College football bold predictions with B/R's Adam Kramer. 4 Michigan (-21.5) at Indiana (noon ET, Fox), No. This prime-time clash in Blacksburg fits the bill for Week 6. They will continue their hot streak and defeat the Tigers at home. 9 Oklahoma State (+1.5) pulls off the outright upset and easily covers against No. This week, the Yellow Jackets return home to face Duke, and the Blue Devils are three-point favorites. While the spotlight has been pointed toward the offense, Tulane's defense has allowed only 17.4 points per game. Quarterback Quinn Ewers had a frightful performance against the Cowboys, but Texas had a chance to regroup. Kamari Lassiter. It was incredibly cool to see Key, who played at Georgia Tech from 1997 to 2000, get an upset victory in his first game as interim head coach. Despite starting quarterback Chance Nolan (concussion protocol) being out for multiple games, the Beavers are on a three-game winning streak. This won't be a close one, at all. And considering Washington State has scored just eight offensive touchdowns while committing 10 turnovers in its four games against FBS opponents, it's easy to like Oregon State's chances in this road game. Georgia State (2-3) at Troy (4-1), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Still, a fight for the top four will get even tougher in the next few weeks. Prediction: Kentucky 45, South Carolina 17. The Hawkeyes will be the beneficiary of a game-changing swing midway through the fourth quarter to keep the dream of a perfect season intact. But it'll be interesting to see which team comes out fighting the hardest. If Rutgers had shown frankly any signs of life this past weekend against Ohio State, I'd be all about picking this upset. Texas' Bijan Robinson has 515 yards and eight touchdowns on the season. They have seven interceptions in their last three games, and Taulia Tagovailoa has now thrown at least three picks in three of his nine games with Maryland. That game was closer than the final 39-27 score, by the way. The Cavaliers just don't have the firepower to keep up with Maye and UNC's offense. That streak will continue this weekend when Indiana is unable to find any yards on the ground and has trouble scoring. There were a few bad beats, but I can't describe my picks as anything other than terrible last week. ET, CBS), No. Pitt was a 21.5-point favorite, so it was a huge win for Key and a struggling Tech team that's 2-3 on the season. ET, ESPN3), No. Coming off a bye, the Golden Hurricane will make their name known this weekend by taking down a ranked opponent. The TCU Horned Frogs and Kansas Jayhawks are a combined 9-0 going into their showdown in Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday. Tulsa is 1-4 in its last five games, mostly because of a subpar defense that can't stop the run. However, the first Friday night Pac-12 game of the season tends to be a wild one, so we'll see what actually happens. The Trojans are 13-point favorites against Washington State at home. ET. If Ewers and Gabriel don't play, both offenses will likely rely on their run games. South Florida, meanwhile, is having a rough season so far. Ohio State is one of the most explosive teams in the country, and Northwestern will have no answer for its offensive attack. Unless otherwise noted, games are assumed to take place on Saturday. Not only has Ohio State's offense been relentless, but the Buckeyes have also turned a corner on defense as of late, albeit against Akron and Rutgers. 24 Pitt 26-21 last weekend. Hendon Hooker is in charge of one of the FBS' best offenses and it will test LSU in a different way compared to the Tigers' first five opponents. 10 UCLA at Arizona State, 9:30 p.m. 6 USC vs. Washington State, 7:30 p.m. Payback time for the Buckeyes, who lost a 55-24 game to the Hawks back in 2017 as a CFP contender . 17 TCU for prediction, No. ET See No. There are three matchups this weekend pitting top 25 ranked teams on . One of the college picks the model is high on in Week 3: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish cover the 12-point spread against the Cal Golden Bears at home . ET. Florida has won 29 of the last 30 games in this series, including a 56-0 victory two years ago. Predicting NFL Week 6 upsets, plus weekly buzz, notes Geno Smith's stock is pointing up, while Russell Wilson's play as a Bronco has been subject to critique. This will be the definition of a run-heavy game, with Tucker and Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda going jab for jab. The Volunteers play inside Tiger Stadium for an early afternoon kickoff, which is not an ideal time slot for a visiting team. Ole Miss should have no problems winning this one, even on the road. ET: Boston College 27, Duke 24, Kentucky at Missouri, Noon ET: Kentucky 31, Missouri 23, Minnesota at Nebraska, Noon ET: Minnesota 26, Nebraska 18, Iowa at Purdue, Noon ET: Purdue 23, Iowa 17, Western Kentucky at Charlotte, Noon ET: Western Kentucky 31, Charlotte 14, Maryland at Wisconsin, Noon ET: Maryland 28, Wisconsin 27, Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, 12:30 p.m. The Tigers have won 10 straight against Boston College. 2 Ohio State (-29.5). The Wildcats are 3-2 on the season, and looking like they could finish with their first season at .500 since 2017. ET: San Diego State 23, UNLV 18, Houston at SMU, 7 p.m. Against Alabama, Arkansas pulled within five points in the second half before Bama pulled away to win 49-26. The Crimson Tide know that it's time to hit the gas if they want to be playing for the national championship. 20 UCLA, and Stanford certainly shook up the rankings with its 31-24 victory over then-No. In the last three weeks, he's combined for seven passing touchdowns and five scores on the ground. The Cowboys had one their worst games in recent memory, losing to Kansas State 48-0 on the road. 3 Iowa (5-0), 4 p.m. The teams have a combined 3-5 record in the last month, and both are in need of a victory. 11 Utah (-3.5) at No. Aside from its loss to Utah, Oregon State has been a legit team the entire season. It doesn't seem like Brown shows many elusive moves on the field compared to backs across the country, but he carries the ball more than most. The Aggies lost both games without forcing a single turnover. ET, ESPN) Florida . The Tar Heels are steamrolling through the ACC, with four straight conference wins. Even if Young can't go on Saturday, the Tide's offense should be fine under backup quarterback Jalen Milroe and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Michigan is playing phenomenally well on defense, and the rushing attack is one of the best in the country behind speedy running back Blake Corum. 16 BYU vs. Notre Dame (in Las Vegas), 7:30 p.m. But Oklahoma has held each of its five opponents to 100 rushing yards or fewer. Let's start with a quick recap of Week 7 of NCAAF, as there were major shifts in the power . This one should be close throughout, and the Bruins might have a slight advantage in taking this one at home. Following the Oregon loss, BYU defeated Wyoming and a 1-3 Utah State team in the last two weeks. However, Lance Leipold's Jayhawks will need to play better than they did the Week 5 win over Iowa State to stay atop the Big 12 standings after this weekend. Predictions for each Week 6 game are broken into three sections: Top 25 teams, best games between unranked teams and the rest of the slate. But Arkansas had two long passing touchdowns en route to 448 total yards in Week 4 and Mississippi State threw for more than 400 yards this past weekend. NCAA Football Predictions: Week 8 Report, Best Bets and Picks. It looks like Saturday will bring the steak to six. ET. The offense averaged 39 points in the last two weeks, and Martinez combined for 319 yards and five scores on the ground. 23 Mississippi State (-5) (noon ET, SEC Network), South Florida at No. The Week 6 slate begins on Wednesday night with SMU taking . As a senior at Junipero Serra High School last season, Murphy threw for 2,973 yards. Michigan State at No. TCU is going to be one of the few undefeated teams left in the country after this week, which should give it a bright spotlight. Headlines have been swirling around both these teams for the past few months, and many of them haven't been favorable. ET, New Mexico State (1-5) at Nevada (3-1), 10:30 p.m. These are two football states, though, so eyes will be on the SEC matchup, even if the teams are substandard. Week 13 College Football Computer Generated Predictions: 101: Bowling Green Falcons 25.7. 24 Cincinnati vs. South Florida , 2:30 p.m. One of the biggest stories of this season has been high-scoring offenses, which is a common story for teams in the Top 10. Penn State looks like one of the only possible challengers to Ohio State in the Big Ten. 14 Notre Dame (4-1) at Virginia Tech (3-1), 7:30 p.m. The unit is 93rd nationally in total defense, and gives up 31.2 points per game. The Beavers are 6-2, with their only downfalls coming against Utah and USC. 1 in the nation with 29 touchdown passes, and No. Given how great both of these defenses have beenonly Georgia (4.6 points allowed per game) has a better scoring defense than Iowa (11.6) and Penn State (12.0)a similar result seems likely. As was the case in Week 5, "must-watch" games outside of the AP Top 25 are few and far between this weekend. 7 Oklahoma State (-10) (3:30 p.m. We will have 6 Premium Picks against the spread this week! ET. The Cougars are averaging just 29.6 points per game, compared to USC's 10th ranked scoring offense (42 PPG). Shane Mickle January 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST. One of the most explosive teams in the nation is headed to Athens to face the defending champion Georgia Bulldogs. ET: Texas State 20, Louisiana Monroe 14, BYU at Boise State, 7 p.m. The Volunteers head to Athens, Georgia, where both teams will compete to hand each other their first loss of the season. 2 team in the SEC West. Quarterback Max Duggan and the TCU Horned Frogs continue to be underrated, despite multiple wins against ranked opponents. I like Oklahoma State at home here. Texas A&M hasn't won a game since the end of September and Florida is on a two-game losing streak. Penn State hasn't beaten OSU since 2017, and Michigan defeated the Nittany Lions 21-17 last season. The 2022 College Football Week 6 will feature Tennessee Vs LSU and Texas Tech Vs Oklahoma St. We will have 6 more Premium Picks against the spread this week! I think Notre Dame's offense will be too much for this BYU defense, which allows 335.4 yards per game. If the turnover margin in this one ends up being a wash, I like Penn State to get the road win, as I have substantially more faith in the Nittany Lions offense in a battle of field position. Maybe the Knights will boot and rally to knock off Michigan State for a second consecutive year, but I can't pick it. Rock chalk! Truly, it wouldn't be a surprise if Coastal Carolina scores on every possession. ET, Georgia State (1-4) at Louisiana-Monroe (2-2), 8 p.m. ", Rather, it's: "How many upsets will there be?". 21 Washington at Arizona State. College Football HQ pick: Oklahoma State wins, 34-28. 25 San Diego State (4-0) vs. New Mexico (2-3), 9 p.m. Use the Matchup generator below to analyze all games. PSU has played Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio State, so there's reason to keep the Nittany Lions in the Top 20. NCAA.com's Michella Chester sat down with B/R's . Missouri came within an eyelash of . Michigan has impressed the last two weeks, defeating Maryland and beating Iowa on the road handily 27-14. The Wildcats have allowed 28.8 points per game, and that number will rise after Saturday's outing. ET: Hawai'i at San Diego State, 10:30 p.m. ET: Georgia Southern 34, Georgia State 30, Liberty at UMass, 3:30 p.m. Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler has been quite turnover prone so far this year, throwing for four touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Kansas defense is capable of getting a few stops against Max Duggan and the TCU offense. Texas Tech, meanwhile, started the season 2-0, but have dropped two out of its last three against NC State and Kansas State. 1 Georgia, 3:30 p.m. One of the college picks the model is high on in Week 6: Auburn (+28.5) stays within the spread when it faces No. 24 SMU (5-0) at Navy (1-3), 3:30 p.m. No. Arkansas looked like the one team that might challenge 'Bama in the West this season. No. Bleacher Report's Top plays of the 2020 college football season. Georgia will win this year's College Football Playoff Championship. They get a tough test of their own at the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes. This week, Liberty earned a spot in the Top 25 for the first time this season, but it looks like that will be short-lived. Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Utes have won the last four straight following their Week 1 loss at Florida, but this will be the first ranked team Utah has faced all season. The 2021 college football season is underway. I think Mississippi State has a bit more to play for this week, and I think it'll be hard for Arkansas to rebound after two demoralizing losses. Three games between ranked teams, including No. The Cyclones lost 31-24 against Baylor before falling 14-11 at Kansas last week. Both SEC West contenders are in desperate need of a bounce-back game if they want to remain in the hunt for a division crown. And if they continue trying to run through a brick wall this coming weekend against Kentucky's defense, they're only going to hurt themselves. Oregon is 7-1 with its only loss coming against No. ET, ABC), No. I don't expect this game to be that close, but I do think there will be talk of hangovers in the first half of this Friday night game. And though the preseason Heisman favorite hasn't been anywhere near as proficient as expected, we've got to go with Spencer Rattler over Casey Thompson if this boils down to which quarterback has the most fourth-quarter heroics up his sleeve. Notre Dame started the season 0-2, including an upset at home against Marshall, and BYU lost 41-20 to Oregon in Week 3. Week 6 of college football looks to continue a chaotic season filled with upsets and surprises. ET: Given the respective schedules thus far, I'm not buying either of these teams as a threat to win the Mountain West Conference. Texas lost its previous game to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, but a win against Kansas State is on its way. It was definitely a "burn the tape" game for Oklahoma State since it had Sanders for most of the contest. At this point, the question isn't: "Will there be upsets? Following his two-interception game against Georgia, he's thrown just one pick against Washington State since. Both of these teams are trending in opposite directions. Bearcat quarterback Ben Bryant, who had to replace longtime starter Desmond Ridder this season, has Cincy's offense running smoothly. Free College Football Picks and Score Predictions. The much-anticipated matchup between No. Vanderbilt's defense checks in at 114th in scoring defense nationally. There aren't a lot of big-time matchups, but some wild ones are upcoming. The Black Knights are 1-3, with their only win coming in Week 3 over FCS squad Villanova. William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Barrett Banister . However, Iowa has done such an incredible job of both forcing turnovers and converting short-field drives into points that a big interception or two almost feels inevitable. ET. Colorado is giving up 483.8 yards a game, with one of the worst point differentials in the nation. 21 NC State, 8 p.m. 14 NC State (-3) (8 p.m. Nick Saban told reporters earlier this week that Young is "day-to-day.". 4 Penn State (5-0) at No. Although Kentucky suffered its first loss of the season to Ole Miss last week, the Wildcats' chances of winning the SEC East are still in front of them. Washington looked like one of the best teams in the Pac-12, until UCLA defeated the Huskies 40-32 last Friday night. In the exception to that rule, though, Texas scored 70 and ran all over the Red Raiders, so it wouldn't be much of a surprise if Zach Evans has a field day for TCU. 4 Penn State won 21-19 on a walk-off touchdown at unranked Iowa. 8 Tennessee (-3.5) at No. 17 Iowa. 7 Ohio State (4-1) vs. Maryland (4-1), Noon ET. Prediction: Kansas State 28, Iowa State 21, No. Each of their games has been extremely tight, and they're two points away from being one of the few undefeated teams standing. After this week off, though, they'll be seriously put to the test in road games against Texas and Iowa State. Both Air Force and Army can light up the scoreboard, mostly using a rushing attack. College football Week 8 picks, predictions against the spread. Running back Brad Roberts is the leader for the Falcons, recording 13 touchdowns and 943 yards this season. ET: Louisiana 27, Troy 19, Texas State at Louisiana Monroe, 5 p.m. Penn State won't be a riser after a win against Indiana, unless it demolishes the Hoosiers on the road. Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images, Jalon Daniels. Week 10 features the biggest game of the year, with AP No. It looks like Chip Kelly finally has things rolling at UCLA, as the Bruins are off to their best start since his debut season in 2018. Oregon has rattled off three straight wins over BYU, Washington State and Stanford. The Wolfpack would be booted from the Top 25 if they're dominated by the Demon Deacons at home. Despite the miscues from the Cowboys, Kansas hasn't been the same with starting quarterback Jalon Daniels out with a shoulder injury. Predictions for each Week 6 game are broken into three sections: Top 25 teams, best games between unranked teams and the rest of the slate. In each of the past seven years, the regular-season meeting between Oklahoma and Texas was decided by a single possession. The Bulldogs lost 31-16 to LSU in Week 3, so this game doesn't have a ton of SEC West implications, with Alabama leading the pack. So K-State's numbers likely won't be as big against the Cyclones. Head coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles headed into the 2022 season with their backs against the wall. AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. The Orange have decent wins against Purdue and Louisville, but the formula for stopping them has become clear. Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers was injured in the first quarter against Alabama on Sept. 10, and he hasn't seen the field since. 25 Cincinnati (-17) covers at Temple in a 4 p.m. October 3, 2022 30A Sports Picks Free Content 0. Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke entered 2022 with plenty of offseason hype, but he hasn't performed as well as expected early in the year. They were inches from defeating the Trojans and have continuously put away teams that they're favored against. They're led by a quality defense that forces turnovers. Vegas: Florida -11.5. 23 Mississippi State vs. Arkansas, Noon ET. Still, both teams enter this one 4-1. Tennessee will be the best offense LSU has faced thus far, but the Tigers have still only allowed 14.8 points per game so far this season. They'll have this week off to prepare for back-to-back road games against Boston College and Miami. In the last three weeks, CJ Stroud and the Buckeyes' offense have put up an average of 59 points. He's thrown for 1,594 yards and 19 touchdowns with just one interception. Some of the other exciting matchups include Alabama at LSU and Texas at Kansas State. 21 Minnesota 20-10. LSU, meanwhile, has rebounded from its Week 1 loss to Florida State and won its last four games. I think Kansas State has the edge here, especially with how well quarterback Adrian Martinez has been playing. Under interim head coach Brent Key, who was promoted from offensive line coach, Georgia Tech went on the road and upset No. 9 Michigan (5-0) at Nebraska (3-3), 7:30 p.m. ET: Northern Illinois 27, Central Michigan 18, Western Michigan at Bowling Green, 7 p.m. The Wildcats have given up 39 or more points in each of their losses. The reigning Heisman winner left last week's Arkansas game in the second quarter with a sprained shoulder. Unfortunately the Buckeyes will hand Sparty its fourth-straight loss of the season on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights started out 3-0, played well in a loss at Michigan and now they get to host a Michigan State team that, despite a 5-0 record, has left much to be desired on defense. The Red River Showdown between No. The weekend boasts a quartet of Top 25 showdowns, including a . Arkansas lost 37-0 to Georgia. Maye is tied at No. Both offenses are led by a pair of talented quarterbacks in TAMU's Will Rogers and Arky's KJ Jefferson. 4 with a 90.2 QBR and 2,671 yards. Arizona is 3-5 with three straight losses. The Aggies suffered a shocking upset at home to Appalachian State in Week 2, and lost 42-24 to Mississippi State last week. 18 UCLA (3:30 p.m. NC State's best quality is its linebacker room and schemes it runs on the defensive end, but that won't be able to stop Hartman each quarter. Meanwhile, we've seen a few challengers emerge in teams that could create some chaos later in the year. The Golden Bears will make that five straight losses. Tennessee caught a break for its trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He played in 13 games over three . 23 Liberty at Arkansas, 4 p.m. 15 Coastal Carolina (5-0) at Arkansas State (1-4), 7:30 p.m. The Vols get the No. There hasn't been many teams as streaky as the Red Raiders, beating teams like Texas and West Virginia but losing four of their last six. The wait is finally over. ", No. In four games against FBS opponents, Syracuse has thrown for a total of 510 yards and one touchdown. Maryland's 4-0 start to the season blew up in spectacular fashion at home against Iowa in a game in which the Terrapins committed seven turnovers. College football Week 5 picks, predictions against the spread. ET: UConn-Vanderbilt was on ESPNU this past weekend, and it actually ended up producing one of the most entertaining fourth quarters of the day, ending on a game-winning field goal for the Commodores at the buzzer. ET, Miami-Ohio (2-3) at Eastern Michigan (3-2), 3:30 p.m. 20 Kansas State at Iowa State, 7:30 p.m. 116: Texas Longhorns 24.2. ET, ABC), Washington State at No. After failing to find the end zone all game, the Dawgs finally scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win 26-22. . The Lobos have also averaged just 212 yards of total offense and 7.7 points during their current three-game losing streak, so this one should be over by halftime. Gambling problem? Top 25 rankings, odds, key match . The only loss after their opening game came against the juggernaut Tennessee Volunteers. No. 1 Alabama and Texas A&M is in prime time in Week 6. It beat Iowa State and Duke by one possession and outlasted West Virginia in overtime in Week 2. Prediction: Mississippi State 28, Arkansas 17. ET, Florida Atlantic (3-2) at UAB (3-2), 3:30 p.m. No. Chicago has acquired 31-year-old defenseman Nikita Zaitsev from the Ottawa Senators with a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft for nothing. That's three winning weeks out of the last four, although the losing week was so bad that my overall record for the year is now 55-56-1. Daniels may be able to put Kansas back on track when he's available, since he's eyeing a return this season. ET: San Jos State 27, UNLV 20, Louisville at Virginia, Noon ET: Virginia 30, Louisville 28, Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan, Noon ET: Western Michigan 35, EMU 20, Buffalo at Bowling Green, Noon ET: Buffalo 38, Bowling Green 27, Missouri at Florida, Noon ET: Florida 24, Missouri 17, Akron at Ohio, 2 p.m. On the season he's thrown for just four touchdowns with three interceptions. They're set to face an SEC opponent, and although Arkansas isn't at the top of the conference, the Flames don't have the talent to beat the Razorbacks in Fayetteville. UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson also put himself into the Heisman Trophy conversation with this incredible hurdle of a Washington defender: THIS HURDLE WAS WILD

(via . It's always a toss-up in a night game at Carter-Finley Stadium, but matchups like this usually favor the more experienced team. No. The Aggies' first three opponents scored a combined total of 17 points and were helpless when trying to move the ball through the air. That includes impressive victories over Arizona State and Utah, as well as considerably less impressive wins over Arizona and South Florida. The Wildcats are just a two-point favorite going on the road to Ames. As we enter October, we should know how for real this PSU team is. Last November, BYU destroyed Boise State. No. The pro football world is descending on Indianapolis for the annual NFL Scouting Combine this week, where 2023 draft prospects will be put through a gauntlet of on-field workouts, off-field medical exams, media . Sean Tucker I Rich Barnes USA Today Sports, Drake Maye I Grant Halverson/Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, J.J. McCarthy I Gregory Shamus/Getty Images, Jordan Travis I Melina Meyers/USA Today Sports, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Statistically Generated Predictions for all Week 6 Matchups. And you know what? They defeated a ranked Cincinnati team to propel themselves into the rankings, despite losing the previous week to East Carolina. College football's Week 6 slate for the 2022 season features 57 games, and our NCAA experts are ready with their predictions and picks. With Notre Dame's offense hitting over 40 points in two straight games, the Fighting Irish may have found the key to saving their season. Fifth-year senior quarterback Devin Leary leads NC State's offense. The LSU Tigers have won five straight against the Vols, dating back to 2006. And after the Tigers fall to 3-3 with a loss to Kentucky, head coach Ed Orgeron's hot-seat meter is going to get cranked up from "mildly toasty" to "raging inferno. No. 7 in the AP poll for that one, but they were down 24-0 in the blink of an eye. 14 NC State vs. Florida State, 8 p.m. 10 BYU (5-0) vs. Boise State (2-3), 3:30 p.m. ET. 22 . The Demon Deacons just need to make sure they don't let Shrader and Tucker run wild. Look for the Utes to lean heavily upon TJ Pledger and Micah Bernard while their defense does everything in its power to slow down USC wide receiver Drake London. College Football Game Picker: Florida by 2.88. The Trojans are averaging 307.9 yards in the air, with Williams recording 24 touchdowns and only one interception. Oregon will be playing a much improved Arizona team. Not only was Rutgers held to 17 points or fewer for a third consecutive game against an FBS opponent, but a defense that had held its first four opponents below 280 total yards was torn to pieces. But the combination of Arizona State's above-average secondary and Stanford's considerably-below-average run defense should keep another upset from happening. It's just disrespectful at this point that he's not talked about with higher regard. 7 Kentucky at No. The stats suggest TCU will go into Kansas to win and cover, but the Jayhawks could stay within a touchdown with the emotional angle behind them. Ole Miss will likely have more success running the ball in Week 6 than it did in Week 5, and I'm not suggesting that Matt Corral is going to get shut out. Nevertheless, we've ranked the five most intriguing "other" games. 7 min read. They won't all be this easy for SDSU, but its first Mountain West Conference win of the season will be a blowout. Sam Hartman and this Wake offense, which is putting up 40.4 points per game, should have no problems against an Army defense that ranks 102nd nationally. The Huskies are 14-point favorites over the Sun Devils. Penn State has lost two of its last three games, which is discouraging, but the recent competition has been fierce. 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