Wow, we made it to 2021. Only two more Digests on the college football season left. This season, while there were a lot of skeptics, was just as fun as the rest. We started out hot, had our dip, then made it all back and some. Not to mention a recording breaking wave team this season in Alabama. I am almost certain Ohio State last year went 8 straight weeks, Bama got us 10 this year. For those of you who had nothing but negativity surrounding you in 2020, I hope the Digest was able to bring you some much needed distraction, and maybe a little bit of spare change to go along with it. But enough of the corny well wishes. New year, same me. Always working, never sleeping, watchful eyes set on spreads and over-unders, ready to drop a steamy one on any expert pick that goes against mine. It’s playoff day, baby! Let’s take it to the players ball!
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
(9) Georgia @ Cincinnati: Georgia -8.5
Yes I know, I know. I said Cincinnati deserved a shot along with Texas A&M for some sort of playoff play-in game. They do all the little things right. But here’s the catch to that. The little things in the American are minute in the SEC. It just means more! In all seriousness I do think the Bearcats will be able to stick with the Bulldogs for the majority of this game. The key difference I see happening on the field today in Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the Cincinnati offense will be producing field goals, while Georgia will be producing touchdowns. I think Cincy had a great season, and they deserve the upmost respect from any team in the nation – Georgia will give them that respect today and play them hard till the final whistle.
Final Score: Georgia 38, Cincinnati 23
Vrbo Citrus Bowl
Auburn @ (14) Northwestern: Northwestern ML
Some people might question why I’m taking moneyline here at -200. Well, let me tell you why I’m taking moneyline here at -200. This game might come down to a field goal to win it. Or a 2 minute drill failure by Bo ‘Wet Blanket’ Nix and whoever the hell is coaching this game for the Tigers after the absurd Gus Malzahn buyout. And to add to my reasoning further? This is the best moneyline juice you’re going to get on a favorite today. Northwestern has something to play for, and will be going full speed throughout. Auburn? Meh, they’ll be there in the building but I’m not so sure they’ll show up to play much. So yea, that’s why I’m taking moneyline here at -200.
Final Score: Northwestern 24, Auburn 21
Rose Bowl Game presented by Capitol One
(4) Notre Dame @ (1) Alabama: 7.5 POINT TEASER Alabama -11/Notre Dame +19.5
I thought about this game a lot. I think we all have a pretty decent feeling that the Irish don’t stand a chance. But how much of a chance do they stand? I’m getting a little funky with the picks here so let me explain. Instead of doing a #PemiumMemberTickleTeaser today, I’m going to give the people a free teaser within the Digest itself while also making a pick outside of that. So, what we’re going to do here is start a teaser pick with Alabama that brings the line down to -11. Got that? Okay. I will get to the rest of the teaser in the next pick. With that teaser on the side (and cough cough a much heavier unit placed on said teaser cough cough), we’re going to take a single on the opposite cover for Notre Dame. I hope the Irish can keep it somewhat close for entertainment value, maybe a 14-16 point loss? I think they could hang their hat on that. 19 points is a stupid amount of points for a playoff game. Kind of makes you wonder if they deserve to be there. Let’s be real, A&M would be a 15-point dog at worst. Either way, it is because of that ridiculous amount that the temptation to take the points is too big for my brain. I have to take it in some sense. A single bet, covered by the teaser, hoping for the middle.
Final Score: Alabama 44, Notre Dame 27
Allstate Sugar Bowl
(3) Ohio State @ (2) Clemson: 7.5 POINT TEASER Clemson +1/Clemson -6.5
I would like to tell you a similar narrative and add another middle pick with Ohio State +6.5 but I cannot in good conscious give you that pick. I think Ohio State might be more fraudulent than Notre Dame and is going to get whacked harder than Sonny at the toll booth.
So, you’re teasing this down with Bama and throwing a large unit size on it to make the value worth it (-130), and also taking a Clemson single. Trevor Lawrence wants the Heisman, Justin Fields will throw 2 to 3 picks, and Clemson’s defense will provide double to triple the stops Ohio States defense will be able to provide.
Final Score: Clemson 48, Ohio State 20
Running Record: (87-66-3)
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