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Arizona QB Khalil Tate is coming off a 400-plus yard and three touchdown game against Colorado. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

Pac-12 After Dark: Khalil Tate and Arizona Are Home Dogs Against UW

It’s the ultimate battle of cats and dogs when the UW Huskies head down to Tucson to take on quarterback Khalil Tate and the Arizona Wildcats in the last game on the college football schedule for this week’s installment of the Pac-12 After Dark. Sometimes when you need action, you’ll […]

Georgia Tech has been terrible against the spread, including a season-opening loss to Clemson, where they failed to cover. (Image: AP)

Vandy, Georgia Tech, Akron, Not so Dandy Against the Spread

Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, and Akron are all college football teams that bettors might want to consider when thinking about the spread. Not because they are so good at covering it, but because they come up short. All three teams are 0-5 this year against the spread, and their futility might […]

Washington and Miami are equally inept, but the Redskins have Adrian Peterson, who should benefit from the team’s new commitment to the run. (Image: AP)

One Bet, $100: How Low Can Washington, Miami Go?

Washington and Miami are playing the Winless Bowl on Sunday. I’m avoiding picking a winner, and instead, I’m going with the under with my One Bet, $100 pick. The over/under line is 41, and I am betting on both teams to keep the score low. There are a couple of […]

ESPN offers up a season long look at college football history and culture. (Image: ESPN)

(Review) College Football 150: The American Game on ESPN

Halfway through what ESPN is calling “a year-long, multi-platform storytelling experience,” there are some things to be learned from College Football 150: The American Game. This multi-layered series marks ESPN’s celebration and exploration of 150 years of college football. “The American Game” is an 11-episode documentary series focusing on college […]

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor is a Heisman Trophy longshot, but has great stats, and could be a good value bet for the award.  (Image: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal)

Jonathan Taylor, Justin Fields, Jake Fromm are Viable Heisman Trophy longshots

Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa has been the favorite, but there might be some Heisman Trophy longshots to consider. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm, and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor could all pull off the upset. One player that gamblers could have gotten insane odds on was LSU […]

The Oklahoma-Texas game could be decided by Longhorn quarterback Sam Ehlinger with his ability to scramble out of the pocket. (Image: Getty)

One Bet, $100: Oklahoma-Texas Game Will See Longhorns Cover

The Oklahoma-Texas game is one of the biggest rivalries in college football, and the subject of my “One Bet, $100” pick for this week. Texas is an 11-point underdog, and I believe they will cover that number. Last week’s “One Bet, $100” was another loss. I picked SMU, who was […]

Alabama returns to the field after a bye week, and coach Nick Saban is facing former assistant coach Jimbo Fisher, now Texas A&M head coach. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Alabama, Clemson Return From Byes as Heavy Favorites

Oh Alabama and Clemson, we’ve missed you so. Both the No. 1 and No. 2 teams had last Saturday off, but return to the gridiron this Saturday. As usual the Crimson Tide and the Tigers are both double-digit favorites. Clemson is a 27-point pick over Florida State at home. Alabama […]

The Eagles are about to open seven tough weeks on their schedule. (Image: clipart)

Philadelphia Eagles Begin a Mid-Season Schedule of Pain

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-2 and tied with the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC East division lead. But, their next six games in the next seven weeks may be the toughest stretch for any team this season. When it’s over, the Eagles season might well be done as well. The […]

Texas QB Sam Ehlinger has bowled over opponents so far in 2019, but can he do the same in the Red River Rivalry this week? (Image: NCAA)

The Red River Rivalry Could Be a DFS Paradise

The day slate for this Saturday’s college football games offers many tough choices in the DFS world as offensive powerhouses like Oklahoma and Texas take the field in the Red River Rivalry. Which two quarterbacks should we draft among Sam Ehlinger, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa? Which Crimson Tide receiver […]

New England coach Bill Belichick leads his undefeated Patriots against the New York Giants on Thursday night, but is concerned about the short week. (Image: Getty)

Can Short Week of Preparation Derail Undefeated Patriots?

No NFL team has been able to beat the undefeated Patriots this season. Can a short week be the factor that upends the Super Bowl favorite? Oddsmakers don’t believe so. They have made New England a 16.5-point favorite against the New York Giants. It is the fourth time in six […]

USC’s J.T Daniels is one of five Pac-12 quarterback injuries less than hallway through the college football season. (Image: AP)

Pac-12 Quarterback Injuries Piling up Early in Season

The amount of Pac-12 quarterback injuries is alarming, as several of the conference’s signal callers have gone down this season. There are 12 universities in the Pac-12, and five team’s starters have missed at least one game. The most serious are USC’s J.T. Daniel, and Cal’s Chase Garbers. Daniels tore […]

Are the number of called penalties in the NFL going up? (Image: You Tube)

Penalties in the NFL – Are the Refs Really Calling More?

Even the game announcers are saying it: The refs are calling more penalties and slowing down the NFL games. It does feel like there are a lot more yellow flags on the field, but what do the numbers have to say? So far, the answers are mixed. The NFL office […]

Tom Brady of the New England Patriots throws 500th career TD pass (Image: Maddie Meyer / Getty) touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Four Players to Target in Thursday Night Showdown

This week’s Thursday night NFL game features the New York Giants visiting the New England Patriots in what’s expected to be a rout, as the Patriots are listed as 17-point favorites. That line makes it apparent that, in Thursday night showdown cash games, DFS players should focus on New England, […]