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IrishCentral's college football picks

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AJ VOELPEL,
IrishCentral.com

Published Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12:29 PM
Updated Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12:45 PM

 

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Football fever: College football fans set for a tremendous weekend
Football fever: College football fans are set for another tremendous weekend of action.

It’s getting annoying, I know. But I just can’t help the hotness. 

Last week, your Irishcentral.com college football predictor specialist went 6-1 against the spread, raising his season total to 36-19 (17-4 against the spread the last three weeks). There were the birdies; Clemson to beat Miami, FSU to win at UNC and the bogey; thinking Notre Dame was going to win by more than four points (which is like missing a tap-in). 

I’ll remain silent, ease my boasts, and flip on the predicting switch. Of course, we’ll start with the Irish.

Notre Dame vs. Washington State (San Antonio, TX)

This game requires a very brief explanation. The entire county knows what kind of chaos the Washington State football program has been in. It’s a funk worse than you’ll find on a U.S. Open golf course. Notre Dame is going to win, it’s just a question of by how much. Interesting stat, ND has scored 40 or more points in only one game since the 2006 season. They’re laying four touchdowns…They win three and a half. Prediction: ND, 42, WSU 24.

North Carolina @ Virginia Tech (Thursday night)

I’m sure you’re all familiar with Rule 1A by now; always take Virginia Tech at home on a Thursday night, no matter what. Seems cliché, I know. But it’s true, there’s something about night games at Lane Stadium that tickles the defensive savvy of the Hokies. UNC lost a tough one at home last week on Thursday night, and now they have to travel to Blacksburg. Their only hope is if RB Greg Little breaks a few runs, which probably won’t happen tonight. Prediction: VT 31, UNC 10

USC @ Oregon (Game of the week)

Matt Barkley said Autzen stadium won’t faze him. My brother used to tell me I was adopted. I didn’t believe him and I sure as hell don’t believe Barkley.   The humble freshman is going to learn a tough lesson, especially since he’ll be without his favorite target, TE Anthony McCoy (injury). Jeremiah Masoli and the Oregon offense will find a way to score points against a defense that’s given up 27 and 36 points in back to back weeks. Prediction: Oregon 27, USC 17.

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