Lines via Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook
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#10 West Virginia (6-0) at Oklahoma State (5-2) (12:00 PM ET, on FOX, in Stillwater, Oklahoma)
UPSET
Line is set at: #10 West Virginia (-4)
My pick: Oklahoma State defeats #10 West Virginia 30-24
What to watch for: Oklahoma State's passing game. The Cowboys have a great passing game that ranks 13th in the nation, but vs #10 West Virginia's stout defense they'll have to really show up and play well. With that being said, I think they will enough to pull off the huge upset victory over the #10 ranked Mountaineers of West Virginia.
My thoughts on this game: This is a big game for the Big-12, and for both of these teams. A West Virginia win keeps them alive for the playoff race, and an Oklahoma State win keeps them alive for a New Years' Six Bowl. So both of these teams are playing for something, but I see Oklahoma State coming out with the victory.
Photo credit: Rob Ferguson - USA TODAY Sports
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#7 Nebraska (7-0) at #11 Wisconsin (5-2) (7:00 PM ET, on ESPN, in Madison, Wisconsin)
My pick: #11 Wisconsin defeats #7 Nebraska 24-17
My thoughts on this game: This is another important game that will be played this week, and I think that it will be close, and down-to-the-wire, but I see the Badgers pulling a close game out at home in Madison vs #7 Nebraska.
Photo credit: Mary Langenfeld - USA TODAY Sports
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#3 Clemson (7-0) at #12 Florida State (5-2) (8:00 PM ET, on ABC, in Tallahassee, Florida)
UPSET
Line is set at: #3 Clemson (-4.5)
My pick: #12 Florida State defeats #3 Clemson 26-23
What to watch for: Florida State's special teams. Both of these teams have pretty good offenses, and both have pretty good defenses, and there are reasons to pick both teams. However, I think one possibly overlooked aspect of the game is special teams, and I think that the Noles have a better special teams which could play a big part in this game, and I think it will in a game I see FSU winning.
My thoughts on this game: This is the highest ranked matchup of the week, and I think it will live up to its hype. Both of these teams have had a bye week to prepare for this game, and I see both coming out ready, but I see Florida State pulling out the victory in a close one in front of their home crowd.
Photo credit: Wilfredo Lee - AP
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My Sneaky Good Game Of The Week
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#15 Auburn (5-2) at Ole Miss (3-4) (7:15 PM ET, on the SECN, in Oxford, Mississippi)
Line is set at: #15 Auburn (-4)
My pick: #15 Auburn defeats Ole Miss 27-23
What to watch for: Auburn's defense. Auburn has a very good defense, probably the best defense they've had this decade. However, they will face a good Ole Miss offense that could be trouble for them if they don't come out ready to play. I see this game being another close game that will be played this week, and I have Auburn coming away with the narrow victory to improve to 6-2 on the season.
My thoughts on this game: This game is mainly interesting because of the fact that Auburn is fighting for their SEC West hopes after starting off the season 1-2, and because Ole Miss is playing spoiler, and is trying to make sure they make a bowl game this season. So both teams are fighting for something, and I think that both teams will play a hard fought game, but I see Auburn pulling out the win.
Photo Credit: John Reed - USA TODAY Sports
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UPSET OF THE WEEK
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#4 Washington (7-0) at #17 Utah (7-1) (3:30 PM ET, on FOX Sports 1, in Salt Lake City, Utah)
UPSET
Line is set at #4 Washington (-10)
My pick: #17 Utah defeats #4 Washington 30-27
What to watch for: Utah's running game. The Utes have a great running game, mainly because of a great running back that they have. Senior running back Joe Williams rushed for 332 yards, and 4 touchdowns last week on the road at UCLA. Yes, he will be facing a way tougher defense this week, but I think that he and his offense will be able to put enough points on the board to knock off #4 Washington at home.
My thoughts on this game: The last two times I picked against Washington I was way off, and I don't want to keep on picking against them, but I think that they will drop their first game of the season on the road at #17 Utah this upcoming Saturday, mainly because of the fact they will be in a hostile environment on the road, vs a very tough opponent with their championship hopes on the line. I see those things being too tough to overcome in this particular game vs #17 Utah.
Photo credit: Mark J. Terrill - AP
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Enjoy week 9 of the college football season!
Here are some other games to watch out for:
#2 Michigan at Michigan State
#14 Florida vs Georgia*
#8 Baylor at Texas
Northwestern at #6 Ohio State
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