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Fearless Rick & Coin Flip NCAA Week 8 Late Games
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Michigan State @ 9 UCLA (-14, 44.5) 3:30 pm (CBS) - As strange as it may seem, the Bruins are tied for the lead in the Big Ten with Ohio State, but 4-0 in the conference. UCLA has the potential to rush for more than 200 yards against the Spartans, 0-4 in conference play.
The Spartans have lost five in a row, but the last two were close (38-37 to Illinois; 24-21 vs. Northwestern). Against UCLA’s stout defense, Michigan State will be fortunate to find the end zone more than once. The Bruins’ defense and solid run game should provide the difference.
Coin Flip: UCLA
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Bruins 27 Spartans 9
UCF is 1-2 in Big 12 play, with losses to Houston and Oklahoma State. Their defense allows the most yards from scrimmage in the conference, which makes BYU’s offense drool over the prospects. The Knights will also be without regular QB Alonza Barnett III. Which the line here, as it may be moving.
Coin Flip: BYU
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Cougars 38 Knights 24
South Carolina is strutting after their October 10 win at Florida (38-19), but Tennessee should control both lines of scrimmage, the clock and the score.
Coin Flip: Tennessee
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Volunteers 27 Gamecocks 18
Alabama came out of Tennessee a 26-10 loser, and needs to bounce back to keep conference and CFP hopes alive. A&M’s defense is shreddable, and their office prone to mistakes. May be a blowout for the Tide.
Coin Flip: Alabama
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Crimson Tide 42 Aggies 16
Iowa has emerged as one of the powerhouses in the Big Ten. Their lone loss was a 31-14 setback to the Buckeyes and they are 2-0 on the road this season, so playing at Minnesota should not be a worry. Iowa holds a slight statistical advantage on offense and a much larger edge defensively, which will likely provide a solid winning margin.
Coin Flip: Iowa
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Hawkeyes 31 Golden Gophers 20
A loss here probably eliminates Texas from CFP contention and Ole Miss has the combination of offense, defense, and a winning attitude to send the Longhorns to a third straight defeat. Texas QB Arch Manning has been woefully inconsistent and the Rebels will take full advantage.
Coin Flip: Texas
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Rebels 24 Longhorns 14
At 6-1 and 4-1 in conference play, the Wildcats are seriously eyeing a shot at the SEC championship game and possibly the CFP. This game may turn some heads in different directions. None of Kentucky’s wins have been blowouts, and this one could be closer than anticipated.
Coin Flip: Vanderbilt
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Wildcats 31 Commodores 24
Why the spread is so thin owes to the idea that USC still has holes in their defense and will be playing a second straight road game. The Badgers have a good enough defense to contain the USC offense and win at home.
Coin Flip: Wisconsin
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Badgers 26 Trojans 23
These two are the highest-scoring teams in the Big 12. Houston clicks at 39.2 points per game, Utah, 40.2, but the difference is on defense, where the Utes have the edge and that may be the deciding factor, though holding back Connor Weigman and the Cougar offense will take some doing. Look for a close one.
Coin Flip: Utah
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Utes 31 Cougars 28
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