Unbeaten and located inside the highest 10, Indiana and Oregon sq. off Saturday afternoon at Autzen Stadium with Massive Ten title and Faculty Soccer Playoff implications very a lot in play. The No. 3 Geese carry the nation’s longest house successful streak into the matchup with the seventh-ranked Hoosiers, whose explosive offense guarantees to ship fireworks in Eugene.
Michigan heads to Los Angeles for a battle with USC, a signature win alternative for Lincoln Riley popping out of an open date. USC’s anticipating a raucous setting contained in the Coliseum, to which Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore stated this week “it is offered out as a result of Michigan’s coming.”
We’re selecting winners and in opposition to the unfold performs for these two video games and several other others throughout a loaded docket on Saturday.
Final week’s outcomes: Brad Crawford (9-1 straight, 4-6 ATS); Chris Hummer (9-1, 7-3 ATS). Not week for yours actually whereas Hummer cashed a number of tickets with an awesome card. Alabama’s backdoor cowl on fourth down was disheartening for Vanderbilt bettors and taking Michigan to cowl in opposition to Wisconsin was a whiff over this fashion. It is time to bounce again in Week 7.
Season outcomes: Crawford (45-15 straight, 34-26 ATS); Hummer (45-15; 27-33).
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Hummer (Pitt +9.5): If freshman QB Mason Heintschel goes to play like he did in his debut (359 yards, 4 TDs) that line is nice worth for Pittsburgh. Although, few secondaries Pitt will see this season are as unhealthy as Boston Faculty’s. However I do assume Pitt has the items on protection to not less than restrict Florida State’s run sport. The Panthers have one of many higher run defenses within the ACC (sixth nationally in dashing success price) and may be capable of hold comprise on Thomas Castellanos. Florida State is the higher staff and roster. However I do not assume the hole is double digits. … Florida State 31, Pitt 24.
Crawford (Florida State -9.5): Mike Norvell’s not frightened about his staff hanging their heads after back-to-back ACC losses and neither must you as a bettor on this spot. Pitt freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel was terrific in his first school begin final week in opposition to Boston Faculty with 323 yards passing and 4 touchdowns, however going into Doak Campbell Stadium and doing that in opposition to Seminoles is a steep mountain to climb. That is my favourite play of the week. … Florida State 38, Pitt 17.
Hummer (Arkansas +13.5): I do not know what Arkansas’ protection will appear to be with a brand new defensive coordinator. However I do know these two groups are going to attain with an over/underneath of 69.5. We will discover out so much about how exhausting Arkansas’ gamers will play for Bobby Petrino. If Arkansas may even handle a mean defensive effort, it could possibly keep on this sport. The issue is that unit has been an absolute catastrophe. However I feel Petrino is in his bag, and the Razorbacks hold this sport shut sufficient popping out of a bye. … Tennessee 38, Arkansas 31.
Crawford (Tennessee -13.5): The Preventing Bobby Petrinos. That is what I am calling the Razorbacks the remainder of the season following their firing of Sam Pittman. That is the primary take a look at for Petrino, who hopes to turn into the full-time coach by season’s finish, with a number of extra coming. Scoring factors hasn’t been the issue for Arkansas, nevertheless. It is preserving the opposition out of the top zone and limiting explosive performs. Tennessee ought to have loads of alternatives in Week 7. … Tennessee 42, Arkansas 24.
Hummer (LSU -9.5): In case you have a look at the superior metrics like success price, South Carolina actually hasn’t executed a lot this season. The Gamecocks rank 123rd in offensive success price and 84th in defensive success price. I might anticipate South Carolina to look higher popping out of the bye week, however I simply do not see the Gamecocks discovering a lot success in opposition to LSU’s protection, which goes to throw a variety of appears at LaNorris Sellers. Give me the Tigers to make an announcement popping out of the bye week. … LSU 31, South Carolina 20.
Crawford (LSU -9.5): Is Garrett Nussmeier 70%, 80%? What is the probability LSU’s offense lastly finds its footing this weekend after an open date and manages just a few explosives in opposition to the Gamecocks? South Carolina bounced again from consecutive SEC losses with a win over Kentucky and leads the nation in non-offensive touchdowns. Bought a sense this one’s going to be ugly Saturday evening in Baton Rouge. … LSU 20, South Carolina 10.
No. 15 Michigan at USC
Hummer (USC -2.5): Can USC cease the run? That is what is going to determine this sport. The Trojans have been stable in opposition to the run this season rating thirty eighth nationally in dashing yards allowed per carry. However Michigan and its dashing assault, which ranks sixth nationally in yards per carry, is a a lot totally different take a look at. Nonetheless, the Trojans have been environment friendly offensively this season and current an intriguing take a look at for Michigan, which has solely been okay with its secondary play this season. This can be a large second for Lincoln Riley and USC. I feel the Trojans get it executed at house. … USC 27, Michigan 24.
Crawford (USC -2.5): Traditional arrange for the Trojans right here. Michigan’s making a cross-country journey with USC coming off an open date with a signature win alternative for Lincoln Riley. Michigan’s offense does not precisely strike concern within the opposition both, not when its slotted eleventh within the Massive Ten in explosive performs and close to the center of the pack in yards per sport. If USC can restrict Justice Haynes on this spot, the Trojans will win. … USC 27, Michigan 24.
Hummer (Florida +7.5): Texas A&M is a a lot totally different staff than Texas. The Aggies have among the best O-lines within the SEC, explosive receivers and a run sport that is beginning to actually emerge. If Florida wins this sport, it will take DJ Lagway and the Florida offense enjoying by far its greatest sport of the season. Count on Texas A&M to load the field in opposition to the run and drive Lagway to push the ball downfield. Can he accomplish that constantly? I frankly would not guess on it proper now. However Florida does sufficient to cowl. … Texas A&M 27, Florida 20.
Crawford (Texas A&M -7.5): I would fade the Aggies in opposition to the unfold if this sport had been being performed in Gainesville, however Billy Napier’s 0-9 at Florida in opposition to nationally-ranked competitors away from house and Texas A&M is hitting its stride. Napier’s hoping to increase his tenure so long as he can after the win over Texas, however the momentum will likely be short-lived until the Gators can stress Marcel Reed the best way they harassed Arch Manning and compelled a number of turnovers. … Texas A&M 24, Florida 10.
Hummer (Ohio State -15.5): This can be a powerful matchup for the Illini and their banged up secondary. Illinois ranks 121stnationally in defensive success price in opposition to the move and 113th in passing yards allowed per sport. Ohio State and the very best group of broad receivers within the FBS goes to show that weak spot. Thus, this sport comes all the way down to Illinois’ potential to maintain up and I do not see that occuring straight up. As for the potential of a canopy … I nonetheless do not see it. Ohio State is arguably the very best protection within the nation. It might be a protracted day for the Illini. … Ohio State 38, Illinois 20.
Crawford (Illinois +15.5): Luke Altmyer‘s having an awesome season at quarterback for the Illini, however faces his stiffest defensive take a look at in opposition to the Buckeyes. Prime-ranked Ohio State must be threatened in some unspecified time in the future in Massive Ten play, not less than to provide Ryan Day one thing to work with on movie transferring ahead towards the Faculty Soccer Playoff. Illinois is not going to win this one outright, however it may be shut. … Ohio State 31, Illinois 20.
Hummer (Georgia -4.5): That is the second for Hugh Freeze. The Tigers are coming off a bye and are not essentially overwhelmed from a expertise perspective on this matchup. There’s an actual alternative for Auburn to make this upset occur. The Tigers’ largest weak spot to date this yr — its offensive line — ought to be capable of maintain up in opposition to a UGA move rush that is been a non-factor this yr. However … I simply belief Georgia extra. The Bulldogs’ secondary has been a weak spot. I simply do not see Jackson Arnold lighting that group up together with his arm. Georgia masses as much as cease the run, scores sufficient factors and escapes with a one-score win. … Georgia 27, Auburn 20.
Crawford (Georgia -4.5): I am simply not offered on Auburn’s offense, particularly the passing sport. All that cash invested in broad receivers and quarterback Jackson Arnold for the Tigers to easily fail to fulfill expectations the primary half of the marketing campaign. Hugh Freeze may purchase himself some good will with a win over Kirby Good, however that may be a fairly a shock contemplating the Bulldogs are a profitable conversion or two in opposition to Alabama away from being unbeaten and ranked inside the highest 5. … Georgia 27, Auburn 17.
Hummer (Oklahoma +2.5): This can be a tough sport to venture. Oklahoma is not the identical offensively with out John Mateer, whose standing could be very a lot in query after struggling a hand damage that is anticipated to drive him to overlook a number of weeks. Texas, for its half, is a multitude on offense because of a leaky offensive line and a non-existent run sport. That is a foul mixture in opposition to among the best defenses within the nation. I anticipate this to be low scoring with turnovers and momentum performs actually swinging this matchup. I do not really feel nice about it, however I am going to take Texas on this one. Each offenses are a priority. However I belief Arch Manning and the Longhorns’ general expertise on that facet of the ball in comparison with an offense that might be led by Michael Hawkins Jr. … Texas 21, Oklahoma 20.
Crawford (Texas -2.5): This sport comes all the way down to John Mateer’s availability for the Sooners and whether or not Texas can shield Manning within the pocket. The opening line with the Longhorns as a favourite offers me instant pause on taking unbeaten Oklahoma right here in Pink River. It will be fascinating to see how the Longhorns reply to falling outdoors of the highest 25 or if this season’s spiral continues for the previous preseason No. 1. In one of many weekend’s surprises, I am going Texas. … Texas 31, Oklahoma 28.
No. 8 Alabama at No. 14 Missouri
Hummer (Alabama -3.5): The competitors hasn’t been nice, however the Tigers have not actually confirmed many weaknesses early this season. They’re an elite dashing assault paired with what is likely one of the greatest defensive fronts in school soccer. However Alabama is a far totally different take a look at than what the Tigers have confronted to date. Ty Simpson is enjoying like a legit Heisman candidate, and the Bama secondary is likely one of the greatest within the nation. This sport will come all the way down to Alabama’s potential to defend the Tigers run sport. Ahmad Hardy is a weapon, and Alabama has been iffy in opposition to the run all yr. However I nonetheless have some reservations of what Beau Pribula appears like when a extra proficient staff masses as much as cease the run. Alabama will get it executed on the street. … Alabama 31, Missouri 27.
Crawford (Alabama -3.5): Kalen DeBoer appropriately stated his staff was wiping the slate clear post-wins over Georgia and Vanderbilt these final two weeks. A 3rd straight convention opponent may be the hardest ask but contemplating Missouri has the SEC’s main rusher and is enjoying with excessive confidence with an additional week to organize. If Alabama fails to wrap up Ahmad Hardy, it might be a protracted afternoon for the Crimson Tide, however I feel the stress’s on Missouri to come back via in a giant spot at house in arguably Eli Drinkwitz’s largest sport of his tenure up up to now. … Alabama 30, Missouri 24.
No. 7 Indiana at No. 3 Oregon
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Hummer (Indiana +8.5): I am of two minds about this sport: On one hand, the Hoosiers have struggled in opposition to clearly higher expertise underneath Curt Cignetti. That features double-digit losses to Ohio State and Notre Dame plus shut wins over groups like Michigan and Iowa. Alternatively, I feel the Geese are a bit overvalued after their street win over a fraudulent Penn State staff. Oregon is best. Oregon can be extra proficient. However I actually do not assume the hole is excessive. If the Hoosiers handle the ball — they’ve solely coughed the ball up twice this season — they will be on this sport all through. Give me the Hoosiers to cowl. … Oregon 34, Indiana 31.
Crawford (Indiana +8.5): Curt Cignetti showered Dan Lanning with reward this week, calling him one of many sport’s greatest younger coaches. Is {that a} precursor to the adage ‘you possibly can’t educate an outdated canine new methods’ this weekend at Autzen Stadium? Cignetti’s already taken out one high 10 opponent this season (by 50 factors), however hasn’t but overwhelmed an elite staff away from house throughout his tenure at Indiana. The Hoosiers hold it shut, however the Geese have an excessive amount of ultimately. … Oregon 34, Indiana 27.
