Week 11 College Picks

This week in college football is a very intriguing one, headlined by Oklahoma State at Texas and Nick Saban returning to the Bayou on Saturday afternoon. Here are my thoughts…

Oklahoma State at Texas Tech (-3.5)
Yes, Texas Tech is coming off of an emotional win over Texas. Yes, people think this is a prime time trap game. No, I don’t think Tech will make it to the finish line flawless - but that doesn’t mean they will lose this week. It comes down to whether they will keep riding the emotion or suffer from a “big win hangover”. Oklahoma State does only have one close loss to Texas, and also has a good quarterback in Zac Robinson and a very good rushing attack, lead by Kendall Hunter (135 yards per game, 11 TD). But Texas Tech’s d-line has been playing outstanding lately, and the Graham Harrell show (402 yards per game, 30 TD, 4 int.) is rolling. Look for it to be close early, but for Texas Tech to pull away and cover the spread easily in a high scoring affair.
Straight Up: Tech
Against the Spread: Tech

Alabama (-3.5) at LSU
This is the big storyline this week – Saban returning to the team that he ditched for Miami in late 2004. LSU is led by their running back Charles Scott (111 ypg, 11 td), but look at their quarterback – average at best. Jarrett Lee has been inconsistent, throwing for 12 TD to go along with 10 picks. On the flip side, Saban and Co. seem to be fully loaded, especially with the return of humungous Terrence Cody back to anchor their line and stop the tough rushing attack. Look for the Tide to continue rolling, and cover for us this week as well.
Straight Up: Alabama
Against the Spread: Alabama

Here are a few others…

Michigan State (-9) to cover against Purdue

Will USC (-22.5) win big enough over Cal? I think so.

Penn St. (-7.5) will be close with Iowa early, then win by 10.

Finally, an upset special? I guess I’ll give it a shot…

Will the young and talented Georgia Tech (+4) team last against a more experienced North Carolina? I hope so, because I’m going to be riding them for a big ACC win straight up.

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