Colorado looks good but it's not over yet so I'm not including it in my record.
Side note: Like all of you I do this to win, but I also do it for fun. Therefore, I don't bet against my team, Wisconsin. That being said, if I did, I think LSU is a great play tomorrow. Badgers starting a new QB, have a new D Coordinator, are missing one of our best LB's (Edwards), have injuries all over the O Line and are facing their former D Coordinator, Aranda. This has blow out written all over it. I hope I'm wrong.
9/3/2016 (1-2-0, -1.2u)
Boston College Eagles +3 (-110): Boston College returns 15 starters from last year's disappointing team. Taking a closer look, they were breaking in a new coordinator on both sides of the ball and had 35 first time players see time. They also had 4 close losses. Combine that with an exceptional defense and I like the Eagles to be vastly improved this season. Georgia Tech will throw their option offense out there and Thomas will run it very well. But, if you give Adazzio a month or so to prepare for the option attack, I trust him to stop it. BC hasn't won a conference game in football or basketball in a year. I expect their absolute best here as they know they have a legitimate shot to snap that streak.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +40 (-110): Michigan is going to win this game. There are a few things that make me think Hawaii can stay within the number. First, the whole world is talking about how great the Wolverines are going to be this year and while I do think they will be good, there is way too much hype. Second, I watched the Rainbow Warriors first game. Yes, they lost by 20 but the score differential was not that big. Hawaii kept turning the ball over and taking stupid penalties. Most teams have their largest improvement between games 1 and 2. If the Rainbow Warriors can do that and reduce the penalties and turnovers, they will have a good shot to stay within the number.
Western Michigan Broncos +5 (-110): This is a strong, experienced Broncos squad with an experienced, dynamic offense. They battled Michigan State and Ohio State last year and while they lost, they were in both of those games for awhile. Their defense is inexperienced but I'm not sure that Northwestern has the firepower to take advantage of that inexperience. Northwestern was the worst offense in the B10 last year and that's saying something in a conference that is not exactly known for its dynamic offenses. In other words, I expect WMU to have enough firepower to stay in the game. Combine that with the strange 5 point spread and I'll grab the Broncos and won't be shocked if they pull the outright upset.
Texas A&M Aggies -3 (-110): These are two good offenses, no doubt about that. I'm excited to see Trevor Knight in this offense with a very talented receiving corps in a new offense. Rosen is going to move the Bruins as well. The difference in this game is two things. First, the Aggies are more talented on defense. Second, A&M knows that this is a make or break year for Sumlin. A few people relatively close to the program have told me the kids love Sumlin and Chavis and really want them to stay. They know they can make a huge statement towards making that happen with a win over big name UCLA.
Georgia Bulldogs -3 (-110): Here's what the Bulldogs have had in years past...talented offenses and high expectations. With Smart taking over as head coach I think we see a different Bulldogs team. This team is going to run, run and then run again. They're going to ask Lambert to manage the game and feed Chubb and the other backs. Expect the UGA defense to take a massive leap forward with Smart as head coach. The Tar Heels took a massive leap forward last year but upon closer inspection they beat no one. The gave Clemson a scare and lost to a Baylor team playing their 3rd QB. The D is improved but this team is not ready to win a grind it out game. Expect the Bulldogs to turn this one into a battle by controlling the clock and by forcing North Carolina's inexperienced QB to make difficult decisions.
Texas Longhorns +3.5 (-110): The Longhorns get a chance to avenge last year's debacle with an experienced, athletic team. Look for Texas to run multiple QB's into the game and for a brand new offensive scheme to challenge Notre Dame's inexperienced defense. The Fighting Irish lose a lot on offense but still have more than enough firepower. However, Texas' defense is fast, tough and will play with a chip on their shoulder after last season's blowout. As the Longhorns try and re-establish themselves as a national powerhouse, winning this game would go a long, long way towards making that happen. They have enough athletes, they have the home crowd, they have the revenge factor and they're getting more than a FG.
Alabama Crimson Tide/Clemson Tigers/Florida State Seminoles ML Parlay (+143): If Bama and Clemson win there's a good chance I try and hedge/middle this by taking Ole Miss and the points.