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    Mike Tierney
    +160
    (67%)
    4-2 in Last 6 NCAAF ATS Picks
    WASHST +23.5
    -109
    Spread
    Picked: Sep 5 @ 5:37pm

    Analysis

    One definition of insanity might be backing a team with no -- as in zero -- defensive starters retuning. However, Washington State loaded up with veteran transfers, so the D's outlook is far from bleak. Further, this is a hefty spread for a rivalty game. In fact, the Cougars have pulled upsets in two of the past three treks to Seattle. Forced to replace NFL rookies Denzel Boston and Jonah Coleman, both big gainers last season, Washington might struggle to score enough points for a cover. As well, the Huskies' O-line lacks their usual experience. Taking about two-dozen points seems quite sane.
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    Tom Fornelli
    #1
    +400
    (83%)
    5-1 in Last 6 NCAAF Picks
    LVILLE +6.5
    -102
    Spread
    Picked: Sep 4 @ 12:32pm

    Analysis

    Jeff Brohm has a knack for winning games against big opponents when he's an underdog. Here he's facing an Ole Miss team that's getting a lot of credit for last year's results despite losing a lot of key players and a big portion of its coaching staff.
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    Tom Fornelli
    #1
    +400
    (83%)
    5-1 in Last 6 NCAAF Picks
    Under 47.5
    -116
    Over/Under
    Picked: Sep 4 @ 12:39pm

    Analysis

    I see this game likely going one of two ways. Either Notre Dame smothers the Wisconsin offense and goes on cruise control in the second half, or the Wisconsin offense muddies things up to slow the game and keep it close. Both options feel like lower-scoring affairs.
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    Eric Cohen
    #3
    +180
    (67%)
    4-2 in Last 6 NCAAF Picks
    ND -20.5
    -108
    Spread
    Picked: Sep 5 @ 12:44am

    Analysis

    I'm having a hard time seeing how this game at Lambeau Field is actually close. While Wisconsin should be improved, Notre Dame is elite. I believe the Badgers will be a bowl team this season but Sunday night will be rough. I’m not sure how Wisconsin slows down Notre Dame's balanced attack led by preseason top Heisman contender, quarterback C.J. Carr. And on offense, I don’t see the Badgers doing much against one of the best defenses in the country. Notre Dame 34, Wisconsin 7.
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    Brad Thomas
    Lord BLT
    SMU
    -152
    Money Line
    Picked: Sep 1 @ 1:21pm

    Analysis

    I could be wrong on the extent of Kevin Jennings’ injury, but what I saw from Florida State’s defense doesn’t warrant the Seminoles being anywhere near a three-point underdog. I’m staying away from the spread and taking SMU moneyline. Florida State’s secondary was absolutely torched, and Jennings is one of the most prolific passers in College Football when healthy. On the other side, Ashton Daniels fell back into the same bad habits we saw at Stanford and Auburn. He held the ball too long, and the offensive line didn’t hold up nearly as well as I expected. Florida State is still a team in decline. SMU is better coached, more talented, and simply the better team. Give me the Mustangs moneyline.

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