Sheesh. Last week was a doozy. Looking at the 5 official picks, I only went 2/3. Some would call that a loss. But if you actually read the entire blog, I threw in a sneaky mortal lock at the end for taking Alabama as much as I didn’t want to (shout out Coach O). But sometimes you have to do what you don’t want to to get rich, it’s called hard work. So, if you didn’t work like I did last week, well I can’t help you. I only have time to make those willing to go the extra mile or in this case, read the extra paragraph, wealthier with my knowledge. Shaking my head to those of you lazy enough to miss that. I want to say feel free to make it up with the picks below, but something tells me you’ll quit after I tell you how bobo you are and probably can’t read anyway. Week 11 - I got your money.
TCU @ (9) WVU: Over 55.5
My WVU pick last week was not only spot on, I even called the last-minute heroics by Billy Grier. I hate that I have to write about this game, and even watch it on TV, because the Stoop actually had many conversations about driving down the Morgantown to attend this matchup. We knew Billy Grier would be balling for a potential Heisman trophy just like he is, we knew West Virginia would be putting up an average of 42 points per game. We knew Morgantown would be the definition of electric factory on a crisp November day. But alas, plans fell through and now I just have to drink by myself and pace around praying for points. Folks, 42 points per game. TCU is going to get at least 14. Those two numbers combined get us the over already. Take the over here.
Final Score: WVU 38, TCU 21
(10) Ohio State @ (18) Michigan State: Ohio State -3.5
Listen, I get it. Michigan State LOVES to bone Big Ten teams’ seasons (see Penn State and Purdue). This would be the perfect opportunity to ruin another dream. Ohio State, coming off a shocking nail bitter against Nebraska, can’t have this happen. And when I say they can’t have this happen, I mean THEY CAN NOT HAVE THIS HAPPEN. We only have two more weeks until the Thanksgiving Saturday matchup between Michigan/Ohio State. I don’t care how much you may hate both of these clubs (credit to me for being super high on Michigan as Big Ten favorites coming into this season). We NEED that matchup, and so does the College Football world. There’s not much more to be said here – no prediction analysis, no weather look up, no QB or defensive comparisons. Just pure hopes and dreams for a future matchup that everyone and their therapist needs.
Final Score: Ohio State 27, Michigan State 21
Florida State @ (3) Notre Dame: UNDER 51
THICK SACK ALERT! Notre Dame. Still undefeated. Can’t cover spreads, but they are undefeated. With only Florida State, Syracuse (Yankee Stadium), and USC left – you have to think this team should be able to finish what they started and go into the college football playoff without a loss. With that said, it still is Notre Dame. They tend to get inside their own heads. Close games when they should be blow outs. Blow outs when they should be close games. They just don’t make any sense. This is why I am whipping out the sack on the under today. FSU sucks. But they’re going to play their hearts out today to try to be that team. It won’t be nearly enough, but I think they hold the Irish to, oh, maybe 34 points?
Final Score: Notre Dame 34, Florida State 14
(19) Texas @ Texas Tech: Texas -1.5
Two straight losses for the Longhorns basically ends a solid run they had going this season. It’s a great sign to see Texas playing good football again, because when the Longhorns are good – the state of college football is good. Texas will still get a very decent bowl game, and Sam Ehlinger is going to be able to finish the season strong – leading to a good offseason to fix some issues, and come back next year with heads held high having one of the best QB’s in college football to build around. With that said, this one is going to be another shootout for the orange and white. The Red Raiders have an explosive offense. Just like Texas saw again Oklahoma State, and just like they saw against West Virginia. Third time is the charm, they will be able to get those one or two extra stops to win this game and stay in the Top 25.
Final Score: Texas 40, Texas Tech 38
(2) Clemson @ (17) Boston College: Over 55.5
Clemson is averaging 47.7 points per game. They have been rolling lately. While Boston College has had a very respectable season, I just don’t see them being able to stop the Tigers offense. When the average points per game is a mere 8 points less than the over FOR ONE SIDE OF THE BALL, you take it and run with it. There is nothing more to be said here. Easy money. Like doing business with Mr. Bovine Joni himself.
Final Score: Clemson 45, Boston College 17
Now, for you degenerates that can actually read these blogs. You are doing exactly what I told you to do last week in the post script tidbit. Alabama is playing Mississippi State today; the line is -24. You are taking that, plain and simple. Crimson Tide will roll over Miss State by 6 scores.