Temple vs. Clemson 7:30 EST
Grab the healthy helping of points here as Clemson romps huge in the first half, then blast Phish's chalk dust torture and sit back as the Owls fight to stay within the number in the second stanza. Man this is a heaping load of points the Tigers are laying in this spot. I know they've been playing like the team to beat in the ACC of late, but that is a ton of chalk to have to lay in this spot.
I can't foresee the 1st string to get many snaps in this one as Head Coach Tommy Bowden would be wise to rest them up for next weeks Homecoming game against Georgia Tech that is sure to be a battle. They're not at home, this is a non-conference sandwich game, and they're coming off a grueling game a week ago that saw them put forth a stunning 4th quarter comeback. I really don't see them getting up for the mighty Temple Owls in this spot. That being said, Temple is flat out atrocious, and Clemson might be able to cover this number against them while asleep.
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However, Temple has shown a pulse the last few weeks by covering their last two games ATS, and should put forth another solid effort under the big bright lights of an ESPNU telecast.
Colorado State vs. Air Force 8:00 EST CSTV
If you asked any casual college football fan whom they thought would be in first place in the MT West right now, you'd most likely hear Utah, TCU, or BYU come out of their mouth. You certainly wouldn't hear Air Force after putting up a losing campaign for the second year in a row last season, but that's exactly the case. The Falcons find themselves atop the MWC standings with Utah and BYU, and Head Coach DeBerry's men will be eager to get back on the field this Thursday night to rinse the bitter taste of the Navy loss out of their mouths. Colorado State picked up its first conference win of the season with a commanding effort against UNLV that saw them win by a 28-7 count.
Head Coach Sonny Lubick has done an excellent job with this club to date considering I felt they were in for a down year. That just hasn't been the case, and it's mostly been due to the stellar play of its defense. CSU is now second in the conference and 13th in the nation in run defense, allowing a mere 75 YPG. The pass defense is also second in the league and 22nd in the country, permitting just 162 YPG which in turn pushes the overall defense for the Rams to sixth in the nation, with a combined 237 YPG allowed overall.
Points should be at a premium in the frigid air of Colorado Springs this evening, so I'm inclined to grab as many points as I can and watch as these two lock horns in a pivotal MWC battle.
Free College Football Picks: Take Colorado State +6
