I obtained off to an honest begin final week however struggled the remainder of the weekend and went 3-8 vs the unfold to drop to seven video games below .500 in opposition to the quantity on the younger season.
The great: selecting Texas to have little hassle in Ann Arbor. The unhealthy: selecting NC State to maintain it shut in opposition to Tennessee. The ugly: selecting Auburn to coast by Cal.
Listed below are this week’s guesses:
(All level spreads come from BetMGM,Âclick on right here for stay odds. All kickoff instances ET and on Saturday until in any other case famous.)
Arizona State at Texas State (-1.5), 7:30 p.m., Thursday, ESPN
GJ Kinne’s workforce smashed a great UTSA program earlier this season whereas Kenny Dillingham’s Solar Devils dealt with Mississippi State to present Arizona State its first win all time (in six tries) in opposition to an SEC opponent. I don’t assume the Bobcats will shut down ASU working again Cam Skattebo, however I feel their offense — led by seventh-year senior quarterback Jordan McCloud — will pull this one out late.
Texas State 35, Arizona State 31
Decide: Texas State -1.5
UNLV at Kansas (-8.5), 7 p.m., Friday, ESPN
Jalon Daniels has gotten off to a gradual begin, with 4 interceptions in Kansas’ first two video games. I feel he’ll settle again down, however the Rebels’ potent speeding assault (349.0 yards per recreation) ought to give the Jayhawks some complications and hold this recreation tight.
Kansas 31, UNLV 30
Decide: UNLV +8.5
Arizona at Kansas State (-7), 8 p.m., Friday, Fox
That is the sport I’m most curious to see this weekend. Arizona’s offense is so explosive, however Kansas State, coming off a decent win in opposition to a great Tulane workforce, is dynamic as properly. The Cats (from Manhattan) have a harmful 1-2 punch at working again with DJ Giddens and Dylan Edwards, which enhances speedy QB Avery Johnson rather well. Arizona had a variety of issues with New Mexico’s run recreation within the opener. Ok-State’s is much more deadly.
Kansas State 38, Arizona 28
Decide: Kansas State -7
Alabama (-16.5) at Wisconsin, midday, Fox
The Badgers have actually sputtered to this point, however they’ve managed to get to 2-0 earlier than they face a way more gifted opponent than what they’ve seen so far. Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke will get a significant check in opposition to Alabama, which figures to have the ability to deal with Wisconsin’s run recreation and bottle up the Badgers.
Alabama 35, Wisconsin 17
Decide: Alabama -16.5
LSU (-7) at South Carolina, midday, ABC
Shane Beamer’s workforce has some freaky younger expertise on protection (edge Dylan Stewart and super-sized security Nick Emmanwori), which has given opponents suits so far. However I feel LSU’s gifted offensive line will have the ability to comprise the Gamecocks playmakers on protection. That is the primary true street check for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who has been very sharp since taking on at LSU (eight TD passes, one INT this season). LSU has crushed South Carolina seven straight instances.
LSU 23, South Carolina 14
Decide: LSU -7
Boston Faculty at Missouri (-16.5), 12:45, SEC Community
The Tigers haven’t been examined in any respect this 12 months, however quarterback Thomas Castellanos and BC will accomplish that this weekend. The Eagles have a very good offense, particularly within the run recreation. Count on them to present Missouri a variety of issues, however Brady Cook dinner has a ton of weapons too and the Tigers have the homefield edge to outlast Boston Faculty.
Missouri 31, Boston Faculty 24
Decide: Boston Faculty +16.5
Notre Dame (-10) at Purdue, 3:30, CBS
Notre Dame is coming off an enormous upset loss to Northern Illinois. It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how Marcus Freeman’s program responds. I feel the Irish’s protection is admittedly good and can assist them energy by way of by slowing down Hudson Card and Purdue’s Air Raid assault. Search for the Irish’s run recreation to rescue a shaky offense.
Notre Dame 24, Purdue 20
Decide: Purdue +10
Oregon (-16.5) at Oregon State, 3:30, Fox
The Geese have survived two actually shut video games. Their O-line has been shaky as they attempt to discover the appropriate items inside, but it surely regarded like issues began to get sorted out final week. I feel issues will click on this weekend in Corvallis and the Geese will soar everywhere in the Beavers.
Oregon 44, Oregon State 21
Decide: Oregon -16.5
West Virginia (-2) at Pittsburgh, 3:30, ESPN2
I do know the Mountaineers are the street workforce, however I feel they’re seasoned sufficient to deal with the atmosphere and get an in depth win. QB Garrett Greene tends to make use of his legs extra on the street (10 of his 13 speeding TDs got here away from residence final 12 months), and I feel that may make this offense a lot stronger.
West Virginia 24, Pitt 20
Decide: West Virginia -2
Indiana (-3) at UCLA, 7:30, NBC
It’s a protracted journey for the Hoosiers, however Curt Cignetti has them enjoying rather well and it is a very skilled group led by QB Kurtis Rourke, a former MAC Offensive Participant of the 12 months. Indiana additionally has a bunch of playmakers on protection. In the meantime, the Bruins are nonetheless attempting to ascertain their id after a really shaky opener at Hawaii.
Indiana 28, UCLA 17
Decide: Indiana -3
Georgia (-24.5) at Kentucky, 6:30, ABC
Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff faces his previous workforce. Georgia is aware of he’s gifted, however the Cats offense has regarded woeful to this point. The Bulldogs are the unsuitable workforce to attempt to get this mounted in opposition to.
Georgia 42, Kentucky 14
Decide: Georgia -24.5
Upset Particular
Washington State vs. Washington (-4.5), 3:30, Peacock (at Lumen Subject in Seattle)
Get to know Washington State’s John Mateer, among the best dual-threat quarterbacks within the nation. The Cougars, who’ve an enormous chip on their shoulder, are fearless and harmful, and Washington remains to be coming collectively as Jedd Fisch rebuilds the roster. Freshman Wayshawn Parker is a big-play working again who has three carries of 20-plus yards in Washington State’s first two video games.
Washington State 31, Washington 28
Decide: Washington State +4.5
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