We just missed racking up big numbers last Saturday but we're not complaining.
We hit on two UPSET SPECIALS with the Razorbacks dumping Ole Miss 34-30, and Colorado State keeping it super close in their 28-23 loss to Boise State, thus beating the spread.
We missed by a hair our Badger pick as Ohio State came back to beat Wisconsin late, while Alabama, Clemson, and Houston took care of business.
So, for the season thus far, we are sitting at 61% in the win-loss column as we enter Week Eight of College Football. Not too shabby at all.
SIDELINES...What we learned in Week Seven
• Get real Big 12...after making at least a dozen schools jump through hoops to prove their worthiness of joining the not so Big 12, the conference decided to end its charade of expansion when it was decided no one was worthy of joining their elite (not) conference. With only ten teams, the Big 12 is going to have a difficult time negotiating big time television contracts next spring since they the lack the large media markets they were seeking.
• Hot Dawg...he's only been on the job a few weeks and already new Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is catching some heat after his lil doggies were beat silly by Vanderbilt. That's right, Vanderbilt. And to think that we all (me included) considered UGA to be a force in the SEC East given the strength of their running backs, Chubb and Michel.
• The Bama burn...in pulverizing Tennessee 49-10 last weekend, we once again witnessed how loaded Alabama is with talent. Unlike most teams, the Tide doesn't miss a beat when they lose a starter since they always have another Five Star ready to fill the void. Recruiting to Tuska-loser is on auto-pilot these days, and kudos to Saban for keeping the egos in check of all of the five stars.
• Cornhusker Comeback...six of Nebraska's seven losses in 2015 were in games decided by 8 points or fewer, punctuated by its 55-45 loss to Purdue, the only conference win for the Boilermakers. But since that defeat the Bug Eaters have won 9 of 10, including all six of its contests this season. We have been pretty critical of Nebraska the last few seasons but applaud what they are quietly putting together in Lincoln. It's nice to see this proud program return to the mix.
The GREAT EIGHT™ for Week Eight...
#6 Texas A&M @#1 Alabama...both teams are undefeated and the outcome of this game impacts SEC West crown. The Aggies lead the SEC in total offense (532 yards per game) and rushing offense (274) and will be looking to bust through a Bama defense that yields only 69 yards per game. Mama's freshman qb Jalen Hurts has been playing lights out, which could make for a long afternoon for the Aggies. The spred on this is mighty mighty tasty (Bama by 18.5) but we think the Tide will cover. Put your bucks on Bama. We are.
#10 Wisconsin @ Iowa...The Badgers lost a heart breaker last week versus the Buckeyes. Their other loss was a 14-7 Michigan win. Despite losing to Ohio State, the Badgers rolled up 236 rushing yards while qb Hornibeck had a career high 214 yards passing. This will be a tight game but we think the Brats Gang will prevail. Take the Badgers over the Hawkeyes.
#17 Arkansas @ #21 Auburn...the Hogs are still high from defeating Ole Miss behind the running of Rawleigh Williams who racked up 180 yards. Meanwhile Auburn's young offense is starting to find traction led by qb Sean White. Their defense has held six of its last seven opponents to under 20 points per game. This should be an entertaining game. War Damn Eagle...Auburns beat Arky.
#23 Ole Miss @ #25 LSU...a struggling Ole Miss visits Baton Rouge where they take on a charged up Tiger offense which gets Leonard Fournette back from an ankle injury. Rebel qb Chad Kelly looked bad last week, completing only 46% of his passes. LSU has won 18 straight October home games (how's that for a little gem). They make in 19 tomorrow night. Tigers claw the Black Rebel Bears.
NC State @ #7 Louisville...Lamar 'Action' Jackson and his high flying Card offense host the Wolfpack at high noon. Jackson leads the nation in TDs scored (15) as well as points (90). The key could be the run game. The Wolfpack leads the ACC in rushing defense (95 yards per game) while Louisville is ranked 3rd in the country with 305 yards rushing per game. Somethings gotta give. Cardinals fly high over NC State.
Oregon State @ #5 Washington...the Huskies are favored by 36.5 points over the Beavers which makes this match up very very interesting. The Beavers stunned Cal last week 47-44, and taking Utah to the wire before losing 19-14. But they come into this game without their top two quarterbacks as well as their top two running backs. Ouch. So...we'll bet that Washington beats the Beavers.
#2 Ohio State @ Penn State...road game? No problem for the Buckeyes who have won 20 straight roads games - a school record. In addition to its great offense led by JT Barrett, Ohio State yields only 12.8 points per game and has given up only one rushing TD all season. That's pretty stout. Put your bucks on the Buckeyes. Ohio State rolls.
TCU @ #12 West Virginia...the undefeated Mountaineers have been the biggest surprise in the Big 12 and are starting to gain national attention, especially after last week's 48-17 drilling of Texas Tech. They face big arm qb Kenny Hill who has passed for over 2100 yards but leads the Big 12 with 8 INTs. We like the 'Neers in this one. West Virginia hops over the Horned Frogs.
Let's check in next week to see how we did. Good luck tomorrow.
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