Week 8 Discussion Thread

[VirginiaCavs]

Oct 22 Thu 2020- NCAA Football Game

6:30 PM
305	Arkansas State	+10 -115
306	Appalachian State	-10 -105

Oct 23 Fri 2020- NCAA Football Game

6:30 PM
307	Tulsa	-9½ -110
308	South Florida	+9½ -110

7:00 PM
309	UL Lafayette	+2 -110
310	UAB	-2 -110

Oct 24 Sat 2020- NCAA Football Game

11:00 AM
313	Florida State	+6½ -120
314	Louisville	-6½ +100

11:00 AM
321	NC State	+14½ -115
322	North Carolina	-14½ -105

11:00 AM
325	Syracuse	+44½ -110
326	Clemson	-44½ -110

11:00 AM
327	Georgia Southern	+4½ -110
328	Coastal Carolina	-4½ -110

11:00 AM
339	Rutgers	+15½ -110
340	Michigan State	-15½ -110

11:00 AM
341	Nebraska	+26 -110
342	Ohio State	-26 -110

11:00 AM
351	Oklahoma	-6½ -115
352	TCU	+6½ -105

11:00 AM
353	Auburn	-4 -105
354	Mississippi	+4 -115

11:00 AM
357	Temple	+13 -108
358	Memphis	-13 -112

11:00 AM
359	Kansas	+18½ -110
360	Kansas State	-18½ -110

11:00 AM
391	UTEP	+14 -110
392	Charlotte	-14 -110

12:00 PM
383	Southern Miss	+10½ -110
384	Liberty	-10½ -110

1:00 PM
331	Tulane	+18½ -110
332	Central Florida	-18½ -110

1:30 PM
373	Florida Atlantic	+14½ -110
374	Marshall	-14½ -110

2:30 PM
317	Notre Dame	-9½ -115
318	Pittsburgh	+9½ -105

2:30 PM
319	Alabama	-19½ -110
320	Tennessee	+19½ -110

2:30 PM
323	Virginia Tech	-7½ -110
324	Wake Forest	+7½ -110

2:30 PM
335	Houston	-12 -110
336	Navy	+12 -110

2:30 PM
337	Penn State	-6½ -120
338	Indiana	+6½ +100

2:30 PM
343	Iowa	-3½ -115
344	Purdue	+3½ -105

2:30 PM
345	Baylor	+10½ -110
346	Texas	-10½ -110

2:30 PM
349	Iowa State	+3½ -110
350	Oklahoma State	-3½ -110

2:30 PM
393	Middle Tennessee State	+1½ -105
394	Rice	-1½ -115

3:00 PM
311	Georgia Tech	+3½ +105
312	Boston College	-3½ -125

3:00 PM
389	Georgia State	+1 -105
390	Troy	-1 -115

3:00 PM
403	Kentucky	-6 -115
404	Missouri	+6 -105

4:30 PM
355	West Virginia	-3 -105
356	Texas Tech	+3 -115

6:00 PM
361	South Carolina	+6½ -110
362	LSU	-6½ -110

6:00 PM
363	UL Monroe	+13½ -110
364	South Alabama	-13½ -110

6:00 PM
371	Utah State	+14½ -110
372	Boise State	-14½ -110

6:00 PM
381	Wyoming	-3 -110
382	Nevada	+3 -110

6:30 PM
365	Maryland	+8 -110
366	Northwestern	-8 -110

6:30 PM
375	Hawaii	+6 -110
376	Fresno State	-6 -110

6:30 PM
385	Michigan	-3 -105
386	Minnesota	+3 -115

7:00 PM
329	Virginia	+11 -110
330	Miami Florida	-11 -110

7:00 PM
395	Louisiana Tech	-1 -110
396	UTSA	+1 -110

8:00 PM
347	Cincinnati	-1 -110
348	SMU	+1 -110

8:00 PM
369	New Mexico	+18½ -110
370	Colorado State	-18½ -110

9:15 PM
367	Texas State	+30 -110
368	BYU	-30 -110

9:30 PM
377	UNLV	+14 -110
378	San Diego State	-14 -110

9:30 PM
379	Air Force	-7 -110
380	San Jose State	+7 -110

Nov 7 Sat 2020- NCAA Football Game

12:00 PM
1701	Arizona	+14 -110
1702	Utah	-14 -110

12:00 PM
1703	Stanford	+9½ -120
1704	Oregon	-9½ +100

12:00 PM
1705	Washington State	-3 -110
1706	Oregon State	+3 -110

12:00 PM
1707	Washington	-5 +110
1708	California	+5 -130

12:00 PM
1709	Arizona State	+10 -145
1710	USC	-10 +125

12:00 PM
1711	UCLA	-6 -110
1712	Colorado	+6 -110

 

[twinkie13]

Is Clemson a 44’ point fave against a conference foe?

 

[survive&advance]

Finally got some late kickoffs this week! Nice looking card

 

[Johnnyonthespot]

Is Clemson a 44’ point fave against a conference foe?

I'm starting to think that Dabo realizes this year, more than any year is going to be a beauty contest. No weeks off. Probably good idea to lay their open every game. They are going to crush 24/7and of course he wants Heisman. He knows that in this NCAA you need to step up and take it.

and Syracuse is nothing but meat.

 

[twinkie13]

How does one not get some Scary and ML?

 

[twinkie13]

Stop the Tulane ones boys..

 

[s--k]

This week is going to be a big challenge, but a fun one. I definitely like it, but it's like going from zero to 100 mph on the MWC and Big Ten as I haven't done any prep for either. This season ramped up pretty slow with week 0 and week 1 then the ACC/Big Xll then the SEC. Feel a little overwhelmed to have good insights now for MWC and B1G, but certainly glad they have games this week.

Two new leagues starting plus deciphering results of the other 70-something teams.

What did anyone remember from when the season started we can apply to these new leagues starting? Big favorites I remember being a bad thing.

 

[s--k]

How does one not get some Scary and ML?

I'm not sure I would bet South Carolina to win...but would like some points.

My guess is that South Carolina's offense is one that LSU can matchup fairly well vs, even for Bo. Not the wide open passing Os that Miss St and Mizzou employed...of course Mizzou gashed them on the ground as well, but some of that might've been because they were already focusing on what was going over their heads.

I would be somewhat surprised if South Carolina won, but I do think it sets up to be a fun game...so if I think it should be competitive, then SC would have a shot to win.

The bye week should help LSU quite a bit. QB going to be good to go now?

 

[s--k]

Stop the Tulane ones boys..

What does that mean?

 

[B.A.R.]

What does that mean?

That's Twinkie-speak

 

[twinkie13]

What does that mean?

The Tulane ML’s that everyone loves weekly

I’m just playin around

 

[twinkie13]

I'm not sure I would bet South Carolina to win...but would like some points.

My guess is that South Carolina's offense is one that LSU can matchup fairly well vs, even for Bo. Not the wide open passing Os that Miss St and Mizzou employed...of course Mizzou gashed them on the ground as well, but some of that might've been because they were already focusing on what was going over their heads.

I would be somewhat surprised if South Carolina won, but I do think it sets up to be a fun game...so if I think it should be competitive, then SC would have a shot to win.

The bye week should help LSU quite a bit. QB going to be good to go now?

Yes he should play. I definitely expect better effort. Had Scary lost, they might be more attractive on the ML.

 

[twinkie13]

Better effort all around I should say. More precisely, the defense.
That doesn’t mean much though. Some of our starters should t be starting

 

[twinkie13]

*shouldnt

 

[s--k]

The Tulane ML’s that everyone loves weekly

I’m just playin around

Was a 3 point game last year.

Pratt is going to be good for Tulane. They need better receivers that is for sure to maximize his ability and potential. Kind of a different thing going on there, I feel like OC Hall wants the O to be one thing and Fritz wants it to be something else. But with Pratt at QB Hall's way is going to be the way to go although they don't appear to have all the pieces to run it right.

UCF...should put up a ton of points...if they are into it. Wonder when the last time they lost back-to-back AAC games? Before Heupel and Frost. Seems like a lot of what they play for is swirling the drain right now.

 

[twinkie13]

Agree on the offense. It’s odd to watch really and I think you hit it spot on. Too bad McMillian couldn’t be there this year.

 

[Frank Costanza]

I'm starting to think that Dabo realizes this year, more than any year is going to be a beauty contest.

No different than any other year. Running it up is a necessity.

 

[Johnnyonthespot]

No different than any other year. Running it up is a necessity.

You are probably right but with the season out of synch it feels even more important

 

[s--k]

Clemson could've run it up on Wake and didn't though. I think sometimes you just have those days when it is firing hot and it just ends up like that.

 

[s--k]

Weeks 1 - Week 3 (no SEC yet), FBS vs FBS, Double Digit Dogs went 13-7 ATS. All games, Double Digit Dogs went 19-13 ATS.

Week 4 FBS vs FBS, including SEC, Double Digit Dogs went 9-5 ATS. All games, Double Digit Dogs went 10-7 ATS.

Week 4 SEC alone Double Digit Dogs went 4-1 ATS.

There are 5 DD dogs in the Big Ten and MWC this week. Not counting ILL at Wisc, is there a line for that anywhere?

 

[number2]

No different than any other year. Running it up is a necessity.

BYU coach thinks otherwise.......cost me few plays.......

 

[twinkie13]

I’m buying BYU. Look at the top 10.
And those that fell out recently

Are they gonna get fucked if they win out?

Riddle me this....need VK for this

BYU vs Notre Dame neutral

 

[twinkie13]

Make the line

 

[twinkie13]

Damn I miss those threads @VK

 

[twinkie13]

I wanna see how off I might be

 

[carolinablue]

NC State quarterback Devin Leary is expected to be out four to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken left fibula on Sunday, the school announced.

 

[carolinablue]

I went ahead and laid the 16.5 with my Heels as State won't be able to keep up points wise with Leary out, as we will be able to focus on shutting down the run as Hockman doesn't have the arm to beat us downfield in my opinion. I would not be surprised to see up put up 45+ in this one while State might struggle to put 3 TDs on the board. Definitely a lot of points to lay, but will take my chances in what has the potential to be a huge statement game for us coming off that loss at FSU.

 

[Marsski]

I laid 26 with the Buckeyes. They need margin this year and I don't think the Huskers can keep this close. I would lay up to 28 without hesitation. Game is in the Shoe but only a few thousand will be in the stands.

 

[Frank Costanza]

Anything on Spencer Sanders? I don't see an injury update.

 

[B.A.R.]

Damn I miss those threads @VK

You start the thread.

 

[s--k]

Anything on Spencer Sanders? I don't see an injury update.

I would expect him to be starting. I read this:

Surely this is the week Spencer Sanders returns to quarterback the Cowboys.

Asked last Thursday if his starter was 100 percent recovered from his ankle injury, Mike Gundy said: “He’s got to be getting close. You never really know until you get in a game. I thought he was pretty close before we played Kansas. He’s moving that way.

“I can’t imagine that he won’t be 100 percent.”

 

[s--k]

I’m buying BYU. Look at the top 10.
And those that fell out recently

Are they gonna get fucked if they win out?

Riddle me this....need VK for this

BYU vs Notre Dame neutral

Jeff Sagarin does thee different PRs. His combined, or synthesis, of all the PRs would have BYU -14.71 over ND. His pure points puts it at 15.33, another has it at 13.39, another puts it at 15.53...on a neutral field.

So BYU -14.5, who you taking?

www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

 

[Frank Costanza]

I'd be on that BYU ML all day.

Edit - Thought you said ND would be favored.

 

[twinkie13]

Jeff Sagarin does thee different PRs. His combined, or synthesis, of all the PRs would have BYU -14.86 over ND. His pure points puts it at 15.33, another has it at 13.39, another puts it at 15.53...on a neutral field.

So BYU -14.5, who you taking?

www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

Wow. I have a thread up now. Curious your thoughts

 

[Johnnyonthespot]

College football SP+ rankings after Week 7

 

[2daBank]

Omg I just looked at card for the 1st time this week, look at all these games!!!!!!!!! If I could sing or dance at all I’d be doing so!!!! What a amazing looking card!! If I was a chick I would be wet!!

 

[Frank Costanza]

Their only weapon. A very good player. Yeah, get on K State while it's under 20.



Kansas running back Pooka Williams is opting out of the rest of the season for personal reasons, he announced on Monday.

Williams, a junior who has been the Jayhawks' leader in all-purpose yards in each of his three seasons on campus, said in a tweet posted Monday afternoon that he is opting out to be closer to his mother and family in Louisiana.

"Family and health are the most important things to me," Williams said in a statement. "Right now I need to be with my mother, who is battling health issues.

"I want to thank Coach Miles and everyone with the Kansas Football program for their commitment and understanding."

 

[twinkie13]

Their only weapon. A very good player. Yeah, get on K State while it's under 20.



Kansas running back Pooka Williams is opting out of the rest of the season for personal reasons, he announced on Monday.

Williams, a junior who has been the Jayhawks' leader in all-purpose yards in each of his three seasons on campus, said in a tweet posted Monday afternoon that he is opting out to be closer to his mother and family in Louisiana.

"Family and health are the most important things to me," Williams said in a statement. "Right now I need to be with my mother, who is battling health issues.

"I want to thank Coach Miles and everyone with the Kansas Football program for their commitment and understanding."

I posted about this too.

 

[Johnnyonthespot]

Arky St is crazy #20 offense #120 defense

App St #27/#45

 

[Johnnyonthespot]

UAB #109 off #19 defense
Laffayette #25/#66

 

[Frank Costanza]

Necessary add as he's just about done with the week's analysis:

https://twitter.com/FranchiseKF?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

 

[Inspekdah]

Arky St is crazy #20 offense #120 defense

App St #27/#45

App St elite pass defense facing a top pass attack. Arky St unable to run effectively.

 

[s--k]

Crazy, it's been 25 days since App State played last.

 

[Timh]

Yes I noticed same, what are your thoughts tonight s-k? Arky St. may be able to generate some offense through the air, but lack of balance offensively with poor running game may hurt them. App St. sitting around for 3 plus weeks, how much rust?

 

[s--k]

I don't have much more than a simple guess tonight. I'll take my chances with Ark State and the points. Not betting against App St rust necessarily...I am surprised that Ark St has been this bad on D (I watched their game vs K St, they weren't that bad)...and I'm surprised Ark St hasn't been able to run it well (all but one of their OL were recognized post ssn honors last year as was their #1 RB).

 

[Timh]

I did the same s--k and made a small wager on Arky St.

 

[s--k]

Sucks for us Such is life...4 games tomorrow! Probably more last minute guesses tomorrow then Saturday is when it really matters!

 

[s--k]

I'm kinda thinking about laying it with Army vs Mercer. Anybody know anything about Mercer? I just looked at their box score from Jacksonville State 2 weeks ago. Their QB completed 48% for under 6 ypa. RB's ypc wasn't bad, but as a team they didn't have 300 yards. Did convert 50% 3rd downs.

Army is off two games where they didn't play all that well (played well enough to get the cover last week). 5 and 12 point wins vs Citadel and UTSA. Played a couple true Frosh QBs last week who had never taken a snap before too. Figuring with a bye on deck they may want to get things right, feel good, build some confidence with Air Force off the bye. Army beat Abline Chrisitan 55-23...so know this team is capable of pounding an FCS.

What does anyone know about Mercer?

 

[s--k]

UTEP is 0-24-1 all time in the eastern time zone

 

[s--k]

UTEP has gone under in every game except Texas (Texas got the over themselves). Charlotte has gone under in 2 of 3. This total of 50.5 is Charlotte's lowest total of the year and is tied for UTEP's second lowest total of the year.