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Game of the Week
#21 USF (+7.5) at Houston— Saturday, 2:30pm CT
Last year’s game provided some late game heroics by D’Eriq King, giving Houston a 28-24 win. USF is out to prove that their 7-0 record isn’t a fluke, and will get their first big test of the season. Jordan Cronkrite and Blake Barnett have been great surprises this season, and will give the Cougars defense something to worry about. The Bulls must find a way to stop King. Houston’s offense has exploded with him running the show, and USF needs to limit his effectiveness.
Michael: Houston 45 USF 35
Joe B: Houston 42 USF 24
Joe S: Houston 38 USF 27
Eric: USF 28 Houston 27
Rest of the AAC
UMass (-5) at UConn— Saturday, 11:00am CT
David Pindell vs. the UMass Minutemen. UConn’s offense is their only hope in this game, and they might have a good chance against another bad defense. Andy Isabella is going to give the Huskies secondary nightmares.
Michael: UMass 45 UConn 28
Joe B: UMass 49 UConn 35
Joe S: UMass 41 UConn 31
Eric: UMass 42 UConn 38
Cincinnati (-9.5) at SMU— Saturday, 2:30pm CT
How will Cincinnati respond after their first loss? There isn’t much time to sulk, because SMU might be getting hot after a slow start.
Michael: SMU 30 Cincinnati 27
Joe B: Cincinnati 31 SMU 28
Joe S: SMU 31 Cincinnati 30
Eric: Cincinnati 35 SMU 24
Tulane (+1.5) at Tulsa— Saturday, 6:00pm CT
It’s hard to believe that only one win separates these two teams. Tulsa is one competent quarterback away from being an average team. Tulane is just trying to get on track, something they haven’t seem to have accomplished this year.
Michael: Tulane 27 Tulsa 24
Joe B: Tulane 24 Tulsa 21
Joe S: Tulane 27 Tulsa 20
Eric: Tulane 21 Tulsa 17
#3 Notre Dame (-23.5) at Navy— Saturday, 7:00pm CT
The game is being played in San Diego, so maybe that helps Navy? Normally, we’d like the Midshipmen’s chances to keep this one competitive, but this isn’t the same Navy team as in year’s past.
Michael: Notre Dame 48 Navy 14
Joe B: Notre Dame 49 Navy 10
Joe S: Notre Dame 45 Navy 17
Eric: Notre Dame 38 Navy 21