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Fearless Rick & Coin Flip NCAA Week 5 Late Games
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5 Ohio State (-13.5, 45) @ 14 Iowa 3:30 pm (CBS) - Iowa’s upset win at Michigan last week was a huge boost for the Hawkeyes, a team on the cusp of breaking into the elite in college football for many years finally busted through. It wasn’t so much the 16-yard touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee on the final play of the game, but the concentrated effort on both sides of the ball, including the game-ending 91-yard drive by the Hawkeyes.
The Buckeyes should be prepared to face a solid defense and an entire team that intends to prove itself again. It’s still early in the season and anything can happen, and this happens to be a road game for Ohio State. Don’t be surprised if Iowa keeps Jeremiah Smith somewhat under wraps and makes this a close call.
Coin Flip: Iowa
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Buckeyes 24 Hawkeyes 17
The Mezzo come off a tough, 31-24 loss at Mississippi State and will need to regroup if they hope to avoid a second straight conference loss. They’re a solid bunch, but Florida seems to have everything moving in a positive direction.
Coin Flip: Florida
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Gators 37 Tigers 23
Auburn’s lone loss (3-1) was to Florida, 44-39, so it’s apparent thatchy can play with the big boys. Last week’s 21-15 win over Vanderbilt was a confidence builder. Auburn will test the Vols, and vice versa. Could come down to the wire in Knoxville.
Coin Flip: Tennessee
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Volunteers 31 Tigers 26
An inability to score points on BYU could haunt the Horned Frogs, as evidenced last season in a 44-13 defeat at Brigham Young. This one may be closer, but not by much. Right now, the Cougars are the choice to win the conference and head to the CFP. They’va also had an extra week to prepare. Watch out.
Coin Flip: TCU
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Cougars 42 Horned Frogs 13
While Clemson is clearly not the kind of powerhouse they used to be, they are 3-1, at home, and will be motivated against one of the top teams in the ACC. The result of this game may prove whether their 51-10 loss at LSU in the season opener was a fluke or a sign that the Tigers can’t compete at the higher levels. 4-0 Miami has firepower galore, a stingy defense, and national championship aspirations.
Coin Flip: Clemson
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Hurricanes 38 Tigers 13
This appears to be a down year for the Buffaloes. After opening with a 14-13 win at Georgia Tech and a 52-21 win over Weber State, they’ve lost two straight, 41-7, at Northwestern, and, 23-13, last week at Baylor. It wasn’t playing on the road that Hurt Colorado’s chances, it was the competition and the Red Raiders are probably a step above what they’ve faced so far. Surprised the line isn’t 21 or higher.
Coin Flip: Texas Tech
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Red Raiders 35 Buffaloes 13
Fortunately for the Trojans, the Huskies don’t possess the kind of offense that can produce the number of points likely to be needed for a win. On home turf, USC should bounce back though problems remain.
Coin Flip: Washington
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Trojans 38 Huskies 17
Indiana got a scare from Northwestern last week, eventually overcoming for a 29-23 win. This is their first road game of the season, and Rutgers, despite the 1-3 mark, has a reasonably good offense. This is one game to be avoided, but that juicy line is hard to resist.
Coin Flip: Indiana
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Hoosiers 38 Scarlet Knights 24
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