Did I make a deal with the devil? Am I so back, just in time for spooky season? I mean, let’s be honest, gambling aside - how about the pick of my life in July looking at the Tennessee/Alabama game and calling a field goal post tear down? I guess it’s not that crazy, but it’s kinda crazy.
Last week was an all time high for the Digest, just beating out other historic moments such as the Georgia Bulldogs run, the LSU national championship pick, and the Ohio State wave. With that said, just as much as I can lean into the bad boy Heisenberg narrative, there’s always something deeper. Something darker. Vegas. They’re not going to let me keep getting away with this, right? While most people around the country are trying on their costumes, deciding whether or not Bidenomics allows full size candy bars this year, or carving various oddly shaped fruits for front porch decor - Vegas is plotting the scariest hayride of them all. Taking down yours truly, Joey Digest.
The good news, just like the classic horror franchise crossover Freddy vs. Jason, it takes two immortals to tango. Let’s dance!
Nebraska @ (4) Ohio State: Ohio State -25.5
Ohio State off a bye and a brutally close loss on the road in Eugene. Back home facing a Nebraska team who’s quarterback dresses up like Patrick Mahomes every week, not just for Halloween. And potentially going to Happy Valley next week against an undefeated Nittany Lions? Yeah - Buckeye’s gonna smash.
Final Score: Ohio State 42, Nebraska 3
Washington @ (13) Indiana: Washington +6.5
I might be the only person on the planet that thinks Washington can play up here. Which is pretty nuts knowing they beat Michigan a couple weeks ago. Tayven Jackson steps in for the Hoosiers, looking to keep up the undefeated momentum in Bloomington. That’s a lot of pressure for a Sophomore that has only seen 18 pass attempts in garbage time this season. I do think Curt Cignetti is the better coach, so I do believe Indiana can still win here - but I like the Huskies starting with points.
Final Score: Indiana 31, Washington 27
(11) BYU @ UCF: BYU Team Total O25.5
Huh? BYU has only scored less than 26 points once this season, back on September 6th against SMU. Meanwhile, UCF has held opponents to less than 26 points multiple times this season, but against the following opponents: New Hampshire, Sam Houston, Florida (24 points), and Cincinnati. I’ll ride with Jake Retzlaff aka the BYJew, the Hucking Hebrew, etc.
Final Score: BYU 28, UCF 24
(21) Missouri @ (15) Alabama: Alabama -15.5
I simply do not care how bad Alabama has looked. They’re going to stay in the playoff conversation at 2 losses. And people will be mad. Blow out today at Bryant-Denny.
Final Score: Alabama 42, Missouri 21
(3) Penn State @ Wisconsin: Wisconsin +6.5, Penn State Team Total U27.5, Penn State First Drive Result Punt (+115)
Yeah I’m getting real freaky naughty with this one. I got real freaky naughty in the Nittany Lions last game before the bye against USC and it worked out. What didn’t work out was me saying that was going to be the classic let down spot for James Franklin and Penn State. With lookahead Ohio State at home next week, I’ll double down on this being the classic let down spot. Wisconsin has been in great form of late, not really playing anyone, but good tests for a huge opportunity tonight at Camp Randall. I expect it to be a prototypical Big Ten matchup. Punts, defense, and more punts. Consider this an emotional hedge for a miracle Penn State run.
Final Score: Penn State 24, Wisconsin 21
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