards on 8.6 yards per carry so far this season. The Cats starting QB Matt Scott will be making his first start on the highway but with Grigsby and Antonin running the ball he should have the tools needed to capture a surprising win in Kinnick on Saturday. Teams coming off two SU wins but failing to cover the spread have not been given the respect they deserve as we see in this CFB System that tells us In Game 3, play ON a road underdog of 3½-13 points off 2 SU wins & ATS losses. These teams are 8-0 ATS and average covering the number by 17.9 points per game since 1991. We also want to Play ON a road underdog of 2-22½ points before 2 conference road games vs. an opponent off a non-conference road SU win. These road underdogs are a perfect 14-0 ATS and average covering the spread by 11.0 points per game. We will take the points here with the Cats as they surprise the Hawkeyes in Iowa on Saturday.
PROJECTED FORECAST: 2* ARIZONA WILDCATS 20 IOWA HAWKEYES 12
John Martin's Saturday NCAA
NCAA-F | Sep 19
East Carolina vs. North Carolina East Carolina
+7½-108 at 5dimes > 1d.
1 Unit on East Carolina +7.5
East Carolina is always at their most dangerous in the role of the underdog. There's no doubt the Pirates will be up to play UNC, a team that is battling several injuries to their offensive line. The Tar Heels needed 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter last week to beat a down UConn team 12-10. They'll need a lot more than that to go their way to fend off this pesky Pirates' squad. The Pirates continue to steal profits with a 13-4 ATS record as road underdogs under coach Skip Holtz. UNC is 8-21 ATS in home games in September games since 1992. East Carolina is 9-1 ATS in road games after a game with a turnover margin of +3 or better since 1992. UNC QB T.J. Yates has thrown 4 interceptions already in the early going, so look for the Pirates to capitalize on turnovers this week, unlike they did last Saturday against WVU. Cash in with East Carolina as the underdog.
NCAA-F | Sep 19
East Carolina vs. North Carolina East Carolina
+7½-108 at 5dimes > 1d.
1 Unit on East Carolina +7.5
East Carolina is always at their most dangerous in the role of the underdog. There's no doubt the Pirates will be up to play UNC, a team that is battling several injuries to their offensive line. The Tar Heels needed 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter last week to beat a down UConn team 12-10. They'll need a lot more than that to go their way to fend off this pesky Pirates' squad. The Pirates continue to steal profits with a 13-4 ATS record as road underdogs under coach Skip Holtz. UNC is 8-21 ATS in home games in September games since 1992. East Carolina is 9-1 ATS in road games after a game with a turnover margin of +3 or better since 1992. UNC QB T.J. Yates has thrown 4 interceptions already in the early going, so look for the Pirates to capitalize on turnovers this week, unlike they did last Saturday against WVU. Cash in with East Carolina as the underdog.
Matt Fargo
NCAA-F | Sep 19
Bowling Green vs. Marshall Marshall
+3-110 at SIA > 1d.
Marshall has looked horrible in its first two games while Bowling Green has looked great in its first two games. So who do you think we are going with here? The Thundering Herd were dismantled at Virginia Tech last weekend and we cashed a ticket going against them. It was a horrible spot for Marshall as it was facing a Virginia Tech team that was out for blood following its loss against Alabama the previous week. Add to that, Marshall went into that game only 3-21 on the road under head coach Mark Snyder. It is now home again and will look to bounce back not only from that loss but also from its first home game against Southern Illinois where it escaped with a 31-28 victory. Bowling Green opened the season with a home win over Troy but I think people are taking that win a little too importantly as the Trojans are good but not as good when leaving home in a non-conference game. The Falcons played great last week at Missouri as they lost by just a touchdown in a game they led for the majority of. Losing a game like that is tough to overcome especially for a team from the MAC when it was against a BCS conference team. It can be argued that a team can carry some confidence forward from a loss like that but I’m not buying into that here. The Falcons host Boise St. next week so this is more of a sandwich game than anything else. Marshall found itself in a similar spot last season. It defeated FCS team Illinois St. then went on the road and got pounded at Wisconsin. It then came back home and won the following week and even though that happened to be a conference game, there may be something to prove this weekend. For the first time since leaving for C-USA, Marshall takes on a team from the MAC. Let’s not forget that this is where Marshall came from and this should be a statement game for not only the team, but everyone in the athletic department and all those involved. Bowling Green brings in a strong offense but one that is not the same as what Marshall saw last week against Virginia Tech. The Falcons bring in an up-tempo, pass heavy attack that the Herd have dealt with many times with Tulsa, Houston and Rice from C-USA's West Division. Over the last two seasons, Marshall is 2-4 against those three teams but only one of those games was decided by more than seven points and that was the game at Rice last season. Marshall went 2-1 in the game at home, losing to Tulsa last season by just a field goal. The Thundering Herd should be able to win this one outright as get some of their respect back. 3* Marshall Thundering Herd
NCAA-F | Sep 19
Bowling Green vs. Marshall Marshall
+3-110 at SIA > 1d.
Marshall has looked horrible in its first two games while Bowling Green has looked great in its first two games. So who do you think we are going with here? The Thundering Herd were dismantled at Virginia Tech last weekend and we cashed a ticket going against them. It was a horrible spot for Marshall as it was facing a Virginia Tech team that was out for blood following its loss against Alabama the previous week. Add to that, Marshall went into that game only 3-21 on the road under head coach Mark Snyder. It is now home again and will look to bounce back not only from that loss but also from its first home game against Southern Illinois where it escaped with a 31-28 victory. Bowling Green opened the season with a home win over Troy but I think people are taking that win a little too importantly as the Trojans are good but not as good when leaving home in a non-conference game. The Falcons played great last week at Missouri as they lost by just a touchdown in a game they led for the majority of. Losing a game like that is tough to overcome especially for a team from the MAC when it was against a BCS conference team. It can be argued that a team can carry some confidence forward from a loss like that but I’m not buying into that here. The Falcons host Boise St. next week so this is more of a sandwich game than anything else. Marshall found itself in a similar spot last season. It defeated FCS team Illinois St. then went on the road and got pounded at Wisconsin. It then came back home and won the following week and even though that happened to be a conference game, there may be something to prove this weekend. For the first time since leaving for C-USA, Marshall takes on a team from the MAC. Let’s not forget that this is where Marshall came from and this should be a statement game for not only the team, but everyone in the athletic department and all those involved. Bowling Green brings in a strong offense but one that is not the same as what Marshall saw last week against Virginia Tech. The Falcons bring in an up-tempo, pass heavy attack that the Herd have dealt with many times with Tulsa, Houston and Rice from C-USA's West Division. Over the last two seasons, Marshall is 2-4 against those three teams but only one of those games was decided by more than seven points and that was the game at Rice last season. Marshall went 2-1 in the game at home, losing to Tulsa last season by just a field goal. The Thundering Herd should be able to win this one outright as get some of their respect back. 3* Marshall Thundering Herd
Steve Zukiel
NCAA-F | Sep 19
UAB vs. Troy UAB
+6½+101 at 5dimes > 1d.
NCAA Football
199 UAB vs 200 Troy
Saturday, September 12th, 2008
3:30 pm est, 12:30 pm pacific
Line: Troy(-6 1/2)
Rating: EZ Free Winner
In this contest, my money is on the UAB Blazers.
These two teams are quite similiar and the Blazers have always been
a much better team as an underdog than a favorite. Troy has been pummelled
in their first two football games. I really like what I have seen from
Blazers' QB Joe Webb, who has accounted for 738 total yards with four
touchdown passes and three touchdowns rushing the football. I think he
should have a field day against a depleted Troy secondary. Take
the points and the Blazers.
STEVE ZUKIEL TAKES THE UAB BLAZERS OVER THE TROY TROJANS
AS AN EZ FREE WINNER
NCAA-F | Sep 19
UAB vs. Troy UAB
+6½+101 at 5dimes > 1d.
NCAA Football
199 UAB vs 200 Troy
Saturday, September 12th, 2008
3:30 pm est, 12:30 pm pacific
Line: Troy(-6 1/2)
Rating: EZ Free Winner
In this contest, my money is on the UAB Blazers.
These two teams are quite similiar and the Blazers have always been
a much better team as an underdog than a favorite. Troy has been pummelled
in their first two football games. I really like what I have seen from
Blazers' QB Joe Webb, who has accounted for 738 total yards with four
touchdown passes and three touchdowns rushing the football. I think he
should have a field day against a depleted Troy secondary. Take
the points and the Blazers.
STEVE ZUKIEL TAKES THE UAB BLAZERS OVER THE TROY TROJANS
AS AN EZ FREE WINNER
NCAA-F | Sep 19
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame Notre Dame
-10-110 at BOOKM > 1d.
Widow's CFB Free Pick for Saturday:
1* on Notre Dame -10
Notre Dame returns home to recover from a crushing loss to Michigan. It would be tough for most teams to come back from a loss like that, but not for this experienced Fighting Irish squad. That's especially the case with Michigan State coming to town, a team that has had Notre Dame's number to say the least. Maybe the only team less intimidated by the Touchdown Jesus surroundings in South Bend is USC compared to Michigan State. The Spartans are 1-1 after being upset by Central Michigan and have won six straight at Notre Dame Stadium, five as an underdog. We're going against that trend Saturday because the fact of the matter is that Notre Dame is far and away the more talented team. They beat a very good Nevada squad 35-0 in their home opener in Week 1. The Spartans are having to break in a new quarterback this season, and the loss of RB Javon Ringer has been felt already. Central Michigan passed for 352 yards on the Spartans last week, so look for Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen and his talented trio of receivers to have a field day Saturday. Michigan State is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) off an upset loss as a favorite since 1992. The Fighting Irish are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0. The Spartans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. Take Notre Dame and lay the points.
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame Notre Dame
-10-110 at BOOKM > 1d.
Widow's CFB Free Pick for Saturday:
1* on Notre Dame -10
Notre Dame returns home to recover from a crushing loss to Michigan. It would be tough for most teams to come back from a loss like that, but not for this experienced Fighting Irish squad. That's especially the case with Michigan State coming to town, a team that has had Notre Dame's number to say the least. Maybe the only team less intimidated by the Touchdown Jesus surroundings in South Bend is USC compared to Michigan State. The Spartans are 1-1 after being upset by Central Michigan and have won six straight at Notre Dame Stadium, five as an underdog. We're going against that trend Saturday because the fact of the matter is that Notre Dame is far and away the more talented team. They beat a very good Nevada squad 35-0 in their home opener in Week 1. The Spartans are having to break in a new quarterback this season, and the loss of RB Javon Ringer has been felt already. Central Michigan passed for 352 yards on the Spartans last week, so look for Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen and his talented trio of receivers to have a field day Saturday. Michigan State is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) off an upset loss as a favorite since 1992. The Fighting Irish are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0. The Spartans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. Take Notre Dame and lay the points.
OMG LISTEN TO ADAM MEYER ON KNBR TODAY SOMEBODY GET THIS PLAY!!!!!!!!Said he's flying to Vegas tonight to make a wager and that this play will not lose!!!
http://www.knbr.com/common/global_audio/201/12468.mp3
http://www.knbr.com/common/global_audio/201/12468.mp3
OMG LISTEN TO ADAM MEYER ON KNBR TODAY SOMEBODY GET THIS PLAY!!!!!!!!Said he's flying to Vegas tonight to make a wager and that this play will not lose!!!
http://www.knbr.com/common/global_audio/201/12468.mp3
http://www.knbr.com/common/global_audio/201/12468.mp3
