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3* Rutgers -1 over Illinois
There were high hopes for this Rutgers team last year, and after a 4-2 start, the season looked promising. But it wasn't meant to be as they ended the year 4-7 overall. They were, however, competitive in just about all of their games which sets up nicely this year as they return 15 starters including players at all the key positions. The Illini return 14 starters from a 3-8 squad last year. Rutgers is 14-7 ATS their last 21 which includes a 10-2 ATS mark on the road against non conference opponents. Illinois 6-15 ATS their last 21 lined openers. Illinois grabbed Florida coach Ron Zook, but there should be a transition period as new systems are put in place. What makes this an even more attractive play is that the Illinois QB was quoted as saying Rutgers has no chance to win this game. We LOVE bulletin board material! Not concerned with the line move in this one, as we're simply asking Rutgers to win this game straight up.
3* Colorado St +7 over Colorado
Some rivalries mean something. Which is the case when Colorado and Colorado St hook up. One need only look at the underdogs record against the spread in this series to come to that conclusion. The dog has covered 12 of the last 15 in this series and 8 of the last 9, including last years 3 point Buffalo win as Colorado State went for the win instead of the tie from the one yard line as time expired. Expect more of the same here this year as both teams return most of their starters at all the key positions and would expect Colorado St to improve on their sub par 4-7 season last year. What better way to right the ship than with a win over their in state rivals. Colorado St is 24-9 ATS as road dogs and 10-3 ATS in openers.
3* Notre Dame +3 over Pittsburgh
Last years game between these two in South Bend was a shoot out. ND tied the game with a minute to go but Pitt came back and kicked a FG with 1 second left on the clock to beat the Irish 41-38. So, this year, we have a little revenge working for us combined with a Notre Dame team that returns all starters to an already potent offense, to compliment the addition of former Patriot Offensive coordinator and new ND coach Charlie Weis. This one could be another shoot out in which case ND gets the edge. The points should be a bonus.
3* UCLA -7.5 over San Diego St
33-10, 20-10, 43-7, 52-13, 35-7, 37-12, 45-31. Those are the scores of the last few UCLA/SDST games. With UCLA on top in each one. Really see nothing that indicates this year will be any different. UCLA returns a healthy 14 starters this year, including the QB and RB positions. UCLA was lighting up the scoreboard last year and gave a scare to the likes of USC (24-29) and AZ ST (42-48). SD ST returns just 4 on defense. UCLA 27-12 ATS in non conference while SD ST is 2-11 ATS as home dogs. San Diego State has never beaten UCLA, and this doesn't look to be the year they get it done. This one looks to be the same old song and dance.
3* Syracuse -1.5 over West Virginia
Revenge only works if the team seeking it is capable of achieving it. This Syracuse team is capable and will be looking to gain some revenge for the last 3 poundings at at the hands of WVA. High hopes in Syracuse this year as they finally get rid of long time coach Pasqualoni which should be a relief. The favorite in this series is is 13-3 ATS, Cuse is 9-3 ATS as favs and 27-9 ATS at home including 18-6 ATS in September. Syracuse returns 9 starters on Defense to go up against a WVA QB yet to take a snap in a college game. This one sets up nicely for Syracuse to kick off new Head coach Robinson's (a former NFL defensive coordinator) era with a win.
3* Florida State +3 over Miami Fla
Yes, Miami has owned this series lately, winning the last 6 straight up and covering 6 of the last 7. However they did it by the narrowest of margins. Winning in OT last year, winning by 2 in the Orange Bowl in 2003 and by 1 in 2002. Both teams lost half their offense from a year ago, while Miami returns most of their D. But this is Miami and Florida State. Their 2nd teams are better than most teams starters. No shortage of talent on either side here. We see no reason to expect anything but more of the same here as these two play to the wire. Florida State has only been a home dog 3 times in 19 years, going 2-1 against the number in those games. Time for the cycle to change in this rivalry. Florida State finally comes out on top.
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3* Rutgers -1 over Illinois
There were high hopes for this Rutgers team last year, and after a 4-2 start, the season looked promising. But it wasn't meant to be as they ended the year 4-7 overall. They were, however, competitive in just about all of their games which sets up nicely this year as they return 15 starters including players at all the key positions. The Illini return 14 starters from a 3-8 squad last year. Rutgers is 14-7 ATS their last 21 which includes a 10-2 ATS mark on the road against non conference opponents. Illinois 6-15 ATS their last 21 lined openers. Illinois grabbed Florida coach Ron Zook, but there should be a transition period as new systems are put in place. What makes this an even more attractive play is that the Illinois QB was quoted as saying Rutgers has no chance to win this game. We LOVE bulletin board material! Not concerned with the line move in this one, as we're simply asking Rutgers to win this game straight up.
3* Colorado St +7 over Colorado
Some rivalries mean something. Which is the case when Colorado and Colorado St hook up. One need only look at the underdogs record against the spread in this series to come to that conclusion. The dog has covered 12 of the last 15 in this series and 8 of the last 9, including last years 3 point Buffalo win as Colorado State went for the win instead of the tie from the one yard line as time expired. Expect more of the same here this year as both teams return most of their starters at all the key positions and would expect Colorado St to improve on their sub par 4-7 season last year. What better way to right the ship than with a win over their in state rivals. Colorado St is 24-9 ATS as road dogs and 10-3 ATS in openers.
3* Notre Dame +3 over Pittsburgh
Last years game between these two in South Bend was a shoot out. ND tied the game with a minute to go but Pitt came back and kicked a FG with 1 second left on the clock to beat the Irish 41-38. So, this year, we have a little revenge working for us combined with a Notre Dame team that returns all starters to an already potent offense, to compliment the addition of former Patriot Offensive coordinator and new ND coach Charlie Weis. This one could be another shoot out in which case ND gets the edge. The points should be a bonus.
3* UCLA -7.5 over San Diego St
33-10, 20-10, 43-7, 52-13, 35-7, 37-12, 45-31. Those are the scores of the last few UCLA/SDST games. With UCLA on top in each one. Really see nothing that indicates this year will be any different. UCLA returns a healthy 14 starters this year, including the QB and RB positions. UCLA was lighting up the scoreboard last year and gave a scare to the likes of USC (24-29) and AZ ST (42-48). SD ST returns just 4 on defense. UCLA 27-12 ATS in non conference while SD ST is 2-11 ATS as home dogs. San Diego State has never beaten UCLA, and this doesn't look to be the year they get it done. This one looks to be the same old song and dance.
3* Syracuse -1.5 over West Virginia
Revenge only works if the team seeking it is capable of achieving it. This Syracuse team is capable and will be looking to gain some revenge for the last 3 poundings at at the hands of WVA. High hopes in Syracuse this year as they finally get rid of long time coach Pasqualoni which should be a relief. The favorite in this series is is 13-3 ATS, Cuse is 9-3 ATS as favs and 27-9 ATS at home including 18-6 ATS in September. Syracuse returns 9 starters on Defense to go up against a WVA QB yet to take a snap in a college game. This one sets up nicely for Syracuse to kick off new Head coach Robinson's (a former NFL defensive coordinator) era with a win.
3* Florida State +3 over Miami Fla
Yes, Miami has owned this series lately, winning the last 6 straight up and covering 6 of the last 7. However they did it by the narrowest of margins. Winning in OT last year, winning by 2 in the Orange Bowl in 2003 and by 1 in 2002. Both teams lost half their offense from a year ago, while Miami returns most of their D. But this is Miami and Florida State. Their 2nd teams are better than most teams starters. No shortage of talent on either side here. We see no reason to expect anything but more of the same here as these two play to the wire. Florida State has only been a home dog 3 times in 19 years, going 2-1 against the number in those games. Time for the cycle to change in this rivalry. Florida State finally comes out on top.