Every game, every pick for the entire BCS and maybe even a few winners mixed into the fold. When it comes to college football Saturdays, everyone needs action.
This time of year a plethora of teams have very little to play for each week. However fans, and more importantly gamblers, sweat the outcomes like a birth in the BCS title is hanging in the balance. In an attempt to show my philanthropic spirit, here's a score prediction for every power conference team this weekend highlighted by a handful of best bets.
Pittsburgh (-3) at Uconn
How do the Panthers get off the deck after the heartbreak in South Bend? They don't. Uconn 24-20
Michigan (-9.5) vs Northwestern
Denard Robinson is banged up and will only see limited snaps. Michigan's strength recently has been their defense and it continues. Michigan 27-17
NC State (-7.5) vs Wake Forest
The Deacons are terrible but I have as much faith in the Wolfpack as chalk as I do in our economy. NC State 27-20
Rutgers (-17) vs Army
Yes, the Knights had a bye week but is Army really their focal point? Gross game against a capable option offense. Rutgers 35-20
Louisville (-1.5) at Syracuse
Sometimes a line tells you a story that bears listening. I'll remain stubborn and go against my better judgment here. Louisville 28-27
Virginia (-1) vs Miami
The Hurricanes don't need this game and won't be focused. That's not a guess, it's a statement. Virginia 31-21 (BEST BET)
Minnesota (-3) at Illinois
It hurts my head to even think about this trainwreck. One team has to win right? There's no winner here under any circumstance. Minnesota 6-4
Wisconsin (-7.5) at Indiana
Indiana is in contention for a Rose Bowl! No, I haven't been drinking heavily to delude myself into thinking that's a fact. Order is restored in Bloomington. Wisconsin 34-21
Iowa (-5) vs Purdue
You'd have to be crazy to lay points with an Iowa team this bad...sign me up! Iowa 31-17
Ole Miss (-3) vs Vanderbilt
Vandy has feasted on 2 cupcakes the last two weeks. Ole Miss gets a big conference win. Ole Miss 27-20 (BEST BET)
North Carolina (-8) vs Georgia Tech
Not sure how the Yellow Jackets get consistent stops. Come to think of it, they won't. North Carolina 45-24
Alabama (-13.5) vs Texas A&M
The Aggies better bring their A-game because even in a letdown spot Alabama will be ready to inflict pain. Tide win, and it's not close Alabama 38-14
Georgia (-14.5) at Auburn
Win one for Chizki!!! That's not gonna happen but a cover would still be nice. Georgia 28-17
Nebraska (-8.5) vs Penn St
T-Magic has been a different animal in Lincoln and Penn St's improbable season encounters a major road block. Nebraska 38-20
Notre Dame (-19) at Boston College
I'm sure this is the game ABC really wanted to show the nation in primetime. Jesuits vs Catholics has as much intrigue as a real life holy war. Notre Dame 28-10
USC (-9) vs Arizona St
What morivation do the Trojans have here? I'm banking on none so much so I'd bet against them here. Arizona St 38-34 (BEST BET)
Utah (-1) at Washington
Given Washington's dominance at home, this line tells a story. Utes have been hot and they'll stay that way. Utah 21-17
Oregon (-27.5) at California
Time for Old Tedford to dust off that resume and start looking for new employment come 2013. Oregon 52-17
Oklahoma St (-9.5) vs West Virginia
Mountaineers have struggled mightily as of late but Dana's homecoming might give them something to cheer about. Oklahoma St 45-42
Kansas St (-7) at TCU
Why stop picking against K-St now since it's been so successful all year? I'm a glutton for punishment. TCU 31-28
Cincinnati (-9) at Temple
The Big East is still considered the BCS...at least by some people. Watch Temple however and you'll quickly disagree. Cincinnati 27-20
Tennessee (-3) vs Missouri
The Tigers struggle to move the ball against talented SEC defenses. Fortunately for them, the same problem won't exist here. Missouri 31-24
Texas (-10) vs Iowa State
Texas showed a little bit of fight last week against Tech. They're still not worthy of being double digit conference favorites. Texas 30-24
UCLA (-16.5) at Washington State
I wonder if Mike Leach questions his decision to get back into coaching every time he goes to practice. UCLA 38-27
Arizona (-29) vs Colorado
Now that pot's legal in Colorado at least Buffs fans will have an easier time forgetting the Jon Embree era. Arizona 42-13
South Carolina (-13.5) vs Arkansas
Why do I have a weird feeling Arkansas is a live underdog here? South Carolina wins...but by the slimmest of margins. South Carolina 24-21
Texas Tech (-26) vs Kansas
It's almost hoops season in Lawrence and not a moment too soon for Rock Chalk. Tech in a route... Texa Tech 49-20
Oklahoma (-21.5) vs Baylor
When was the last time the Sooners had revenge vs Baylor? GL in this one Art Briles, you're going to need it. Oklahoma 56-24
Stanford (-4) vs Oregon St
I'm actually starting to believe in the Beavers, loser of this one sees their Pac 12 north title hopes dashed. Oregon St 20-17
LSU (-16) vs Mississippi St
Can the Tigers shake off last week's collapse to Alabama? I don't think so and Miss St gives them a scare. LSU 20-14
