The dungeon was on hiatus last week—big whole wrath-of-god thing went down, no need to get into the particulars. Turned out our stash of giant medieval candles was lacking; my accountant has since paid the price for the oversight.
Twice already this season the dungeon has been on games that ended in horrific beats, the Baylor-Colorado game being the most recent, so let’s see what nonsense we can conjure this week.
The line on Wake-State has been bet down to State -4 as of Friday afternoon, which is approaching the temptation zone for me, as some of the advanced numbers like the Pack by seven or eight. But I don’t have that kind of faith in this team right now, so I’m holding off.
Obligatory Bet Against UNC Of The Week
Betting against the Tar Heels has worked out pretty well this season, and I am expecting that to continue with Pittsburgh heading into Chapel Hill a modest three-point favorite. Pitt is no James Madison, perhaps, but I like the Panthers’ offense a lot in this matchup, and if the Heels get behind and have to try to pass their way back into it, I don’t think that’ll end well.
Around The Country
Syracuse +6.5 vs. UNLV: UNLV, perhaps the world’s most interesting college football team, is ranked and undefeated despite losing its starting quarterback, who left the program over broken NIL promises. (Michael Allen left, too, though not for that reason.) The Rebs can run the heck out of the ball and Syracuse’s defense has been spotty, but this line smells to me. It is pungent. Kyle McCord will continue to cook (just as we all foresaw in August).
Michigan moneyline vs. Washington: Michigan’s passing game is comically inept, but hey, Big Blue still beat USC despite throwing for only 32 yards. Who needs the forward pass? The Wolverines have the edge in talent and that defense is still fierce, so I’m a bit confused why Washington should be considered the favorite, even when factoring in that UM passing game. Give me the defending champs in an eye-bleeder.
Navy vs. Air Force, over 37: Some might be reluctant on this one given that the game involves two triple-option teams and the clock might never stop, but I think the odds of a Navy romp are good. I’m counting on the utter terribleness of Air Force to come through, and while Navy -10 is the safer bet, I want to live dangerously, baby.
Iowa vs. Ohio State -19: As usual, Iowa has no passing game and is pretty much unwatchable, and I don’t think this trip into the ‘shoe is going to be fruitful for the Hawkeyes. Let’s bank on another eye-bleeder, with Iowa failing to reach double-digit points.
Clemson -15 vs. Florida State: Will I live to regret buying the Clemson offense? Quite possibly. However, FSU is starting this fellow at quarterback. The Tigers might get a couple scores out of their defense, who knows. You gotta wonder about FSU’s morale after the walloping those guys took last week, plus the loss of DJ U to injury.