Here we go guys. These are my money picks for the week.
Minnesota at Wisconsin (-8.5) --- Wisconsin is tough as hell, especially at home. And now that they've found a running game in their "big-boned" freshman, they should handle this game by 10 or more. Minnesota gave everything they had in a 1 point loss at home in overtime to Penn State last week. They may be short on energy. FINAL RESULT: Wisconsin 48 Minnesota 12 (Gary wins)
Hawaii (-4) at Fresno St --- Fresno State has been BAD this year. I know they're playing at home, but they're 1-4. They lost last week at Utah State. Their defense hasn't been very good this year, and their secondary is VERY questionable. This could be a long afternoon. I think Hawaii pulls this one out by a touchdown or more. FINAL RESULT: Hawaii 68 Fresno St. 37 (Gary wins)
Arizona (-3.5) at Stanford --- Mike Stoops has the Wildcats playing better. I know they're playing at Stanford, but Stanford's only covered the spread in one game this year (against Notre Dame). Arizona is a better football team, and I think they'll prove it. They need this one to try and get to a bowl game. FINAL RESULT: Arizona 20 Stanford 7 (Gary wins)
Florida at Auburn (+1) --- Are you kidding me? Auburn's been waiting for this game all year. They didn't even prepare for last week because they were getting ready for Florida. They've been holding EVERYTHING back to spring on the Gators. I don't think Florida is that good away from home, even though they beat Tennessee in Knoxville. You'll see a MUCH better performance from the Aubies this week. FINAL RESULT: Auburn 27 Florida 17 (Gary wins)
Houston at Southern Miss (-2.5) --- Southern Miss is pissed off. They were supposed to go take care of business against Tulsa and couldn't pull it out. Houston just got beat at home by Louisiana Lafayette. Southern's got a hell of a defense, and Houston's going to be hard pressed to score a lot on them, especially in Hattiesburg. Southern should win this game. FINAL RESULT: Southern Miss 31 Houston 21 (Gary wins)
Temple (+44.5) at Clemson --- I never thought I would see the day where I'd go with Temple, but this is a LOT of points. Especially after Temple has figured out how to score a little bit and Clemson had a tough tough game against Wake Forest. Clemson has Georgia Tech next week in what could be a preview of the ACC title game, so they could be looking ahead in this one. I don't think they'll get beat, but I don't think they'll win by 44 either. FINAL RESULT: Clemson 63 Temple 9 (Gary loses)
Virginia Tech (-2.5) at Boston College --- Virginia Tech will be looking to make a statement in this game. Georgia Tech suprised them last week, but that won't happen again. Virginia Tech will come out swinging in this one. Their defense has too much pride to give up 38 at home and then come out flat. They should win easily. FINAL RESULT: Boston College 22 Va Tech 3 (Gary loses)
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