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November 5th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers @ Purdue Boilermakers
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:00 ET
Location: Ross Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
Game Line: Purdue +20
Over/Under 51.5

The Boilermakers have just been an offensive train wreck this year, and for good reason. QB Robert Marve was supposed to be the savior of the team, but he has since been knocked out for the season. Now, without a running game (RB Ralph Bolden has been out for the whole season as well) or a passing game, it's a miracle how Purdue scores anything. Wisconsin has had a bye week to get its feet back on the ground after taking care of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Iowa Hawkeyes in back to back weeks. There's no reason that a red hot bunch of Badgers should be winning this game by anything less than three TDs.

Free College Football Picks: Wisconsin -20
Prediction: Wisconsin 34 – Purdue 10

Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes @ Indiana Hoosiers
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:00 ET
Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
Game Line: Indiana +17.5
Over/Under 54

Last season, the Hoosiers were really in a prime position to knock off the Hawkeyes with an outright upset before the wheels fell off at Kinnick Stadium and Iowa ended up finding a way to cover a very similar point spread. We aren't so sure that that will be the case again this season. Yes, the Hawkeyes have a significantly better team than do the Hoosiers, but IU has always been a real thorn in the side to Iowa. As long as QB Ben Chappell proves to be healthy enough to give it a go in this one (and that's in doubt, so be sure to check the injury report before unloading), the Hoosiers have a real chance at pulling off the upset. We don't think that it will happen, but we aren't ready to take QB Ricky Stanzi on the road and laying over two TDs against a team that is good enough to be a bowl squad this year in a conference tussle.

Free College Football Picks: Indiana +17.5
Prediction: Iowa 28 – Indiana 20

Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Michigan State Spartans
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:00 ET
Location: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
Game Line: Michigan State -24.5
Over/Under 57.5

The Spartans have to be angry after losing last week to the Iowa Hawkeyes in a bad way, and we tend to believe that this is a game in which they can exact some revenge. Sure, we know that these two teams don't like each other and that the Golden Gophers theoretically shouldn't just be taking a dive in a game like this even though they are 1-8 on the season, but what other result is really possible? QB Adam Weber needs to have a tremendous game to avoid Minnesota suffering what should be an absolutely brutal defeat. It will be a great bounce back game for QB Kirk Cousins, RB Le'Veon Bell, and RB Edwin Baker, all of which were absolutely shut down last week by Iowa.

Free College Football Picks: Michigan State -24.5
Prediction: Michigan State 41 – Minnesota 14

Matchup: North Carolina State Wolfpack @ Clemson Tigers
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:00 ET
Location: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
Game Line: Clemson -4
Over/Under 50.5

This could largely be considered the game of the year for the Wolfpack. If they win this one, the coast could be relatively clear towards the ACC Championship Game. They got some great news last week as well when Clemson was knocked off by the Boston College Eagles in Chestnut Hill. Depending on your belief, it could be that the Tigers just aren't that good, or that they were already looking forward to that duel against NC State. We're hoping that it's the latter. Death Valley is always a major pain to go into, and especially off of that tremendous win over the Florida State Seminoles, we can't help but wonder if the Wolfpack are going to crash back to earth in a game that is do or die for the Tigers if they have any hopes of bowling this season.

Free College Football Picks: Clemson -4
Prediction: Clemson 31 – NC State 24

Matchup: Baylor Bears @ Oklahoma State Cowboys
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:30 ET
Location: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
Game Line: Oklahoma State -8
Over/Under 72.5

There certainly isn't going to be any shortage of offense in this one, as both the Bears and Pokes have high octane offenses that can run up and down the field in a hurry. QB Robert Griffin and QB Brandon Weeden are two of the best signal callers in a great conference, and they should both be putting on a show on Saturday. Baylor is a sneaky team right now and is coming off of the big "upset" at the Texas Longhorns last week. Things just don't look quite as right for the Cowboys, and we aren't so sure how WR Justin Blackmon is going to come back to the lineup after his one game suspension. This is a big, big game in the Big XII South, and we tend to think that the Bears are going to be able to leave Stillwater with their magical season still intact.

Free College Football Picks: Baylor +8
Prediction: Baylor 41 – Oklahoma State 35

Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini @ Michigan Wolverines
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:00 ET
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Game Line: Michigan -3
Over/Under 57.5

Uh-oh Michigan… Does this look familiar? The men in maize and blue got off to a fantastic start last season and ended up tanking last year, and this is an eerily familiar setting. The Wolverines have absolutely no defense right now to speak of, which really plays into the hands of an Illinois offense that is getting better and better every single week. This isn't exactly a bowl elimination game, as both teams theoretically should get there… but we can already see the noose getting tighter around HC Rich Rodriguez's neck. If he loses this one, the only thing that might save his job would be a win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the biggest game of the season. Don't kid yourself about Illinois. This is a team that can ball. It did something a few weeks ago that Michigan couldn't do last week: Beat the Penn State Nittany Lions in Happy Valley.

Free College Football Picks: Illinois +3
Prediction: Illinois 33 – Michigan 30

Matchup: Louisville Cardinals @ Syracuse Orange
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:00 ET
Location: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY
Game Line: Syracuse -6
Over/Under 44

College football betting action in the Big East hasn't exactly been sexy this year, but the Orange can win this one, they can lock down their bowl bid for the first time in years! We're not totally sure whether QB Adam Froman is going to be a go or not for the Cards, but we aren't as worried about him as we are about Syracuse's chances of stopping RB Bilal Powell, one of the few 1,000 yard rushers so far on the season. However, the Orange just keep finding ways to win games, and we tend to believe that this is going to be no exception. This is the first time that they have been favored in a game against the Cards since 2003, and the dog has covered every single time that these teams have met since 1985, but we aren't worried. The 'Cuse have covered five straight in this series and even have a pair of outright upsets (including once in Louisville as a 37 point dog!). Get your bowling shoes on Syracuse fans!

Free College Football Picks: Syracuse -6
Prediction: Syracuse 23 – Louisville 14

Matchup: Maryland Terrapins @ Miami Hurricanes
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:00 ET
Location: Sun Life Stadium, Miami, FL
Game Line: Miami -7.5
Over/Under 46

Simply put, the wrong team in favored in this game. The Terps are coming off of an absolute offensive explosion against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and they are still the forgotten team that is in the driver's seat in the ACC Atlantic Division. The Canes looked like they just gave up last week at the Virginia Cavaliers, and they are clearly playing to the level of their opponents right now. QB Jacory Harris is out of the lineup, and that just might be the death sentence for HC Randy Shannon. We're amazed that Shannon kept his job after two years ago when the Virginia Cavaliers came into South Beach and shut out Miami and its last ever game at the Orange Bowl. Don't be shocked if the outcome is awfully similar on Saturday.

Free College Football Picks: Maryland +7.5
Prediction: Maryland 17 – Miami 6

Matchup: Florida Gators @ Vanderbilt Commodores
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 12:20 ET
Location: Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville, TN
Game Line: Vanderbilt +14
Over/Under 46

Sandwich game alert! The Gators are coming off of their emotional overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs, and unless they lose this week and the South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Arkansas Razorbacks, next week's duel against the Cocks at home is for the SEC East title. Vanderbilt has been struggling all season long, but we wonder how much the Gators really want to show this week against a lowly bunch of 'Dores with the Ol' Ball Coach coming back to Gainesville next weekend. Will QB Trey Burton see more snaps? If he does, we tend to think that Florida will beat this line. But if he doesn't, we aren't even totally sure that the blue and orange escape the Music City with a victory. The Commodores always seem to play Florida tough, and this year will be no exception in what should be a real defensive struggle.

Free College Football Picks: Vanderbilt +14
Prediction: Florida 16 – Vanderbilt 10

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November 4th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos @ Central Michigan Chippewas
Date: Friday, November 5th, 6:00 ET
Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
Game Line: Central Michigan -3.5
Over/Under 51.5

It’s the battle of the Directional Michigan schools on Friday night in Mt. Pleasant, when the 3-5 Western Michigan Broncos take on the 2-7 Central Michigan Chippewas. Both Western Michigan and Central Michigan are having down seasons after being atop the MAC West over the past few years. Central Michigan greatly misses All-MAC QB Dan LeFevour and HC Butch Jones. New QB Ryan Radcliff has failed to match LeFevour’s vast production, completing 58.6% of his passes for 2342 yards with 12 touchdowns and 15 interceptions thus far this season. Last week in the Chippewas’ 17-14 loss to Bowling Green, Radcliff completed 14 of 25 passes for 132 yards with a touchdown and an interception. On the positive side, RB Paris Cotton looked good against the Falcons, carrying the ball 23 times for 111 yards. As for Western Michigan, QB Alex Carder hasn’t been much of a step down from QB Tim Hiller this season. Last week, Carder was able to throw all over the Northern Illinois defense, completing 31 of 53 passes for 360 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions and came close to leading the Broncos to a victory over the division leading Huskies before falling 28-21. WR Jordan White was the primary target most of the day, catching 14 balls for 180 yards and a score.

Free College Football Picks: Western Michigan +3.5
Prediction: Western Michigan 31 Central Michigan 28


Matchup: UCF Knights @ Houston Cougars
Date: Friday, November 5th, 8:00 ET
Location: John O’Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium, Houston, TX
Game Line: Houston -1.5
Over/Under 61.5

A possible preview of the Conference USA will take place Friday night when the 6-2 UCF Knights travel to Houston to take on the 5-3 Cougars. UCF has won four straight conference games to take sole possession of first place atop the C-USA East standings. They are led on offense by the backfield duo of RB Ronnie Weaver and QB Jeff Godfrey. Godfrey has done very well since taking over for QB Ryan Calabrese, and the dual threat freshman has taken great strides since winning the job. In last week’s big 49-35 win against East Carolina, Godfrey completed 8 of 12 passes for 159 yards with two touchdowns. Weaver and fellow RB Latavius Murray had a huge game on the ground for the Knights, combining to carry the rock for 227 yards and five touchdowns in the victory. Houston has turned its team remarkably in a short amount of time after losing Heisman Trophy contending QB Case Keenum and backup QB Cotton Turner in a loss to UCLA early in the season. In the last two weeks, the Cougars have scored huge wins against SMU and Memphis to put them in a tie for first atop C-USA West. Last week against Memphis, Houston dominated the game from start to finish, rushing out to a 35-3 halftime lead en route to a 56-17 victory. QB David Piland had a fantastic day, completing 20 of 23 passes for 292 yards and five touchdowns and RB Michael Hayes added 123 yards and a touchdown on the ground. This is an extremely important game for both teams so expect a hard fought affair.

Free College Football Picks: Houston -1.5
Prediction: Houston 38 UCF 34

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November 3rd, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide @ LSU Tigers
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 3:30 ET
Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
Game Line: LSU +6.5
Over/Under 44.5

When Alabama has the ball… We aren't so sure that the Crimson Tide know what it's like to face a defense that is this good. Yes, the South Carolina Gamecocks and Arkansas Razorbacks both have units to be reckoned with, but none are as good as that of LSU. The Tigers are only allowing 11.2 points and 220.2 yards per game this year when playing at home, including just 2.9 yards per rush and 4.6 yards per pass. The Bayou Bengals have only allowed a grand total of six TDs this year at home, and it only took a superhuman effort by QB Cam Newton to put just 24 points on the board against them two weeks ago in a 24-17 win at Jordan Hare Stadium. Now, we know that this offense has some talent for the Tide, though. RB Mark Ingram might not be the Heisman Trophy candidate he was a year ago, but he has done a nice job this season, rushing for 544 yards and eight scores. RB Trent Richardson might actually be the better back of the two. He is averaging 7.0 yards per carry and has 606 yards on the season. QB Greg McElroy has only lost one game in his collegiate career, and he isn't quite ready to make this one No. 2 yet. He is averaging 9.2 yards per pass play on the season, is completing 70.6 percent of his passes, and has a TD/INT ratio of 11/3. Still, we aren't so sure, even with all of this talent (and we haven't even mentioned that of WR Julio Jones!) that Alabama is really matching up all that well with the LSU 'D', especially on the road.

Final Grades
Alabama Crimson Tide: B
LSU Tigers: A+

When LSU has the ball… This probably isn't the side of the ball in which either team can really win this game, but it surely is the side for both that can lose it. If the LSU offense doesn't get going, the defense is going to be good enough to pick up the slack, but turnovers can be killers and destroy any chance of winning the game. We already know that QB Jordan Jefferson is pick prone, as he has eight already this season against just two touchdown passes. The same could be said about Alabama here. The Tide don't have the same type of dominant defense this year as they did last season, though they still rank No. 2 in the country in scoring. Some turnovers and can win this game, but the offense is going to have to do its share. However, if the 'D' falls victim to some big plays, the Crimson Tide just don't have a chance, as the only team in the nation that might be able to win a shootout in the Bayou is the Oregon Ducks, and we aren't even so sure that they can do that either. HC Les Miles knows that punting the ball is quite alright. Drives which string together two first downs and end with a punt are perfectly fine. RB Steven Ridley is going to be the catalyst to this offense. He has rushed for 724 yards this year and six TDs. Still, the offense only ranks No. 101 in the land in total offense at 317.9 yards per game and is No. 25 in scoring at 25.5 points per game. It's definitely an edge to Alabama, and it's a big one, but this isn't the crucial factor in any LSU game.

Final Grades
Alabama Crimson Tide: B+
LSU Tigers: C-

Intangibles…. It goes without saying that this is very much so at the advantage of the Tigers. Alabama knows that it can win games like this, as it proved that it could win in the Bayou two years ago when it did so in overtime on the march to the SEC Championship Game. However, Baton Rouge might be the hardest place to play football in the country, especially when those shadows start getting a bit longer and the day turns to night. It is also critical to note that there has been two weeks for both of these teams to prepare. HC Nick Saban is the better coach, but there isn't a man in the country that we want calling the big shot in a big game like this than the Mad Hatter himself, HC Les Miles. Miles was the man that called the fake field goal that ultimately beat the Florida Gators in the Swamp, and we know that he has tricks like that one up his sleeve every single week. The bad news for Miles is that he has to do that to get his offense going at times. The good news is that there is no better in the game at it.

Final Grades
Alabama Crimson Tide: B-
LSU Tigers: A+

The Final Report Card… We just can't give the upper hand here to the visitors. This is a tough, tough game. Alabama's only real big edge in this one comes on its defense, and there is only so much one unit can do to make a game. The offense is going to be in charge of taking this crowd out of the equation, and if it can't do that, this is a scary situation. LSU is a team that has been disrespected by everyone all season long, but we certainly aren't issuing any sort of disrespect here on Saturday afternoon. These two teams are about as level as they could be, but we're giving the ever so slight nod to the hosts.

Final Overall Grades
Alabama Crimson Tide: A-
LSU Tigers: A

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November 3rd, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: Buffalo Bulls @ Ohio Bobcats
Date: Thursday, November 4th, 7:30 ET
Location: Peden Stadium, Athens, OH
Game Line: Ohio -15.5
Over/Under 45.5

The 6-3 Ohio Bobcats will look to stay atop the MAC East standings on Thursday night when they host the 2-6 Buffalo Bulls. Last Saturday, the Bobcats pulled out a late fourth quarter win against the lowly Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns to become bowl eligible. Ohio looked sloppy throughout most of the game, but overcame four Boo Jackson interceptions to get a 38-31 victory. In the game, Jackson completed 16 of 22 passes for 240 yards with three touchdowns and also ran for 74 yards and a touchdown. WR Steven Goulet was Jackson’s favorite target, catching five balls for 126 yards on the afternoon. As for Buffalo, the Bulls have fallen mightily after losing HC Turner Gill to the Kansas Jayhawks in the offseason. In their 21-9 loss to Miami (OH) last Saturday, the offense was only able to muster 265 total yards of offense. QB Alex Zordich only completed 16 of 33 passes for 210 yards and no scores, while the running game combined to carry the ball 34 times for 55 yards. Over their last three games, the Bulls have been outscored 108 to 23 by MAC opponents.

Free College Football Picks: Ohio -15.5
Prediction: Ohio 38 Buffalo 10


Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets @ #20 Virginia Tech Hokies
Date: Thursday, November 4th, 7:45 ET
Location: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
Game Line: Virginia Tech -12.5
Over/Under 56.5

6-2 Virginia Tech will try to put a hammerlock on the ACC Coastal title when they host the 5-3 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Thursday night. Virginia Tech has been on a roll since dropping their first two games of the season, winning six straight en route to a two game lead on the rest of the division. Two Saturdays ago, the Hokies made short work of the Duke Blue Devils in a 44-7 romp. QB Tyrod Taylor picked apart the Duke defense, completing 13 of 17 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns on the afternoon. The Hokies were dominant in all phases of the game, racking up 491 total yards of offense while only allowing Duke to muster 208 total yards. As for the Yellow Jackets, HC Paul Johnson’s team has had an up and down season. Two Saturdays ago, they dropped their second game in conference play, a 27-13 loss to Clemson. QB Joshua Nesbitt was simply awful when he dropped back to throw, completing just six of 19 passes for 83 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Nesbitt also was uncharacteristically bad with his legs, carrying the ball 15 times for a total of two yards. The Georgia Tech running game wasn’t bad in the loss though, as the Yellow Jackets carried the ball for 242 yards on 49 carries (4.9 YPC). If Georgia Tech hopes to pull off the upset on Thursday, they will need their run game to dominate while also stopping the Hokies’ rushing attack.

Free College Football Picks: Georgia Tech +12.5
Prediction: Virginia Tech 31 Georgia Tech 24

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November 3rd, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ South Florida Bulls
Date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 7:00 ET
Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Game Line: South Florida -10
Over/Under 41.5

Wednesday night is a night for the Big East conference to shine in the national spotlight when the 4-3 South Florida Bulls host the 4-3 Rutgers Scarlet Knights. A week and a half ago, the Bulls secured a huge conference win when they went into Cincinnati and knocked off the Bearcats 38-30 as a double digit road underdog. QB BJ Daniels finally showed the promise that Bulls fans saw last season, completing 13 of 16 passes for 286 yards with two touchdowns while also carrying the ball for 35 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. Most importantly, Daniels avoided the turnover bugaboo that has plagued him through much of the season. However, the USF defense will have to do much better after giving up close to 600 total yards of offense to the Bearcats. The Scarlet Knights will look to bounce back after a 41-21 loss to Pittsburgh in their last game. Rutgers continued to struggle mightily on offense, with quarterbacks Chas Dodd and Tom Savage combining to complete 10 of 22 passes for 108 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Dodd has been named the starter for the game but Savage could very well see some time again. Rutgers’ defense will also need to improve if Greg Schiano wants to walk out of Tampa with a win after allowing over 500 total yards of offense to the Panthers two Saturdays ago.

Free College Football Picks: Rutgers +10
Prediction: South Florida 20 Rutgers 17

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November 1st, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
Date: Tuesday, November 1st, 7:00 ET
Location: ASU Stadium, Jonesboro, AR
Game Line: Middle Tennessee State -1.5
Over/Under OTB

Two of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference meet on Tuesday night when the 3-4 Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders travel to Jonesboro to take on the 3-5 Arkansas State Red Wolves. This season has pretty much been a nightmare for the Blue Raiders. At the start of the year, many pundits had them pegged for double digit wins and they were the favorites to win the conference. However, an early season suspension to QB Dwight Dasher and some key injuries have crippled the Blue Raiders and left them looking up at Troy State in the conference standings. Last weekend against Louisiana-Monroe, MTSU put up one of their best games of the season, cruising to a 38-10. In the game, Dasher showed the promise many saw in him last season by completing 11 of 19 passes for 219 yards with two touchdowns and an interception while also carrying the ball for 66 yards. Arkansas State is coming off a big win of its own, scoring 28 straight points in the fourth quarter to rally and beat Florida Atlantic 37-16. QB Ryan Aplin did well in completing 28 of 46 passes for 230 yards with a TD and an INT and ran for 64 yards and a touchdown to lead the Red Wolves. The Red Wolves dominated time of possession as well, running 91 plays and picking up 29 first downs compared to just 58 plays and 12 first downs for the Owls. Arkansas State will need to control the ball again if they hope to knock off MTSU as a short home dog on Tuesday night.

Free College Football Picks: Middle Tennessee State -1.5
Prediction: Middle Tennessee State 31 Arkansas State 23

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October 29th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor
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Here at Cappers Info, we are taking a weekly look at the teams that could be ones ripe to pull off some major upsets! Check out the potentially ugly dogs that could come up and bite you in the butt in you aren't careful for the Week 9 of college football betting action!

Underdog Pick #1: Louisville Cardinals (+320 at Diamond Sportsbook) @ Pittsburgh Panthers, Saturday, 12:00 ET: The Big East has had so many twists and turns this season… Why the heck not! Remember the name RB Bilal Powell. You might not know this senior running back's name, but perhaps you should. This was supposed to be a passing spread attack this year, but thanks to how well Powell has toted the rock in recent weeks, he is suddenly getting the call on what feels like the majority of plays. Powell has rumbled the rock 90 times in his last four games for a stunning 675 yards in the process, and he is the big reason that the Cards are finding themselves above .500 seven games into the season. Many think that Louisville has no chance playing on the road, but it already has a win this year at the Arkansas State Red Wolves and a great challenge at the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in which they pushed one of the best teams in the Pac-10 to the brink. The Panthers have struggled at times, and just like everyone else in the Big East, they aren't that good. The upset is a distinct possibility.

Underdog Pick #2: Tulsa Golden Hurricane (+260 at Diamond Sportsbook) @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Saturday 2:30 ET: The Fighting Irish really might not have enough offensive weapons available in this game to keep up with Tulsa. We already know that both TE Kyle Rudolph and WR Theo Riddick aren't going to be available, which might leave QB Dayne Crist looking around wondering where he is going to throw the ball. Tulsa has had two weeks to prepare for this game, and the Irish have seen nothing like this before. The Golden Hurricane are going to snap the ball in a hurry and get moving, which could tire out a Notre Dame defense that has never gone at this tempo before. The one time it faced a quarterback like QB GJ Kinne, QB Denard Robinson made himself a Heisman Trophy candidate. This is a great number on a solid team in Conference USA, and we are perfectly content to say that the Golden Hurricane will win this game at least one out of three times to make this incredibly worthwhile.

Underdog Pick #3: Florida Gators (+110 at Diamond Sportsbook) vs. Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday, 3:30 ET: Really, how much of an "upset" is it when the better team wins a neutral site game that always feels like a home game each and every season? Look, we know that the Gators have lost three straight games, and we have even suggested playing against them in those outings. However, they still have a fantastic defense with a ton of pro prospects and have had two weeks to prepare for this one. UF still knows that the SEC East is up for grabs, and winning its last four in conference will win the division and send the orange and blue to the SEC Championship Game. This has been a two week period full of soul searching for an offense that either needs an overhaul or a new scheme. However, on the other side of the ball, the game plan is simple. Florida needs to shut down WR AJ Green. If it does that, this should be a third straight win in the World's Largest Cocktail Party for the Gators.

Underdog Pick #4: USC Trojans (+200 at Diamond Sportsbook) vs. Oregon Ducks, Saturday, 8:00 ET: Be very quiet! It's Duck hunting season! We realize that the Trojans don't really have a heck of a lot to play for, but there has to be a level of bulletin board material emotion going into this game for them. The Men of Troy were embarrassed last year on this very same weekend in Eugene, and the Ducks clearly ran up the score on the game's final drives for good measure. To top that off, the oddsmakers have made USC a touchdown dog at home, and the No. 1 team in the country is coming to town. There's something to be said about the whole atmosphere with ESPN's College Gameday as well. QB Matt Barkley has thrown for 20 TDs against just four picks, and if the Trojans weren't on probation, we would be talking about him for the Heisman Trophy. We know that Oregon is good and is certainly the better team on the field, but we'll take our chances with the Trojans at these types of odds.

Underdog Pick #5: Mississippi Rebels (+250 at Diamond Sportsbook) vs. Auburn Tigers, Saturday, 6:00 ET: It feels like we're picking against Auburn each and every week right now, but it also feels like we're backing the Rebels every week as well. There's a good reason for both. Auburn is a one man band, and though that one man, QB Cam Newton, is now the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy by a runaway margin, if anything happens to him or he gets shut down, it could be all over for the Tigers. Ole Miss knows that QB Jeremiah Masoli keeps getting better and better, and he is at the point right now in this offense that he should be succeeding against teams like this. What better head coach to have going against the No. 1 team in the country than Houston Nutt? He did it to the LSU Tigers. He did it to the Florida Gators. Now, he's going to do it to the Auburn Tigers as well. This will mark four straight weeks that the No. 1 team in the land goes down on the road.

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October 27th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: #15 Florida State Seminoles @ North Carolina State Wolfpack
Date: Thursday, October 28th, 7:45 ET
Location: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
Game Line: Florida State -3.5
Over/Under 57

The ACC Atlantic will probably be decided on Thursday night when the 6-1 Florida State Seminoles travel to Raleigh to take on the 5-2 North Carolina State Wolfpack. Florida State is currently undefeated in ACC play with a 4-0 mark and is widely considered the best team in the conference. Two Saturdays ago against Boston College, the Seminoles had a letdown game but still managed a 24-19 victory. QB Christian Ponder struggled in the game, completing 19 of 31 passes for 170 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions, but it was revealed after the game that Ponder had broken a bursa sac in his throwing arm. He will start on Thursday, but it would be prudent to monitor his condition before kickoff. As for the Wolfpack, they moved the ball at ease on East Carolina in their last game, but four turnovers negated the 476 yards of offense they put up and led to a heartbreaking 33-27 overtime loss to the Pirates. In the loss, QB Russell Wilson was erratic, completing 26 of 52 passes for 322 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. On the defensive side of the ball, NC State must improve a pass defense that allowed Dominique Davis to shred them for 376 yards and two touchdowns. Needless to say, both Ponder and Wilson will be vitally important to their team’s chances to win Thursday night.

Free College Football Picks: Florida State -3.5
Prediction: Florida State 35 North Carolina State 27

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October 27th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: Auburn Tigers @ Mississippi Rebels
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 6:00 ET
Location: Vaught Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS
Game Line: Mississippi +7
Over/Under 61

The Tigers know that they are the most hunted team in America right now, and they have to go into some very hostile territory in a night game against a hungry bunch of Rebels. The great news is that QB Cam Newton is a runaway favorite to win the Heisman Trophy now, but the bad news is that he really has to put up sparkling performance after sparkling performance because the rest of his team just isn't that good. It feels like we're picking against Auburn every single week, seemingly until it fails, but this could be a trip point because this is the most dynamic offense that this team is going to see until the Iron Bowl against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. Ole Miss has already given that Alabama team fits and has proven that it is good enough defensive to hang as well. We've also already made mention on this blog how HC Houston Nutt has the ability to take care of some of the best teams in the country, even on the road. This could be the next in line of tremendous upsets this year, and we aren't missing out on it.

Free College Football Picks: Ole Miss +7
Prediction: Ole Miss 27 – Auburn 20

Matchup: Oregon Ducks @ USC Trojans
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 8:00 ET
Location: Los Angeles Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
Game Line: USC +6.5
Over/Under 71

Don't kid yourself about just how good these Trojans are. Anyone that has watched this team play this year realizes that this is a Top 10 team in terms of talent playing with the passion of a team that is ready to just get packed for the winter. How could you not get up for this one, though? The bright lights are going to be shining, as the No. 1 team in the country per the two human polls is coming to town, and with it are the glitz and glamour of ESPN Gameday. QB Matt Barkley isn't going to tolerate just getting pummeled by the Ducks, especially after last year's debacle in Eugene in which the U of O was running up the score at the end just to rub it in USC's face. HC Lane Kiffin knows that this would be his biggest coaching win ever as well. The defense is going to get trucked once again by RB LaMichael James and company. The question is whether the offense is going to put up enough points to do some serious damage or not. Barkley might need to throw five TDs to win… and he just might do it!

Free College Football Picks: USC +6.5
Prediction: USC 51 – Oregon 48

Matchup: Michigan Wolverines @ Penn State Nittany Lions
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 8:00 ET
Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Game Line: Penn State +3
Over/Under 53

In a weekend in which there are a ton of upsets expected to happen, the traditional rivalry game between the Nittany Lions and the Wolverines is sort of going unnoticed. QB Denard Robinson has really only had one bad game this season, but it is that one game that has knocked him from the ranks of the Heisman Trophy race. It will be amazing to see what a 350 yard performance between rushing and passing would do once again for his stock. On the other side of the field, the Nittany Lions are in dire need of wins to make sure that, if this is the last year for HC Joe Paterno, it ends with a trip to a bowl game. The defense for PSU is one of the most underrated units in the conference and in the country, and if this unit can at least remotely keep the Michigan offense quiet, it will be a great night to be a Nittany Lion. Happy Valley loves its night games, and this shouldn't be a disappointing effort.

Free College Football Picks: Penn State +3
Prediction: Penn State 27 – Michigan 21

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October 27th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Matchup: Oklahoma State Cowboys @ Kansas State Wildcats
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 12:00 ET
Location: Bill Snyder Family Field, Manhattan, KS
Game Line: Kansas State +5
Over/Under 66

Had the Pokes won last weekend, we would be a lot more inclined to think that the Wildcats would be able to wake up just a tad and beat one of the top teams in the country. Now, we're not so sure, though. The Oklahoma State offense is a finely tuned machine, and the fact that WR Justin Blackmon is out of the lineup in this one isn't going to be a killer. Yes, Blackmon is the best receiver in the entire country, and yes, a DUI is going to prove to be costly, but QB Brandon Weeden has plenty of other options to throw the ball to. K-State is still a one man band with RB Daniel Thomas, if the Cowboys can just remotely contain him, the offense should prove to be good enough to score enough to win this one by at least a somewhat comfortable margin. If Okie State can score 41 on the Nebraska Cornhuskers with Blackmon, it can surely find a way to score at least in the 30s against Kansas State without him.

Free College Football Picks: Oklahoma State -5
Prediction: Oklahoma State 38 – Kansas State 30

Matchup: Miami Hurricanes @ Virginia Cavaliers
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 12:00 ET
Location: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
Game Line: Virginia +15
Over/Under 51

The Hoos have three wins this year, but those three wins have come against the Eastern Michigan Eagles and a pair of teams from the FCS. We were fooled last week by the Canes, who came out and absolutely dominated the North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, we aren't so sure which Miami team is going to show up on Saturday. We know that the last time "The U" played on the road, it struggled mightily with the Duke Blue Devils for the full 60 minutes and only won by two scores. QB Marc Verica really isn't taking too many strides in the right direction, but we do believe that this Virginia team is good enough to get its act together and at least make this one respectable at home on Saturday afternoon, especially if the defense can find a way to put at least a tad bit of pressure on QB Jacory Harris.

Free College Football Picks: Virginia +15
Prediction: Miami 30 – Virginia 17

Matchup: Louisville Cardinals @ Pittsburgh Panthers
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 12:00 ET
Location: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA
Game Line: Pittsburgh -10
Over/Under 56

We've already talked about just how good RB Bilal Powell is turning out to be, as he is probably the best back in the Big East. We have totally forgotten about the Panthers, as they are probably the best of the worst in a very questionable conference. However, we just aren't so sure that QB Tino Sunseri and the U-Pitt offense are good enough to keep up with Powell and the gang, especially if the Redbirds keep pushing like this. The Panthers have proven nothing quite yet, and though this one won't necessarily showcase anything one way or the other, we do tend to believe that Louisville is taking one giant step towards a bowl game in HC Charlie Strong's first season on the job.

Free College Football Picks: Louisville +10
Prediction: Louisville 28 – Pittsburgh 24

Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats @ Indiana Hoosiers
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 12:00 ET
Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
Game Line: Indiana +3.5
Over/Under 58.5

It's hard to think that this could be one of the best games of the day. Both of these teams love running up and down the field, and neither one can really play defense that well when push comes to shove. Indiana's QB Ben Chappell could be in for a huge day against his instate rivals, and if that's the case, the Hoosiers are going to be tough to beat. There's something about the way that the Wildcats lost last week to the Michigan State Spartans that scares the wits out of us. We'll give Northwestern the slight nod here, because QB Dan Persa can take care of the football quite well, but we'll go with the fact that it should be decided at the gun. This arguably the toughest game on the entire board to try to handicap.

Free College Football Picks: Indiana +3.5
Prediction: Northwestern 41 – Indiana 39

Matchup: Tennessee Volunteers @ South Carolina Gamecocks
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 12:20 ET
Location: Williams Bryce Stadium, Columbia, SC
Game Line: South Carolina -18
Over/Under 48.5

We got burned by the Vols last week, as they really had no answers for WR Julio Jones and the offense of the Alabama Crimson Tide. That game at home might have finally been the backbreaker for this Tennessee team that we have been riding all season long. They're good enough to stick around in this game, but the combination of QB Stephen Garcia and WR Alshon Jeffrey are just going to be too tough to take out. Jeffrey is every bit as good as Jones is, and you can bet that HC Steve Spurrier was sitting back and watching this game last weekend and smirking. The SEC East is still wide open, but South Carolina is going to finally put away the Volunteers once and for all with a big time beat down to send a message to the rest of the teams in this conference.

Free College Football Picks: South Carolina -18
Prediction: South Carolina 35 – Tennessee 10

Matchup: Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 2:30 ET
Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
Game Line: Notre Dame -8.5
Over/Under 63

The Irish are in dire need of a win here, especially with four losses already to their name and games against the USC Trojans and Utah Utes sitting there on the schedule for the rest of the season. Still, this doesn't appear to be the first year in South Bend that HC Brian Kelly really envisioned, and the prospects of missing a bowl game are starting to look more and more real. There are just too many injuries on the offense to account for in South Bend, especially if WR Michael Floyd can't play as well. WR Theo Riddick and TE Kyle Rudolph, two of the top targets in America, are already both on the sidelines in this one. Tulsa has had a week to prepare for its first ever trip to South Bend, and QB GJ Kinne and the crew are licking their chops at going against this defense, which several teams have torched this year, even on the road. Tulsa is ready to pounce, and there's no reason that it should be such a sizeable underdog in this game.

Free College Football Picks: Tulsa +8.5
Prediction: Tulsa 33 – Notre Dame 20

Matchup: Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 3:30 ET
Location: Ever Life Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
Game Line: Georgia -3
Over/Under 47

This is another game that we have already called the outright upset for, and there is no reason to believe that this won't be a game that goes in the way of the "visitors." First off, remember that Jacksonville is always the home of more Gator fans than Bulldog fans when these teams meet in the World's Largest Cocktail Party, and this season will be no exception even though Florida is down this year. Perception on the Gators took a total flop when they lost to the Mississippi State Bulldogs two weeks ago, but this team is still one of the best 25 in America, and we have no reservations about saying that. Bad coaching has kept this team down all season long, something that is uncharacteristic for an Urban Meyer coached team. Florida's game plan in this one is simple: Stop WR AJ Green. If you can take Green out of the game, you can stop the Bulldogs. Yes, RB Washaun Ealey has the ability to crack the century mark on the ground in this one, but we don't see it happening. Florida has the better defense, and it has the better talent level on offense. It won't take a ton from the 'O' to win this one outright, and we think that the 'D' will come up with just enough to put together the upset.

Free College Football Picks: Florida +3
Prediction: Florida 23 – Georgia 17

Matchup: Michigan State Spartans @ Iowa Hawkeyes
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 3:30 ET
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
Game Line: Iowa -6.5
Over/Under 50.5

They're calling this day "Roadblock Saturday," right? For whatever reason, we just aren't so sure that this game is going to be a "roadblock" for Michigan State after all. We have no choice but to believe in the Spartans at this point. They've won every game on their schedule, and regardless of how weak that slate is, they are still one of just seven clubs in the country with donuts in their loss column. Don't count this team out. Kinnick is an absolutely bear to play in, but the Wisconsin Badgers proved last week that it was doable to win there, even against QB Ricky Stanzi, who had never lost a game he both started and finished there in his career. The Spartans are a trendy pick to go down and go down in a big way on Saturday, but we aren't so sure that that's the case. The combination of QB Kirk Cousins throwing the ball with RB Le'Veon Bell and RB Edwin Baker running it is just enough for the Spartans to overcome a defense that has been shoddy every step of the way this year. Just don't count these guys out. Don't be shocked to see another Sparty upset, and you might even see MSU at No. 1 in the country by the time this week is said and done!

Free College Football Picks: Michigan State +6.5
Prediction: Michigan State 30 – Iowa 27

Matchup: East Carolina Pirates @ UCF Knights
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 3:30 ET
Location: Bright House Stadium, Orlando, FL
Game Line: UCF -7.5
Over/Under 53

Conference USA isn't a place that we take a look at games often, but this one has too much importance to let go. The Knights are already eyeing a trip to the Liberty Bowl this year to take on the Florida Gators in a game that could shift the balance of power of programs in the Sunshine State, but that can't happen unless they take care of business in games like this one against ECU. The Pirates have the best offense that UCF has run into all season long, but the same could be said about the ECU offense running into the Knights' 'D'. Bright House should be rocking on Saturday, and take it from this Orlando boy. The Knights are not getting beaten at home in this type of an environment by anyone in Conference USA on Saturday afternoon. Back UCF with confidence to shut down QB Dominique Davis and the Pirates.

Free College Football Picks: UCF -7.5
Prediction: UCF 28 – East Carolina 14

Matchup: Texas Tech Red Raiders @ Texas A&M Aggies
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 3:30 ET
Location: Memorial Stadium, College Station, TX
Game Line: Texas A&M -7
Over/Under 59.5

The Red Raiders and Aggies don't have the greatest teams this year, but both of these squads still feel as though they at least have a remote chance of winning the Big XII this season. HC Tommy Tuberville would just be content getting to a bowl game in his first season to help take the pressure off of him after replacing the loved HC Mike Leach. QB Jerrod Johnson is totally a hit or miss guy for the Aggies this year, and if he's on, there isn't a team in the country that he can't single handedly beat. QB Taylor Potts has a great arm as well, and in the gimmicky "Air Raid" offense, he is destined to put up some huge numbers. Seven is a lot of points to be giving in a rivalry game, especially to a Texas Tech team that was upset as whopping 22 point favorites last year in Lubbock. We're not so sure that Tech is going to win outright, but it should keep A&M within this number.

Free College Football Picks: Texas Tech +7
Prediction: Texas A&M 31 – Texas Tech 30

Matchup: Cal Golden Bears @ Oregon State Beavers
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 3:30 ET
Location: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR
Game Line: Oregon State -2.5
Over/Under 53

Don't kid yourself about the Beavers. These guys are the best 3-3 team in the country, and they know it. QB Ryan Katz is starting to get his feet underneath him after replacing the departed QB Sean Canfield, and even though WR James Rodgers is out for the season, we still think that his brother, RB Jacquizz Rodgers, is set for a breakout game. The Golden Bears have lost all three times that they have gone on the road this year, including getting crippled by both the USC Trojans and the Nevada Wolf Pack. Oregon State is every bit as good as both of these teams are, and Reser Stadium is one of the most devastating places to travel in the country. A converted two point conversion two weeks ago against the Washington Huskies would probably have OSU favored by a touchdown in this game, as the Pac-10 title would still reasonably be a possibility. The Beavers have had two weeks to prepare and haven't had a home game since October 2nd. You'd better believe that they're bringing their 'A' game on Saturday.

Free College Football Picks: Oregon State -2.5
Prediction: Oregon State 34 – Cal 24

Matchup: Missouri Tigers @ Nebraska Cornhuskers
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 3:30 ET
Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
Game Line: Nebraska -7.5
Over/Under 55.5

Here's another case of one of those teams that could be facing a "roadblock" on Saturday… The difference here is that the Tigers are going to get tamed. There's just no way that QB Taylor Martinez is going to let his Huskers lose this game, even if he is just a freshman. This young man has already done some truly remarkable things as a freshman, and he will likely become one of the handful of 1,000 yard rushers on the season this week with a good game against a suspect Missouri defense. We're sorry, Mizzou, but we just don't buy you yet. We know that you can play in Columbia, but struggling with the San Diego State Aztecs and Illinois Fighting Illini just doesn't do it for us. Big Red knows that this is the last shot to win the Big XII before heading on to the Big Ten next season. There's no way that they lose this opportunity and relegate themselves to a lesser bowl game this year.

Free College Football Picks: Nebraska -7.5
Prediction: Nebraska 38 – Missouri 24

Matchup: Arizona Wildcats @ UCLA Bruins
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 3:30 ET
Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA
Game Line: UCLA +9
Over/Under 49.5

We could really care less whether or not QB Nick Foles plays in this game or not. QB Matt Scott proved to be a viable replacement last week against the Washington Huskies, and he really surprised us by outdueling QB Jake Locker and company. The bottom line is that this is a bet against UCLA, not a bet on Arizona. The Bruins have failed to cover five straight in conference dating back to last year, and the only two covers that they have this season have come via sheer luck, not total skill. As long as Foles and Scott don't get hurt, we don't see any way that there is enough offense with QB Richard Brehaut at quarterback for the Bruins to make it out of this one alive. There should be a big claw mark from the scratch that Arizona is going to leave UCLA when this one is over with.

Free College Football Picks: Arizona -9
Prediction: Arizona 28 – UCLA 6

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