Sportsbook.com has the perfect answer for people who can't wait to place their first college football bets, and that is with their 2010 "Games of the Year" odds. Week-2 of the 2010 college football season is actually Week-1 for posted 2010 Games of the Year odds.
Penn State at Alabama: The season starts off with No. 1 ranked Alabama hosting the Penn State Nittany Lions down in Tuscaloosa Sept. 11th at Noon Eastern. Sportsbook has lined the Crimson Tide as -11.5 chalk favorites in this one. It's no secret the reigning BCS Champs are loaded, returning the bulk of their offense that ran over Texas in the 2010 BCS Championship game. Will the Nittany Lions have what it takes to hang with 2009 Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and his Crimson Tide teammates? Alabama looks solid offensively but must find replacements for nine defensive starters from last year. A win here for Joe Paterno would be huge for the Penn State program and thrust the Lions and the BIG TEN into the 2011 BCS picture. PREDICTION – Don't be fooled by Bama's poor-mouthing over their depleted defense. The Crimson Tide has back-ups better than most good teams have starting. They won't miss a beat. Take Bama minus the points.
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Miami-U vs. Ohio State: Fans at both these schools have had Sept. 11th, 2010 circled on their calanders since this game was scheduled. Miami needs a win here in order to get some national respect and so does Ohio State. While the Buckeyes are highly ranked, they have taken a back-seat in respect to SEC powers Florida and Alabama. The winner of this game will get a ride on the BCS express while the loser will just be – a loser. Sportsbook oddsmakers favor the Buckeyes by -8.5. Prediction – OSU is giving too much; take the 'Canes in this one plus the points.
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Georgia at South Carolina: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. will be the scene for a huge SEC East showdown on Sept. 11th when the South Carolina Gamecocks host the Georgia Bulldogs. Carolina legendary coach Steve Spurrier thinks he has the best team he's had since arriving at USC five years ago. This is a great early season battle that will launch the winner into a leaders spot and the loser chasing the rest. Sportsbook.com oddsmakers have installed Georgia as -1.5 chalk favorites in this one. Prediction: The oddsmakers blew it with this one. We like Carolina BIG as a home-dog.
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Michigan at Notre Dame: Quick – name the starting quarterbacks for Notre Dame and Michigan. Uh huh – you can't. That shows you how far these teams have fallen, but you can bet – and I mean literally – these classic powers will be back in the BCS conversation very soon. That's why this Sept. 11th game is one of the most anticipated. Will Rich Rodriguez' Wolverines, with their run oriented spread offense, be more effective than Brian Kelly's pass oriented spread? Sportsbook oddsmakers like the Irish in this one by a – 5.5 chalk. Prediction: This game could come down to a field goal – Michigan covers.
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Florida State at Oklahoma: What a great way for new FSU coach Jimbo Fisher to pick up a statement win make a name for himself than to pull out a win here. The Seminoles, and ACC for that matter, have been the red-headed step-children of the BCS ranks lately. Oklahoma will show them they still are. Sportsbook oddsmakers see OU by -12.5. Prediction: OU by two touchdowns.
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