WVU (-7) over Maryland
Ralph Friedgen has owned Rich Rodriguez in four face-to-face meetings (Harris was not a factor in the Citrus bowl where he sat out almost the entire game) BUT West Virginia's offensive front -- Brown, Mozes, Berk,Watson -- are as good as Maryland will face this season including ACC teams.
Not only does WVU have a solid RB in Harris but they also have a good back up in Colson! Eliminate those two from the game and you still have to deal with a fleet footed QB. Now Marshall had become a more complete QB working on his accuracy and developing as a passer.
UM defense is soft against the run allowing Temples lead back to rush for 184 yards on 28 carries. This is a new game for WVU at home with revenge on their minds.
ND (-3.5) over MSU
The Irish realized they will have to run the ball more to take pressure off Quinn. The defense of ND was all over the Mich team last week. Mich St is no where near the team they were a year ago. The have a difficult time stopping the run as Rutgers was able to take advantage of them all day. Look for ND to have success rushing and the Irish defense to be all over a (IMO) poor decision making QB.
UVA (-31) over Akron
A TON OF CHALK, but Akron did get handled by Penn St by 38. This UVA team has twice the defense PSU has so Akron will be under more pressure and forced into turn overs. Offensively the Cavs are clicking. They have a running game with Lundy and O-line that should be all over the Zips. At home UVA is very tough.
Clemson (-1.5) vs Texas A&M
Yes the Aggies laid a beating down on Wyoming??? This team got crushed by Utah. Bowden is too good of a coach not to get these kids up for this game. The passing attack of Clemson should work on this youthful secondary. Aggies playing at home play better but IMO they will get beaten. Clemson has played two decent teams in GT & Wake, both hard fought conference games. A&M will be over confident after the win big last week.
Tenn (-3) over Florida
I really like Tenn at Rocky Top. Tenn having 2 freshman QB's working the offense put a lot of pressure on the offensive line. Against UNLV the line did their job and the Vols rushed for 225 and threw for 241. The vols defense are not great against the run. But the Gators offense has not been impressive. IMO Tenn will work on the defense all week, given them the strong O-line & rushing game, plus the 12 man, the Vols are my play.
Cincy (-1) over Cuse
Small play but IMO Cuse is just not good. They beat Buffalo because their defense made plays and scored. I don't see those types of special team, defensive big plays coming at the expense of Cincy. The rushing game of Cincy should have success against Cuse. Buffalo was able to run up the bell for big gains. As long as Cincy doesn't make big mistakes like in the OSU game they should beat this team.
Will post more/ with write-ups later
GL
Irish
Ralph Friedgen has owned Rich Rodriguez in four face-to-face meetings (Harris was not a factor in the Citrus bowl where he sat out almost the entire game) BUT West Virginia's offensive front -- Brown, Mozes, Berk,Watson -- are as good as Maryland will face this season including ACC teams.
Not only does WVU have a solid RB in Harris but they also have a good back up in Colson! Eliminate those two from the game and you still have to deal with a fleet footed QB. Now Marshall had become a more complete QB working on his accuracy and developing as a passer.
UM defense is soft against the run allowing Temples lead back to rush for 184 yards on 28 carries. This is a new game for WVU at home with revenge on their minds.
ND (-3.5) over MSU
The Irish realized they will have to run the ball more to take pressure off Quinn. The defense of ND was all over the Mich team last week. Mich St is no where near the team they were a year ago. The have a difficult time stopping the run as Rutgers was able to take advantage of them all day. Look for ND to have success rushing and the Irish defense to be all over a (IMO) poor decision making QB.
UVA (-31) over Akron
A TON OF CHALK, but Akron did get handled by Penn St by 38. This UVA team has twice the defense PSU has so Akron will be under more pressure and forced into turn overs. Offensively the Cavs are clicking. They have a running game with Lundy and O-line that should be all over the Zips. At home UVA is very tough.
Clemson (-1.5) vs Texas A&M
Yes the Aggies laid a beating down on Wyoming??? This team got crushed by Utah. Bowden is too good of a coach not to get these kids up for this game. The passing attack of Clemson should work on this youthful secondary. Aggies playing at home play better but IMO they will get beaten. Clemson has played two decent teams in GT & Wake, both hard fought conference games. A&M will be over confident after the win big last week.
Tenn (-3) over Florida
I really like Tenn at Rocky Top. Tenn having 2 freshman QB's working the offense put a lot of pressure on the offensive line. Against UNLV the line did their job and the Vols rushed for 225 and threw for 241. The vols defense are not great against the run. But the Gators offense has not been impressive. IMO Tenn will work on the defense all week, given them the strong O-line & rushing game, plus the 12 man, the Vols are my play.
Cincy (-1) over Cuse
Small play but IMO Cuse is just not good. They beat Buffalo because their defense made plays and scored. I don't see those types of special team, defensive big plays coming at the expense of Cincy. The rushing game of Cincy should have success against Cuse. Buffalo was able to run up the bell for big gains. As long as Cincy doesn't make big mistakes like in the OSU game they should beat this team.
Will post more/ with write-ups later
GL
Irish
