MASK OFF SATURDAY... COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 9 PREVIEW + PLAYS

We're going to do things a little different this week. Life has a lot going on so I haven't been able to write as much as I'd like. With that being said, I've prioritized my research and pick write ups this week to give you guys my best. We had a great week last week and we're looking to build with another awesome slate this Saturday. This CFB season has been more than you could ask for already and I have a feeling there's a few more surprises in store for us before the seasons up.

WEEK 9 PLAYS

Ole Miss/Oklahoma UNDER 52.5

I’ve been back and forth on this one a few times and I can’t pick a side. I’d love to take Ole Miss with the points here but OU’s defense is just too good for me to trust Trinidad Chambliss. With that being said we’re going to stick with the under. In SEC play OU hasn’t scored more than 14 points in the 1st half. Their offense has hid their issues because the defense has been so good. Mateer hasn’t run the ball the same since his injury and I’m not sure the OU offense is just going to click on. While Ole Miss can score, it’s going to be tough against this Sooner defense that ranks #2 in yards per carry allowed, #4 in opp 3rd down conversion, #4 in pass yards allowed per game, #3 in rush yards allowed per game and #1 in sack percentage. This one’s going to be a dog fight (and I kind of hope Ole Miss wins).

USF -6

It’s really hard to ignore this bounce back spot for Memphis but I have to continue to ride. Alex Golesh and the Bulls have turned things up since their Sunshine state gauntlet of an early season schedule. Byrum Brown has thrown for 14 TDs and rushed for 4 since the Miami game. The offense is also averaging over 300 yards per game on the ground. While Memphis did have an emotional weird upset last week and they are at home, I don’t think anyone in the G5 is stopping these Bulls from earning their playoff bid. I saw the line go from -4.5 to -6 and wish I jumped on earlier. Going to be a lot of points here though so no reason to sweat a 1.5 pt jump.

AUBURN/ARKANSAS OVER 55.5

This game interests me more than most people. Auburn is a dead team and Hugh Freeze’s days are numbered but boy do they have a defense. On the other side even though Arkansas isn’t winning, Petrino and this offense have them in every game. Arkansas is atrocious and ranks #126 in yards per rush allowed. This is going to open up things for Jackson Arnold and that struggling Tiger offense. Let’s not forget the last 4 teams Auburn has played have very very good defenses. Auburn should look a lot more like it did in the Baylor game. And for the other side, do I even have to say his name? Taylen Green has quietly been one of the most electric players in CFB this year. He is constantly pushing Hogs offense down the field and can do it against anyone even Auburn. Give me the over here.

VANDY -3

OVER 52.5

I told you I planted the Vandy flag last weekend. That means we’re going to ride this bus til the wheels fall off and Diego Pavia is a good driver. I’ve said it once I’ll say it a million times, Mizzou is fraudulent. I don’t care they beat Auburn last week, we knew they weren’t living up to expectations anyway. If Mizzou wants to be considered a real SEC contender they have to beat someone for real. I’ve yet to see them not poop their pants when that time comes. Meanwhile Vandy just took it to LSU one of the best defenses in the country! Mizzou will score because Vandy’s defense isn’t rock solid but it won’t be enough to top Pavia and the Commodores at home.

Washington -3.5

The line was all I needed to see for me to be on Washington here. I’ve been high on Washington since the off season that’s why we’re on their Win Total over for the season. Demond Williams has been awesome and this Washington offense is very balanced. They also rank #22 in the country on converting on 3rd down while Illinois ranks #120 defensively in opp 3rd down conversions. The key will be Washington staying ahead and converting on 3rd down and its a major help being at home. While Illinois has a good passing offense, I think Washington is aware of their schedule and knows they can’t slip at home here. This is going to be a MUST WATCH game for Saturday. Go U DUB.

Texas A&M/LSU OVER 49.5

First things first, Whit Weeks is out. While LSU still has a good defense they need everyone they got for this game. The Aggies offense is high powered and have put up 30+ in every game except for Auburn this year. They even hung 41 on Notre Dame in their house. A&M will come in Death Valley and they will score. Now LSU at night with their backs against the wall is also an entirely different beast. Nuss has been getting healthier and A&M’s defense hasn’t looked great consistently this year. LSU also hasn’t scored less than 20pts at home yet this year, no reason they don’t under the lights in a do or die game.