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2014 Tulane Green Wave Season Win Total NCAA Football Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 7/11/2014

Tulane lived a charmed life in 2013. They parlayed a miracle 6-2 start to a trip to the New Orleans Bowl where they lost to in-state foe Louisiana. But now it is time to pay the piper. And Tulane’s step up from Conference USA to the American Athletic couldn’t have come at a worse time. The Green Wave lost their top quarterback, running back and receiver and the defense is trying to replace six starters from a group that finished a surprise No. 25 in scoring, rushing and total defense.

2014 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Season Win Total NCAA Football Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 7/11/2014

Tulsa’s farewell season in Conference USA, a conference it dominated for the better part of the last decade, did not go as planned. The Golden Hurricane struggled to a 3-9 season, its lowest win total since 2002, and now they are working their way into an even tougher league in the American Athletic Conference.

2014 Cincinnati Bearcats Season Win Total NCAA Football Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 7/11/2014

Cincinnati has proven itself as one of the most consistent and versatile football programs in the nation despite seemingly constant turnover on the roster and the coaching staff. The Bearcats will again be relying on a newcomer at a critical position as they vie for the AAC’s top slot.

2014 Houston Cougars Season Win Total NCAA Football Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 7/11/2014

The Cougars were a bit of a surprise in 2013, winning seven of their first eight games and positioning themselves as a player in the AAC. But three tight losses, all by a touchdown or less to Central Florida, Louisville and Cincinnati, put a damper on an otherwise successful season.

2014 SMU Mustangs Season Win Total NCAA Football Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 7/11/2014

The Mustangs had a streak of four straight bowl games snapped last year as they slogged through a 5-7 rebuilding season. However, things don’t appear to be that rebuilt this season and I think it is going to be another nondescript season for June Jones’ bunch.

2014 South Florida Bulls Season Win Total NCAA Football Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 7/11/2014

To suggest that South Florida football has fallen on hard times is a massive understatement. This program won eight or more games every season from 2006 to 2010 and had a cup of coffee in the Top 10 in two of those seasons. But the Bulls are just 10-26 the past three years and don’t show many signs of improvement heading into Willie Taggart’s second season.

2014 Boston College Eagles Season Win Total NCAA Football Picks & Predictions
by Robert Ferringo - 7/10/2014

The Eagles quietly had a strong 2013 campaign, turning things around after a precipitous drop in 2011 and 2012 that saw them go just 6-18. Boston College went 7-6 and worked its way back to a bowl game, setting some positive momentum in place under coach Steve Addazio.

Free College Football Picks: Army vs. Navy Odds and Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 12/12/2013

The last game of the regular season in college football doesn’t top the charts in terms of significance or, most often, quality of play. When it comes to pageantry and tradition, though, it’s hard to beat the Army-Navy game. The game was first played in 1890, has been played continuously since 1930, and this year will be the 114th meeting. Navy has a 57-49-7 edge in the series, but they have gained their long-term advantage thanks to a current 11-game winning streak — the longest in the history of the series.

Big Ten Championship Picks: Michigan State vs. Ohio State Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 12/4/2013

When the Spartans and the Buckeyes meet on the field in Indianapolis, it will be a study in contrasts. The Buckeyes are where they are thanks largely to an impressive offense. Michigan State has a world-class defense. Ohio State is loaded with highly-touted recruits at every position. The Spartans have exactly one starter, Max Bullough, who was a four-star recruit, and they have no five-stars.

SEC Championship Picks: Auburn vs. Missouri Odds and Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 12/4/2013

This game — the battle of the Tigers — is a perfect example of why college football is so great. Last year Auburn was 3-9 and a perfect 0-8 in SEC play. Missouri was only 5-7 in their first year in SEC play and only earned conference wins over lousy Kentucky and Tennessee squads. Missouri looked like they didn’t belong in their new conference, and Auburn barely looked like they belonged in FBS.

Free College Football Picks: Texas A&M at Missouri Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 11/29/2013

At the start of the year you might have looked at this game and imagined that it could have implications for a berth in the SEC Championship Game. Only the most imaginative would have guessed, though, that it would be the Tigers that were playing for their shot at immortality, while the Aggies are all but irrelevant. For Missouri it’s simple — win and they claim the SEC East and play the winner of the Iron Bowl in the SEC Championship next weekend. Lose and South Carolina earns the berth.

Free College Football Picks: Baylor at Oklahoma State Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 11/21/2013

For the second straight week, Baylor is playing in one of the two games we are previewing. That’s because for the second straight week their game is one of the two biggest being played when they face off at Oklahoma State. This week’s mega-showdown in the Big 12 makes last week’s game against Texas Tech look like an exhibition game.

Free College Football Picks: Baylor vs. Texas Tech Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 11/13/2013

Baylor certainly made a statement last time out. Despite their impressive 7-0 start, their critics were quick to point out that the teams they had dismantled were far from an impressive group — when West Virginia is the best team you have beaten, you haven’t really beaten anyone. Oklahoma was their first chance to prove that they were legitimate, and their 29-point win made it harder to be disrespectful of this team.

Free College Football Picks: LSU at Alabama Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 11/6/2013

The Tide are in a position that is not that familiar to them — they are facing what is essentially a must-win game. The last two years they have been able to lose a game in November and still bounce back to play in — and win — the National Championship Game. This year, though, the SEC isn’t as dominant as it has been, and one loss would be tough for Alabama to overcome unless Oregon, Florida State, Ohio State and Baylor all falter. Win and they are all but certain to get another title shot, though, so what they need to do is obvious.

Free College Football Picks: Michigan at Michigan State Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 10/30/2013

Michigan and Michigan State really don’t like each other. There has never been any love lost between the two, but in recent years the rivalry has intensified. They are playing for more than a win here. That is what makes college football so great.

Free College Football Picks: Texas Tech at Oklahoma Odds and Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 10/24/2013

Before the season started the likely storyline for this game seemed clear. It seemed like we would quite likely see an undefeated team trying to stay that way against a feisty-but-flawed opponent. What few could possibly have imagined, though, is that the unbeaten squad would be Texas Tech or that Oklahoma would be reeling after a sound beating by the mess that is masquerading as Texas these days.

Free College Football Picks: Florida State at Clemson Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 10/17/2013

A lot of people are calling this the biggest game in ACC history. While that may be going a bit far, there is little doubt that when the Seminoles and the Tigers clash it will be the biggest game in the conference since 2005 when No. 5 Miami beat No. 3 Virginia Tech. Both teams faltered down the stretch after that game, so these two squads will have to be careful to avoid the same fate regardless of how this game turns out.

Free College Football Picks: Texas vs. Oklahoma Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 10/10/2013

Before the season started, I would have suggested that this game was important for Mack Brown’s future. Now things have changed. We all know how things are going to turn out there — it would require a major miracle for Brown to still be coaching this team next year. What this game will likely determine, though, is how he gets to leave. With a win here he stands a much better chance of being able to retire on his own terms and leave with his pride at least partly intact.

Free College Football Picks: Maryland at Florida State Odds and Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 10/3/2013

The storyline for the Seminoles was supposed to be simple heading into the season. They had a laughable schedule, so all they had to do was take care of relatively straightforward slate of games until their Oct. 19 meeting with Clemson that seems all but certain to decide the ACC Atlantic Champion and for the winner to become the strong favorite to win the ACC. While the Seminoles have certainly done their part so far, there is a slightly larger hurdle than they expected leading into the bye week before that Clemson game — for the first time in recent memory Maryland is actually a decent team.

Free College Football Picks: Wisconsin at Ohio State Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 9/25/2013

The conference season is very young in the Big Ten, yet there is a very good chance that the winner of the Leaders Division of the conference will be decided in Columbus on Saturday night. These are by far the best teams in the weak division — especially with Penn State not eligible for the postseason. That adds an extra layer of intrigue to what has already become a competitive rivalry in recent years.

College Football Picks: Michigan State at Notre Dame Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 9/19/2013

This is a showdown between ranked teams, but it is hardly a high-powered showdown at this point. Notre Dame was beaten up by Michigan under the lights and then suffered through a hangover last week that saw them struggle against Purdue, of all teams. Michigan State has elite defensive statistics, but the Spartans have shown nothing remotely resembling a legitimate offense, and they are taking a big step up in class here.

College Football Picks: A Big Ten Betting Rundown
by Darin Zank - 9/19/2013

The Big Ten took some lumps last week, and the public took notice. Penn State lost at home to Central Florida, Nebraska got toasted at home by UCLA, Wisconsin botched a chance to win at Arizona State, and Michigan barely beat mighty Akron. But was the Big Ten's performance really all that bad? There were some successes.

College Football Picks: Louisville at Kentucky Odds and Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 9/12/2013

I’m not particularly interested in this one in terms of outcome — Louisville is very well-positioned to win it, and I don’t anticipate an upset. Despite that, though, there is plenty of intrigue here. For starters, after beating up on Eastern Kentucky and Ohio, this is the biggest test yet for a Louisville team that has the look of a potential unbeaten squad. They have been wildly-impressive so far, but with this game we’ll get a better sense of whether they are built to go all the way.

College Football Picks: Notre Dame at Michigan Odds and Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 9/6/2013

Notre Dame hasn’t won in Ann Arbor since 2005. That streak could extend indefinitely if they don’t pull off a win here. Thanks to the pseudo-move of the Irish to the ACC, this is the last time these teams will play in the Big House for the foreseeable future. It’s the end of a great rivalry, and it makes the stakes in this one even higher than normal.

NCAA Football Betting and Handicapping: Scouting the Week Ahead
by Alan Matthews - 8/27/2013

I don't know about you, but I couldn't be more excited that the 2013 college football season kicks off on Thursday night. I will provide you a weekly preview early each week to try and point out potential trap games, do a Heisman update and give perspective on any big news or results from the previous weekend.

College Football Picks: LSU vs. TCU Week 1 Predictions
by Dave Schwab - 8/21/2013

This season’s Cowboys Classic in Arlington, Texas, features a showdown between the No. 12 LSU Tigers and the No. 20 TCU Horned Frogs in what should be a solid opening day test for both programs. Next Saturday’s SEC/Big 12 clash is scheduled for a 9 p.m. (ET) start, and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

College Football Picks: Georgia at Clemson Week 1 Predictions
by Dave Schwab - 8/15/2013

In an opening-day battle between two nationally-ranked powers, the Georgia Bulldogs are set to invade Memorial Stadium to square off against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Aug.31. Kickoff for this SEC/ACC clash has been set for 8 p.m. (ET), and the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

College Football Picks: Alabama vs. Virginia Tech Predictions
by Dave Schwab - 8/7/2013

The season’s Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta features the defending National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide against the ACC’s Virginia Tech Hokies. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31 with a 5:30 p.m. (ET) start, and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

College Football Picks: Temple at Notre Dame Predictions
by Dave Schwab - 8/2/2013

The Temple Owls, out of new American Athletic Conference, will be in South Bend on Saturday, Aug.31 in an opening-day clash against the No.11-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. (ET), and the game will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

College Football Picks: Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State Odds
by Dave Schwab - 7/26/2013

The Mississippi State Bulldogs will open their 2013 season on Saturday, Aug.31 in the Texas Kickoff Classic against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Reliant Stadium in Houston. This SEC/Big 12 clash is set to get underway at 3:30 p.m. (ET), and it will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

Penn State at Syracuse Picks and Week 1 College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 7/19/2013

The Penn State NIttany Lions and the Syracuse Orange will renew a longstanding rivalry on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. Kickoff for this Big Ten/ACC clash is set 3:30 p.m. (ET), and the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

Northwestern at Cal Picks and Week 1 College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 7/18/2013

In an opening day Big Ten/ Pac-12 clash, the Northwestern Wildcats travel to Memorial Stadium in Berkeley to tangle with the California Golden Bears on Saturday, Aug.31. The game is set to get underway at 10:30 p.m. (ET), and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.

Washington State at Auburn Picks and Week 1 College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 7/17/2013

The Washington State Cougars take a trip east to open their 2013 campaign with a matchup against the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, Aug.31, at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Kick off time for this Pac-12/SEC clash has yet to be set. The 2012 season did not necessarily go as planned for Mike Leach in his first year as the Cougars head coach.

Florida Atlantic at Miami Picks and Week 1 College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 7/16/2013

State bragging rights will be on the line to start the 2013 college football season when the Florida Atlantic Owls and the Miami Hurricanes clash at Sun Life Stadium on Friday, Aug. 30. This Conference- USA/ACC matchup is set to kick-off at 8 p.m. (ET), and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU.

USC at Hawaii Picks and Week 1 College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 7/14/2013

The USC Trojans will close out the first day of the 2013 college football season against the Hawaii Warriors on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Aloha Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 11 p.m. (ET), and it will be available on the CBS Sports Network.

Texas Tech at SMU Picks and Week 1 College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 7/13/2013

The Big 12’s Texas Tech Red Raiders will head on road to Gerald Ford Stadium to open the 2013 season against the SMU Mustangs from of the newly formed American Athletic Conference on Friday, Aug.30. This in-state battle is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. (ET), and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Rutgers at Fresno State Picks and College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 6/20/2013

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will travel cross country to Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California to open its 2013 football season against the Fresno State Bulldogs on Thursday, Aug. 29. Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. (ET) for this Big East/ Mountain West clash, and the game will be available locally in each team’s home market.

Ole Miss at Vanderbilt Picks and College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 6/13/2013

The Mississippi Rebels and the Vanderbilt Commodores will open their 2013 season on Thursday, Aug.29, in an early SEC showdown at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. Kickoff is set for 9:15 p.m. (ET), and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Tar Heels at Gamecocks Picks and College Football Odds
by Dave Schwab - 6/5/2013

The North Carolina Tar Heels will get an early jump on a new college football season when they cross state lines to square off against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Thursday, Aug. 29 in this ACC-SEC interstate clash at Williams Brice Stadium. Game time is set for 6 p.m. (ET), and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

2013-14 Texas A&M Predictions and College Football Betting Odds
by Alan Matthews - 5/22/2013

If you had Johnny Manziel winning the Heisman Trophy last season as a redshirt freshman and Texas A&M winning 11 games -- including a shocking upset of eventual National Champion Alabama -- well, I'd like your take on what the next powerball winning numbers will be.