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Louisiana Tech (+13½) to hang tough with Auburn in Chizik's debut

Auburn returns a big chunk of their roster from a year ago, but then so does Louisiana Tech.  Back the Bulldogs plus the points on the road at the Tigers on Saturday.

 
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Texas Longhorns (-41) will not cover vs. Louisiana-Monroe

The Texas Longhorns have BCS aspirations this season with Colt McCoy under center, but they'll fail to cover this spread vs. Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night in Austin.

 
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Oklahoma St. Cowboys -5 get offensive vs. Georgia Bulldogs

Zac Robinson leads the high-powered Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday afternoon in Stillwater against Mark Richt and the Georgia Bulldogs.

 
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Baylor Bears +2½ get revenge at Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Baylor turnovers led to an embarrassing 41-13 loss to Wake Forest in Waco last year, and that has the Bears looking for revenge on the road in Winston-Salem.

 
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Auburn -12½ begins Chizik Era with big win over La Tech

Gene Chizik finally gets a shot to show just why Auburn selected him to replace Tommy Tuberville on Saturday when the Tigers take on Louisiana Tech.

 
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NC State and Boise State kick off 2009 seasons with wins on Thursday

SBR poster SweetPete57 is ready for some college football, and he's got a couple of winners for Thursday night's kickoff festivities with NC State and Boise State.

 
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2009 College Football's Top 40, Part 3

In Part 3 of this four-part series we reach the back half of the Top 20 where we start to get into the meat of this year's college football teams, including Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide.

 
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2009 College Football's Top 40, Part 2

In Part 2 of this four-part series, Jim ranks the teams in the 21-30 slots with three of the places filled by Big Ten squads: Wisconsin Badgers, Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini.

 
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Georgia -8 to bark vs. Michigan St.

Georgia has a disappointing season after being ranked number one before the year, but the month off since their last game has done them good, and they simply have too much firepower for Michigan State.

 
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Penn State, USC square off in Granddaddy of ‘em all

USC and Penn State both came within one score of playing for the BCS title, but that does not remove the luster from the second most anticipated matchup this bowl year.

 
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Orange Bowl: Virginia Tech +2½ to tame Bearcats

Both Virginia Tech and Cincinnati are limited offensively and both rely heavily on their defenses. Well, the Hokies have the better defensive numbers, allowing 17.5 points and just 277 total yards per game, and they have done this vs. a tougher schedule than the Bearcats have faced. When you add in that the ACC was 12-3-1 ATS as bowl underdogs the last five years and is 2-0 in that role this week, the Hokies are an easy call.

 
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Insight Bowl: Minnesota Golden Gophers +8 vs. Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas' porous defense should keep Minnesota within this number tonight out in Tempe. Grab the Golden Gophers and the points at the Insight Bowl vs. the Jayhawks.

 
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Houston -3½ over Air Force in Armed Forces Bowl

The Armed Forces Bowl pits the great passing game of Houston with the powerful running of Air Force, and with this game being played in the state of Texas, we look for Houston to prevail. Cougars quarterback Case Keenum had a sensational year with 42 TD tosses vs. 10 picks, and he should lead Houston to a quick, comfortable lead this afternoon. That would make it difficult for a team of Air Force’s style to come back.

 
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Texas Bowl: Clement, Rice -3 to stir fry Broncos

Rice has won six straight, and they are averaging over 41 points for the entire season. They have one of the best quarterbacks in the nation in Chase Clement, who should give Western Michigan fits.

 
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Motor City Bowl: Central Michigan -6½ to fry Owls

Central Michigan is making their third straight appearance in the Motor City Bowl, and their outstanding QB Dan LeFevour should have a field day vs. a porous Florida Atlantic defense.

 
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New Mexico Bowl: Colorado St Rams +2½ vs. Fresno St Bulldogs

It was a downer season for Fresno State after beginning with BCS hopes.  Look for the Colorado St Rams to be well motivated Saturday when they take on the Bulldogs.

 
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Big 12 Championship: Oklahoma Sooners -16½ vs. Missouri Tigers

Led by Heisman hopeful Sam Bradford, Oklahoma's offense is clicking on all fronts right now.  Side with the Sooners vs. the Missouri Tigers today in the Big 12 Championship.

 
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California Golden Bears -35½ rout Washington Huskies

It's the end of the Tyrone Willingham Era for the Huskies, and the last act will not be pretty.  Look for the Cal Bears to demolish Washington today at home in Berkeley.

 
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane -11½ blow past East Carolina Pirates

Tulsa has too much offense for East Carolina to keep up today.  Lay the points and take the high-flying Golden Hurricane at home in Chapman Stadium vs. East Carolina.

 
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Alabama Crimson Tide +10½ bites Florida Gators

It's No. 1 vs. No. 2, with the top-ranked Crimson Tide double-digit dogs.  Take Alabama and the points when they meet the Florida Gators in the SEC title game.

 
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Army Black Knights +11 stay close to Navy Midshipmen

Look for Navy to win straight up but for Army to keep the game close.  Take the Black Knights and the points against the Midshipmen in the 109th contest of this rivalry.

 
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SEC Championship: Florida Gators -9 vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

Nobody is playing better than the Gators on both sides of the ball right now.  Lay the points and follow Florida in the SEC Championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

 
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USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins Under 47½

USC has limited six of eight Pac-10 foes to 10 points or less, but do not forget that the UCLA defense has also played very well the last two games. Look for the inspired Bruins to keep this game Under.

 
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UCLA Bruins +32½ cash against the USC Trojans

This series has literally gone to the dogs with the favorites cashing just nine times in 27 years.  Take the UCLA Bruins and the points against their Pac 10 rivals from USC.

 
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California Golden Bears -35½ send Washington Huskies to 0-12

It's a ton of chalk, but let's face it: Washington is a ton of bad this season.  Look for the California Golden Bears to end the Huskies' season on a losing note this Saturday.

 
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Texas Tech Red Raiders -21½ vs. Baylor Bears

Fresh off an embarrassing loss to Oklahoma that all but ended their BCS hopes, look for the Texas Tech Red Raiders to put on a show against the Baylor Bears today.

 
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Georgia Bulldogs -7½ wreck Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia is 7-0 SU and 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven meetings against Georgia Tech.  Lay the points on the Bulldogs this afternoon when they host the Yellow Jackets.

 
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UTEP Miners +6 with more to play for at East Carolina Pirates

Bowl eligibility hangs on the outcome for UTEP while East Carolina has already sewn up a spot in the C-USA title game.  Take the Miners and the points at the Pirates.

 
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Florida -16½ to chomp on Seminoles

Florida is playing the best ball in the country, but they are still looking to annihilate teams in an attempt to leapfrog another BCS team or two. Florida State has lost to mediocre ACC teams. The Chomp romps again!

 
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Alabama Crimson Tide -14½ wins Iron Bowl vs. Auburn Tigers

Saturday will determine bragging rights in The Heart of Dixie at the 73rd Iron Bowl.  Look for the Alabama Crimson Tide to roll past the Auburn Tigers with a cover.

 
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North Carolina State Wolfpack +2 vs. Miami Hurricanes

North Carolina State is looking for a bowl bid with a win on Saturday at home.  Win with the Wolfpack when the Miami (FL) Hurricanes travel to Raleigh for an ACC showdown.

 
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Florida International +5 to get revenge on Florida Atlantic

This game is on a neutral field, and Florida International has held their own on the road vs. similar teams. They are also playing with double revenge. Take the points.

 
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Take Tennessee Volunteers +3 at Vanderbilt Commodores

It's been a horrible season for the Volunteers who are 3-7 overall and just 1-5 in the SEC.  But Tennessee can atone for that with a solid effort in Nashville vs. Vanderbilt.

 
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Memphis Tigers -5 at home vs. Central Florida Knights

The Tigers have a very big advantage on offense and has won five of their last seven games.  Make your play on Memphis minus the points at home vs. Central Florida.

 
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish -19½ vs. Syracuse Orange

The Fighting Irish should be poised for a big day in their final home game of the season.  Lay the points on Notre Dame Saturday when they host the Syracuse Orange.

 
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Michigan Wolverines +20½ at Ohio State Buckeyes

Not much shine on this longtime rivalry with the down season that Michigan has had, but the Wolverines should play hard and stay well within the number today at Ohio St.

 
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Purdue Boilermakers -11 send Joe Tiller out with win vs. Indiana Hoosiers

The Boilermakers should be jacked up as Joe Tiller coaches his final game for the school.  Look for Purdue to top the Indiana Hoosiers and claim the Old Oaken Bucket.

 
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North Carolina St. Wolfpack +10½ at North Carolina Tar Heels

This is North Carolina State's bowl game, so expect maximum effort against their ACC rivals.  Take the Wolfpack and the points in Chapel Hill against the UNC Tar Heels.

 
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Boise St. Broncos -6 stay unbeaten at Nevada Wolfpack

Still unbeaten and with a shot for a BCS bid, Boise State takes their 10-0 record into Reno's Mackay Stadium on Saturday where the Broncos should cover against Nevada.

 
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Virginia Cavaliers +2½ at home vs. Clemson Tigers

The winner of this ACC clash will be bowl eligible, and home field advantage should give the edge to the Virginia Cavaliers as small home dogs vs. the Clemson Tigers.

 
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane -28½ to rout Tulane Green Wave

After being humiliated 70-30 by Houston last weekend, Tulsa is an angry football team.  Look for the Golden Hurricane to take it out on the Tulane Green Wave.

 
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Arkansas Razorbacks -1½ to go hog wild at Mississippi State

Mississippi State has the worst offense in the SEC, and while their defense is good against the run, they should have trouble with the Arkansas passing game. Go Hogs.

 
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Ole Miss Rebels +4½ stay close on road at LSU Tigers

Mississippi's Houston Nutt knows what it takes to win in Baton Rouge and the Rebels have hung tough with the best of the SEC this year.  Back Ole Miss at the LSU Tigers.

 
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Kent St. Golden Flashes +3 vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

Julian Edelman's versatility has the Golden Zips clicking on offense.  Take Kent State and the points Tuesday night at home in Dix Stadium vs. the Northern Illinois Huskies.

 
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Mississippi St. Bulldogs +22½ to scare Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama is coming off a very tough and emotional OT win over LSU a week ago and primed for a letdown against Mississippi St.  Take the Bulldogs at the Crimson Tide.

 
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Sheep turn on Wolves; Colorado St Rams +2½ vs. New Mexico Lobos

New Mexico has nothing to play for in this final game of their season while Colorado St. has a shot at a bowl bid.  Back the Rams at home at home when they host the Lobos.

 
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BYU Cougars -5½ fly past the Air Force Falcons

The one-dimensional offense for Air Force should play into a BYU cover Saturday afternoon in Colorado.  Lay the points on the Cougars when they meet the Falcons.

 
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Mississippi St. Bulldogs +21½ at Alabama Crimson Tide

You can't blame Alabama if they get caught looking ahead against Mississippi State team with a stout defense.  Take the Bulldogs and the points against the Crimson Tide.

 
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NC State Wolfpack +4 to howl vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

NC State has been one of the more pesky 3-6 teams, as they are on a 6-1 ATS run and are capable up putting up big numbers at home. They are a live home dog.

 
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UCLA Bruins -7 cover up at Washington Huskies

The Huskies are a perfect fit for Cajun Sports' towel tossing system, as in Washington has thrown the towel in on 2008.  Back the UCLA Bruins as the touchdown favorites on the road.