College Football Handicapping Articles

College Football Picks for Big 12 Championship: Nebraska vs. Oklahoma Predictions
by Robert Ferringo - 12/4/2010

Two of the most accomplished and revered programs in college football history are going to line up this weekend for one last tussle as conference rivals. No. 13 Nebraska and No. 9 Oklahoma have been doing battle since 1912, from the 1971 Game of the Century to the Big Eight to the Big 12, and this will be the last matchup before the Huskers bolt to the Big Ten Conference next year.

SEC Championship Game Predictions: Auburn vs. South Carolina Betting Odds and Picks
by T.O. Whenham - 12/3/2010

The story of the SEC Championship Game is how close it came to becoming a very different event. Auburn QB Cam Newton, the prohibitive favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, was temporarily ruled ineligible for this game because his father demanded a substantial amount of money from schools that wanted Newton to attend. In a reversal that opens up a serious loophole, Newton’s eligibility was restored because it was ruled that he had no knowledge of what was going on.

College Football Picks: ACC Championship Game Predictions for Florida State vs. Virginia Tech
by T.O. Whenham - 12/3/2010

This game features clearly the two best teams in the ACC. That’s not really a complement to this conference. These two teams are fine, but neither one is anywhere close to an elite program right now. On the plus side, whoever wins this game will be dramatically better than the Big East champion.

MAC Championship Game Predictions: Miami-Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Betting Odds
by Aaron Smith - 12/3/2010

On Friday night the MAC Championship Game will be played on at Ford Field in Detroit. This is the 14th annual MAC Championship Game. Northern Illinois is looking for their first win in the championship game, and Miami (Ohio) is searching for their second. The Huskies of Northern Illinois went 8-0 in MAC play, while the RedHawks of Miami went 7-1. Miami went just 1-11 overall last year, so the fact that they have made it to the MAC title game is an impressive feat.

College Football Picks: Arizona State at Arizona Betting Odds and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 12/2/2010

It’s our final Thursday night NCAA regular-season preview of the season, and it’s not exactly a great finale as Arizona State visits Arizona for the Territorial Cup, which apparently is recognized by the NCAA as the nation's oldest trophy game. So there’s that.

Week 14 College Football Picks and Odds
by T.O. Whenham - 12/2/2010

Last week’s picks were a lesson in the power of trends. Oklahoma State looked like they were poised to finally end the dominance of Oklahoma, but Bedlam turned out like it always does - at least in part because the Sooners passed for about six million yards. Luckily Michigan State easily took care of business against Penn State to turn the week into a split.

College Football Predictions: Coaches on the Hot Seat
by T.O. Whenham - 12/1/2010

The college football regular season is drawing to an end, and already we are seeing several coaches getting fired. That’s inevitable, and it’s also inevitable that there will be more to come - and even more drama created as the open jobs are filled and more openings are created in turn. In other words, the carousel is in full swing.

BCS Bowl Projections and Predictions
by Nicholas Tolomeo - 11/30/2010

One final weekend and 19 games remain in college football before bowl bids can be given out. In regards to the National Championship Game and the other BCS bowls, things have sorted themselves out pretty clearly through 13 weeks of football.

College Football Betting: Odds and Predictions for Next Miami Hurricanes Coach
by Alan Matthews - 11/30/2010

If you need any more proof that college football is all about winning and really nothing else, look no farther than the University of Miami, which fired Randy Shannon on Saturday night after UM's 23-20 home overtime loss to South Florida.

College Football Picks: Auburn vs. Alabama Odds and Betting Predictions
by Robert Ferringo - 11/25/2010

No. 2 Auburn puts its National Championship dreams on the line this week as it heads to No. 11 Alabama to face the Crimson Tide. This game is set to kickoff at 2:30 p.m. on Friday in Tuscaloosa and the defending national champion Crimson Tide are looking to derail the Tigers in one of the most bitter rivalry games in the country.

Week 13 College Football Picks and Odds
by T.O. Whenham - 11/24/2010

It’s the 13th week of the college football season. Hopefully 13 isn’t unlucky for us here with these week 13 college football picks and odds. Last week’s picks were split - Michigan was even worse than I could have imagined (and I was very pessimistic), so Wisconsin easily covered for us, but Michigan State took the first 50 minutes of their game against Purdue off and made what should have been a blowout ridiculously close.

College Football Picks: Rivalry Week Odds and Predictions
by Nicholas Tolomeo - 11/24/2010

The Iron Bowl will likely decide a National Championship contender. The Backyard Brawl has two coaches, Bill Stewart and Dave Wannstedt, fighting for a Big East title and fighting for their jobs. A Big Ten title is on the line for Ohio State when it faces old rival Michigan, who may have Rich Rodriguez’s job on the line.

College Football Picks: Texas A&M at Texas Longhorns Betting Odds and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 11/23/2010

When glancing at the Big 12 schedule at the start of the season, it seemed rather likely that this annual game between Texas and Texas A&M would have something to do with who won the Big 12 South – but that was supposed be because Texas was a favorite to win the division again.

College Football Picks: Ohio State at Iowa Odds and Betting Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 11/20/2010

The Hawkeyes host the Buckeyes at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday in Ames. Barring something completely unforeseen, No. 20 Iowa is out of the running for the conference title. However, they still have a say in who will win this league when they take their shot at No. 7 Ohio State.

College Football Picks: Fresno State at Boise State Odds and Betting Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 11/19/2010

I always think it’s an interesting and appropriate matchup whenever these two teams play each other. In a lot of ways, Pat Hill and Fresno State paved the way for Boise State and other programs to be where they are. The Bulldogs were one of the first programs in non-traditional markets to really make some noise and make the football world take notice. They were never quite able to take the big step, but they came close, and their success made it much easier for other schools to be taken seriously.

Week 12 College Football Picks and Odds
by T.O. Whenham - 11/19/2010

Last week’s picks did not go according to plan - to say the least. Iowa State had an awful day at Colorado as the Buffs enjoyed the boost of a new coach. Utah was clearly shell-shocked and demoralized by their merciless beating by TCU the week before, and had no will left to put up a fight against a Notre Dame team they should have been able to easily outclass. Frustrating week.

College Football Picks: Miami-Ohio vs. Akron Betting Odds and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 11/16/2010

Bettors have two Mid-American Conference choices to pick from when it comes to Wednesday night college football betting this week, but really only one of the two games has an overly interesting storyline and that’s this matchup between Miami (Ohio) and Akron.

College Football Betting Advice: Go Against Michigan in Big Ten Play
by Nicholas Tolomeo - 11/16/2010

On Sept. 27, 2008, at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Rich Rodriguez coached the Wolverines in his first ever Big Ten Conference game. Michigan trailed 19-0 entering the fourth quarter, but the Wolverines would rally to win, 27-25, as four-point underdogs and make a winner out of Rodriguez in his Big Ten Conference debut.

College Football Picks: Ohio vs. Temple Betting Odds and Predictions
by Aaron Smith - 11/16/2010

This week’s Tuesday night college football game on ESPN2 will have serious implications in the MAC standings. The Ohio Bobcats and the Temple Owls are tied atop the MAC East with a record of 5-1. The winner of this game has the inside track to the MAC Championship Game, where they will likely play Northern Illinois. Both programs understand there is a lot at stake in this matchup. These teams are playing their best football of the year right now, so I expect a hard fought battle in this one.

College Football Picks: Boise State vs. Idaho Betting Odds and Predictions
by Aaron Smith - 11/12/2010

The ESPN Friday night showcase game is a very important one this week. Boise State is currently ranked No. 4 in the BCS Standings, and they know they must win every game impressively to even have a chance to play for a title this year. With just four games remaining, their chance to wow the voters is slowly running out. Boise State and Idaho are intense intrastate rivals. You can expect both teams to put forth plenty of effort on Friday night in the Kibbie Dome.