TGIS Game of the Week

Texas at Alabama -7 – 6:00pm

Jalen Milroe answered all my questions in Week 1. And with Alabama’s defense probably the best it has been in the past five years… Bama is ready for Texas.

Prediction: Alabama 34 – Texas 24

Top Picks of the Week (All Times Central)

Friday

Illinois at Kansas -3 – 11:00am

It is never good when you barely escape with a 2 point win against a MAC Opponent in Week 1. That is exactly what Illinois experienced in their game against Toledo. Going into Week 2, Kansas has Jalon Daniels at QB coming back from injury. Kansas runs away with this one.

Saturday

#14 Utah -6 at Baylor UNDER 51 – 11am

I grabbed this one at six points as soon as it came out. Utah dominated Florida and Baylor lost to Texas State… this Baylor team has the makings of a team falling apart. Utah wins big. Also, with Baylor’s Blake Shappen injured after the Texas State game… Baylor will struggle to put up points. Take the Under as well.

Nebraska at Colorado OVER 58.5 – 11am

I’m sticking with Colorado overs. The Buffs can put up points, but I don’t trust them to stop anyone. Even Nebraska who only scored 10 points against Minnesota (But averaged 5.3 yards per play)

Ole Miss -6 at Tulane – 2:30pm

Michael Pratt played phenomenal against South Alabama in Week 1 going 14/15 for 294 yards and 4 TDs. But he won’t be able to keep up with Ole Miss’ offense. The Rebs by double digits.

Iowa -4 at Iowa State – 2:30pm

Iowa State will not be able to score in this game. Cade McNamara just needs to score a few touchdowns for Iowa and I am confident in this. At least the players will also (probably) not be betting on the game this year… give me the -4.

Texas State +13 at UTSA – 2:30pm

The Vegas rankings have not properly power rated Texas State with all of their transfers. We get double digit points after they just pulled the upset against Baylor? Yep, we are taking them.

SMU at Oklahoma UNDER 70 – 5:00pm

I have a theory that Brent Venables constructed a decent defense this year at Oklahoma. If that is the case, 70 points is way too high. We like the under.

Arizona at Mississippi State –8 – 6:30pm

Zero faith the Wildcats will know how to handle Starkville. Grab this line early.

Oklahoma State -3 at Arizona State – 9:30pm

I know the Cowboys are on the road, but this is Arizona State’s true Freshman Jaden Rashada’s first test against an actual defense (not Southern Utah). Trust Gundy.

Auburn -6.5 at Cal – 9:30pm

I know… it is a tough travel game on the west coast. I don’t care, this Auburn defense is nothing like Cal’s last opponent North Texas. Plus Cal’s starting QB, Sam Jackson might be out. Under a touchdown is an easy bet.