TIME TO MAKE MO MONEY

After last weekend you have, no doubt, some extra cash to lay out on this week's big games.

How do I know that?

Because I know you took our advice and hit it big. Right? If not, all is forgiven. But remember, snooze you lose. So it's time to get on board.

Anyway, we have another slate of eight great game picks, hand selected by our proven panel of experts.

Fig Things under the lights

#14 Notre Dame @ #17 Michigan...the Notre Dame Fig Things take on the Wolverines in just the second night game ever at the Big House. This is the last scheduled visit of the Irish to Ann Arbor and could be one of the best games all season. We like what we saw in Wolverine QB Devin Gardner once he settled down against Central Michigan and expect him to have a pretty steady hand in directing a Michigan win.  Take the Wolverines over the Fig Things.

Not a good forecast for Aaron Murray

#6 South Carolina @ #11 Georgia...the Gamecocks pay the bull puppies a visit 'tween the hedges as Georgia is in a must-win game, otherwise they slip further down the polls and the "Fire Richt" chants will be deafening. While we anticipate UGA improving on defense from last week's loss to Clemson, Carolina's pounding ground game and ferocious defensive line will take its toll. DE Clowney should be back in top form and will be in Aaron Murray's grill the entire afternoon. Our money is on South Carolina, for a Palmetto Sweep of the pups. UPSET ALERT.

Coach BuTch bringing the pride back

Western Kentucky @ Tennessee...You can bet that Hilltopper coach Bobby Petrino is licking his chops to knock off his second SEC team in two weeks, especially since Tennessee refused to interview him last winter when they were shopping for a coach. But Tennessee's big veteran offensive line, perhaps the best in the SEC, will pound on the Western Kentucky front seven and open holes for the recharged Vol running game. Petrino will test UT's young cornerbacks and we anticipate WKy to put a few points on the board (this ain't no Austin Peay). But by the 4th quarter, the 100,000 faithful will be singing Rocky Top. Tennessee adds its 801th win.

Texas @ BYU...the Longhorns started off real slow last week against New Mexico State then exploded for a school record 715 yards of offense. Keep your eye on Daje Johnson who's averaging 14.3 yards per carry. We're taking Texas to stampede Brigham Young.

#12 Florida @ Miami...last week Duke Johnson showed why he is one of the top rushers in the ACC as he logged 186 yards on 19 carries. But this week he'll be facing a Muschamp defense that allowed only 50 rushing yards last week (okay, it was Toledo). But Miami lacks the muscle and depth to hang with the Gators on either side of the ball. So...go with the Gators over the Canes.

West Virginia @ #16 Oklahoma...The Mountaineers lack the playmakers they had a year ago particularly at quarterback with Geno Smith now with the NY Jets. Another interesting wrinkle is the offensive line coach Bedenbaugh left Morganton to take the same job at Oklahoma. And we suspect that the Sooner line will dominate as Oklahoma cruises to a big win.

Syracuse @ #19 Northwestern...the Wildcats escaped Berkeley last week with a win over the up tempo Cal Golden Bears fueled primarily by two second half interception returns for touchdowns by linebacker Collin Ellis. The Orangemen hope to rebound after a disappointing loss to Penn State. But we think the Wildcats have plenty of offensive weapons to outscore Syracuse. Take the 'Cats over Cuse.

George the Cat's BIG PICK OF THE WEEK....

George the Cat has made his pick but we've had a brief hiccup with our video technology so no video this week. Sorry to disappoint but here's George the Cat's winning pick that's sure to put a smile on your face...and some cash in your wallet.

Arkansas State @ Auburn...last week the Tigers struggled to hold off a feisty Washington State. Aubbie qb, Nick Marshall, wasn't great but he didn't have to be as Auburn racked up 271+ rushing yards. Malzahn's old team will be prepared and won't be intimidated in Jordan-Hare Stadium.  I really like the Red Wolves and love the DE coach, Steve Caldwell (ex-UT). But I think Auburn will out muscle Arky State to go 2-0. Auburn in a tight one.  See you next week on the screen.

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