It's been awhile since I've posted on covers, finally we get to watch something other than baseball, More importantly it's time to make some money because last year was so-so compared to previous! So I'll start you off with a few predictions early on!
OPENING NIGHT:
Marshall @ Ohio State -(16) 1H--
Buckeyes riding tall and large with national title aspirations after a big Rose Bowl win over the Ducks. There ranking is at #2 for a reason, and I see them living up to the hype. Expect them to come out gunning with Hesiman Trophy candiate TP doing what he does best. Not to mention a top 10 defense in the country if not better. The Buckeyes apply early heat in front of the home crowd, then Tressell slows down the pace in the 2nd half with a potential backdoor cover looming.
Nothern Illinois +4.5 @ Iowa St--
Public jumping all over the Cyclones with over 75 percent of the action on the home team. Typical bettor move going with the BCS school over a lessor known MAC squad. With 11 returning starters on defense, and solid RB and returning quarterback I think there going to do just fine. I don't care how big Iowa St's line is compared to NIU (see Utah, Alabama Sugar Bowl 2008). NIU will be able to stop the run and Ill take my chances with the Cyclones passing attack. Anyways the public will keep pounding this and we can get this line to 5.5.
Southern Miss +14.5 @ USC--
Both strong defenses will be on display here, and as much as I've heard Stephen Garcia and that offense are turning it around I can't put stock in that watching them play the past few years. There all american tight end Saunders is suspended for the game another weapon to take away. I believe 14 points is just too much to overcome, and so miss will be able to generate some offensive with the weapons they have on the outside.
Possibly:
FAU +15.5 @ UAB--
Garbage game, two pretty bad teams. No all american joe webb for the blazers where will there offense come from? possibly under under under
USC @ Hawaii +22
If this lines gets to 24, I'm gonna have to snag it. Don't care all I've heard about Kiffin and USC running up the score. Quite frankly I'm expecting a similar type performance all year from USC this year. disappointment after disappointment for backers. Watch out for Hawaii WR Greg Salas against a medicore and depleted USC secondary