Admittedly, I normally do better with the NFL, but here goes the first week's installment of 5 CFB ATS plays I like...
North Carolina +2 over South Carolina
UNC returns 10 starters and an established stud at QB. I think they outscore the Gamecocks and win outright.
Tulane +9 over Duke
I don't like a team laying near double digits on the road in a season opener when they have to replace as much as the Dukies do. Duke might win outright, though a Tulane upset will not shock me at all. Close game that goes down to the wire.
Virginia +17 over UCLA
I believe this is going to be a far better game than the wise guys do. Virginia went 5-7 last year, but truly was only ripped in 1 game all season (35-10 on Grant Field). Give me those points.
Notre Dame -9.5 over Tejas
I think Charlie Strong is at least another year away from making a game like this competitive in the 4th quarter. I like the far more talented Irish in a rare night home game to start the season.
Ohio State-Virginia Tech under 53.5
Hokies play good D, but so will OSU. Not impressed by Hokies QB Brewer, but I think VPI&SU's defense should be very good and keep this close and low-scoring. I am tempted to go with the Hokies getting 11 points, but I can also see the Bucks winning something like 24-7 or get a late TD to cover 11 so I'll steer away from the point spread.
Good luck to all! Thank Buddha football season is back. WOOHOO!!
North Carolina +2 over South Carolina
UNC returns 10 starters and an established stud at QB. I think they outscore the Gamecocks and win outright.
Tulane +9 over Duke
I don't like a team laying near double digits on the road in a season opener when they have to replace as much as the Dukies do. Duke might win outright, though a Tulane upset will not shock me at all. Close game that goes down to the wire.
Virginia +17 over UCLA
I believe this is going to be a far better game than the wise guys do. Virginia went 5-7 last year, but truly was only ripped in 1 game all season (35-10 on Grant Field). Give me those points.
Notre Dame -9.5 over Tejas
I think Charlie Strong is at least another year away from making a game like this competitive in the 4th quarter. I like the far more talented Irish in a rare night home game to start the season.
Ohio State-Virginia Tech under 53.5
Hokies play good D, but so will OSU. Not impressed by Hokies QB Brewer, but I think VPI&SU's defense should be very good and keep this close and low-scoring. I am tempted to go with the Hokies getting 11 points, but I can also see the Bucks winning something like 24-7 or get a late TD to cover 11 so I'll steer away from the point spread.
Good luck to all! Thank Buddha football season is back. WOOHOO!!