College Football Play of the Day for 10/22/11: USC

In one of college football's most storied rivalries, how about USC getting 9.5 points as they play Notre Dame.

USC is 5-1, but still a bit of an unknown to the public and those in Vegas.  Notre Dame is 4-2, with early season defeats to South Florida and Michigan.

Still, 9.5 is too many points.  USC is historically a preety good road team and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games.

The Fighting Irish are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.

I say take the points and the Trojans for a big win.

College Football Play of the Day for 10/15/11: Baylor

A quick pick today to get you through to a big day in the NFL tomorrow.

Today it's Baylor +8 against Texas A&M.

Baylor is a dangerous team that can put up a lot of points in a hurry, so I love them getting 8.

The play of the day is Baylor

College Football Play of the Day for 10/8/11: Georgia Tech

Nobody has been able to stop Georgia Tech and their running game this season.  I don't expect Maryland to be able to handle it either.

GA Tech is giving Maryland 14.5 pts today, you should give it. 

TheTerrapins are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.  They won't allow less than 20 against the Yellow Jackets.

Verdict:  Take GA Tech and give the 14.5

Bonus Pick:  We have an honorable mention bonus pick today.  Vandy +29 against Alabama.  Too many points, take Vandy.

Friday Night College Football Play: Boise St.

How about Boise St. giving 21 points to Fesno when the game is in Fresno?

On paper and without thinking, you would just put down your money and take Fresno.  But it's a down year for Pat Hill and Fesno.  Fresno State is 2-3 and last week lost to Ole Miss at home.

Boise won this game 51-0 last year, and Fresno doesn't look like they've recovered. 

One important trend to keep in mind is Boisr St. is 21-7 ATS in their last 28 road games.  pretty strong!

Take Boise and give the points.

College Football Play of the Day for 10/1/11

Texas A&M

Texas A&M at Arkansas, with the home team getting 2.5 points.

The way I look at it, it's only 2.5 points and A&M has looked like a much more potent team that Arkansas this season.  This will be a conference game as early as next year with the Aggies joining the SEC.

Now it's just a great matchup.

The Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

Look for the Aggie's offense to pick apart the Arkansas D, first by the run, then by air and win by about 10 points.

Take A&M and give the points.