The Degenerate Digest v.116

Some might say going 2-3 in Week 0 is actually pretty decent. I wouldn’t say that, but some might. Some might say one game is all you need to know teams like Florida State, SMU, Colorado, etc. are frauds. Some might say that, not me. What I will say is…

It’s Week 1! We made it. One of the best times of the year. It’s Labor Day weekend, we got a full slate of games, and most fan bases remain collectively equal in the new found hope that is the season ahead. Well, to a degree. Some might say it’s your year to make a bowl game. Some might say it’s your year to make the new 12 team playoff. Some might even say it’s your year to win the National Championship game, with or without sign stealing. What I’ll say is, knowing my readers, it’s your year to finally start chipping away at those child support bills. Have no fear, I’m here to help.

(14) Clemson @ (1) Georgia: Georgia -10.5

Some might say Clemson is back. They’re going to win the ACC. How Dabo has built this team without the portal is an ode to the classic team mentality only the likes of Bo Schembechler can describe.

Some might say Georgia has too many stars. And with the NIL market fully booming, said stars seemingly refuse to drive sober or under 80mph. Could off the field issues present a bigger problem for the most seemingly dominant program south of the Mason/Dixon?

People who say these things, are fools. Sure, Clemson will likely be better than recent years. But not taking advantage of the portal is just refusing to adapt. If you’re one of those science dorks who believes in things such as Darwin’s Theory on Evolution, you cannot bet on Clemson today. It’s Georgia, and Georgia is still Georgia. Don’t get left behind, take the Dawgs. 

Final Score: Georgia 34, Clemson 21

(19) Miami @ Florida: Under 55.5

Some might say whoever loses this game will have their coach fired before the parking lot clears. Some might say I’m absolutely loony-tunes to take this under. 

Here’s the thing. Knowing the pressure on both programs, the fact that these squads hate each other, and the atmosphere in the stadium being at an all time high - I just don’t see these offenses getting any kind of momentum generated. I don’t see this being a shootout. Too many mistakes will be made, and both programs will sort of leave this game with a lot of question marks. Give me a Week 1 under you will absolutely hate taking.

Final Score: Miami 27, Florida 24

Boise State @ Georgia Southern: Boise State -12.5

Some might say ‘Huh? All these games and you’re taking Boise State?’

I just really like Boise State this year, idk. I just polished off a Death Wish coffee and, if you’re unfamiliar, their caffeine levels are some of the strongest on the market. My train of thought is fully off the rails. If you wanted to write the blog and make the picks, you would have written the blog and made the picks.

Final Score: Boise State 34, Georgia Southern 21

UNLV @ Houston: Over 55.5

Just look at these two teams and tell me who is saying under. No one is saying under. You’re not, I’m not, no one is saying under.

Final Score: Houston 37, UNLV 31

(7) Notre Dame @ (20) Texas A&M: Notre Dame +2.5

Some might say I clearly don’t know how to read lines and sharp money. This line moved, and moved quickly. All the pro’s are on Texas A&M. Well, there’s a reason I’m not living in Vegas doing this for a living. And that reason is Vegas is a shithole. 

Kyle Field is going to be electric. Offenses will struggle. And in a close game, I gotta take the Irish. Marcus Freeman is better, I'm saying that. 

Final Score: Notre Dame 25, Texas A&M 21

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