Aug. 31 – New Mexico State Aggies (0-1) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
Line: Minnesota -15.5
Prediction: Minnesota 27, New Mexico State 23
Jerry Kill and Doug Martin know each other well, and neither has a team which can execute. I would not be shocked if the Aggies pull the upset.
Sept. 7 – BYU Cougars (0-1) vs Texas Longhorns
Line: Texas -7
Prediction: Texas 31, BYU 20
The Cougars will get theirs, but I think the passing game isn’t going to help, and a key turnover will blow it open for the Longhorns.
Sept. 14 – Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Line: Ole Miss -51
Prediction: Ole Miss 59, SE Mizzou St 7
This could be a lot uglier, but Hugh will rest his boys for the big game next week. Pathetic SEC scheduling at it’s finest.
Sept. 21 – Kansas State Wildcats (0-1) vs Louisiana Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
Line: Kansas State -10.5
Prediction: Kansas State 27, ULL 17
Certainly Kansas State can’t get embarrassed at home in consecutive weeks. Right??
Oct. 3 – Iowa State Cyclones (0-1) Bye Week
Line: N/A
Prediction: A lot of tough, physical practices after the Cyclones somehow lost to FCS Northern Iowa at home.
Oct. 12 – Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) vs West Virginia Mountaineers
Line: Oklahoma -21
Prediction: Oklahoma 45, West Virginia 24
I don’t know what the deal is in Morgantown, but it won’t get better this week. I do expect a Clint Trickett apperance.
Oct. 26 – TCU Horned Frogs (0-1) vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Line: TCU -42.5
Prediction: TCU 42, SE Louisiana 17
Just an FYI. SE Louisiana played SE Mizzou St in week 1 and won the game 45-7. TCU wins in a tune up.
Nov. 2 – Kansas Jayhawks (0-0) vs South Dakota
Line: Kansas -23/5
Prediction: Kansas 38, South Dakota 3
South Dakota is a bad football team, and Kansas has ¾ of the eligible JUCOs from last year signed and debuting this week. I expect Charlie to push the issue and try to look impressive. Try.
Nov. 9 – West Virginia Mountaineers (0-1) at Oklahoma Sooners
Line: Oklahoma -21
Prediction: Oklahoma 45, West Virginia 24
Nothing to see here…move along.
Nov. 16 – Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0) at UTSA Roadrunners
Line: Oklahoma State -26.5
Prediction: Oklahoma State 56, UTSA 13
I cover UTSA for Rivals, so I can tell you first hand the Roadrunners will one day be a strong program which can compete with the big boys. Too much talent in the area not to work out. That said, in year 3 UTSA is not ready to compete with the heavyweights of the FBS.
Nov. 28 – Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) at Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks
Line: Texas Tech -36
Prediction: Texas Tech 49, SFA 13
Maybe after Baker Mayfield throws for another 400 yards he’ll get a scholarship…..
Dec. 7 – Baylor Bears (1-0) vs Buffalo Bulls
Line: Baylor -27.5
Prediction: Baylor 49, Buffalo 20
Khalil Mack is the best LB I hope you’ve finally heard about. Unfortunately, Mack doesn’t play in the secondary, where the Bears will do damage. Buffalo just went to Ohio State and peformed well in a loss, I expect they’ll do the same in Waco.
Combined Record of Opponents: 5-6
