Week 1 Recap: 3-2 (6-4 overall)
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Texas ML – L
ND -2.5 – L
LSU +4.5 – W
FSU +13.5 – W
TCU -3 – W
I believed the hype in Texas and Notre Dame and I paid the price for it – all a part of the process though. Let’s look at a few games this week and try to sweep the board for the first time this season.
Michigan at Oklahoma (-4.5)
This is the only ranked matchup of the week and should be a good one. After each team played inferior opponents in week one, this one is a little hard to pick. I am going to roll with the home team in this one as Memorial Stadium should be rocking. Boomer Sooner -4.5.
Iowa at Iowa State (-3.5)
Although this isn’t a ranked game, it is hard to not get excited about an in state rivalry game this early in the season. Iowa’s vaunted defense will be a tough test for an Iowa state team that has been rolling early on in the season. Take some notes Kansas State, the Ireland curse isn’t a real thing. Iowa doesn’t have anything close to resembling a competent quarterback – obviously nothing new, but Iowa fans wouldn’t stop bragging about him when he threw one (1) nice pass is fall camp. All that being said, there will be a cyclone warning in Ames this weekend. ISU -3.5.
Kansas at Missouri (-6.5)
Kansas has been rolling in its first two weeks and they are starting to get a little bit of hype. Now its time to do it against a real team in Missouri. Same can be said for Missouri after they dominated lowly Central Arkansas. I will take Kansas to cover in this spot and hopefully people will give the Big 12 a little more respect after this one (they wont). Jayhawks +6.5.
Baylor at SMU (-3)
Speaking of the Big 12 not getting respect, my alma mater Baylor did not do anything last week to warrant Big 12 praise. I mentioned in my season preview that Auburn and SMU will be split by the Bears and uhhhh that makes this a must win, both for my sanity and for the team. SMU is understandably getting a lot of praise after making the College Football Playoffs last year, but their week one performance wasn’t exactly inspiring. I expect a high scoring game and Baylor must control Kevin Jennings on the ground to have any shot in this one. Aranda doesn’t give me a whole lot of confidence after everything we have seen so far, but I will give the bald man one more shot to figure it out. Baylor’s offense will be too much to keep up with. Baylor +3 is the play.
South Florida at Florida (-17.5)
Another solid in state matchup to round out the slate here. South Florida looked great against a ranked Boise State team (although Boise may end up being pretty overhyped) while Florida blew out the Long Island Sharks. USF can make a legitimate push for the G5 playoff spot this year and their quarterback isn’t afraid of anything. Although Florida is poised to have a great year, I just think this line is too high. Give me USF to keep it just close enough. Bulls +17.5.
Final Picks:
Oklahoma -4.5, Iowa State -3.5, Kansas +6.5, Baylor +3, USF +17.5.
This is not financial advice, tail or fade at your own risk. Written by Blake Mire @BlakeMire on X.