Givanni Damico | October 12th, 2019
Welcome back to my weekly college football game picks and locks! Last week, I went 7-3 on my locks (70.0% success rate for those who struggle with math). This week, I have selected eight games for Damico’s Depository segment of this article.
Central Michigan -10.5 vs. New Mexico State
New Mexico State has yet to win a game this year. Central Michigan upset Eastern Michigan last week (which resulted in one of my game picks being incorrect). Central Michigan should be able to handle NMSU with ease at home.
Florida State +27 at 2 Clemson
This may seem like a bold call since the game is in Death Valley, but Clemson hasn’t impressed on offense this week. With both Alex Hornibrook and the Slim Reaper, James Blackman, being viable options for FSU at quarterback, Clemson should always be on their toes. Clemson wins, but not by four touchdowns.
West Virginia +10 vs. Iowa State
This is like the California and Oregon line from last week. I don’t quite understand it. West Virginia is at home after a game in which they hung with Texas last week. Iowa State is nothing special on offense. West Virginia wins this game outright.
Virginia Tech -27.5 vs. Rhode Island
Virginia Tech just beat Miami, so they should be able to handle an FCS team that has gone 13-43 in their last 56 games with ease.
Florida International -5.5 vs. Charlotte
FIU has played more convincing football this year than Charlotte. Their wins have been better wins and their losses haven’t been as bad. FIU wins by a touchdown.
10 Penn State -3.5 at 17 Iowa
Penn State has played great on both sides of the ball this year. I’m almost convinced that this team might be for real. Iowa’s offense is horrible, but their defense is elite. This is a low-scoring game with Penn State coming on top 20-6.
Arkansas +7 at Kentucky
Arkansas nearly upset Texas A&M last week. They have played solid football, while Kentucky has struggled massively. Sawyer Smith, their quarterback, was ranked dead last on a list of FBS quarterbacks in the country that I saw. Arkansas wins outright.
Mississippi State -6.5 at Tennessee
Tennessee is just an awful football program right now. They looked a little bit better last week with a new quarterback, but I don’t think that makes a difference against Mississippi State. State barely covers, winning by 7.
Now we are on to my game picks for each and every Saturday game
Current Picking Record: 214-70 (.754)
Last Week: 28-15 (Worst week yet)
6 Oklahoma -10.5 at 11 Texas
My Pick: Oklahoma
Oklahoma is 6-3 in the last nine games of the Red River Showdown. Jalen Hurts has been great this year and I fully expect Oklahoma to handle Texas. HORNS DOWN!
10 Penn State -3.5 at 17 Iowa
My Pick: Penn State
Iowa’s offense just isn’t good enough to hang with Penn State.
7 Florida at 5 LSU -13.5
My Pick: LSU
Kyle Trask escaped with a win last week against Auburn, but this week will be much different. Joe Burrow has played well this year and LSU has been more consistent.
South Carolina at 3 Georgia -23.5
My Pick: Georgia
16 Michigan -23.5 at Illinois
My Pick: TTUN
23 Memphis -4.5 at Temple
My Pick: Memphis
Maryland -3.5 at Purdue
My Pick: Maryland
Mississippi State -6.5 at Tennessee
My Pick: Mississippi State
Rutgers at Indiana -27.5
My Pick: Indiana
Miami (OH) at Western Michigan -13
My Pick: WMU
Toledo -27 at Bowling Green
My Pick: Toledo
Georgia Tech at Duke -17
My Pick: Duke
Ball State at Eastern Michigan -2
My Pick: Ball State
Old Dominion at Marshall -16
My Pick: Marshall
New Mexico State at Central Michigan -10.5
My Pick: CMU
1 Alabama -17 at 24 Texas A&M
My Pick: Alabama
Florida State at 2 Clemson -27
My Pick: Clemson
Michigan State at Wisconsin -10
My Pick: Wisconsin
Washington State -1 at Arizona State
My Pick: Arizona State
25 Cincinnati -7.5 at Houston
My Pick: Cincinnati
BYU -5.5 at USF
My Pick: USF
Kent State -14.5 at Akron
My Pick: Kent State
Northern Illinois at Ohio -6.5
My Pick: Ohio
UConn at Tulane -34
My Pick: Tulane
Texas Tech at 22 Baylor -11
My Pick: Baylor
San Jose State at Nevada -3
My Pick: San Jose State
UNLV at Vanderbilt -15
My Pick: Vandy
Iowa State -10 at West Virginia
My Pick: West Virginia
Rhode Island at Virginia Tech -25.5
My Pick: VT
Middle Tennessee State at FAU -11
My Pick: FAU
Georgia State at Coastal Carolina -4.5
My Pick: Georgia State
UAB -12.5 at UTSA
My Pick: UAB
Army -4.5 at Western Kentucky
My Pick: Army
UMass at LA Tech -32
My Pick: LA Tech
North Texas at Southern Miss -3
My Pick: North Texas
Fresno State at Air Force -3.5
My Pick: Air Force
Ole Miss at Missouri -12.5
My Pick: Mizzou
Charlotte at FIU -5.5
My Pick: FIU
USC at 9 Notre Dame -11
My Pick: Notre Dame
Louisville at 19 Wake Forest -7
My Pick: Wake Forest
Nebraska at Minnesota -7.5
My Pick: Minnesota
Arkansas at Kentucky -7
My Pick: Arkansas
Navy -1 at Tulsa
My Pick: Navy
15 Utah -15 at Oregon State
My Pick: Utah
Hawaii at 14 Boise State -13.5
My Pick: Boise State
Wyoming at San Diego State -3.5
My Pick: San Diego State
Washington -5.5 at Arizona
My Pick: Washington
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