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NCAA College Week 14 - late games
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Fearless Rick & Coin Flip NCAA Week 14 Late Games
All times Eastern
Saturday, November 29
1 Ohio State (-9.5, 44) at 15 Michigan 12:00 pm (FOX) - The Big One at the Big House. Michigan has won the last four straight in this series, though the last two have been close (30-24 in 2023; 13-10, last year).
Michigan will point out that Ohio State’s schedule has not been very rugged, but Ohio State can make the same claim against the Wolverines.Michigan played only two ranked teams and lost to both - 24-13 at Oklahoma and 31-13 at USC. Ohio State beat Texas in Week 1 and hasn’t been challenged since. Their defense has allowed 14 or more points only twice all season. Considering Michigan’s offense, the Wolverines will be fortunate to score at all.
This game has all the hype and hoopla, but it realistically could be over by halftime.
Coin Flip: Michigan
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Buckeyes 31 Wolverines 10
Pitt can reach the ACC championship and maybe make an argument for the CFP if they win here and next week. Having this game at home offers a significant advantage. The comparison is that Miami beat Notre Dame, and Pitt was buried by the Fighting Irish, thus, the Hurricanes are favored, but the oddsmakers give the Panthers a fighting chance since the win over ND was way back in week 1.
Both teams lost to Louisville, oddly enough, and Pitt is coming off a rousing, 42-28, victory at Georgia Tech. An upset in the making and a headache for the CFP loons.
Coin Flip: Miami
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Panthers 32 Hurricanes 27
Oregon’s defense is every bit as good as at least Wisconsin’s and Michigan’s, so they figure to prevail, but Washington’s ground game may not give the Ducks many possessions, and the emotional quality of the game may be in their favor if they can stay in it until half time. Oregon should win, but by how much.
Coin Flip: Oregon
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Ducks 24 Huskies 20
LSU’s season has been just short of a dumpster fire despite their 7-4 record, so the Sooners should dominate at home and cruise to their 10th win of the season.
Coin Flip: Oklahoma
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Sooners 28 Tigers 7
Being that all except Alabama will have played this week by kickoff of this game, the Commodores could either be pumped or dejected and they may be distracted by the possibilities.
At 8-3, Tennessee has no higher aspirations than maybe a better bowl game upcoming. The Vols’ only home losses have been to Oklahoma by six and Georgia by 3 in overtime, so they’re battle-tested. This should be a high-scoring wild one.
Coin Flip: Tennessee
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Volunteers 40 Commodores 38
Virginia’s steady offense and stout defense should carry the day.
Coin Flip: Virginia
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Cavaliers 31 Hokies 16
The Tigers have a very aggressive and talented defense, so Alabama needs to keep ball security top of mind. What works in Alabama’s favor is Auburn’s inconsistency on offense and penchant for losing close games. The Tigers are just 1-6 in the SEC, but all of their losses - to the likes of Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Georgia, Missouri, Vanderbilt and Kentucky - have been by 10 points or fewer. These games are often very close, so home field and points may be worth a shot.
Coin Flip: Alabama
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Crimson Tide 22 Tigers 17
USC is going to a bowl game, not the CFP. Expect the Bruins’ emotions to keep them somewhat close in this crosstown contest.
Coin Flip: USC
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Trojans 38 Bruins 24
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