We call that one The Clapper.
Last week was an underwhelming 3-4 performance, so we’re buckling down in the dungeon, rolling up our sleeves, and making sure the accountant’s time in the Rat Room is extra bitey.
NC State remains a 10-point underdog at Cal, and I’m still taking the Pack on this one. I’m mulling taking the under at 46.5 as well,
Obligatory Bet Against UNC Of The Week
On hiatus this week, with UNC on a bye, but I thank the Tar Heels for again coming through last week. Their ongoing efforts in this matter are inspiring.
Around The Country
ECU vs. Army -16: Not loving the trend line for ECU, which just gave up 311 rushing yards to Charlotte. The Pirates rush defense has collapsed the last three weeks, and Army has been rolling.
Kansas State -3 vs. West Virginia: I don’t think WVU’s defense is up to the task in this matchup and would be comfortable taking the Wildcats even if the line were a couple points higher. Managing to get this at 2.5 earlier in the week was handy, I feel.
LSU -2.5 vs. Arkansas: LSU has shown flaws this season but in the end I can’t resist the talent differential here. Though the potential for a letdown is there after that comeback against Mississippi last week, admittedly.
UNLV vs. Oregon State +5.5: UNLV isn’t this much better than Oregon State, even given the Beavs’ shoddy rush defense, and I expect a lot of points in this game—but OSU should be able to match shot for shot.
Colorado State -7 vs. Air Force: This one’s simple, really. Air Force is terrible and has yet to cover a spread against an FBS opponent. In fact, the Falcons have yet to come within eight points of the spread against FBS teams. No reason to think the woes will end here.