The Saturday We've All Been Waiting For

October 12, 2024. If you love college football, you’ve had your eye on it this weekend for a while.

Before we look at the awesome lineup today, let’s cover a few things from this week.

⚾️ The Dodgers outlasted the Padres in game 5 of the NLDS last night. Kike Hernandez homered in the 2nd inning, and the Dodgers pitching crew held the Padres to just 2 hits last night.

⚾️ The Dodgers will be facing the NY Mets after the Mets booked their first NLCS trip since 2015 when Francisco Lindor delivered a Game 4 grand slam to knock out the Philadelphia Phillies.

⚾️ The NY Yankees beat the KC Royals in 4 games after the Yanks got help from the wind in game 4 when some strong gusts kept a few balls from going out of the ballpark on Thursday night.

⚾️ The Yanks will find out who they play after game 5 of the other ALDS plays today. The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians are facing off at 1:08 pm EST on TBS today.

🏈 Ole Miss was called out by South Carolina’s head coach, Shane Beamer after Ole Miss was clearly faking injuries after big plays so they could get subs in or a quick break. Ole Miss responded to the allegations saying they are conducting themselves properly and are compliant with the rules. This is the type of pettiness that we need in College Football when it’s clear and obvious that the Ole Miss are faking cramps. This is exactly the type of stuff that LSU’s coach Brian Kelly will complain about tonight if they lose to Ole Miss.

What’s on the College Football schedule today?

🏈 #9 Ole Miss @ #13 LSU

📺️ Gametime is 7:30 pm on ABC

💰️ Ole Miss is favored by 3.5 points and the points total is 62.5

👀Ole Miss faking injuries and coming off a loss. LSU is coming off a bye week. Ole Miss hasn’t won in Baton Rouge since 2008. LSU is getting more than field goal on their home turf. Ole Miss has Lane Kiffin calling the plays. LSU has the playmakers. With the 12-team playoff starting this year, this game has more meaning than ever. Jaxson Dart is coming off one of his worst performances with Ole Miss. LSU has one of the best offenses in the SEC. Offense might not even be the big story today. LSU’s defense is already night and day different from last year after they brought in a new OC and Ole Miss has a nasty defensive line. LSU has the O-line to battle up front with Ole Miss. I could go on and on. The point remains the same. LSU getting more than a field goal on the home turf is still crazy. TAKE THE POINTS.

🏈 #1 Texas vs #18 Oklahoma

📺️ Gametime is 3:30 pm on ABC

💰️ Texas is favored by 17 points and the total is 49.5

👀 Both teams are in the SEC now and the Red River Rivalry continues on. This one is a little more lopsided than normal, with Texas being the top in the nation, and this spread just keeps creeping higher and higher. OU’s receiving core is still beaten down, and it looks like Quinn Ewers is returning for the Longhorns. I’m not sure what Texas will cook up on offense today, especially as they face a great defensive mind with OU having Brent Venables at the helm. Either way, Texas always seems to find a way to score in this game. I’m expecting to see lots today. I think 49.5 is low, and I’ll take over that all day.

🏈 #2 Ohio State @ #3 Oregon

📺️ Gametime is 7:30 pm on NBC.

💰️OSU is favored by 3 points and the points total is 54.5

👀Ohio State might have Chip Kelly but Oregon’s offense is a reminder of what used to be when Kelly was the Head Coach of the Ducks. The Ducks have one of the best offenses in the nation and Ohio State statistically has a top defense. Still, OSU is making a cross country trip and they giving 3 points at home to the Ducks. I’ll be taking the Ducks at home +3 in this one.

🏈 Florida @ #8 Tennessee

📺️ Gametime is 7 pm on ESPN

💰️ Tennessee is favored by 10.5 points and the points total is 56.5

👀 Preseason this looked like one helluva game to watch but now we know that Florida stinks. Still when these teams meet its ’s usually an awesome game. Tenn is coming off their first loss of the season and the Florida is on a 2 game win streak. I think this one is a layup but now that I think that, it could be a trap game. I’ll stay away. But if you want a pick, take Tennessee giving points.

🏈#4 Penn State @ USC

📺️ Gametime is 3:30 pm on CBS

💰️ Penn State is favored by 3.5 points and the points total is 51.5

👀 Similar to Florida/Tennessee, this game was looking hot before the year started. It still could be. This game has the biggest upset potential, per the rankings. But I think these teams are closer than #4 and unranked. Big offense potential today for both teams and while these teams have efficient QBs, they’ll both need to make big throws today. I hate Penn State, so I’m not making picks on the spread, but I will take the over. Life is too short not to take the over!

That’s all for today. Enjoy the games and don’t forget to share this with your friends!

Cheers!

-The DB