NCAAF Picks: Washington vs Notre Dame College Football Odds & Predictions: The Washington Huskies get a respite from conference action this week, but it hardly qualifies as a break since they have to travel to South Bend, Indiana to take on Notre Dame. The 3-1 Irish will open a three game home stand against Steve Sarkisian's team, which will be followed by meetings with USC and Boston College. This Saturday's contest is set to kickoff at 3:30pm ET at Notre Dame Stadium; the game will be broadcast live on NBC. College Football Odds at Bookmaker.com have the Huskies listed as a +13 against the spread road dog.

The Huskies USC high did not last long as the team got thumped 34-14 last weekend at Stanford. The offense failed to produce against the Cardinal defense, amassing just 291 yards, a total almost 68 yards under their season average. Quarterback Jake Locker had his poorest showing of the year, completing 16-of-31 passes for 191 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. Locker also had six rushes for a mere 21 yards.

Washington's ground game produced 100 yards, but a less than stellar 3.7 yards per carry. Freshman running back Chris Polk led the team with 19 carries for 75 yards.

The Huskies defense could not withstand the Cardinal rushing attack as Stanford racked up 321 yards on the ground. Toby Gerhart did most of the damage, rushing 27 times for 200 yards. 

Notre Dame survived a nail-biter for the second straight week, winning 24-21 over Purdue in West-Lafayette. The Fighting Irish trailed 21-17 late in the fourth quarter, but mounted a 12 play, 72 yard drive that ended with Jimmy Clausen hitting tight end Kyle Rudolph in the endzone. Clausen, who fought through a toe injury, completed 15-of-26 passes for 171 yards in the victory.

The Irish defense held the Boilermakers to just 74 rush yards (2.8 yards per carry), but also benefited from Purdue's own self-destructive behavior. Danny Hope's squad had two turnovers and 13 penalties in the loss.

NCAAF Picks Betting Trend: Washington is 1-9 straight up and 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games as a road dog with a total of 54.5 or more.

Bookmaker.com NCAAF Picks: Washington vs Notre Dame College Football Odds & Predictions:

Washington Huskies +13 (-110), Over 55.5 (-110), +425 (Moneyline)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish -13 (-110), Under 55.5 (-110), -525 (Moneyline)

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