Season record: 29-17-2
Last week: 0-3 (Navy/North Texas over 65.5, Clemson -2.5, Iowa State -7.5)
Yep, I put up a donut last week. It was a total disaster as none of my picks won. Navy and North Texas went into halftime with a score of 24-10, but would only score 14 points in the second half. Meanwhile, Clemson was set to cover until this pass interference penalty was called on fourth down.
Duke would later score then convert a two-point conversion to win.
Finally, Arizona State went into Ames and win outright with their backup quarterback.
It is a new week, let’s get back to winning!
Tulane Green Wave (6-2) @ #22 Memphis Tigers | November 7 | 8:00 PM CT | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Line: Memphis -4.5 | Total: 55.5
We have a big game in the American this Friday when Tulane squares off with Memphis. While these two teams are fighting for a conference championship, head coaches Jon Sumrall and Ryan Silverfield are both being brought up in coaching rumors.
Tulane and Memphis both average over 400 yards per game on offense. Memphis averages 429.8 yards per game while Memphis averages 408.3 yards per game. These offenses should cruise as both defenses have struggled in recent weeks.
Memphis slowed down Rice on their way to a 38-14 victory last week. However, UAB and USF both had big offensive days against the Tigers. UAB went for 470 yards and USF went for 564.
Tulane gave up 48 points last week to UTSA. UTSA quarterback Owen McCown was nearly perfect completing 31 of 33 passes for 370 yards and 4 touchdowns.
I expect a high-scoring affair here. Give me over 55.5.
Iowa State Cyclones (5-4) @ TCU Horned Frogs (6-2) | November 8 | 2:30 PM CT | Amon G. Carter Stadium
Line: TCU -6.5 | Total: 57.5
After reaching the Big 12 Championship in 2024, Iowa State is falling short of its expectations in 2025. The Cyclones sit at 2-4 in conference as they head to Fort Worth.
They will face off against one of the country’s top passers in Josh Hoover. Hoover has thrown for 2,371 yards and 22 touchdowns on the season.
The Iowa State defense continues to struggle. Last week, the Cyclones gave up 467 yards to Arizona State.
TCU playmakers like wide receiver Eric McAlister and running back Trent Battle should shine against this defense. McAlister averages 90.9 receiving yards per game while Battle has ripped off long runs in each of his last two games.
TCU is undefeated at home, while Iowa State’s lone win was at Arkansas State. Give me TCU -6.5.
Washington Huskies (6-2) @ Wisconsin Badgers (2-6) | November 8 | 3:30 PM CT | Camp Randall Stadium
Line: Washington -11.5 | Total: 45.5
Wisconsin has lost six straight, all by double-digits. The Badgers are clearly the worst team in the Big Ten at this point. A big reason why is their lowly offense that averages only 261.9 yards per game.
As long as Washington is not playing Ohio State or Michigan, they have shown an ability to score. The Huskies average 35.5 points per game, despite being held to 6 against Ohio State and 7 against Michigan.
The Badgers are in for another rough one, but at least the beers are flowing in Madison.
Washington -11.5 is my pick.
Stanford Cardinal (3-6) @ North Carolina Tar Heels (3-5) | November 8 | 3:30 PM CT | Kenan Stadium
Line: North Carolina -7.5 | Total: 41.5
Do not look now, but North Carolina is showing proof of life. In the past two weeks, the Tar Heels have taken Virginia to overtime and won at Syracuse.
The Tar Heel offense put up a season-high in both points (27) and yards (426) in last week’s win over Syracuse. This week, North Carolina will face a weak Stanford defense. The Cardinal has allowed 424.9 yards per game this season.
Meanwhile, the North Carolina defense has been sneakily good. The Tar Heel defense allows only 4.83 yards per play, which ranks 23rd nationally.
I am taking North Carolina -7.5.
Navy Midshipmen (7-1) @ #10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-2) | November 8 | 6:30 PM CT | Notre Dame Stadium
Line: Notre Dame -26.5 | Total: 57.5
The Notre Dame defense has rounded into form as of late. A big reason is their ability to stop the run. The Irish have held their last four opponents to 100 or fewer yards on the ground. However, they are in for a different type of challenge this week.
Navy enters this matchup as the best rushing offense in the country. The Midshipmen average 317.3 rushing yards per game. They are also tied for the lead with 30 rushing touchdowns.
The Navy defense will have its hands full with Notre Dame. Running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price both average over six yards per carry. Quarterback CJ Carr also averages 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Navy is 28th in time of possession, which should help keep the ball away from the potent Fighting Irish offense. Another key is avoiding turnovers, unlike last season when they turned it over six times.
This spread feels disrespectful and I always respect the troops!
Navy +26.5 is the pick.
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