A wise band once said ‘Do you remember? The 21st night of September?’. I think this was in reference to love making, and I find it quite relatable for today’s Digest. The feeling of hitting a backdoor cover, or just watching 60 straight minutes of defense to score big on the thick sack alert, well – that feeling is love my friend. Anyone that tries to tell you that 'you don’t ‘love’ your picks because that’s not real love' is an idiot. And we’re going to prove that tonight – the 21st of September. You want to know what love is? I'm going to show you. I love all my picks, and so will you.
(11) Michigan @ (13) Wisconsin: Over 44
Ah, a classic Big Ten rivalry nooner. A tale as old as time. Madison is going to be feeling themselves for this match up. There’s really only one reason and one reason only that I have to take the over in this game. Jonathan Taylor. Taylor ran for 132 against the Wolverines in the first chapter of this tale, and 101 in a blowout loss in chapter two – both without an appearance in the end zone. This third and final act will close with one if not two touchdowns (shout out to anyone man enough to listen to this prediction and throw a little prop on him scoring). If Jonathan Taylor is able to annihilate the Michigan D, you know Shae Patterson and co. are going to need to keep up, thus the points.
Final Score: Wisconsin 24, Michigan 21
(16) Oregon @ Stanford: Under 57.5
THICK SACK ALERT! I haven’t really had the balls to bet on Oregon since the week one upset against Auburn. That hurt me to the core, my story line for their season was perfect. Unfortunately, college football isn’t perfect like me. But I’m ready to open myself up again and feel the love tonight with this match up in Stanford Stadium. Stanford stinks, but they tend to show up just enough in big games to make you think they’re an okay squad. Don’t be shocked if Oregon runs away with this one, but I just have a hankering for some solid stops by the Cardinal defense tonight to keep it just close enough to make you pay attention.
Final Score: Oregon 32, Stanford 17
Oklahoma State @ (12) Texas: Texas -7
A lot of people were asking me about this line throughout the course of this week, complaining that the line doesn’t make sense. It 100% makes sense you ding dongs! Texas is laying a touchdown strictly for the home-field advantage, but honestly Oklahoma State should feel some disrespect here. This is easily a statement game against a ranked team for a squad that is 3-0 and putting up an average of 50 points a game. Texas is going to need to be on their A-game, and I think they will be. If you’re Texas – this is a must win game. You already suffered the home loss to LSU, if you want even a slight glimmer of hope at the playoff, you have to win out (especially since this is a home game). Expect things to look grim for the Longhorns early, but wait for the Sam Ehlinger show to finish it off.
Final Score: Texas 42, Oklahoma State 34
(7) Notre Dame @ (3) Georgia: Under 57
THICK SACK ALERT! Do we really trust the Notre Dame offense against the Bulldogs on the road? Hell no. While heavens gates might shine upon for the Irish defense against the likes of Jake Fromm and De’Andre Swift, it will be a mirage for them to stay in the game offensively.
Final Score: Georgia 28, Notre Dame 17
UCLA @ (19) Washington State: Washington State -18.5
There is no love for UCLA anywhere on the face of the earth right now, and rightfully so. They are an embarrassment to the game – and I couldn’t be happier about it because of what Chip Kelly did to my beloved Eagles just a few years back. Well Chip, karma is a bitch. Ever meet Mike Leach? This guy knows how to beat you up, down, left and right. He even has detailed plans for potential mascot fights. There is no way UCLA makes a statement tonight, they’re going to get torn apart by this high-powered Cougar’s offense.
Final Score: Washington State 45, UCLA 21