Last week we went 4-3, bringing BOG's 2016 college football record to 9-5. At this point, we have seen enough from each team to have a general idea of how good they really are. It seems like everyone has played at least one real opponent. With this new insight, I have 5 more picks this week:
#6 Houston (-7.5) @ Cincinnati
The way Houston has played this year, I don't understand how the spread could be this low. They are ranked number 6 in the nation for a reason. They return the bulk of their playmakers from last years 13-1 squad, and quarterback Greg Ward Jr. will become a household name if the Cougars can remain undefeated deep into the season.
Connecticut (-4.5) v. Virginia
Virginia has been awful this season, suffering a 17 point loss to FCS Richmond before being blown out by Oregon last week. UConn played an impressive game last week against Navy, and they would have won if not for horrible clock management in the final minute.
#17 Texas A&M (+3.5) @ Auburn
Texas A&M is the far better team here, and the only reason they're underdogs is because Auburn played Clemson close week 1. But Clemson proved they aren't that good last week in their sluggish performance against Troy. Look for the Aggies to give a raucous Auburn crowd little to cheer about.
This matchup will showcase two of the most talented, versatile young quarterbacks in college football in FSU's Deondre Francois and Louisville's Lamar Jackson. I think Florida State has more talent and has proven more this season with their win over Ole Miss. Look for Florida State to win and cover spread in a hard fought game.
TCU (-24) v. Iowa State
TCU failed me last week, but I think they'll come back strong this week against a weak team from Iowa State. The Cyclones are 0-2 on the season, losing to FCS Northern Iowa before being massacred by Iowa 42-3. TCU will come out angry and I expect them to go up by a pretty good margin. Look for the Frogs to cover.