Initially, I did not like any games this week and thought about skipping it. But then, I did a deep dive. Here's the fun stuff
11-5 season
Navy +9.5 at Air Force One
OVER 56 - SMU at Louisville
OVER 64 - Pittsburgh at North Carolina
Indiana -13.5 at Northwestern
Clemson -15 at Florida State
Navy vs Air Force:
Navy is averaging 47. Air Force is averaging 10.
Navy is 4-0 with a super stud QB. AF is 1-3 and having a sad season.I'm going with Navy.
And I hope they also beat Notre Dame this year - A game that has been played every year since 1927 (except for 2020 covid).
SMU vs Louisville:
SMU is 4-1 (we see you BYU) and averaging 42 a game.
Louisville is 3-1 (tough loss to ND) and averaging 47 a game.
Louisville is ranked #22, but no love yet for SMU (we see you BYU).
Defense might be optional. Keep scoring until the clock shows 00:00
Pitt vs UNC:
Pittsburgh is averaging 48.5 points per game, 7.9 ypp. UNC (3-2) is averaging 38 ppg.
Pitt is 4-0 and not even ranked. And just a 2.5 point favorite.
Why over 64? Besides the scoring stats just provided, how about the matchup/history of this game....
In 2023 - Over/Under....49.5.... Final score UNC 41 Pitt 24 (over wins)
In 2022 - Over/Under... 65.5.... Final score UNC 42 Pitt 24 (over wins)
in 2021 - Over/Under ....72.... Final score Pitt 30 UNC 25 (under wins)
In 2019 - Over/Under ... 49.... Final score Pitt 34 UNC 27 (over wins)
in 2018 - Over/Under ... 48.... Final score UNC 38 Pitt 35 (over wins)
in 2018 - Over/Under ... 50.... Final score UNC 34 Pitt 31 (over wins)
in 2017 - Over/Under .... 67.... Final score UNC 37 Pitt 36 (over wins)
Just look at that scoring.
Indiana vs Northwestern:
NW has won at home every time they play Indiana since 2000. That's right, in 2016, in 2011, in 2009, in 2007 and in 2003. However, the last time they played - 2019 - Indiana won 34-3.
What does that mean? Nothing. Because this year Indiana is averaging 50 ppg, 7.7 ypp, and NW is averaging 17 ppg.
13.5 point spread means "Can you build a 9 point lead at half time, and outscore them by 6 more in the second half?" I think yes, yes they should.
Clemson vs Florida State:
Clemson got bullied by Georgia to start the year and scored just 3 points. Since then, they have scored 66, 59, 40 in their last 3 games.
The writing is on the wall for Florida State. Do they quit in the first half, or wait until the early 3rd quarter?
FSU a terrible mess offensively, but the defense is starting to give up the fight as well - they just got torched by SMU 42-16. And nobody noticed.
Remember FSU last year and their swag? They even gave a shut out to Clemson 13-0. Does anyone remember that? Well Dabo does. And so does their QB Cade Klubnik. He is calling this a revenge tour.
Okay that's it for now. I'm kind of interested in these games now with a little bit of effort put into it. So we shall see.