NCAA Football Picks

For all of you who place bets on college football, here are a couple of games I think you should take this weekend:

1. BYU (-110) at TCU -5.5 (-110)
This is a no brainer. You have to believe that TCU will cover the 5.5. They are undefeated, ranked 17th in the country, and the game is at TCU. Also, TCU's quarterback is 11-0 since taking over as a starter last season. BYU is 2-2 and are a decent team, but no match for the Horned Frogs. TCU by 14.

2. Tennessee -13 (-110) at Memphis (-110)
Take Tennessee to cover the 13 points. Although they haven't looked great this year, the Vols will have no trouble with Memphis. The Memphis defense is horrible, in fact, the team fired its defensive coordinator earlier this week. That isn't a good sign for this weekend. Tennessee by 21.

3. Boise St. +4 (-110) at Utah (-110)
Utah favored by 4 points. However, Boise St. is 4-0 and ranked 22nd in the country. Utah is 3-1 but have played absolutely nobody this year. Boise St. has no defense but their offense is nearly unstoppable. I say this game goes back and forth, and comes down to the end and field goal kicking, and Boise has the better kicker. Boise St. by 3.

4. Michigan -10 (-110) at Minnesota (-110)
Michigan looked good on both sides of the ball last week, and will look good again against Minnesota. Michigan is far too physical for the Gophers, and will take over the game in the second half. Michigan by 17.

5. Rule of thumb...whoever is playing against Temple, take whoever it is no matter the line. In this case it is Vanderbilt, who is favored by 34 at home. Close call this week, actually a really tough call, but I have to go with history and the rule of thumb and take Vanderbilt by 42.

That's what I got for my top 5 picks this week. There are many more games I would pick, and perhaps I will do a top 10 next weekend. But for now, it is what it is.