Here are my picks for week thirteen of the 2019 NFL Season.
Thursday, November 28th
Chicago Bears (5-6) vs Detroit Lions (3-7-1)- 12:30, FOX: The Bears are coming off a home win over the lowly New York Giants. The Lions are coming off a road loss in Landover against the Redskins. New Lions starter Jeff Driskel is questionable with a hamstring injury, so we don't know who will be quarterbacking the Lions on Turkey Day afternoon. I do think they will win this game because Mitch Trubisky has been so bad this season to the point I don't trust him to beat the lowly Lions and he even almost single handily gave the game away last week against the Giants. Give me the Lions in a low scoring affair.
Prediction: Detroit 19, Chicago 16.
Buffalo Bills (8-3) vs Dallas Cowboys (6-5)- 4:30, CBS: The Bills are coming off a home win over the Denver Broncos. The Cowboys are coming off a tough road loss in Foxboro against the Patriots which led to an interesting press conference with owner Jerry Jones. I think Jones's boys are primed for a big bounce back here against a Bills team that's clearly not as good as the record indicates.
Prediction: Dallas 31, Buffalo 17.
New Orleans Saints (9-2) vs Atlanta Falcons (3-8)- 8:20, NBC: The Saints are coming off a divisional home win over the Carolina Panthers courtesy of a game winning kick by Will Lutz as time expired. The Falcons are coming off a bad divisional home loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I do expect Matt Ryan to play and for the offense to play better, but I don't think the Saints forget the beatdown the Falcons gave them a few weeks ago, so you know Drew Brees and their offense will be on their A game so give me the Saints here on the road in a high scoring affair.
Prediction: New Orleans 37, Atlanta 26.
Sunday, December 1st
New York Jets (4-7) vs Cincinnati Bengals (0-11)- 1:00, CBS: The Jets are coming off a dominant home win over the Oakland Raiders. The Bengals are coming off a divisional home loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Andy Dalton is back starting for the Bengals after they saw enough from rookie Ryan Finley. Meanwhlile, Sam Darnold and the Jets offense has been absoluely rolling of late and I think they'll continue to beat inferior teams.
Prediction: NY Jets 31, Cincinnati 16.
Tennessee Titans (6-5) vs Indianapolis Colts (6-5)- 1:00, CBS: This is sneakily a huge game between these divisional teams that could go a way toward a Wild Card spot and perhaps the division. The Titans are coming off a huge home win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts are coming off a Thursday night divisional road loss in Houston against the Texans. The Colts at home are a much different and better team at home then on the road and I believe it will continue to be the case here on what should be a fun game.
Prediction: Indianapolis 23, Tennessee 17.
Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) vs Miami Dolphins (2-9)- 1:00, FOX: The Eagles are coming off a disappointing home loss against the Seattle Seahawks despite missing key offensive weapons. The Dolphins are coming off a road loss in Cleveland against the Browns. I believe this is a nice little get right spot for Carson Wentz and the Eagles, who are getting key pieces back from injury and I expect them to win this game.
Prediction: Philadelphia 26, Miami 16.
Green Bay Packers (9-2) vs New York Giants (2-9)- 1:00, FOX: The Packers are coming off a disappointing Sunday night road loss in Santa Clara against the 49ers. The Giants are coming off a road loss in Chicago against the Bears. This is a great get right spot for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense in theory, but there could be snow headed for MetLife on Sunday. Anyway, I still think the Packers bounce back and win here against a listless Giants team.
Prediction: Green Bay 33, NY Giants 24.
Cleveland Browns (5-6) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)- 1:00, CBS: The Browns are coming off a home win over the Miami Dolphins. The Steelers are coming off a divisional road win in Cincinnati against the Bengals. This is a huge game in division and we obviously remember what happened a few weeks ago on that Thursday night and the Steelers definitely are thinking revenge here at home and I think they'll get it done.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 24, Cleveland 20.
Washington Redskins (2-9) vs Carolina Panthers (5-6)- 1:00, CBS: The Redskins are coming off a home win over the Detroit Lions. The Panthers are coming off a close divisional road loss in New Orleans against the Saints. In theory, you're thinking big bounce back spot for the Panthers, whom I do think they get the win, but bad weather could lead to sloppiness and a closer than expected game.
Prediction: Carolina 24, Washington 17.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-7) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7)- 1:00, FOX: The Buccaneers are coming off a divisional road win in Atlanta against the Falcons. The Jaguars are coming off a bad divisional road loss in Tennessee against the Titans. This was a tough call, but I'm going to take Nick Foles and the Jaguars to take it at home.
Prediction: Jacksonville 27, Tennessee 26.
San Francisco 49ers (10-1) vs Baltimore Ravens (9-2)- 1:00, FOX: This is almost certainly the game of the year in the NFL and it's disappointing that it's not a primetime game. The 49ers are coming off a dominant Sunday night home win over the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens are coming off a dominant Monday night road win in Los Angeles against the Rams. I understand that the Ravens have been dominating everyone lately, but I do think that this contest will be very competitive and home field advantage will prevail for them.
Prediction: Baltimore 27, San Francisco 23.
Los Angeles Rams (6-5) vs Arizona Cardinals (3-7-1)- 4:05, FOX: The Rams are coming off a disastrous Monday night home loss against the Baltimore Ravens. The Cardinals are coming off their bye and two weeks ago they lost a close divisional game in Santa Clara against the 49ers. This time, I do believe they'll get off the hook and get a nice win to get people excited against a Rams team that looks like it quit.
Prediction: Arizona 23, LA Rams 20.
Los Angeles Chargers (4-7) vs Denver Broncos (3-8)- 4:25, CBS: The Chargers are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they lost in Mexico City against the Kansas City Chiefs in a divisional clash on Monday Night Football. The Broncos are coming off a road loss in Buffalo against the Bills. This is a tough call, but this feels like a game the Chargers always seem to lose and whether it's Drew Lock or Brandon Allen, I do think the Broncos pull it out at home.
Prediction: Denver 24, LA Chargers 23.
Oakland Raiders (6-5) vs Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)- 4:25, CBS: The Raiders are coming off a disastrous road loss in East Rutherford against the Jets. The Chiefs are coming off a bye and two weeks ago, they beat the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico City on Monday Night Football. I do think the Raiders offense will perform better against a weak Chiefs defense, but I don't see the Raiders defense stopping Patrick Mahomes and that offense.
Prediction: Kansas City 35, Oakland 27.
New England Patriots (10-1) vs Houston Texans (7-4)- 8:20, NBC: The Patriots are coming off a home win over the Dallas Cowboys in a game that wasn't well played. The Texans are coming off a Thursday night divisional home win over the Indianapolis Colts. For the second time in a row, I think the Patriots getting picked off on a Sunday night, this time against a Texans team that is playing their second consecutive primetime home game. I believe DeShaun Watson gets a signature win here.
Prediction: Houston 20, New England 17.
Monday, December 2nd
Minnesota Vikings (8-3) vs Seattle Seahawks (9-2)- 8:15, ESPN: This is another tremendous matchup for a Monday Night game. The Vikings are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they had a great comeback win over the Denver Broncos at home. The Seahawks are coming off a road win in Philadelphia against the Eagles. These two teams met last year on a Monday night in Seattle too and the Seahawks won the game and that was the game that pretty much decided the last NFC Wild Card spot. This year, it could determine who gets which Wild Card or perhaps possible playoff home field advantage if they end up division winners. I won't be surprised if this goes either way, but it should be a great game and I like the Seahawks at home to take it led by MVP candidate Russell Wilson.
Prediction: Seattle 30, Minnesota 27.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
2019 College Football Week 14: Bowl Projections
Here is my week fourteen edition of my 2019 College Football Bowl Projections.
College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (2) Ohio State vs (3) Clemson
Peach Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (1) LSU vs (4) Utah
Rest of New Years Six Bowls
Cotton Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Memphis vs Alabama
Orange Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Virginia vs Penn State
Rose Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 5:00, ESPN: Oregon vs Minnesota
Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 8:45, ESPN: Georgia vs Oklahoma
Other Bowl Games
Bahamas Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: Southern Miss vs Ohio
Frisco Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN2: Wyoming vs Liberty
New Mexico Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: Louisiana Tech vs Utah State
Cure Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:30, CBSSN: UCF vs Georgia Southern
Boca Raton Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 3:30, ABC: Tulane vs Miami-Ohio
Camellia Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 5:30, ESPN: Central Michigan vs Louisiana
Las Vegas Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 7:30, ABC: Boise State vs Charlotte
New Orleans Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 9:00, ESPN: FAU vs Appalachian State
Gasparilla Bowl: December 23rd, 2019- 2:30, ESPN: SMU vs WKU
Hawaii Bowl: December 24th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: BYU vs Nevada
Independence Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: UAB vs Eastern Michigan
Quick Lane Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: North Carolina vs Michigan State
Military Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Temple vs Florida State
Pinstripe Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 3:20, ESPN: Wake Forest vs Illinois
Texas Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 6:45, ESPN: Kansas State vs Tennessee
Holiday Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 8:00, FS1: Michigan vs Washington
Cheez-It Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 10:15, ESPN: Notre Dame vs Iowa State
Camping World Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ABC: Virginia Tech vs Oklahoma State
First Responder Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 12:30, ESPN: Marshall vs Texas
Music City Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Louisville vs Toledo
RedBox Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 7:00, ESPN: Nebraska vs Washington State
Belk Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Miami vs Kentucky
Sun Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 2:00, CBS: Pittsburgh vs Arizona State
Liberty Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 3:45, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Army
Arizona Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 4:30, CBSSN: Hawaii vs Georgia State
Alamo Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Baylor vs USC
Citrus Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ABC: Wisconsin vs Florida
Outback Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ESPN: Iowa vs Auburn
Birmingham Bowl: January 2nd, 2019- 3:00, ESPN: FIU vs Navy
Gator Bowl: January 2nd 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Indiana vs Texas A&M
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: January 3rd, 2019- 3:30, ESPN: Buffalo vs Air Force
Armed Forces Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 11:30AM, ESPN: Troy vs San Diego State
Mobile Alabama Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Western Michigan vs Arkansas State
College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (2) Ohio State vs (3) Clemson
Peach Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (1) LSU vs (4) Utah
Rest of New Years Six Bowls
Cotton Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Memphis vs Alabama
Orange Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Virginia vs Penn State
Rose Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 5:00, ESPN: Oregon vs Minnesota
Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 8:45, ESPN: Georgia vs Oklahoma
Other Bowl Games
Bahamas Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: Southern Miss vs Ohio
Frisco Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN2: Wyoming vs Liberty
New Mexico Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: Louisiana Tech vs Utah State
Cure Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:30, CBSSN: UCF vs Georgia Southern
Boca Raton Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 3:30, ABC: Tulane vs Miami-Ohio
Camellia Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 5:30, ESPN: Central Michigan vs Louisiana
Las Vegas Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 7:30, ABC: Boise State vs Charlotte
New Orleans Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 9:00, ESPN: FAU vs Appalachian State
Gasparilla Bowl: December 23rd, 2019- 2:30, ESPN: SMU vs WKU
Hawaii Bowl: December 24th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: BYU vs Nevada
Independence Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: UAB vs Eastern Michigan
Quick Lane Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: North Carolina vs Michigan State
Military Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Temple vs Florida State
Pinstripe Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 3:20, ESPN: Wake Forest vs Illinois
Texas Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 6:45, ESPN: Kansas State vs Tennessee
Holiday Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 8:00, FS1: Michigan vs Washington
Cheez-It Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 10:15, ESPN: Notre Dame vs Iowa State
Camping World Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ABC: Virginia Tech vs Oklahoma State
First Responder Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 12:30, ESPN: Marshall vs Texas
Music City Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Louisville vs Toledo
RedBox Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 7:00, ESPN: Nebraska vs Washington State
Belk Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Miami vs Kentucky
Sun Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 2:00, CBS: Pittsburgh vs Arizona State
Liberty Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 3:45, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Army
Arizona Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 4:30, CBSSN: Hawaii vs Georgia State
Alamo Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Baylor vs USC
Citrus Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ABC: Wisconsin vs Florida
Outback Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ESPN: Iowa vs Auburn
Birmingham Bowl: January 2nd, 2019- 3:00, ESPN: FIU vs Navy
Gator Bowl: January 2nd 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Indiana vs Texas A&M
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: January 3rd, 2019- 3:30, ESPN: Buffalo vs Air Force
Armed Forces Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 11:30AM, ESPN: Troy vs San Diego State
Mobile Alabama Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Western Michigan vs Arkansas State
2019 College Football Week 14: Picks
Here are my picks for week fourteen of the 2019 College Football season.
Tuesday, November 26th
Ohio (5-6; 3-4) at Akron (0-11; 0-7)- 6:00, ESPN+
Pick: Ohio
Western Michigan (7-4; 5-2) at Northern Illinois (4-7; 3-4)- 7:00, ESPNU
Pick: Western Michigan
Thursday, November 28th
Ole Miss (4-7; 2-5) at Mississippi State (5-6; 2-5)- 8:00, ESPN: Egg Bowl! The Bulldogs need this game to get bowl eligible, but the Rebels have been the better team over the past few weeks and I think they play spoiler here and get the win.
Pick: Ole Miss
Friday, November 29th
Texas Tech (4-7; 2-7) at Texas (6-5; 4-4)- 12:00, FOX: Both of these teams have failed to live up to expectations, but I think that the Longhorns want to avoid a losing season.
Pick: Texas
(24) Virginia Tech (8-3; 5-2) at Virginia (8-3; 5-2)- 12:00, ABC: This fun rivalry this time is for the right to play Clemson in the ACC title game. I think the Wahoos are due to come through in this rivalry and I think Bryce Perkins has a big game to lead them to a win.
Pick: Virginia
Bowling Green (3-8; 2-5) at Buffalo (6-5; 4-3)- 12:00, ESPN+
Pick: Buffalo
Kent State (5-6; 4-3) at Eastern Michigan (6-5; 3-4)- 12:00, ESPN+: The Golden Flashes need this game to become bowl eligible and I believe they'll get it.
Pick: Kent State
Miami-Ohio (7-4; 6-1) at Ball State (4-7; 3-4)- 12:00, CBSSN
Pick: Miami-Ohio
Toledo (6-5; 3-4) at Central Michigan (7-4; 5-2)- 12:00, ESPNU
Pick: Central Michigan
(17) Iowa (8-3; 5-3) at Nebraska (5-6; 3-5)- 2:30, BTN: The Huskers need this game for bowl eligibility and I believe they'll get it done at home.
Pick: Nebraska
Missouri (5-6; 2-5) at Arkansas (2-9; 0-7)- 2:30, CBS
Pick: Missouri
(19) Cincinnati (10-1; 7-0) at (18) Memphis (10-1; 6-1)- 3:30, ABC: These are the best two teams in this conference and the point spread suggests the Tigers will win this comfortably since the Bearcats know they'll be in the conference title game. I do think the Tigers win it, but the Bearcats will keep it within single digits.
Pick: Memphis
(20) Boise State (10-1; 7-0) at Colorado State (4-7; 3-4)- 3:30, CBSSN
Pick: Boise State
Washington State (6-5; 3-5) at Washington (6-5; 3-5)- 4:00, FOX: This is always a fun rivalry game. The Huskies have massively underachieved this season, but I think they get the win in front of their home faithful.
Pick: Washington
West Virginia (4-7; 2-6) at TCU (5-6; 3-5)- 4:15, ESPN: The Horned Frogs need this one to become bowl eligible and I believe they get it done, but it won't be easy against an improved Mounatineers defense.
Pick: TCU
Arkansas State (7-4; 5-2) at South Alabama (1-10; 0-7)- 5:00, ESPN+
Pick: Arkansas State
(25) Appalachian State (10-1; 7-1) at Troy (5-6; 3-4)- 6:00, ESPN+: Upset special as the Mountaineers are peaking ahead a little bit.
Pick: Troy
South Florida (4-7; 2-5) at UCF (8-3; 5-2)- 8:00, ESPN
Pick: UCF
Saturday, November 30th
(1) Ohio State (11-0; 8-0) at (13) Michigan (9-2; 6-2)- 12:00, FOX: The Game is always a fun rivalry. Justin Fields and Chase Young will be the best players on the field on the respective sides of the ball and I think it will be another domination from the Buckeyes.
Pick: Ohio State
(3) Clemson (11-0; 8-0) at South Carolina (4-7; 3-5)- 12:00, ESPN: This screams domination by Trevor Lawrence and Company.
Pick: Clemson
(4) Georgia (10-1; 7-1) at Georgia Tech (3-8; 2-6)- 12:00, ABC
Pick: Georgia
Texas State (3-8; 2-5) at Coastal Carolina (4-7; 1-6)- 12:00, ESPN+
Pick: Coastal Carolina
Tulsa (3-8; 1-6) at East Carolina (4-7; 1-6)- 12:00, ESPNU
Pick: East Carolina
FIU (6-5; 4-3) at Marshall (7-4; 5-2)- 12:00, CBSSN
Pick: Marshall
Louisville (7-4; 5-3) at Kentucky (6-5; 3-5)- 12:00, SECN
Pick: Kentucky
Northwestern (2-9; 0-8) at Illinois (6-5; 4-4)- 12:00, FS1
Pick: Illinois
Indiana (7-4; 4-4) at Purdue (4-7; 3-5)- 12:00, ESPN2
Pick: Indiana
Wake Forest (8-3; 4-3) at Syracuse (4-7; 1-6)- 12:30, ACCN
Pick: Wake Forest
Middle Tennessee (4-7; 3-4) at WKU (7-4; 5-2)- 2:00, ESPN+
Pick: WKU
Charlotte (6-5; 4-3) at Old Dominion (1-10; 0-7)- 2:00, ESPN+
Pick: Charlotte
Wyoming (7-4; 4-3) at Air Force (9-2; 6-1)- 2:00
Pick: Air Force
New Mexico State (2-9) at Liberty (6-5)- 2:00, ESPN+
Pick: Liberty
Rice (2-9; 2-5) at UTEP (1-10; 0-7)- 3:00, ESPN3
Pick: Rice
UNLV (3-8; 1-6) at Nevada (7-4; 4-3)- 3:00
Pick: Nevada
(5) Alabama (10-1; 7-1) at (15) Auburn (8-3; 4-3)- 3:30, CBS: Iron Bowl! Always one of the best rivalry games of the season. Nothing will ever beat this ending, but I do think with the injury to Tua Tagovailoa opens it up for the Tigers to spoil any hope the Tide have of sneaking into the College Football Playoff. Tigers win it for the second time in three seasons.
Pick: Auburn
Rutgers (2-9; 0-8) at (10) Penn State (9-2; 6-2)- 3:30, BTN
Pick: Penn State
(12) Wisconsin (9-2; 6-2) at (9) Minnesota (10-1; 7-1)- 3:30, ABC: This is a big one for the rights to get to the Big-10 Championship game to face the Ohio State Buckeyes. GameDay is here for this one as well as they cross another school off the list of schools they have not visited. The Gophers are a surprising under dog in this game and I like how this offense led by Tanner Morgan is rolling. Give me the Gophers to win it to take on the Buckeyes.
Pick: Minnesota
(9) Baylor (10-1; 7-1) at Kansas (2-9; 1-7)- 3:30, ESPN
Pick: Baylor
Connecticut (2-9; 0-7) at Temple (7-4; 4-3)- 3:30, CBSSN
Pick: Temple
Southern Miss (7-4; 5-2) at FAU (8-3; 6-1)- 3:30, NFL
Pick: FAU
UTSA (4-7; 3-4) at Louisiana Tech (8-3; 5-2)- 3:30, ESPN+
Pick: Louisiana Tech
Boston College (5-6; 3-5) at Pittsburgh (7-4; 4-3)- 3:30, ACCN: The Eagles are playing for a bowl spot here, but I think they fall short.
Pick: Pittsburgh
Miami (6-5; 4-3) at Duke (4-7; 2-5)- 3:30, ACCN
Pick: Duke
Maryland (3-8; 1-7) at Michigan State (5-6; 3-5)- 3:30, FS1: Sparty needs this to become bowl eligible and I believe they'll get it.
Pick: Michigan State
Oregon State (5-6; 4-4) at (12) Oregon (9-2; 7-1)- 4:00, Pac-12: This is going to be a much closer game than people expect.
Pick: Oregon
(16) Notre Dame (9-2) at Stanford (4-7; 3-6)- 4:00, FOX: This would normally be a sexy game, but not this season. The Irish should win this comfortably.
Pick: Notre Dame
Tulane (6-5; 3-4) at SMU (9-2; 5-2)- 4:00, ESPNU
Pick: SMU
Vanderbilt (3-8; 1-6) at Tennessee (6-5; 4-3)- 4:00, SECN
Pick: Tennessee
UAB (8-3; 5-2) at North Texas (4-7; 3-4)- 4:00
Pick: UAB
Utah State (6-5; 5-2) at New Mexico (2-9; 0-7)- 4:00
Pick: Utah State
Georgia State (7-4; 4-3) at Georgia Southern (6-5; 4-3)- 6:00, ESPN+
Pick: Georgia Southern
Texas A&M (7-4; 4-3) at (2) LSU (11-0; 7-0)- 7:00, ESPN: The Tigers need to show a little something to the committee after being bumped down a spot.
Pick: LSU
(23) Iowa State (7-4; 5-3) at Kansas State (7-4; 4-4)- 7:00, FS1
Pick: Kansas State
Navy (8-2; 6-1) at Houston (4-7; 2-5)- 7:00, ESPN2
Pick: Navy
North Carolina (5-6; 3-4) at NC State (4-7; 1-6)- 7:00, ACCN: The Tar Heels need this one to become bowl eligible and I believe they'll beat their in-state rivals.
Pick: North Carolina
Colorado (5-6; 3-5) at (6) Utah (10-1; 7-1)- 7:30, ABC: The Utes are under some pressure to go and get some style points to show the committee they are playoff worthy.
Pick: Utah
Florida State (6-5; 4-4) at (11) Florida (9-2; 6-2)- 7:30, SECN: This is another rivalry game I expect it to be a lot closer than the point spread suggests.
Pick: Florida
UL Monroe (5-6; 4-3) at Louisiana (9-2; 6-1)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Louisiana
(7) Oklahoma (10-1; 7-1) at (21) Oklahoma State (8-3; 5-3)- 8:00, FOX: If the Cowboys quarterback wasn't injured, I would have picked them to win outright. I do think Sam Hubbard helps keep it close, but Jalen Hurts and company will win it.
Pick: Oklahoma
BYU (7-4) at San Diego State (8-3; 5-3)- 10:00, CBSSN
Pick: San Diego State
Arizona (4-7; 2-6) at Arizona State (6-5; 3-5)- 10:30, ESPN: I think there is letdown potential for the Sun Devils after the big upset win, but I think they get the win here at home in a close one.
Pick: Arizona State
California (6-5; 3-5) at UCLA (4-7; 4-4)- 10:30, FS1
Pick: UCLA
Fresno State (4-7; 2-5) at San Jose State (4-7; 1-6)- 10:30, ESPN2
Pick: San Jose State
Army (5-6) at Hawaii (8-4; 5-3)- 11:59, CBSSN: I think the Rainbow Warriors get caught peaking ahead here as the Black Knights clinch a bowl berth.
Pick: Army
Tuesday, November 26th
Ohio (5-6; 3-4) at Akron (0-11; 0-7)- 6:00, ESPN+
Pick: Ohio
Western Michigan (7-4; 5-2) at Northern Illinois (4-7; 3-4)- 7:00, ESPNU
Pick: Western Michigan
Thursday, November 28th
Ole Miss (4-7; 2-5) at Mississippi State (5-6; 2-5)- 8:00, ESPN: Egg Bowl! The Bulldogs need this game to get bowl eligible, but the Rebels have been the better team over the past few weeks and I think they play spoiler here and get the win.
Pick: Ole Miss
Friday, November 29th
Texas Tech (4-7; 2-7) at Texas (6-5; 4-4)- 12:00, FOX: Both of these teams have failed to live up to expectations, but I think that the Longhorns want to avoid a losing season.
Pick: Texas
(24) Virginia Tech (8-3; 5-2) at Virginia (8-3; 5-2)- 12:00, ABC: This fun rivalry this time is for the right to play Clemson in the ACC title game. I think the Wahoos are due to come through in this rivalry and I think Bryce Perkins has a big game to lead them to a win.
Pick: Virginia
Bowling Green (3-8; 2-5) at Buffalo (6-5; 4-3)- 12:00, ESPN+
Pick: Buffalo
Kent State (5-6; 4-3) at Eastern Michigan (6-5; 3-4)- 12:00, ESPN+: The Golden Flashes need this game to become bowl eligible and I believe they'll get it.
Pick: Kent State
Miami-Ohio (7-4; 6-1) at Ball State (4-7; 3-4)- 12:00, CBSSN
Pick: Miami-Ohio
Toledo (6-5; 3-4) at Central Michigan (7-4; 5-2)- 12:00, ESPNU
Pick: Central Michigan
(17) Iowa (8-3; 5-3) at Nebraska (5-6; 3-5)- 2:30, BTN: The Huskers need this game for bowl eligibility and I believe they'll get it done at home.
Pick: Nebraska
Missouri (5-6; 2-5) at Arkansas (2-9; 0-7)- 2:30, CBS
Pick: Missouri
(19) Cincinnati (10-1; 7-0) at (18) Memphis (10-1; 6-1)- 3:30, ABC: These are the best two teams in this conference and the point spread suggests the Tigers will win this comfortably since the Bearcats know they'll be in the conference title game. I do think the Tigers win it, but the Bearcats will keep it within single digits.
Pick: Memphis
(20) Boise State (10-1; 7-0) at Colorado State (4-7; 3-4)- 3:30, CBSSN
Pick: Boise State
Washington State (6-5; 3-5) at Washington (6-5; 3-5)- 4:00, FOX: This is always a fun rivalry game. The Huskies have massively underachieved this season, but I think they get the win in front of their home faithful.
Pick: Washington
West Virginia (4-7; 2-6) at TCU (5-6; 3-5)- 4:15, ESPN: The Horned Frogs need this one to become bowl eligible and I believe they get it done, but it won't be easy against an improved Mounatineers defense.
Pick: TCU
Arkansas State (7-4; 5-2) at South Alabama (1-10; 0-7)- 5:00, ESPN+
Pick: Arkansas State
(25) Appalachian State (10-1; 7-1) at Troy (5-6; 3-4)- 6:00, ESPN+: Upset special as the Mountaineers are peaking ahead a little bit.
Pick: Troy
South Florida (4-7; 2-5) at UCF (8-3; 5-2)- 8:00, ESPN
Pick: UCF
Saturday, November 30th
(1) Ohio State (11-0; 8-0) at (13) Michigan (9-2; 6-2)- 12:00, FOX: The Game is always a fun rivalry. Justin Fields and Chase Young will be the best players on the field on the respective sides of the ball and I think it will be another domination from the Buckeyes.
Pick: Ohio State
(3) Clemson (11-0; 8-0) at South Carolina (4-7; 3-5)- 12:00, ESPN: This screams domination by Trevor Lawrence and Company.
Pick: Clemson
(4) Georgia (10-1; 7-1) at Georgia Tech (3-8; 2-6)- 12:00, ABC
Pick: Georgia
Texas State (3-8; 2-5) at Coastal Carolina (4-7; 1-6)- 12:00, ESPN+
Pick: Coastal Carolina
Tulsa (3-8; 1-6) at East Carolina (4-7; 1-6)- 12:00, ESPNU
Pick: East Carolina
FIU (6-5; 4-3) at Marshall (7-4; 5-2)- 12:00, CBSSN
Pick: Marshall
Louisville (7-4; 5-3) at Kentucky (6-5; 3-5)- 12:00, SECN
Pick: Kentucky
Northwestern (2-9; 0-8) at Illinois (6-5; 4-4)- 12:00, FS1
Pick: Illinois
Indiana (7-4; 4-4) at Purdue (4-7; 3-5)- 12:00, ESPN2
Pick: Indiana
Wake Forest (8-3; 4-3) at Syracuse (4-7; 1-6)- 12:30, ACCN
Pick: Wake Forest
Middle Tennessee (4-7; 3-4) at WKU (7-4; 5-2)- 2:00, ESPN+
Pick: WKU
Charlotte (6-5; 4-3) at Old Dominion (1-10; 0-7)- 2:00, ESPN+
Pick: Charlotte
Wyoming (7-4; 4-3) at Air Force (9-2; 6-1)- 2:00
Pick: Air Force
New Mexico State (2-9) at Liberty (6-5)- 2:00, ESPN+
Pick: Liberty
Rice (2-9; 2-5) at UTEP (1-10; 0-7)- 3:00, ESPN3
Pick: Rice
UNLV (3-8; 1-6) at Nevada (7-4; 4-3)- 3:00
Pick: Nevada
(5) Alabama (10-1; 7-1) at (15) Auburn (8-3; 4-3)- 3:30, CBS: Iron Bowl! Always one of the best rivalry games of the season. Nothing will ever beat this ending, but I do think with the injury to Tua Tagovailoa opens it up for the Tigers to spoil any hope the Tide have of sneaking into the College Football Playoff. Tigers win it for the second time in three seasons.
Pick: Auburn
Rutgers (2-9; 0-8) at (10) Penn State (9-2; 6-2)- 3:30, BTN
Pick: Penn State
(12) Wisconsin (9-2; 6-2) at (9) Minnesota (10-1; 7-1)- 3:30, ABC: This is a big one for the rights to get to the Big-10 Championship game to face the Ohio State Buckeyes. GameDay is here for this one as well as they cross another school off the list of schools they have not visited. The Gophers are a surprising under dog in this game and I like how this offense led by Tanner Morgan is rolling. Give me the Gophers to win it to take on the Buckeyes.
Pick: Minnesota
(9) Baylor (10-1; 7-1) at Kansas (2-9; 1-7)- 3:30, ESPN
Pick: Baylor
Connecticut (2-9; 0-7) at Temple (7-4; 4-3)- 3:30, CBSSN
Pick: Temple
Southern Miss (7-4; 5-2) at FAU (8-3; 6-1)- 3:30, NFL
Pick: FAU
UTSA (4-7; 3-4) at Louisiana Tech (8-3; 5-2)- 3:30, ESPN+
Pick: Louisiana Tech
Boston College (5-6; 3-5) at Pittsburgh (7-4; 4-3)- 3:30, ACCN: The Eagles are playing for a bowl spot here, but I think they fall short.
Pick: Pittsburgh
Miami (6-5; 4-3) at Duke (4-7; 2-5)- 3:30, ACCN
Pick: Duke
Maryland (3-8; 1-7) at Michigan State (5-6; 3-5)- 3:30, FS1: Sparty needs this to become bowl eligible and I believe they'll get it.
Pick: Michigan State
Oregon State (5-6; 4-4) at (12) Oregon (9-2; 7-1)- 4:00, Pac-12: This is going to be a much closer game than people expect.
Pick: Oregon
(16) Notre Dame (9-2) at Stanford (4-7; 3-6)- 4:00, FOX: This would normally be a sexy game, but not this season. The Irish should win this comfortably.
Pick: Notre Dame
Tulane (6-5; 3-4) at SMU (9-2; 5-2)- 4:00, ESPNU
Pick: SMU
Vanderbilt (3-8; 1-6) at Tennessee (6-5; 4-3)- 4:00, SECN
Pick: Tennessee
UAB (8-3; 5-2) at North Texas (4-7; 3-4)- 4:00
Pick: UAB
Utah State (6-5; 5-2) at New Mexico (2-9; 0-7)- 4:00
Pick: Utah State
Georgia State (7-4; 4-3) at Georgia Southern (6-5; 4-3)- 6:00, ESPN+
Pick: Georgia Southern
Texas A&M (7-4; 4-3) at (2) LSU (11-0; 7-0)- 7:00, ESPN: The Tigers need to show a little something to the committee after being bumped down a spot.
Pick: LSU
(23) Iowa State (7-4; 5-3) at Kansas State (7-4; 4-4)- 7:00, FS1
Pick: Kansas State
Navy (8-2; 6-1) at Houston (4-7; 2-5)- 7:00, ESPN2
Pick: Navy
North Carolina (5-6; 3-4) at NC State (4-7; 1-6)- 7:00, ACCN: The Tar Heels need this one to become bowl eligible and I believe they'll beat their in-state rivals.
Pick: North Carolina
Colorado (5-6; 3-5) at (6) Utah (10-1; 7-1)- 7:30, ABC: The Utes are under some pressure to go and get some style points to show the committee they are playoff worthy.
Pick: Utah
Florida State (6-5; 4-4) at (11) Florida (9-2; 6-2)- 7:30, SECN: This is another rivalry game I expect it to be a lot closer than the point spread suggests.
Pick: Florida
UL Monroe (5-6; 4-3) at Louisiana (9-2; 6-1)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Louisiana
(7) Oklahoma (10-1; 7-1) at (21) Oklahoma State (8-3; 5-3)- 8:00, FOX: If the Cowboys quarterback wasn't injured, I would have picked them to win outright. I do think Sam Hubbard helps keep it close, but Jalen Hurts and company will win it.
Pick: Oklahoma
BYU (7-4) at San Diego State (8-3; 5-3)- 10:00, CBSSN
Pick: San Diego State
Arizona (4-7; 2-6) at Arizona State (6-5; 3-5)- 10:30, ESPN: I think there is letdown potential for the Sun Devils after the big upset win, but I think they get the win here at home in a close one.
Pick: Arizona State
California (6-5; 3-5) at UCLA (4-7; 4-4)- 10:30, FS1
Pick: UCLA
Fresno State (4-7; 2-5) at San Jose State (4-7; 1-6)- 10:30, ESPN2
Pick: San Jose State
Army (5-6) at Hawaii (8-4; 5-3)- 11:59, CBSSN: I think the Rainbow Warriors get caught peaking ahead here as the Black Knights clinch a bowl berth.
Pick: Army
2019 College Football Week 14: Schedule
Here is the National TV Schedule for Week 14 of the College Football season.
11/26- Ohio at Akron; 6:00, ESPN+
11/26- Western Michigan at Northern Illinois; 7:00, ESPNU
11/28- Ole Miss at Mississippi State; 7:30, ESPN
11/29- Texas Tech at Texas; 12:00, FOX
11/29- Virginia Tech at Virginia; 12:00, ABC
11/29- Bowling Green at Buffalo; 12:00, ESPN+
11/29- Kent State at Eastern Michigan; 12:00, ESPN+
11/29- Miami-Ohio at Ball State; 12:00, CBSSN
11/29- Toledo at Central Michigan; 12:00, ESPNU
11/29- Iowa at Nebraska; 2:30, BTN
11/29- Missouri at Arkansas; 2:30, CBS
11/29- Cincinnati at Memphis; 3:30, ABC
11/29- Boise State at Colorado State; 3:30, CBSSN
11/29- Washington State at Washington; 4:00, FOX
11/29- West Virginia at TCU; 4:15, ESPN
11/29- Arkansas State at South Alabama; 5:00, ESPN+
11/29- Appalachian State at Troy; 6:00, ESPN+
11/29- South Florida at UCF; 8:00, ESPN
11/30- Ohio State at Michigan; 12:00, FOX
11/30- Clemson at South Carolina; 12:00, ESPN
11/30- Georgia at Georgia Tech; 12:00, ABC
11/30- Texas State at Coastal Carolina; 12:00, ESPN+
11/30- Tulsa at East Carolina; 12:00, ESPNU
11/30- FIU at Marshall; 12:00, CBSSN
11/30- Louisville at Kentucky; 12:00, SECN
11/30- Northwestern at Illinois; 12:00, FS1
11/30- Indiana at Purdue; 12:00, ESPN2
11/30- Wake Forest at Syracuse; 12:30, ACCN
11/30- Middle Tennessee at WKU; 2:00, ESPN+
11/30- Charlotte at Old Dominion; 2:00, ESPN+
11/30- Wyoming at Air Force; 2:00
11/30- New Mexico State at Liberty; 2:00, ESPN+
11/30- Rice at UTEP; 3:00, ESPN3
11/30- UNLV at Nevada; 3:00
11/30- Alabama at Auburn; 3:30, CBS
11/30- Rutgers at Penn State; 3:30, BTN
11/30- Wisconsin at Minnesota; 3:30, ABC
11/30- Baylor at Kansas; 3:30, ESPN
11/30- Connecticut at Temple; 3:30, CBSSN
11/30- Southern Miss at FAU; 3:30, NFL
11/30- UTSA at Louisiana Tech; 3:30, ESPN+
11/30- Boston College at Pittsburgh; 3:30, ACCN
11/30- Miami at Duke; 3:30, ACCN
11/30- Maryland at Michigan State; 3:30, FS1
11/30- Oregon State at Oregon; 4:00, Pac-12
11/30- Notre Dame at Stanford; 4:00, FOX
11/30- Tulane at SMU; 4:00, ESPNU
11/30- Vanderbilt at Tennessee; 4:00, SECN
11/30- UAB at North Texas; 4:00
11/30- Utah State at New Mexico; 4:00
11/30- Georgia State at Georgia Southern; 6:00, ESPN+
11/30- Texas A&M at LSU; 7:00, ESPN
11/30- Iowa State at Kansas State; 7:00, FS1
11/30- Navy at Houston; 7:00, ESPN2
11/30- North Carolina at NC State; 7:00, ACCN
11/30- Colorado at Utah; 7:30, ABC
11/30- Florida State at Florida; 7:30, SECN
11/30- UL Monroe at Louisiana; 7:30, ESPNU
11/30- Oklahoma at Oklahoma State; 8:00, FOX
11/30- BYU at San Diego State; 10:00, CBSSN
11/30- Arizona at Arizona State; 10:30, ESPN
11/30- California at UCLA; 10:30, FS1
11/30- Fresno State at San Jose State; 10:30, ESPN2
11/30- Army at Hawaii; 11:59, CBSSN
11/26- Ohio at Akron; 6:00, ESPN+
11/26- Western Michigan at Northern Illinois; 7:00, ESPNU
11/28- Ole Miss at Mississippi State; 7:30, ESPN
11/29- Texas Tech at Texas; 12:00, FOX
11/29- Virginia Tech at Virginia; 12:00, ABC
11/29- Bowling Green at Buffalo; 12:00, ESPN+
11/29- Kent State at Eastern Michigan; 12:00, ESPN+
11/29- Miami-Ohio at Ball State; 12:00, CBSSN
11/29- Toledo at Central Michigan; 12:00, ESPNU
11/29- Iowa at Nebraska; 2:30, BTN
11/29- Missouri at Arkansas; 2:30, CBS
11/29- Cincinnati at Memphis; 3:30, ABC
11/29- Boise State at Colorado State; 3:30, CBSSN
11/29- Washington State at Washington; 4:00, FOX
11/29- West Virginia at TCU; 4:15, ESPN
11/29- Arkansas State at South Alabama; 5:00, ESPN+
11/29- Appalachian State at Troy; 6:00, ESPN+
11/29- South Florida at UCF; 8:00, ESPN
11/30- Ohio State at Michigan; 12:00, FOX
11/30- Clemson at South Carolina; 12:00, ESPN
11/30- Georgia at Georgia Tech; 12:00, ABC
11/30- Texas State at Coastal Carolina; 12:00, ESPN+
11/30- Tulsa at East Carolina; 12:00, ESPNU
11/30- FIU at Marshall; 12:00, CBSSN
11/30- Louisville at Kentucky; 12:00, SECN
11/30- Northwestern at Illinois; 12:00, FS1
11/30- Indiana at Purdue; 12:00, ESPN2
11/30- Wake Forest at Syracuse; 12:30, ACCN
11/30- Middle Tennessee at WKU; 2:00, ESPN+
11/30- Charlotte at Old Dominion; 2:00, ESPN+
11/30- Wyoming at Air Force; 2:00
11/30- New Mexico State at Liberty; 2:00, ESPN+
11/30- Rice at UTEP; 3:00, ESPN3
11/30- UNLV at Nevada; 3:00
11/30- Alabama at Auburn; 3:30, CBS
11/30- Rutgers at Penn State; 3:30, BTN
11/30- Wisconsin at Minnesota; 3:30, ABC
11/30- Baylor at Kansas; 3:30, ESPN
11/30- Connecticut at Temple; 3:30, CBSSN
11/30- Southern Miss at FAU; 3:30, NFL
11/30- UTSA at Louisiana Tech; 3:30, ESPN+
11/30- Boston College at Pittsburgh; 3:30, ACCN
11/30- Miami at Duke; 3:30, ACCN
11/30- Maryland at Michigan State; 3:30, FS1
11/30- Oregon State at Oregon; 4:00, Pac-12
11/30- Notre Dame at Stanford; 4:00, FOX
11/30- Tulane at SMU; 4:00, ESPNU
11/30- Vanderbilt at Tennessee; 4:00, SECN
11/30- UAB at North Texas; 4:00
11/30- Utah State at New Mexico; 4:00
11/30- Georgia State at Georgia Southern; 6:00, ESPN+
11/30- Texas A&M at LSU; 7:00, ESPN
11/30- Iowa State at Kansas State; 7:00, FS1
11/30- Navy at Houston; 7:00, ESPN2
11/30- North Carolina at NC State; 7:00, ACCN
11/30- Colorado at Utah; 7:30, ABC
11/30- Florida State at Florida; 7:30, SECN
11/30- UL Monroe at Louisiana; 7:30, ESPNU
11/30- Oklahoma at Oklahoma State; 8:00, FOX
11/30- BYU at San Diego State; 10:00, CBSSN
11/30- Arizona at Arizona State; 10:30, ESPN
11/30- California at UCLA; 10:30, FS1
11/30- Fresno State at San Jose State; 10:30, ESPN2
11/30- Army at Hawaii; 11:59, CBSSN
Thursday, November 21, 2019
2019 NFL Week 12 Picks
Here are my picks for Week 12 of the 2019 NFL season.
Thursday, November 21st
Indianapolis Colts (6-4) vs Houston Texans (6-4)- 8:20, FOX/NFLN: The Colts are coming off a big divisional home win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans are coming off a disastrous road loss in Baltimore against the Ravens. Both teams are getting key wide receivers and tight ends back from injuries with TY Hilton and Eric Ebron for the Colts and Will Fuller IV for the Texans. This is a fun game that could end up deciding this division and I like the Texans in a bounce back spot at home, despite not having JJ Watt.
Prediction: Houston 27, Indianapolis 24.
Sunday, November 24th
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-7) vs Atlanta Falcons (3-7)- 1:00, FOX: The Buccaneers are coming off a divisional home loss against the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons are coming off another divisional road win, this time in Charlotte against the Panthers. This should be an entertaining game and I'm not sold on this Falcons defense being resurgent (I get it Jameis Winston is a turnover machine), but I actually think the Bucs will pull off the road upset.
Prediction: Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 27.
Denver Broncos (3-7) vs Buffalo Bills (7-3)- 1:00, CBS: The Broncos are coming off a heartbreaking road loss in Minneapolis against the Vikings in which they blew a 20 point lead in. The Bills are coming off a divisional road win in Miami against the Dolphins. This is going to be an ugly, low scoring game and I think home field advantage plus a coaching advantage give the Bills the edge here.
Prediction: Buffalo 20, Denver 16.
New York Giants (2-8) vs Chicago Bears (4-6)- 1:00, FOX: The Giants are coming off their bye and two weeks ago they lost against the New York Jets in what I called "The New York Pooper Bowl". The Bears are coming off a Sunday night road loss in Los Angeles against the Rams. Mitch Trubisky has been the worst starting quarterback in the league this season, but with a few injuries on offense for the Giants, I do think the Bears defense will make just enough stops.
Prediction: Chicago 23, NY Giants 20.
Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5) vs Cincinnati Bengals (0-10)- 1:00, CBS: The Steelers are coming off a Thursday night divisional road loss in Cleveland against the Browns, in which multiple players were involved in the big brawl that happened. The Bengals are coming off a road loss in Oakland against the Raiders. The Steelers won't have James Conner and Ju-Ju Smith Schuster (due to injuries) and Maurkice Pouncey (suspension from brawl), but the Bengals are just so bad. I think the Steelers win it with their defense alone.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 13.
Miami Dolphins (2-8) vs Cleveland Browns (4-6)- 1:00, FOX: The Dolphins are coming off a divisional home loss against the Buffalo Bills. The Browns are coming off a Thursday night divisional home win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, headlined by the brawl. Myles Garrett is suspended for the rest of this season and I won't be shocked if the Browns lose this game outright because it would be soooooo Browns. But, I think they'll get the win thanks to their offense.
Prediction: Cleveland 30, Miami 24.
Carolina Panthers (5-5) vs New Orleans Saints (8-2)- 1:00, CBS: The Panthers are coming off a bad divisional home loss against the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints are coming off a road win in Tampa against the Buccaneers. The Saints offense looks like it's back on track after that one week lull against the Falcons and I think they'll rack up yards against the Panthers as Drew Brees leads them to a win.
Prediction: New Orleans 33, Carolina 20.
Oakland Raiders (6-4) vs New York Jets (3-7)- 1:00, CBS: The Raiders are coming off a home win over the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets are coming off a road win in Landover against the lowly Redskins. This feels like a trap game for the Raiders, who have the Chiefs next week in a big divisional game, so I'm going to take Sam Darnold and the Jets to win their third in a row.
Prediction: NY Jets 27, Oakland 23.
Seattle Seahawks (8-2) vs Philadelphia Eagles (5-5)- 1:00, FOX: The Seahawks are coming off a bye and two weeks ago, they won a big game on Monday Night Football in Santa Clara against their division rival 49ers. The Eagles are coming off a home loss against the New England Patriots. It's tough to go against Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson off a bye, but I think this is a spot where the Eagles can take advantage of a weak Seahawks secondary and get a big win to keep themselves alive in the NFC East race.
Prediction: Philadelphia 33, Seattle 27.
Detroit Lions (3-6-1) vs Washington Redskins (1-9)- 1:00, FOX: The Lions are coming off a home loss against the Dallas Cowboys. The Redskins are coming off a bad home loss against the New York Jets. The starting quarterbacks in this matchup are Jeff Driskel (filling in for the injured Matthew Stafford) and Dwayne Haskins. I'll give it one more go with the Redskins and take them to finally get a win.
Prediction: Washington 17, Detroit 13.
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-6) vs Tennessee Titans (5-5)- 4:05, CBS: This is actually a big game in terms of who could still be alive in the playoff picture. The Jaguars are coming off a divisional road loss in Indianapolis against the Colts. The Titans are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they won at home over the Kansas City Chiefs. This is going to be an entertaining game unlike the last time these two teams met and I think that the Titans get it done at home this time around.
Prediction: Tennessee 26, Jacksonville 23.
Dallas Cowboys (6-4) vs New England Patriots (9-1)- 4:25, FOX: The Cowboys are coming off a road in win Detroit against the Lions. The Patriots are coming off a road win in Philadelphia against the Eagles. This is going to be a classic and entertaining game between these two big brand teams and I think that the Patriots find a way to win a close one thanks to a better performance by Tom Brady.
Prediction: New England 27, Dallas 24.
Green Bay Packers (8-2) vs San Francisco 49ers (9-1)- 8:20, NBC: The Packers are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they beat the Carolina Panthers at home in a snow game. The 49ers are coming off a crazy divisional home win over the Arizona Cardinals. The Niners have looked vulnerable over the past few weeks and I think Aaron Rodgers can light up the secondary similar to Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray the past few weeks and he'll lead the Pack to the top of the NFC overall standings.
Prediction: Green Bay 27, San Francisco 23.
Monday, November 25th
Baltimore Ravens (8-2) vs Los Angeles Rams (6-4)- 8:15, ESPN: The Ravens are coming off a huge statement home win over the Houston Texans. The Rams are coming off a Sunday night home win over the Chicago Bears. It's so tough to bet against MVP favorite Lamar Jackson and the Ravens right now so I'll keep it rolling as Jackson lights it up on National TV again against a Rams team that I think is overrated.
Prediction: Baltimore 37, LA Rams 30.
Thursday, November 21st
Indianapolis Colts (6-4) vs Houston Texans (6-4)- 8:20, FOX/NFLN: The Colts are coming off a big divisional home win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans are coming off a disastrous road loss in Baltimore against the Ravens. Both teams are getting key wide receivers and tight ends back from injuries with TY Hilton and Eric Ebron for the Colts and Will Fuller IV for the Texans. This is a fun game that could end up deciding this division and I like the Texans in a bounce back spot at home, despite not having JJ Watt.
Prediction: Houston 27, Indianapolis 24.
Sunday, November 24th
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-7) vs Atlanta Falcons (3-7)- 1:00, FOX: The Buccaneers are coming off a divisional home loss against the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons are coming off another divisional road win, this time in Charlotte against the Panthers. This should be an entertaining game and I'm not sold on this Falcons defense being resurgent (I get it Jameis Winston is a turnover machine), but I actually think the Bucs will pull off the road upset.
Prediction: Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 27.
Denver Broncos (3-7) vs Buffalo Bills (7-3)- 1:00, CBS: The Broncos are coming off a heartbreaking road loss in Minneapolis against the Vikings in which they blew a 20 point lead in. The Bills are coming off a divisional road win in Miami against the Dolphins. This is going to be an ugly, low scoring game and I think home field advantage plus a coaching advantage give the Bills the edge here.
Prediction: Buffalo 20, Denver 16.
New York Giants (2-8) vs Chicago Bears (4-6)- 1:00, FOX: The Giants are coming off their bye and two weeks ago they lost against the New York Jets in what I called "The New York Pooper Bowl". The Bears are coming off a Sunday night road loss in Los Angeles against the Rams. Mitch Trubisky has been the worst starting quarterback in the league this season, but with a few injuries on offense for the Giants, I do think the Bears defense will make just enough stops.
Prediction: Chicago 23, NY Giants 20.
Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5) vs Cincinnati Bengals (0-10)- 1:00, CBS: The Steelers are coming off a Thursday night divisional road loss in Cleveland against the Browns, in which multiple players were involved in the big brawl that happened. The Bengals are coming off a road loss in Oakland against the Raiders. The Steelers won't have James Conner and Ju-Ju Smith Schuster (due to injuries) and Maurkice Pouncey (suspension from brawl), but the Bengals are just so bad. I think the Steelers win it with their defense alone.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 13.
Miami Dolphins (2-8) vs Cleveland Browns (4-6)- 1:00, FOX: The Dolphins are coming off a divisional home loss against the Buffalo Bills. The Browns are coming off a Thursday night divisional home win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, headlined by the brawl. Myles Garrett is suspended for the rest of this season and I won't be shocked if the Browns lose this game outright because it would be soooooo Browns. But, I think they'll get the win thanks to their offense.
Prediction: Cleveland 30, Miami 24.
Carolina Panthers (5-5) vs New Orleans Saints (8-2)- 1:00, CBS: The Panthers are coming off a bad divisional home loss against the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints are coming off a road win in Tampa against the Buccaneers. The Saints offense looks like it's back on track after that one week lull against the Falcons and I think they'll rack up yards against the Panthers as Drew Brees leads them to a win.
Prediction: New Orleans 33, Carolina 20.
Oakland Raiders (6-4) vs New York Jets (3-7)- 1:00, CBS: The Raiders are coming off a home win over the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets are coming off a road win in Landover against the lowly Redskins. This feels like a trap game for the Raiders, who have the Chiefs next week in a big divisional game, so I'm going to take Sam Darnold and the Jets to win their third in a row.
Prediction: NY Jets 27, Oakland 23.
Seattle Seahawks (8-2) vs Philadelphia Eagles (5-5)- 1:00, FOX: The Seahawks are coming off a bye and two weeks ago, they won a big game on Monday Night Football in Santa Clara against their division rival 49ers. The Eagles are coming off a home loss against the New England Patriots. It's tough to go against Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson off a bye, but I think this is a spot where the Eagles can take advantage of a weak Seahawks secondary and get a big win to keep themselves alive in the NFC East race.
Prediction: Philadelphia 33, Seattle 27.
Detroit Lions (3-6-1) vs Washington Redskins (1-9)- 1:00, FOX: The Lions are coming off a home loss against the Dallas Cowboys. The Redskins are coming off a bad home loss against the New York Jets. The starting quarterbacks in this matchup are Jeff Driskel (filling in for the injured Matthew Stafford) and Dwayne Haskins. I'll give it one more go with the Redskins and take them to finally get a win.
Prediction: Washington 17, Detroit 13.
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-6) vs Tennessee Titans (5-5)- 4:05, CBS: This is actually a big game in terms of who could still be alive in the playoff picture. The Jaguars are coming off a divisional road loss in Indianapolis against the Colts. The Titans are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they won at home over the Kansas City Chiefs. This is going to be an entertaining game unlike the last time these two teams met and I think that the Titans get it done at home this time around.
Prediction: Tennessee 26, Jacksonville 23.
Dallas Cowboys (6-4) vs New England Patriots (9-1)- 4:25, FOX: The Cowboys are coming off a road in win Detroit against the Lions. The Patriots are coming off a road win in Philadelphia against the Eagles. This is going to be a classic and entertaining game between these two big brand teams and I think that the Patriots find a way to win a close one thanks to a better performance by Tom Brady.
Prediction: New England 27, Dallas 24.
Green Bay Packers (8-2) vs San Francisco 49ers (9-1)- 8:20, NBC: The Packers are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they beat the Carolina Panthers at home in a snow game. The 49ers are coming off a crazy divisional home win over the Arizona Cardinals. The Niners have looked vulnerable over the past few weeks and I think Aaron Rodgers can light up the secondary similar to Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray the past few weeks and he'll lead the Pack to the top of the NFC overall standings.
Prediction: Green Bay 27, San Francisco 23.
Monday, November 25th
Baltimore Ravens (8-2) vs Los Angeles Rams (6-4)- 8:15, ESPN: The Ravens are coming off a huge statement home win over the Houston Texans. The Rams are coming off a Sunday night home win over the Chicago Bears. It's so tough to bet against MVP favorite Lamar Jackson and the Ravens right now so I'll keep it rolling as Jackson lights it up on National TV again against a Rams team that I think is overrated.
Prediction: Baltimore 37, LA Rams 30.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
2019 College Football Week 13: Bowl Projections
Here is my week thirteen edition of my 2019 College Football Bowl Projections.
College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (2) Ohio State vs (3) Clemson
Peach Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (1) LSU vs (4) Oklahoma
Rest of New Years Six Bowls
Cotton Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Utah
Orange Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Virginia vs Penn State
Rose Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 5:00, ESPN: Oregon vs Minnesota
Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 8:45, ESPN: Georgia vs Baylor
Other Bowl Games
Bahamas Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: North Texas vs Western Michigan
Frisco Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN2: Tulane vs Liberty
New Mexico Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: WKU vs Hawaii
Cure Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:30, CBSSN: SMU vs Georgia Southern
Boca Raton Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 3:30, ABC: Temple vs Miami-Ohio
Camellia Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 5:30, ESPN: Northern Illinois vs Louisiana
Las Vegas Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 7:30, ABC: Air Force vs Washington State
New Orleans Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 9:00, ESPN: Marshall vs Appalachian State
Gasparilla Bowl: December 23rd, 2019- 2:30, ESPN: Navy vs Louisiana Tech
Hawaii Bowl: December 24th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: BYU vs Wyoming
Independence Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Southern Miss vs Toledo
Quick Lane Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: North Carolina vs Michigan State
Military Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: UCF vs Florida State
Pinstripe Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 3:20, ESPN: Wake Forest vs Illinois
Texas Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 6:45, ESPN: Kansas State vs Auburn
Holiday Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 8:00, FS1: Michigan vs Washington
Cheez-It Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 10:15, ESPN: Nevada vs Iowa State
Camping World Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ABC: Virginia Tech vs Oklahoma State
First Responder Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 12:30, ESPN: FAU vs TCU
Music City Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Pittsburgh vs Mississippi State
RedBox Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 7:00, ESPN: UAB vs California
Belk Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Miami vs Tennessee
Sun Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 2:00, CBS: Louisville vs Arizona State
Liberty Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 3:45, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Notre Dame
Arizona Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 4:30, CBSSN: San Diego State vs Georgia State
Alamo Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Texas vs USC
Citrus Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ABC: Wisconsin vs Alabama
Outback Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ESPN: Iowa vs Florida
Birmingham Bowl: January 2nd, 2019- 3:00, ESPN: Kentucky vs Memphis
Gator Bowl: January 2nd 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Illinois vs Texas A&M
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: January 3rd, 2019- 3:30, ESPN: Ohio vs Utah State
Armed Forces Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 11:30AM, ESPN: Buffalo vs Fresno State
Mobile Alabama Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Central Michigan vs Arkansas State
College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (2) Ohio State vs (3) Clemson
Peach Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (1) LSU vs (4) Oklahoma
Rest of New Years Six Bowls
Cotton Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Utah
Orange Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Virginia vs Penn State
Rose Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 5:00, ESPN: Oregon vs Minnesota
Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 8:45, ESPN: Georgia vs Baylor
Other Bowl Games
Bahamas Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: North Texas vs Western Michigan
Frisco Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN2: Tulane vs Liberty
New Mexico Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: WKU vs Hawaii
Cure Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:30, CBSSN: SMU vs Georgia Southern
Boca Raton Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 3:30, ABC: Temple vs Miami-Ohio
Camellia Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 5:30, ESPN: Northern Illinois vs Louisiana
Las Vegas Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 7:30, ABC: Air Force vs Washington State
New Orleans Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 9:00, ESPN: Marshall vs Appalachian State
Gasparilla Bowl: December 23rd, 2019- 2:30, ESPN: Navy vs Louisiana Tech
Hawaii Bowl: December 24th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: BYU vs Wyoming
Independence Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Southern Miss vs Toledo
Quick Lane Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: North Carolina vs Michigan State
Military Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: UCF vs Florida State
Pinstripe Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 3:20, ESPN: Wake Forest vs Illinois
Texas Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 6:45, ESPN: Kansas State vs Auburn
Holiday Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 8:00, FS1: Michigan vs Washington
Cheez-It Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 10:15, ESPN: Nevada vs Iowa State
Camping World Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ABC: Virginia Tech vs Oklahoma State
First Responder Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 12:30, ESPN: FAU vs TCU
Music City Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Pittsburgh vs Mississippi State
RedBox Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 7:00, ESPN: UAB vs California
Belk Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Miami vs Tennessee
Sun Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 2:00, CBS: Louisville vs Arizona State
Liberty Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 3:45, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Notre Dame
Arizona Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 4:30, CBSSN: San Diego State vs Georgia State
Alamo Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Texas vs USC
Citrus Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ABC: Wisconsin vs Alabama
Outback Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ESPN: Iowa vs Florida
Birmingham Bowl: January 2nd, 2019- 3:00, ESPN: Kentucky vs Memphis
Gator Bowl: January 2nd 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Illinois vs Texas A&M
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: January 3rd, 2019- 3:30, ESPN: Ohio vs Utah State
Armed Forces Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 11:30AM, ESPN: Buffalo vs Fresno State
Mobile Alabama Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Central Michigan vs Arkansas State
2019 College Football Week 13: Picks
Here are my picks for week thirteen of the 2019 College Football season.
Tuesday, November 19th
Eastern Michigan (5-5; 2-4) at Northern Illinois (4-6; 3-3)- 7:30, ESPN2
Pick: Northern Illinois
Ohio (4-6; 3-3) at Bowling Green (3-7; 2-4)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Ohio
Wednesday, November 20th
Akron (0-10; 0-6) at Miami-Ohio (6-4; 5-1)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Miami-Ohio
Toledo (6-4; 3-3) at Buffalo (5-5; 5-5)- 7:30, ESPN2
Pick: Buffalo
Thursday, November 21st
NC State (4-6; 1-5) at Georgia Tech (2-8; 1-6)- 8:00, ESPN
Pick: Georgia Tech
Friday, November 22nd
Colorado State (4-6; 3-3) at Wyoming (6-3; 3-3)- 9:30, ESPN2
Pick: Wyoming
Saturday, November 23rd
(8) Penn State (8-1; 6-1) at (2) Ohio State (10-0; 7-0)- 12:00, FOX: This is a huge game with both ESPN's College GameDay and FOX's Big Noon shows on hand. I do think the Buckeyes are the better team, but despite injuries for the Nittany Lions, they'll hang around and keep this close.
Pick: Ohio State
Western Carolina (3-8; 2-6) at (5) Alabama (9-1; 6-1)- 12:00, ESPN
Pick: Alabama
(10) Minnesota (9-1; 6-1) at Northwestern (0-7; 2-8)- 12:00, ABC
Pick: Minnesota
Samford (5-5; 4-4) at (15) Auburn (7-3; 4-3)- 12:00, SECN
Pick: Auburn
Illinois (6-4; 4-3) at Iowa (7-3; 4-3)- 12:00, BTN
Pick: Iowa
(21) Oklahoma State (7-3, 4-3) at West Virginia (4-6; 2-5)- 12:00, ESPN2: This is a trap game for the Cowboys, who could very well be looking ahead to Bedlam next weekend. Mountaineers pull off the home upset.
Pick: West Virginia
BYU (6-4) at Massachusetts (1-10)- 12:00
Pick: Massachusetts
UCF (7-3; 4-2) at Tulane (6-4; 3-3)- 12:00, CBSSN
Pick: Tulane
Ball State (4-6; 3-3) at Kent State (4-6; 3-3)- 12:00, ESPN+
Pick: Kent State
East Carolina (4-6; 1-5) at Connecticut (2-8; 0-6)- 12:00, ESPN3
Pick: East Carolina
Liberty (6-4) at Virginia (7-3, 5-2)- 12:00, ACCN
Pick: Virginia
Kansas (3-7; 1-6) at Iowa State (6-4; 4-3)- 12:00
Pick: Iowa State
Michigan State (4-6; 2-5) at Rutgers (2-8; 0-6)- 12:00, FS1
Pick: Michigan State
South Alabama (1-9; 0-6) at Georgia State (6-4; 3-3)- 2:00, ESPN+
Pick: Georgia State
Air Force (8-2; 5-1) at New Mexico (2-8; 0-6)- 2:00, ESPN3
Pick: Air Force
Boston College (5-5; 3-4) at (16) Notre Dame (8-2)- 2:30, NBC
Pick: Notre Dame
Texas State (3-7; 2-4) at (24) Appalachian State (9-1; 6-1)- 2:30, ESPN+
Pick: Appalachian State
Georgia Southern (6-4; 3-3) at Arkansas State (6-4; 4-2)- 3:00, ESPN+
Pick: Arkansas State
Texas A&M (7-3; 4-2) at (4) Georgia (9-1; 6-1)- 3:30, CBS: The Aggies have had the toughest schedule in the country and are a team that is capable of getting up for a game like this, but the pressure is on the Bulldogs to show the committee that they're the team people perceived them to be in the preseason.
Pick: Georgia
Texas (6-4; 4-3) at (14) Baylor (9-1; 6-1)- 3:30, FS1: The Bears blew a huge lead last week against the Sooners, so there is hangover potential. I do think the Bears bounce back here and win, but it's a close call.
Pick: Baylor
(13) Michigan (8-2; 5-2) at Indiana (7-3; 4-3)- 3:30, ESPN: The Hoosiers will do their typical thing where they make it interesting and than find a way to lose the game.
Pick: Michigan
(25) SMU (9-1; 5-1) at Navy (7-2; 5-1)- 3:30, CBSSN: This should be a fun and high scoring affair. I'm going to take the Midshipmen at home here to get a bounce back win.
Pick: Navy
Mercer (4-7; 4-5) at North Carolina (4-6; 3-4)- 3:30, ACCN
Pick: North Carolina
Pittsburgh (7-3; 4-2) at Virginia Tech (7-3; 4-2)- 3:30, ESPN2
Pick: Virginia Tech
UCLA (4-6; 4-3) at (23) USC (7-4; 4-3)- 3:30, ABC: The Bruins ran all over the Trojans last season, but this year the Trojans are much better than last season and I expect them to win this going away.
Pick: USC
Marshall (7-3; 5-1) at Charlotte (5-5; 3-3)- 3:30
Pick: Charlotte
Louisiana Tech (8-2; 5-1) at UAB (7-3; 4-2)- 3:30, ESPN+
Pick: UAB
North Texas (4-6; 3-3) at Rice (1-9; 1-5)- 3:30, NFL
Pick: North Texas
WKU (6-4; 4-2) at Southern Miss (7-3; 5-1)- 3:30
Pick: Southern Miss
Nebraska (4-6; 2-5) at Maryland (3-7; 1-6)- 3:30, BTN
Pick: Maryland
East Tennessee State (3-8; 1-7) at Vanderbilt (2-8; 1-6)- 3:30, SECN
Pick: Vanderbilt
UT-Martin (7-4; 6-2) at Kentucky (5-5; 3-3)- 3:30, SECN
Pick: Kentucky
Purdue (4-6; 3-4) at (12) Wisconsin (8-2; 5-2)- 3:30, FOX
Pick: Wisconsin
(18) Memphis (9-1; 5-1) at South Florida (4-6; 3-4)- 4:00, ESPNU: This feels like a spot where the Tigers are right to be picked off and I think that the Bulls play some spoiler and help out the Group Of 5 mix and pull off the upset.
Pick: South Florida
UTEP (1-9; 0-7) at New Mexico State (1-9)- 4:00
Pick: New Mexico State
California (5-5; 2-5) at Stanford (4-6; 3-5)- 4:00, Pac-12
Pick: Stanford
Syracuse (4-6; 1-5) at Louisville (6-4; 4-3)- 4:00, ACCN
Pick: Louisville
San Jose State (4-6; 1-5) at UNLV (2-8; 0-6)- 4:00
Pick: UNLV
Old Dominion (1-9; 0-6) at Middle Tennessee (3-7; 2-4)- 4:30, ESPN3
Pick: Middle Tennessee
Coastal Carolina (4-6; 1-5) at UL Monroe (4-6; 3-3)- 5:00, ESPN3
Pick: UL Monroe
Troy (5-5; 3-3) at Louisiana (8-2; 5-1)- 5:00, ESPN+
Pick: Louisiana
FAU (7-3; 5-1) at UTSA (4-6; 3-3)- 6:00, ESPN+
Pick: FAU
Arkansas (2-8; 0-6) at (1) LSU (10-0; 6-0)- 7:00, ESPN
Pick: LSU
Temple (7-3; 4-2) at (19) Cincinnati (9-1; 6-0)- 7:00, ESPN2: I expect this game to be much closer than people expect. Bearcats win it close.
Pick: Cincinnati
Kansas State (6-4; 3-4) at Texas Tech (4-6; 2-5)- 7:00, FS1
Pick: Texas Tech
Miami (6-4; 4-3) at FIU (5-5; 3-4)- 7:00, CBSSN
Pick: Miami
(6) Oregon (9-1; 6-0) at Arizona State (5-5; 2-5)- 7:30, ABC: This game intrigues me a lot. The Ducks have been playing great football of late and part of me thinks they could be picked off at some point and I believe this is the spot. Herm Edwards and company pull off another big upset.
Pick: Arizona State
Houston (3-7; 1-5) at Tulsa (3-7; 1-5)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Tulsa
Abilene Christian (5-6; 4-5) at Mississippi State (4-6; 2-5)- 7:30, SECN
Pick: Mississippi State
Tennessee (5-5; 3-3) at Missouri (5-5; 2-4)- 7:30, SECN
Pick: Missouri
Duke (4-6; 2-4) at Wake Forest (7-3; 3-3)- 7:30, ACCN
Pick: Wake Forest
TCU (5-5; 3-4) at (9) Oklahoma (9-1; 6-1)- 8:00, FOX
Pick: Oklahoma
Oregon State (5-5; 4-3) at Washington State (5-5; 2-5)- 9:00, Pac-12
Pick: Washington State
(7) Utah (9-1; 6-1) at Arizona (4-6; 2-5)- 10:00, FS1
Pick: Utah
Washington (6-4; 3-4) at Colorado (4-6; 2-5)- 10:00, ESPN
Pick: Washington
(20) Boise State (9-1; 6-0) at Utah State (6-4; 5-1)- 10:30, CBSSN: I think the Aggies have a chance for the upset, but they'll fall short.
Pick: Boise State
Nevada (6-4; 3-3) at Fresno State (4-6; 2-4)- 10:30, ESPN2
Pick: Fresno State
San Diego State (8-2; 5-2) at Hawaii (7-4; 4-3)- 11:00
Pick: Hawaii
Tuesday, November 19th
Eastern Michigan (5-5; 2-4) at Northern Illinois (4-6; 3-3)- 7:30, ESPN2
Pick: Northern Illinois
Ohio (4-6; 3-3) at Bowling Green (3-7; 2-4)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Ohio
Wednesday, November 20th
Akron (0-10; 0-6) at Miami-Ohio (6-4; 5-1)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Miami-Ohio
Toledo (6-4; 3-3) at Buffalo (5-5; 5-5)- 7:30, ESPN2
Pick: Buffalo
Thursday, November 21st
NC State (4-6; 1-5) at Georgia Tech (2-8; 1-6)- 8:00, ESPN
Pick: Georgia Tech
Friday, November 22nd
Colorado State (4-6; 3-3) at Wyoming (6-3; 3-3)- 9:30, ESPN2
Pick: Wyoming
Saturday, November 23rd
(8) Penn State (8-1; 6-1) at (2) Ohio State (10-0; 7-0)- 12:00, FOX: This is a huge game with both ESPN's College GameDay and FOX's Big Noon shows on hand. I do think the Buckeyes are the better team, but despite injuries for the Nittany Lions, they'll hang around and keep this close.
Pick: Ohio State
Western Carolina (3-8; 2-6) at (5) Alabama (9-1; 6-1)- 12:00, ESPN
Pick: Alabama
(10) Minnesota (9-1; 6-1) at Northwestern (0-7; 2-8)- 12:00, ABC
Pick: Minnesota
Samford (5-5; 4-4) at (15) Auburn (7-3; 4-3)- 12:00, SECN
Pick: Auburn
Illinois (6-4; 4-3) at Iowa (7-3; 4-3)- 12:00, BTN
Pick: Iowa
(21) Oklahoma State (7-3, 4-3) at West Virginia (4-6; 2-5)- 12:00, ESPN2: This is a trap game for the Cowboys, who could very well be looking ahead to Bedlam next weekend. Mountaineers pull off the home upset.
Pick: West Virginia
BYU (6-4) at Massachusetts (1-10)- 12:00
Pick: Massachusetts
UCF (7-3; 4-2) at Tulane (6-4; 3-3)- 12:00, CBSSN
Pick: Tulane
Ball State (4-6; 3-3) at Kent State (4-6; 3-3)- 12:00, ESPN+
Pick: Kent State
East Carolina (4-6; 1-5) at Connecticut (2-8; 0-6)- 12:00, ESPN3
Pick: East Carolina
Liberty (6-4) at Virginia (7-3, 5-2)- 12:00, ACCN
Pick: Virginia
Kansas (3-7; 1-6) at Iowa State (6-4; 4-3)- 12:00
Pick: Iowa State
Michigan State (4-6; 2-5) at Rutgers (2-8; 0-6)- 12:00, FS1
Pick: Michigan State
South Alabama (1-9; 0-6) at Georgia State (6-4; 3-3)- 2:00, ESPN+
Pick: Georgia State
Air Force (8-2; 5-1) at New Mexico (2-8; 0-6)- 2:00, ESPN3
Pick: Air Force
Boston College (5-5; 3-4) at (16) Notre Dame (8-2)- 2:30, NBC
Pick: Notre Dame
Texas State (3-7; 2-4) at (24) Appalachian State (9-1; 6-1)- 2:30, ESPN+
Pick: Appalachian State
Georgia Southern (6-4; 3-3) at Arkansas State (6-4; 4-2)- 3:00, ESPN+
Pick: Arkansas State
Texas A&M (7-3; 4-2) at (4) Georgia (9-1; 6-1)- 3:30, CBS: The Aggies have had the toughest schedule in the country and are a team that is capable of getting up for a game like this, but the pressure is on the Bulldogs to show the committee that they're the team people perceived them to be in the preseason.
Pick: Georgia
Texas (6-4; 4-3) at (14) Baylor (9-1; 6-1)- 3:30, FS1: The Bears blew a huge lead last week against the Sooners, so there is hangover potential. I do think the Bears bounce back here and win, but it's a close call.
Pick: Baylor
(13) Michigan (8-2; 5-2) at Indiana (7-3; 4-3)- 3:30, ESPN: The Hoosiers will do their typical thing where they make it interesting and than find a way to lose the game.
Pick: Michigan
(25) SMU (9-1; 5-1) at Navy (7-2; 5-1)- 3:30, CBSSN: This should be a fun and high scoring affair. I'm going to take the Midshipmen at home here to get a bounce back win.
Pick: Navy
Mercer (4-7; 4-5) at North Carolina (4-6; 3-4)- 3:30, ACCN
Pick: North Carolina
Pittsburgh (7-3; 4-2) at Virginia Tech (7-3; 4-2)- 3:30, ESPN2
Pick: Virginia Tech
UCLA (4-6; 4-3) at (23) USC (7-4; 4-3)- 3:30, ABC: The Bruins ran all over the Trojans last season, but this year the Trojans are much better than last season and I expect them to win this going away.
Pick: USC
Marshall (7-3; 5-1) at Charlotte (5-5; 3-3)- 3:30
Pick: Charlotte
Louisiana Tech (8-2; 5-1) at UAB (7-3; 4-2)- 3:30, ESPN+
Pick: UAB
North Texas (4-6; 3-3) at Rice (1-9; 1-5)- 3:30, NFL
Pick: North Texas
WKU (6-4; 4-2) at Southern Miss (7-3; 5-1)- 3:30
Pick: Southern Miss
Nebraska (4-6; 2-5) at Maryland (3-7; 1-6)- 3:30, BTN
Pick: Maryland
East Tennessee State (3-8; 1-7) at Vanderbilt (2-8; 1-6)- 3:30, SECN
Pick: Vanderbilt
UT-Martin (7-4; 6-2) at Kentucky (5-5; 3-3)- 3:30, SECN
Pick: Kentucky
Purdue (4-6; 3-4) at (12) Wisconsin (8-2; 5-2)- 3:30, FOX
Pick: Wisconsin
(18) Memphis (9-1; 5-1) at South Florida (4-6; 3-4)- 4:00, ESPNU: This feels like a spot where the Tigers are right to be picked off and I think that the Bulls play some spoiler and help out the Group Of 5 mix and pull off the upset.
Pick: South Florida
UTEP (1-9; 0-7) at New Mexico State (1-9)- 4:00
Pick: New Mexico State
California (5-5; 2-5) at Stanford (4-6; 3-5)- 4:00, Pac-12
Pick: Stanford
Syracuse (4-6; 1-5) at Louisville (6-4; 4-3)- 4:00, ACCN
Pick: Louisville
San Jose State (4-6; 1-5) at UNLV (2-8; 0-6)- 4:00
Pick: UNLV
Old Dominion (1-9; 0-6) at Middle Tennessee (3-7; 2-4)- 4:30, ESPN3
Pick: Middle Tennessee
Coastal Carolina (4-6; 1-5) at UL Monroe (4-6; 3-3)- 5:00, ESPN3
Pick: UL Monroe
Troy (5-5; 3-3) at Louisiana (8-2; 5-1)- 5:00, ESPN+
Pick: Louisiana
FAU (7-3; 5-1) at UTSA (4-6; 3-3)- 6:00, ESPN+
Pick: FAU
Arkansas (2-8; 0-6) at (1) LSU (10-0; 6-0)- 7:00, ESPN
Pick: LSU
Temple (7-3; 4-2) at (19) Cincinnati (9-1; 6-0)- 7:00, ESPN2: I expect this game to be much closer than people expect. Bearcats win it close.
Pick: Cincinnati
Kansas State (6-4; 3-4) at Texas Tech (4-6; 2-5)- 7:00, FS1
Pick: Texas Tech
Miami (6-4; 4-3) at FIU (5-5; 3-4)- 7:00, CBSSN
Pick: Miami
(6) Oregon (9-1; 6-0) at Arizona State (5-5; 2-5)- 7:30, ABC: This game intrigues me a lot. The Ducks have been playing great football of late and part of me thinks they could be picked off at some point and I believe this is the spot. Herm Edwards and company pull off another big upset.
Pick: Arizona State
Houston (3-7; 1-5) at Tulsa (3-7; 1-5)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Tulsa
Abilene Christian (5-6; 4-5) at Mississippi State (4-6; 2-5)- 7:30, SECN
Pick: Mississippi State
Tennessee (5-5; 3-3) at Missouri (5-5; 2-4)- 7:30, SECN
Pick: Missouri
Duke (4-6; 2-4) at Wake Forest (7-3; 3-3)- 7:30, ACCN
Pick: Wake Forest
TCU (5-5; 3-4) at (9) Oklahoma (9-1; 6-1)- 8:00, FOX
Pick: Oklahoma
Oregon State (5-5; 4-3) at Washington State (5-5; 2-5)- 9:00, Pac-12
Pick: Washington State
(7) Utah (9-1; 6-1) at Arizona (4-6; 2-5)- 10:00, FS1
Pick: Utah
Washington (6-4; 3-4) at Colorado (4-6; 2-5)- 10:00, ESPN
Pick: Washington
(20) Boise State (9-1; 6-0) at Utah State (6-4; 5-1)- 10:30, CBSSN: I think the Aggies have a chance for the upset, but they'll fall short.
Pick: Boise State
Nevada (6-4; 3-3) at Fresno State (4-6; 2-4)- 10:30, ESPN2
Pick: Fresno State
San Diego State (8-2; 5-2) at Hawaii (7-4; 4-3)- 11:00
Pick: Hawaii
2019 College Football Week 13: Schedule
Here is the National TV Schedule for Week 13 of the College Football season.
11/19- Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois; 7:30, ESPN2
11/19- Ohio at Bowling Green; 7:30, ESPNU
11/20- Akron at Miami-Ohio; 7:30, ESPNU
11/20- Toledo at Buffalo; 7:30, ESPN2
11/21- NC State at Georgia Tech; 8:00, ESPN
11/22- Colorado State at Wyoming; 9:30, ESPN2
11/23- Penn State at Ohio State; 12:00, FOX
11/23- Western Carolina at Alabama; 12:00, ESPN
11/23- Minnesota at Northwestern; 12:00, ABC
11/23- Samford at Auburn; 12:00, SECN
11/23- Illinois at Iowa; 12:00, BTN
11/23- Oklahoma State at West Virginia; 12:00, ESPN2
11/23- BYU at Massachusetts; 12:00
11/23- UCF at Tulane; 12:00, CBSSN
11/23- Ball State at Kent State; 12:00, ESPN+
11/23- East Carolina at Connecticut; 12:00, ESPN3
11/23- Liberty at Virginia; 12:00, ACCN
11/23- Kansas at Iowa State; 12:00
11/23- Michigan State at Rutgers; 12:00, FS1
11/23- South Alabama at Georgia State; 2:00, ESPN+
11/23- Air Force at New Mexico; 2:00, ESPN3
11/23- Boston College at Notre Dame; 2:30, NBC
11/23- Texas State at Appalachian State; 2:30, ESPN+
11/23- Georgia Southern at Arkansas State; 3:00, ESPN+
11/23- Texas A&M at Georgia; 3:30, CBS
11/23- Texas at Baylor; 3:30, FS1
11/23- Michigan at Indiana; 3:30, ESPN
11/23- SMU at Navy; 3:30, CBSSN
11/23- Mercer at North Carolina; 3:30, ACCN
11/23- Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech; 3:30, ESPN2
11/23- UCLA at USC; 3:30, ABC
11/23- Marshall at Charlotte; 3:30
11/23- Louisiana Tech at UAB; 3:30, ESPN+
11/23- North Texas at Rice; 3:30, NFL
11/23- WKU at Southern Miss; 3:30
11/23- Nebraska at Maryland; 3:30, BTN
11/23- East Tennessee State at Vanderbilt; 3:30, SECN
11/23- UT-Martin at Kentucky; 3:30, SECN
11/23- Purdue at Wisconsin; 3:30, FOX
11/23- Memphis at South Florida; 4:00, ESPNU
11/23- UTEP at New Mexico State; 4:00
11/23- California at Stanford; 4:00, Pac-12
11/23- Syracuse at Louisville; 4:00, ACCN
11/23- San Jose State at UNLV; 4:00
11/23- Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee; 4:30, ESPN3
11/23- Coastal Carolina at UL Monroe; 5:00, ESPN3
11/23- Troy at Louisiana; 5:00, ESPN+
11/23- FAU at UTSA; 6:00, ESPN+
11/23- Arkansas at LSU; 7:00, ESPN
11/23- Temple at Cincinnati; 7:00, ESPN2
11/23- Kansas State at Texas Tech; 7:00, FS1
11/23- Miami at FIU; 7:00, CBSSN
11/23- Oregon at Arizona State; 7:30, ABC
11/23- Houston at Tulsa; 7:30, ESPNU
11/23- Abilene Christian at Mississippi State; 7:30, SECN
11/23- Tennessee at Missouri; 7:30, SECN
11/23- Duke at Wake Forest; 7:30, ACCN
11/23- TCU at Oklahoma; 8:00, FOX
11/23- Oregon State at Washington State; 9:00, Pac-12
11/23- Utah at Arizona; 10:00, FS1
11/23- Washington at Colorado; 10:00, ESPN
11/23- Boise State at Utah State; 10:30, CBSSN
11/23- Nevada at Fresno State; 10:30, ESPN2
11/23- San Diego State at Hawaii; 11:00
11/19- Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois; 7:30, ESPN2
11/19- Ohio at Bowling Green; 7:30, ESPNU
11/20- Akron at Miami-Ohio; 7:30, ESPNU
11/20- Toledo at Buffalo; 7:30, ESPN2
11/21- NC State at Georgia Tech; 8:00, ESPN
11/22- Colorado State at Wyoming; 9:30, ESPN2
11/23- Penn State at Ohio State; 12:00, FOX
11/23- Western Carolina at Alabama; 12:00, ESPN
11/23- Minnesota at Northwestern; 12:00, ABC
11/23- Samford at Auburn; 12:00, SECN
11/23- Illinois at Iowa; 12:00, BTN
11/23- Oklahoma State at West Virginia; 12:00, ESPN2
11/23- BYU at Massachusetts; 12:00
11/23- UCF at Tulane; 12:00, CBSSN
11/23- Ball State at Kent State; 12:00, ESPN+
11/23- East Carolina at Connecticut; 12:00, ESPN3
11/23- Liberty at Virginia; 12:00, ACCN
11/23- Kansas at Iowa State; 12:00
11/23- Michigan State at Rutgers; 12:00, FS1
11/23- South Alabama at Georgia State; 2:00, ESPN+
11/23- Air Force at New Mexico; 2:00, ESPN3
11/23- Boston College at Notre Dame; 2:30, NBC
11/23- Texas State at Appalachian State; 2:30, ESPN+
11/23- Georgia Southern at Arkansas State; 3:00, ESPN+
11/23- Texas A&M at Georgia; 3:30, CBS
11/23- Texas at Baylor; 3:30, FS1
11/23- Michigan at Indiana; 3:30, ESPN
11/23- SMU at Navy; 3:30, CBSSN
11/23- Mercer at North Carolina; 3:30, ACCN
11/23- Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech; 3:30, ESPN2
11/23- UCLA at USC; 3:30, ABC
11/23- Marshall at Charlotte; 3:30
11/23- Louisiana Tech at UAB; 3:30, ESPN+
11/23- North Texas at Rice; 3:30, NFL
11/23- WKU at Southern Miss; 3:30
11/23- Nebraska at Maryland; 3:30, BTN
11/23- East Tennessee State at Vanderbilt; 3:30, SECN
11/23- UT-Martin at Kentucky; 3:30, SECN
11/23- Purdue at Wisconsin; 3:30, FOX
11/23- Memphis at South Florida; 4:00, ESPNU
11/23- UTEP at New Mexico State; 4:00
11/23- California at Stanford; 4:00, Pac-12
11/23- Syracuse at Louisville; 4:00, ACCN
11/23- San Jose State at UNLV; 4:00
11/23- Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee; 4:30, ESPN3
11/23- Coastal Carolina at UL Monroe; 5:00, ESPN3
11/23- Troy at Louisiana; 5:00, ESPN+
11/23- FAU at UTSA; 6:00, ESPN+
11/23- Arkansas at LSU; 7:00, ESPN
11/23- Temple at Cincinnati; 7:00, ESPN2
11/23- Kansas State at Texas Tech; 7:00, FS1
11/23- Miami at FIU; 7:00, CBSSN
11/23- Oregon at Arizona State; 7:30, ABC
11/23- Houston at Tulsa; 7:30, ESPNU
11/23- Abilene Christian at Mississippi State; 7:30, SECN
11/23- Tennessee at Missouri; 7:30, SECN
11/23- Duke at Wake Forest; 7:30, ACCN
11/23- TCU at Oklahoma; 8:00, FOX
11/23- Oregon State at Washington State; 9:00, Pac-12
11/23- Utah at Arizona; 10:00, FS1
11/23- Washington at Colorado; 10:00, ESPN
11/23- Boise State at Utah State; 10:30, CBSSN
11/23- Nevada at Fresno State; 10:30, ESPN2
11/23- San Diego State at Hawaii; 11:00
Thursday, November 14, 2019
2019 NFL Week 11 Picks
Here are my picks for Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season.
Thursday, November 14th
Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) vs Cleveland Browns (3-6)- 8:20, FOX/NFL: The Steelers are coming off a big home win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Browns are coming off a much needed home win over the Buffalo Bills. This will be a low scoring game between these division rivals, but what it comes down to for me is that I do not trust Mason Rudolph on the road in primetime. Give me the Browns to win their second in a row to perhaps save their coaches job for another week.
Prediction: Cleveland 20, Pittsburgh 16
Saturday, November 17th
Dallas Cowboys (5-4) at Detroit Lions (3-5-1)- 1:00, FOX: The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing Sunday Night home loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are coming off a divisional road loss in Chicago against the Bears. The Lions will be without Matthew Stafford due to his back injury and this opens up as a prime opportunity for the Cowboys to bounce back here and win.
Prediction: Dallas 31, Detroit 16
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5) at Indianapolis Colts (5-4)- 1:00, CBS: The Jaguars are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they lost in London against the Houston Texans. The Colts are coming off an awful home loss against the Miami Dolphins. Jacoby Brissett is back at quarterback for the Colts this week as is Nick Foles for the Jaguars. I think the Colts at home will bounce back and get a big win.
Prediction: Indianapolis 21, Jacksonville 17
Buffalo Bills (6-3) at Miami Dolphins (2-7)- 1:00, CBS: The Bills are coming off a bad loss in Cleveland against the Browns. The Dolphins are coming off their second win in a row, this time in Indianapolis against the Colts. Guess what? I think the Dolphins will win their third in a row against a Bills team that is proving to be very overrated.
Prediction: Miami 24, Buffalo 20
Denver Broncos (4-5) at Minnesota Vikings (7-3)- 1:00, CBS: The Broncos are coming off a bye and two weeks ago, they won at home over the Cleveland Browns. The Vikings are coming off a great Sunday night road win in Arlington against the Cowboys. Adam Thielen is out for the Vikings again, but I don't think it will matter because Stefon Diggs among others will step up yet again as the Vikings continue to beat bad teams at home.
Prediction: Minnesota 27, Denver 13
New Orleans Saints (7-2) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6)- 1:00, FOX: The Saints are coming off a dreadful divisional home loss against the Atlanta Falcons. The Buccaneers are coming off a home win over the Arizona Cardinals. This screams bounce back for the Saints and Drew Brees against a Bucs defense that is among the worst in the league.
Prediction: New Orleans 33, Tampa Bay 24
New York Jets (2-7) at Washington Redskins (1-8)- 1:00, FOX: The Jets are coming off a home win over the New York Giants. The Redskins are coming off their bye and two weeks ago they lost in Orchard Park against the Bills. Dwayne Haskins is the permanent starter for the Skins and with Darrius Guice back in the fold, they'll get the win.
Prediction: Washington 24, NY Jets 23
Atlanta Falcons (2-7) at Carolina Panthers (5-4)- 1:00, FOX: The Falcons are coming off a good divisional road win in New Orleans against the Saints. The Panthers are coming off a tough road loss in Green Bay against the Packers in the snow. This is a great spot for Kyle Allen and the Panthers offense to get back on track against a Falcon defense that is not as good as it was last week.
Prediction: Carolina 34, Atlanta 20
Houston Texans (6-3) at Baltimore Ravens (7-2)- 1:00, CBS: This is certainly the best game of the early window and arguably of the entire week 11 slate. The Texans are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they beat their division rival Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The Ravens are coming off a divisional road win against the Cincinnati Bengals. DeShaun Watson vs Lamar Jackson is the main attraction here as both offenses will score at will, but this feels like last team with the ball wins and because of being at home, I think the Ravens take a close one.
Prediction: Baltimore 33, Houston 30
Arizona Cardinals (3-6-1) at San Francisco 49ers (8-1)- 4:05, FOX: The Cardinals are coming off a heartbreaking road loss in Tampa against the Buccaneers. The 49ers are also coming off a heartbreaking loss, except at home on Monday night against the division rival Seattle Seahawks. These teams faced off two weeks ago and the Cards hung in there tough, and I believe that will be the case again, but the Niners will get the win.
Prediction: San Francisco 30, Arizona 23
Cincinnati Bengals (0-9) at Oakland Raiders (5-4)- 4:25, CBS: The Bengals are coming off a disastrous divisional home loss against the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders are coming off a Thursday night divisional home win over the Los Angeles Chargers. This screams Raiders blowout as Josh Jacobs and that offense will have a field day against a dreadful Bengals defense.
Prediction: Oakland 34, Cincinnati 17
New England Patriots (8-1) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-4)- 4:25, CBS: The Patriots are coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they suffered their first loss of the season in Baltimore against the Ravens on a Sunday night. The Eagles are coming off their bye too and two weeks ago they beat the Chicago Bears at home. Coming off a bye and a loss plus a Super Bowl rematch equals motivation for Tom Brady with revenge on his mind and I expect the Pats to win a fun game at the Linc.
Prediction: New England 24, Philadelphia 17
Chicago Bears (4-5) at Los Angeles Rams (5-4)- 8:20, NBC: Here we have a battle of disappointments for the NFC. The Bears are coming off a divisional home win over the Stafford-less Detroit Lions. The Rams are coming off a bad road loss in Pittsburgh against the Steelers. This game is going to be very ugly, but I think the difference in this game is Mitch Trubisky turnovers as the Rams get the home win.
Prediction: LA Rams 23, Chicago 16
Monday, November 18th
Kansas City Chiefs (6-4) vs Los Angeles Chargers (4-6)- 8:15, ESPN: This game is being played in Mexico City after last years Chiefs/Rams game had gotten moved from Mexico City to LA last season. The Chiefs are coming off a heartbreaking road loss in Nashville against the Titans. The Chargers are coming off a heartbreaking Thursday night divisional road loss in Oakland against the Raiders. I think this will be a fun game with a lot of points and I think the Chiefs take it.
Prediction: Kansas City 31, LA Chargers 27
Thursday, November 14th
Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) vs Cleveland Browns (3-6)- 8:20, FOX/NFL: The Steelers are coming off a big home win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Browns are coming off a much needed home win over the Buffalo Bills. This will be a low scoring game between these division rivals, but what it comes down to for me is that I do not trust Mason Rudolph on the road in primetime. Give me the Browns to win their second in a row to perhaps save their coaches job for another week.
Prediction: Cleveland 20, Pittsburgh 16
Saturday, November 17th
Dallas Cowboys (5-4) at Detroit Lions (3-5-1)- 1:00, FOX: The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing Sunday Night home loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are coming off a divisional road loss in Chicago against the Bears. The Lions will be without Matthew Stafford due to his back injury and this opens up as a prime opportunity for the Cowboys to bounce back here and win.
Prediction: Dallas 31, Detroit 16
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5) at Indianapolis Colts (5-4)- 1:00, CBS: The Jaguars are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they lost in London against the Houston Texans. The Colts are coming off an awful home loss against the Miami Dolphins. Jacoby Brissett is back at quarterback for the Colts this week as is Nick Foles for the Jaguars. I think the Colts at home will bounce back and get a big win.
Prediction: Indianapolis 21, Jacksonville 17
Buffalo Bills (6-3) at Miami Dolphins (2-7)- 1:00, CBS: The Bills are coming off a bad loss in Cleveland against the Browns. The Dolphins are coming off their second win in a row, this time in Indianapolis against the Colts. Guess what? I think the Dolphins will win their third in a row against a Bills team that is proving to be very overrated.
Prediction: Miami 24, Buffalo 20
Denver Broncos (4-5) at Minnesota Vikings (7-3)- 1:00, CBS: The Broncos are coming off a bye and two weeks ago, they won at home over the Cleveland Browns. The Vikings are coming off a great Sunday night road win in Arlington against the Cowboys. Adam Thielen is out for the Vikings again, but I don't think it will matter because Stefon Diggs among others will step up yet again as the Vikings continue to beat bad teams at home.
Prediction: Minnesota 27, Denver 13
New Orleans Saints (7-2) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6)- 1:00, FOX: The Saints are coming off a dreadful divisional home loss against the Atlanta Falcons. The Buccaneers are coming off a home win over the Arizona Cardinals. This screams bounce back for the Saints and Drew Brees against a Bucs defense that is among the worst in the league.
Prediction: New Orleans 33, Tampa Bay 24
New York Jets (2-7) at Washington Redskins (1-8)- 1:00, FOX: The Jets are coming off a home win over the New York Giants. The Redskins are coming off their bye and two weeks ago they lost in Orchard Park against the Bills. Dwayne Haskins is the permanent starter for the Skins and with Darrius Guice back in the fold, they'll get the win.
Prediction: Washington 24, NY Jets 23
Atlanta Falcons (2-7) at Carolina Panthers (5-4)- 1:00, FOX: The Falcons are coming off a good divisional road win in New Orleans against the Saints. The Panthers are coming off a tough road loss in Green Bay against the Packers in the snow. This is a great spot for Kyle Allen and the Panthers offense to get back on track against a Falcon defense that is not as good as it was last week.
Prediction: Carolina 34, Atlanta 20
Houston Texans (6-3) at Baltimore Ravens (7-2)- 1:00, CBS: This is certainly the best game of the early window and arguably of the entire week 11 slate. The Texans are coming off a bye and two weeks ago they beat their division rival Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The Ravens are coming off a divisional road win against the Cincinnati Bengals. DeShaun Watson vs Lamar Jackson is the main attraction here as both offenses will score at will, but this feels like last team with the ball wins and because of being at home, I think the Ravens take a close one.
Prediction: Baltimore 33, Houston 30
Arizona Cardinals (3-6-1) at San Francisco 49ers (8-1)- 4:05, FOX: The Cardinals are coming off a heartbreaking road loss in Tampa against the Buccaneers. The 49ers are also coming off a heartbreaking loss, except at home on Monday night against the division rival Seattle Seahawks. These teams faced off two weeks ago and the Cards hung in there tough, and I believe that will be the case again, but the Niners will get the win.
Prediction: San Francisco 30, Arizona 23
Cincinnati Bengals (0-9) at Oakland Raiders (5-4)- 4:25, CBS: The Bengals are coming off a disastrous divisional home loss against the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders are coming off a Thursday night divisional home win over the Los Angeles Chargers. This screams Raiders blowout as Josh Jacobs and that offense will have a field day against a dreadful Bengals defense.
Prediction: Oakland 34, Cincinnati 17
New England Patriots (8-1) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-4)- 4:25, CBS: The Patriots are coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they suffered their first loss of the season in Baltimore against the Ravens on a Sunday night. The Eagles are coming off their bye too and two weeks ago they beat the Chicago Bears at home. Coming off a bye and a loss plus a Super Bowl rematch equals motivation for Tom Brady with revenge on his mind and I expect the Pats to win a fun game at the Linc.
Prediction: New England 24, Philadelphia 17
Chicago Bears (4-5) at Los Angeles Rams (5-4)- 8:20, NBC: Here we have a battle of disappointments for the NFC. The Bears are coming off a divisional home win over the Stafford-less Detroit Lions. The Rams are coming off a bad road loss in Pittsburgh against the Steelers. This game is going to be very ugly, but I think the difference in this game is Mitch Trubisky turnovers as the Rams get the home win.
Prediction: LA Rams 23, Chicago 16
Monday, November 18th
Kansas City Chiefs (6-4) vs Los Angeles Chargers (4-6)- 8:15, ESPN: This game is being played in Mexico City after last years Chiefs/Rams game had gotten moved from Mexico City to LA last season. The Chiefs are coming off a heartbreaking road loss in Nashville against the Titans. The Chargers are coming off a heartbreaking Thursday night divisional road loss in Oakland against the Raiders. I think this will be a fun game with a lot of points and I think the Chiefs take it.
Prediction: Kansas City 31, LA Chargers 27
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
2019 College Football Week 12: Bowl Projections
Here is my week twelve edition of my 2019 College Football Bowl Projections.
College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (2) Ohio State vs (3) Clemson
Peach Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (1) LSU vs (4) Alabama
Rest of New Years Six Bowls
Cotton Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Utah
Orange Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Virginia vs Penn State
Rose Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 5:00, ESPN: Oregon vs Minnesota
Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 8:45, ESPN: Georgia vs Baylor
Other Bowl Games
Bahamas Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: North Texas vs Central Michigan
Frisco Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN2: Tulane vs Liberty
New Mexico Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: WKU vs Hawaii
Cure Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:30, CBSSN: SMU vs Georgia Southern
Boca Raton Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 3:30, ABC: Temple vs Miami-Ohio
Camellia Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 5:30, ESPN: Buffalo vs Appalachian State
Las Vegas Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 7:30, ABC: Air Force vs Washington State
New Orleans Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 9:00, ESPN: FAU vs Louisiana
Gasparilla Bowl: December 23rd, 2019- 2:30, ESPN: Navy vs Louisiana Tech
Hawaii Bowl: December 24th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: BYU vs Wyoming
Independence Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Southern Miss vs Louisville
Quick Lane Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: NC State vs Michigan State
Military Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: UCF vs Florida State
Pinstripe Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 3:20, ESPN: Miami vs Indiana
Texas Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 6:45, ESPN: Kansas State vs Texas A&M
Holiday Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 8:00, FS1: Michigan vs Washington
Cheez-It Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 10:15, ESPN: Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State
Camping World Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ABC: Virginia Tech vs Texas
First Responder Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 12:30, ESPN: Marshall vs Iowa State
Music City Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Pittsburgh vs Kentucky
RedBox Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 7:00, ESPN: Troy vs California
Belk Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Wake Forest vs Mississippi State
Sun Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 2:00, CBS: Duke vs Arizona State
Liberty Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 3:45, ESPN: Cincinnati vs TCU
Arizona Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 4:30, CBSSN: San Diego State vs Georgia State
Alamo Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Oklahoma vs USC
Citrus Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ABC: Wisconsin vs Florida
Outback Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ESPN: Iowa vs Auburn
Birmingham Bowl: January 2nd, 2019- 3:00, ESPN: UAB vs Memphis
Gator Bowl: January 2nd 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Illinois vs Tennessee
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: January 3rd, 2019- 3:30, ESPN: Western Michigan vs Utah State
Armed Forces Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 11:30AM, ESPN: Toledo vs Fresno State
Mobile Alabama Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Ohio vs Arkansas State
College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (2) Ohio State vs (3) Clemson
Peach Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (1) LSU vs (4) Alabama
Rest of New Years Six Bowls
Cotton Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Utah
Orange Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Virginia vs Penn State
Rose Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 5:00, ESPN: Oregon vs Minnesota
Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 8:45, ESPN: Georgia vs Baylor
Other Bowl Games
Bahamas Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: North Texas vs Central Michigan
Frisco Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN2: Tulane vs Liberty
New Mexico Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: WKU vs Hawaii
Cure Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:30, CBSSN: SMU vs Georgia Southern
Boca Raton Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 3:30, ABC: Temple vs Miami-Ohio
Camellia Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 5:30, ESPN: Buffalo vs Appalachian State
Las Vegas Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 7:30, ABC: Air Force vs Washington State
New Orleans Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 9:00, ESPN: FAU vs Louisiana
Gasparilla Bowl: December 23rd, 2019- 2:30, ESPN: Navy vs Louisiana Tech
Hawaii Bowl: December 24th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: BYU vs Wyoming
Independence Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Southern Miss vs Louisville
Quick Lane Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: NC State vs Michigan State
Military Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: UCF vs Florida State
Pinstripe Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 3:20, ESPN: Miami vs Indiana
Texas Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 6:45, ESPN: Kansas State vs Texas A&M
Holiday Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 8:00, FS1: Michigan vs Washington
Cheez-It Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 10:15, ESPN: Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State
Camping World Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ABC: Virginia Tech vs Texas
First Responder Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 12:30, ESPN: Marshall vs Iowa State
Music City Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Pittsburgh vs Kentucky
RedBox Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 7:00, ESPN: Troy vs California
Belk Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Wake Forest vs Mississippi State
Sun Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 2:00, CBS: Duke vs Arizona State
Liberty Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 3:45, ESPN: Cincinnati vs TCU
Arizona Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 4:30, CBSSN: San Diego State vs Georgia State
Alamo Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Oklahoma vs USC
Citrus Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ABC: Wisconsin vs Florida
Outback Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ESPN: Iowa vs Auburn
Birmingham Bowl: January 2nd, 2019- 3:00, ESPN: UAB vs Memphis
Gator Bowl: January 2nd 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Illinois vs Tennessee
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: January 3rd, 2019- 3:30, ESPN: Western Michigan vs Utah State
Armed Forces Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 11:30AM, ESPN: Toledo vs Fresno State
Mobile Alabama Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Ohio vs Arkansas State
2019 College Football Week 12: Picks
Here are my picks for week twelve of the 2019 College Football season.
Tuesday, November 12th
Eastern Michigan (4-5; 1-4) at Akron (0-9; 0-5)- 6:00, ESPNEWS
Pick: Eastern Michigan
Western Michigan (6-4; 4-2) at Ohio (4-5; 3-2)- 6:30, ESPN2
Pick: Ohio
Wednesday, November 13th
Bowling Green (3-6; 2-3) at Miami-Ohio (5-4; 4-1)- 8:00, ESPNU
Pick: Miami-Ohio
Northern Illinois (3-6; 2-3) at Toledo (6-3; 3-2)- 8:00, ESPN2
Pick: Toledo
Thursday, November 14th
Buffalo (5-4; 3-2) at Kent State (3-6; 2-3)- 7:00, CBSSN
Pick: Buffalo
North Carolina (4-5; 3-3) at Pittsburgh (6-3; 3-2)- 8:00, ESPN
Pick: Pittsburgh
Friday, November 15th
Louisiana Tech (8-1; 5-0) at Marshall (6-3; 4-1)- 7:00, CBSSN: This could very well be an early preview of the C-USA title game. Give me the Thundering Herd at home to hand the Bulldogs their first conference loss of the year.
Pick: Marshall
Fresno State (4-5; 2-3) at San Diego State (7-2; 4-2)- 9:30, ESPN2
Pick: San Diego State
Saturday, November 16th
(5) Alabama (8-1; 5-1) at Mississippi State (4-5; 2-4)- 12:00, ESPN: As long as Tua Tagovailoa plays, I'm feeling a big time Tide bounce back, they should win regardless.
Pick: Alabama
Indiana (7-2; 4-2) at (9) Penn State (8-1; 5-1)- 12:00, ABC: This screams big time bounce back for the Nittany Lions after a disappointing loss in Minneapolis.
Pick: Penn State
(11) Florida (8-2; 5-2) at Missouri (5-4; 2-3)- 12:00, CBS: People think this is a trap game for the Gators, but I think their defense will stop Kelly Bryant and that offense.
Pick: Florida
(14) Wisconsin (7-2; 4-2) at Nebraska (4-5; 2-4)- 12:00, BTN
Pick: Wisconsin
Michigan State (4-5; 2-4) at (15) Michigan (7-2; 4-2)- 12:00, FOX: This game is normally close and competitive, but I don't see it this time around.
Pick: Michigan
Kansas (3-6; 1-5) at Oklahoma State (6-3; 3-3)- 12:00, FS1
Pick: Oklahoma State
Massachusetts (1-9) at Northwestern (1-8; 0-7)- 12:00, BTN
Pick: Northwestern
TCU (4-5; 2-4) at Texas Tech (4-5; 2-4)- 12:00, ESPN2: A bowl game is possibly on the line in by his game and give me the Horned Frogs here on the road.
Pick: TCU
VMI (4-6; 3-4) at Army (4-6)- 12:00, CBSSN
Pick: Army
Alabama State (5-4; 4-2) at Florida State (5-5; 4-4)- 12:00, ACCN
Pick: Florida State
Tulane (6-3; 3-2) at Temple (6-3; 3-2)- 12:00, ESPNU
Pick: Temple
UTEP (1-8; 0-6) at UAB (6-3; 3-2)- 1:00, ESPN3
Pick: UAB
(23) Navy (7-1; 5-1) at (16) Notre Dame (7-2)- 2:30, NBC: This is a sneaky great game. I do think the Midshipmen have a good chance to win it, but I think Ian Book will come through for the Irish here.
Pick: Notre Dame
Idaho State (3-7; 2-5) at BYU (5-4)- 3:00, ESPN3
Pick: BYU
Coastal Carolina (4-5; 1-4) at Arkansas State (5-4; 3-2)- 3:00, ESPN+
Pick: Arkansas State
UL Monroe (4-5 3-2) at Georgia Southern (5-4; 3-2)- 3:00, ESPN+
Pick: Georgia Southern
Troy (4-5; 2-3) at Texas State (3-6; 2-3)- 3:00, ESPN3
Pick: Troy
(2) Ohio State (9-0; 6-0) at Rutgers (2-7; 0-6)- 3:30, BTN
Pick: Ohio State
Wake Forest (7-2; 3-2) at (3) Clemson (10-0; 7-0)- 3:30, ABC: The Tigers are peaking right now so it's hard to imagine them not getting blown out.
Pick: Clemson
(4) Georgia (8-1; 5-1) at (12) Auburn (7-2; 4-2)- 3:30, CBS: This should be a great game and I feel that the Tigers will eliminate the Bulldogs from playoff contention.
Pick: Auburn
(18) Memphis (8-1; 4-1) at Houston (3-6; 1-4)- 3:30, ESPN2
Pick: Memphis
(19) Texas (6-3; 4-2) at Iowa State (5-4; 3-3)- 3:30, FS1
Pick: Iowa State
West Virginia (3-6; 1-5) at (24) Kansas State (6-3; 3-3)- 3:30, ESPN
Pick: Kansas State
Central Michigan (6-4; 4-2) at Ball State (4-5; 3-2)- 3:30, CBSSN
Pick: Central Michigan
Virginia Tech (6-3; 3-2) at Georgia Tech (2-7; 1-5)- 3:30, ACCN
Pick: Virginia Tech
Kentucky (4-5; 2-5) at Vanderbilt (1-8; 0-7)- 3:30, SECN
Pick: Kentucky
(8) Minnesota (9-0; 6-0) at (20) Iowa (6-3; 3-3)- 4:00, FOX: This is going to be a very interesting game. The Hawkeyes being favored here tells you they know something and what it is is that the Gophers will have a letdown and be handed their first loss of the season.
Pick: Iowa
Syracuse (3-6; 0-5) at Duke (4-5; 2-3)- 4:00, ACCN
Pick: Duke
Hawaii (6-3; 4-4) at UNLV (2-7; 0-5)- 4:00
Pick: Hawaii
Incarnate Word (5-5; 4-4) at New Mexico State (0-9)- 4:00
Pick: New Mexico State
Wyoming (6-3; 3-2) at Utah State (5-4; 4-1)- 4:00, ESPNU
Pick: Utah State
Stanford (4-5; 3-4) at Washington State (4-5; 1-5)- 4:30, Pac-12N
Pick: Washington State
Rice (0-9; 0-5) at Middle Tennessee (3-6; 2-3)- 4:30, ESPN+
Pick: Middle Tennessee
Louisiana (7-2; 4-1) at South Alabama (1-8; 0-5)- 5:00, ESPN+
Pick: Louisiana
Southern Miss (6-3; 4-1) at UTSA (4-5; 3-2)- 6:00, ESPN+
Pick: Southern Miss
(1) LSU (9-0; 5-0) at Ole Miss (4-6; 2-4)- 7:00, ESPN: This game will be a lot closer than the experts think although Joe Burrow will contribute his Heisman chase and will lead the Tigers to remain unbeaten.
Pick: LSU
(17) Cincinnati (8-1; 5-0) at South Florida (4-5; 2-3)- 7:00, CBSSN
Pick: Cincinnati
Air Force (7-2; 4-1) at Colorado State (4-5; 3-2)- 7:00, ESPN2
Pick: Air Force
(10) Oklahoma (8-1; 5-1) at (13) Baylor (9-0; 6-0)- 7:30, ABC: This is the Big-12's biggest game of the whole season and GameDay is on hand for it. Jalen Hurts has been a Heisman candidate all season long, but I don't know if the defense can stop the Bears offense led by Charlie Brewer, which will bounce back after not doing much the last few games as the Bears remain unbeaten.
Pick: Baylor
South Carolina (4-6; 3-4) at Texas A&M (6-3; 3-2)- 7:30, SECN
Pick: Texas A&M
Louisville (5-4; 3-3) at NC State (4-5; 1-4)- 7:30, ACCN
Pick: NC State
Arizona State (5-4; 2-4) at Oregon State (4-5; 3-3)- 7:30, FS1: With a game against the Ducks on deck, I think the Sun Devils get caught in a trap here.
Pick: Oregon State
(25) Appalachian State (8-1; 4-1) at Georgia State (6-3; 3-2)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Appalachian State
UCLA (4-5; 4-2) at (7) Utah (8-1; 5-1)- 8:00, FOX
Pick: Utah
New Mexico (2-7; 0-5) at (21) Boise State (8-1; 5-0)- 10:15, ESPN2
Pick: Boise State
Arizona (4-5; 2-4) at (6) Oregon (8-1; 6-0)- 10:30, ESPN
Pick: Oregon
USC (6-4; 5-2) at California (5-4; 2-4)- 11:00, FS1
Pick: USC
Tuesday, November 12th
Eastern Michigan (4-5; 1-4) at Akron (0-9; 0-5)- 6:00, ESPNEWS
Pick: Eastern Michigan
Western Michigan (6-4; 4-2) at Ohio (4-5; 3-2)- 6:30, ESPN2
Pick: Ohio
Wednesday, November 13th
Bowling Green (3-6; 2-3) at Miami-Ohio (5-4; 4-1)- 8:00, ESPNU
Pick: Miami-Ohio
Northern Illinois (3-6; 2-3) at Toledo (6-3; 3-2)- 8:00, ESPN2
Pick: Toledo
Thursday, November 14th
Buffalo (5-4; 3-2) at Kent State (3-6; 2-3)- 7:00, CBSSN
Pick: Buffalo
North Carolina (4-5; 3-3) at Pittsburgh (6-3; 3-2)- 8:00, ESPN
Pick: Pittsburgh
Friday, November 15th
Louisiana Tech (8-1; 5-0) at Marshall (6-3; 4-1)- 7:00, CBSSN: This could very well be an early preview of the C-USA title game. Give me the Thundering Herd at home to hand the Bulldogs their first conference loss of the year.
Pick: Marshall
Fresno State (4-5; 2-3) at San Diego State (7-2; 4-2)- 9:30, ESPN2
Pick: San Diego State
Saturday, November 16th
(5) Alabama (8-1; 5-1) at Mississippi State (4-5; 2-4)- 12:00, ESPN: As long as Tua Tagovailoa plays, I'm feeling a big time Tide bounce back, they should win regardless.
Pick: Alabama
Indiana (7-2; 4-2) at (9) Penn State (8-1; 5-1)- 12:00, ABC: This screams big time bounce back for the Nittany Lions after a disappointing loss in Minneapolis.
Pick: Penn State
(11) Florida (8-2; 5-2) at Missouri (5-4; 2-3)- 12:00, CBS: People think this is a trap game for the Gators, but I think their defense will stop Kelly Bryant and that offense.
Pick: Florida
(14) Wisconsin (7-2; 4-2) at Nebraska (4-5; 2-4)- 12:00, BTN
Pick: Wisconsin
Michigan State (4-5; 2-4) at (15) Michigan (7-2; 4-2)- 12:00, FOX: This game is normally close and competitive, but I don't see it this time around.
Pick: Michigan
Kansas (3-6; 1-5) at Oklahoma State (6-3; 3-3)- 12:00, FS1
Pick: Oklahoma State
Massachusetts (1-9) at Northwestern (1-8; 0-7)- 12:00, BTN
Pick: Northwestern
TCU (4-5; 2-4) at Texas Tech (4-5; 2-4)- 12:00, ESPN2: A bowl game is possibly on the line in by his game and give me the Horned Frogs here on the road.
Pick: TCU
VMI (4-6; 3-4) at Army (4-6)- 12:00, CBSSN
Pick: Army
Alabama State (5-4; 4-2) at Florida State (5-5; 4-4)- 12:00, ACCN
Pick: Florida State
Tulane (6-3; 3-2) at Temple (6-3; 3-2)- 12:00, ESPNU
Pick: Temple
UTEP (1-8; 0-6) at UAB (6-3; 3-2)- 1:00, ESPN3
Pick: UAB
(23) Navy (7-1; 5-1) at (16) Notre Dame (7-2)- 2:30, NBC: This is a sneaky great game. I do think the Midshipmen have a good chance to win it, but I think Ian Book will come through for the Irish here.
Pick: Notre Dame
Idaho State (3-7; 2-5) at BYU (5-4)- 3:00, ESPN3
Pick: BYU
Coastal Carolina (4-5; 1-4) at Arkansas State (5-4; 3-2)- 3:00, ESPN+
Pick: Arkansas State
UL Monroe (4-5 3-2) at Georgia Southern (5-4; 3-2)- 3:00, ESPN+
Pick: Georgia Southern
Troy (4-5; 2-3) at Texas State (3-6; 2-3)- 3:00, ESPN3
Pick: Troy
(2) Ohio State (9-0; 6-0) at Rutgers (2-7; 0-6)- 3:30, BTN
Pick: Ohio State
Wake Forest (7-2; 3-2) at (3) Clemson (10-0; 7-0)- 3:30, ABC: The Tigers are peaking right now so it's hard to imagine them not getting blown out.
Pick: Clemson
(4) Georgia (8-1; 5-1) at (12) Auburn (7-2; 4-2)- 3:30, CBS: This should be a great game and I feel that the Tigers will eliminate the Bulldogs from playoff contention.
Pick: Auburn
(18) Memphis (8-1; 4-1) at Houston (3-6; 1-4)- 3:30, ESPN2
Pick: Memphis
(19) Texas (6-3; 4-2) at Iowa State (5-4; 3-3)- 3:30, FS1
Pick: Iowa State
West Virginia (3-6; 1-5) at (24) Kansas State (6-3; 3-3)- 3:30, ESPN
Pick: Kansas State
Central Michigan (6-4; 4-2) at Ball State (4-5; 3-2)- 3:30, CBSSN
Pick: Central Michigan
Virginia Tech (6-3; 3-2) at Georgia Tech (2-7; 1-5)- 3:30, ACCN
Pick: Virginia Tech
Kentucky (4-5; 2-5) at Vanderbilt (1-8; 0-7)- 3:30, SECN
Pick: Kentucky
(8) Minnesota (9-0; 6-0) at (20) Iowa (6-3; 3-3)- 4:00, FOX: This is going to be a very interesting game. The Hawkeyes being favored here tells you they know something and what it is is that the Gophers will have a letdown and be handed their first loss of the season.
Pick: Iowa
Syracuse (3-6; 0-5) at Duke (4-5; 2-3)- 4:00, ACCN
Pick: Duke
Hawaii (6-3; 4-4) at UNLV (2-7; 0-5)- 4:00
Pick: Hawaii
Incarnate Word (5-5; 4-4) at New Mexico State (0-9)- 4:00
Pick: New Mexico State
Wyoming (6-3; 3-2) at Utah State (5-4; 4-1)- 4:00, ESPNU
Pick: Utah State
Stanford (4-5; 3-4) at Washington State (4-5; 1-5)- 4:30, Pac-12N
Pick: Washington State
Rice (0-9; 0-5) at Middle Tennessee (3-6; 2-3)- 4:30, ESPN+
Pick: Middle Tennessee
Louisiana (7-2; 4-1) at South Alabama (1-8; 0-5)- 5:00, ESPN+
Pick: Louisiana
Southern Miss (6-3; 4-1) at UTSA (4-5; 3-2)- 6:00, ESPN+
Pick: Southern Miss
(1) LSU (9-0; 5-0) at Ole Miss (4-6; 2-4)- 7:00, ESPN: This game will be a lot closer than the experts think although Joe Burrow will contribute his Heisman chase and will lead the Tigers to remain unbeaten.
Pick: LSU
(17) Cincinnati (8-1; 5-0) at South Florida (4-5; 2-3)- 7:00, CBSSN
Pick: Cincinnati
Air Force (7-2; 4-1) at Colorado State (4-5; 3-2)- 7:00, ESPN2
Pick: Air Force
(10) Oklahoma (8-1; 5-1) at (13) Baylor (9-0; 6-0)- 7:30, ABC: This is the Big-12's biggest game of the whole season and GameDay is on hand for it. Jalen Hurts has been a Heisman candidate all season long, but I don't know if the defense can stop the Bears offense led by Charlie Brewer, which will bounce back after not doing much the last few games as the Bears remain unbeaten.
Pick: Baylor
South Carolina (4-6; 3-4) at Texas A&M (6-3; 3-2)- 7:30, SECN
Pick: Texas A&M
Louisville (5-4; 3-3) at NC State (4-5; 1-4)- 7:30, ACCN
Pick: NC State
Arizona State (5-4; 2-4) at Oregon State (4-5; 3-3)- 7:30, FS1: With a game against the Ducks on deck, I think the Sun Devils get caught in a trap here.
Pick: Oregon State
(25) Appalachian State (8-1; 4-1) at Georgia State (6-3; 3-2)- 7:30, ESPNU
Pick: Appalachian State
UCLA (4-5; 4-2) at (7) Utah (8-1; 5-1)- 8:00, FOX
Pick: Utah
New Mexico (2-7; 0-5) at (21) Boise State (8-1; 5-0)- 10:15, ESPN2
Pick: Boise State
Arizona (4-5; 2-4) at (6) Oregon (8-1; 6-0)- 10:30, ESPN
Pick: Oregon
USC (6-4; 5-2) at California (5-4; 2-4)- 11:00, FS1
Pick: USC
2019 College Football Week 12: Schedule
Here is the National TV Schedule for Week 12 of the College Football season.
- Week 12
11/12- Eastern Michigan at Akron; 6:00, ESPNEWS
11/12- Western Michigan at Ohio; 6:30, ESPN2
11/13- Bowling Green at Miami-Ohio; 8:00, ESPNU
11/13- Northern Illinois at Toledo; 8:00, ESPN2
11/14- Buffalo at Kent State; 7:00, CBSSN
11/14- North Carolina at Pittsburgh; 8:00, ESPN
11/15- Louisiana Tech at Marshall; 7:00, CBSSN
11/15- Fresno State at San Diego State; 9:30, ESPN2
11/16- Alabama at Mississippi State; 12:00, ESPN
11/16- Indiana at Penn State; 12:00, ABC
11/16- Florida at Missouri; 12:00, CBS
11/16- Wisconsin at Nebraska; 12:00, BTN
11/16- Michigan State at Michigan; 12:00, FOX
11/16- Kansas at Oklahoma State; 12:00, FS1
11/16- Massachusetts at Northwestern; 12:00, BTN
11/16- TCU at Texas Tech; 12:00, ESPN2
11/16- VMI at Army; 12:00, CBSSN
11/16- Alabama State at Florida State; 12:00, ACCN
11/16- Tulane at Temple; 12:00, ESPNU
11/16- UTEP at UAB; 1:00, ESPN3
11/16- Navy at Notre Dame; 2:30, NBC
11/16- Idaho State at BYU; 3:00, ESPN3
11/16- Coastal Carolina at Arkansas State; 3:00, ESPN+
11/16- UL Monroe at Georgia Southern; 3:00, ESPN+
11/16- Troy at Texas State; 3:00, ESPN3
11/16- Ohio State at Rutgers; 3:30, BTN
11/16- Wake Forest at Clemson; 3:30, ABC
11/16- Georgia at Auburn; 3:30, CBS
11/16- West Virginia at Kansas State; 3:30, ESPN
11/16- Memphis at Houston; 3:30, ESPN2
11/16- Central Michigan at Ball State; 3:30, CBSSN
11/16- Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech; 3:30, ACCN
11/16- Texas at Iowa State; 3:30, FS1
11/16- Kentucky at Vanderbilt; 3:30, SECN
11/16- Minnesota at Iowa; 4:00, FOX
11/16- Syracuse at Duke; 4:00, ACCN
11/16- Hawaii at UNLV; 4:00
11/16- Incarnate Word at New Mexico State; 4:00
11/16- Wyoming at Utah State; 4:00, ESPNU
11/16- Stanford at Washington State; 4:30, Pac-12N
11/16- Rice at Middle Tennessee; 4:30, ESPN+
11/16- Louisiana at South Alabama; 5:00, ESPN+
11/16- Southern Miss at UTSA; 6:00, ESPN+
11/16- LSU at Ole Miss; 7:00, ESPN
11/16- Cincinnati at South Florida; 7:00, CBSSN
11/16- Air Force at Colorado State; 7:00, ESPN2
11/16- Oklahoma at Baylor; 7:30, ABC
11/16- South Carolina at Texas A&M; 7:30, SECN
11/16- Louisville at NC State; 7:30, ACCN
11/16- Arizona State at Oregon State; 7:30, FS1
11/16- Appalachian State at Georgia State; 7:30, ESPNU
11/16- UCLA at Utah; 8:00, FOX
11/16- New Mexico at Boise State; 10:15, ESPN2
11/16- Arizona at Oregon; 10:30, ESPN
11/16- USC at California; 11:00, FS1
- Week 12
11/12- Eastern Michigan at Akron; 6:00, ESPNEWS
11/12- Western Michigan at Ohio; 6:30, ESPN2
11/13- Bowling Green at Miami-Ohio; 8:00, ESPNU
11/13- Northern Illinois at Toledo; 8:00, ESPN2
11/14- Buffalo at Kent State; 7:00, CBSSN
11/14- North Carolina at Pittsburgh; 8:00, ESPN
11/15- Louisiana Tech at Marshall; 7:00, CBSSN
11/15- Fresno State at San Diego State; 9:30, ESPN2
11/16- Alabama at Mississippi State; 12:00, ESPN
11/16- Indiana at Penn State; 12:00, ABC
11/16- Florida at Missouri; 12:00, CBS
11/16- Wisconsin at Nebraska; 12:00, BTN
11/16- Michigan State at Michigan; 12:00, FOX
11/16- Kansas at Oklahoma State; 12:00, FS1
11/16- Massachusetts at Northwestern; 12:00, BTN
11/16- TCU at Texas Tech; 12:00, ESPN2
11/16- VMI at Army; 12:00, CBSSN
11/16- Alabama State at Florida State; 12:00, ACCN
11/16- Tulane at Temple; 12:00, ESPNU
11/16- UTEP at UAB; 1:00, ESPN3
11/16- Navy at Notre Dame; 2:30, NBC
11/16- Idaho State at BYU; 3:00, ESPN3
11/16- Coastal Carolina at Arkansas State; 3:00, ESPN+
11/16- UL Monroe at Georgia Southern; 3:00, ESPN+
11/16- Troy at Texas State; 3:00, ESPN3
11/16- Ohio State at Rutgers; 3:30, BTN
11/16- Wake Forest at Clemson; 3:30, ABC
11/16- Georgia at Auburn; 3:30, CBS
11/16- West Virginia at Kansas State; 3:30, ESPN
11/16- Memphis at Houston; 3:30, ESPN2
11/16- Central Michigan at Ball State; 3:30, CBSSN
11/16- Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech; 3:30, ACCN
11/16- Texas at Iowa State; 3:30, FS1
11/16- Kentucky at Vanderbilt; 3:30, SECN
11/16- Minnesota at Iowa; 4:00, FOX
11/16- Syracuse at Duke; 4:00, ACCN
11/16- Hawaii at UNLV; 4:00
11/16- Incarnate Word at New Mexico State; 4:00
11/16- Wyoming at Utah State; 4:00, ESPNU
11/16- Stanford at Washington State; 4:30, Pac-12N
11/16- Rice at Middle Tennessee; 4:30, ESPN+
11/16- Louisiana at South Alabama; 5:00, ESPN+
11/16- Southern Miss at UTSA; 6:00, ESPN+
11/16- LSU at Ole Miss; 7:00, ESPN
11/16- Cincinnati at South Florida; 7:00, CBSSN
11/16- Air Force at Colorado State; 7:00, ESPN2
11/16- Oklahoma at Baylor; 7:30, ABC
11/16- South Carolina at Texas A&M; 7:30, SECN
11/16- Louisville at NC State; 7:30, ACCN
11/16- Arizona State at Oregon State; 7:30, FS1
11/16- Appalachian State at Georgia State; 7:30, ESPNU
11/16- UCLA at Utah; 8:00, FOX
11/16- New Mexico at Boise State; 10:15, ESPN2
11/16- Arizona at Oregon; 10:30, ESPN
11/16- USC at California; 11:00, FS1
Thursday, November 7, 2019
2019 College Football Week 11: Bowl Projections
Here is my week eleven edition of my 2019 College Football Bowl Projections.
College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (2) Alabama vs (3) LSU
Peach Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (1) Ohio State vs (4) Clemson
Rest of New Years Six Bowls
Cotton Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Utah
Orange Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Virginia vs Florida
Rose Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 5:00, ESPN: Oregon vs Penn State
Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 8:45, ESPN: Georgia vs Baylor
Other Bowl Games
Bahamas Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: WKU vs Toledo
Frisco Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN2: Liberty vs North Texas
New Mexico Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: UAB vs Air Force
Cure Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:30, CBSSN: Navy vs Arkansas State
Boca Raton Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 3:30, ABC: Temple vs Western Michigan
Camellia Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 5:30, ESPN: Ohio vs Louisiana
Las Vegas Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 7:30, ABC: Boise State vs Washington State
New Orleans Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 9:00, ESPN: Louisiana Tech vs Appalachian State
Gasparilla Bowl: December 23rd, 2019- 2:30, ESPN: UCF vs FAU
Hawaii Bowl: December 24th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: BYU vs Wyoming
Independence Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Southern Miss vs Duke
Quick Lane Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Florida State vs Michigan State
Military Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Temple vs Miami
Pinstripe Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 3:20, ESPN: Louisville vs Indiana
Texas Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 6:45, ESPN: Texas vs Texas A&M
Holiday Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 8:00, FS1: Wisconsin vs Washington
Cheez-It Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 10:15, ESPN: Oregon State vs Oklahoma State
Camping World Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ABC: Virginia vs Kansas State
First Responder Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 12:30, ESPN: Marshall vs Iowa State
Music City Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Virginia Tech vs Nevada
RedBox Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 7:00, ESPN: Illinois vs Washington State
Belk Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Pittsburgh vs Notre Dame
Sun Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 2:00, CBS: NC State vs USC
Liberty Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 3:45, ESPN: Memphis vs TCU
Arizona Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 4:30, CBSSN: Hawaii vs Georgia Southern
Alamo Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Oklahoma vs Arizona State
Citrus Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ABC: Minnesota vs Auburn
Outback Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ESPN: Michigan vs Kentucky
Birmingham Bowl: January 2nd, 2019- 3:00, ESPN: Utah State vs SMU
Gator Bowl: January 2nd 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Iowa vs Mississippi State
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: January 3rd, 2019- 3:30, ESPN: Eastern Illinois vs San Diego State
Armed Forces Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 11:30AM, ESPN: Miami-Ohio vs Fresno State
Mobile Alabama Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Central Michigan vs Georgia State
College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (2) Alabama vs (3) LSU
Peach Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 4:00/8:00, ESPN: (1) Ohio State vs (4) Clemson
Rest of New Years Six Bowls
Cotton Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Cincinnati vs Utah
Orange Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Virginia vs Florida
Rose Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 5:00, ESPN: Oregon vs Penn State
Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 2020- 8:45, ESPN: Georgia vs Baylor
Other Bowl Games
Bahamas Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: WKU vs Toledo
Frisco Bowl: December 20th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN2: Liberty vs North Texas
New Mexico Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:00, ESPN: UAB vs Air Force
Cure Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 2:30, CBSSN: Navy vs Arkansas State
Boca Raton Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 3:30, ABC: Temple vs Western Michigan
Camellia Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 5:30, ESPN: Ohio vs Louisiana
Las Vegas Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 7:30, ABC: Boise State vs Washington State
New Orleans Bowl: December 21st, 2019- 9:00, ESPN: Louisiana Tech vs Appalachian State
Gasparilla Bowl: December 23rd, 2019- 2:30, ESPN: UCF vs FAU
Hawaii Bowl: December 24th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: BYU vs Wyoming
Independence Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Southern Miss vs Duke
Quick Lane Bowl: December 26th, 2019- 8:00, ESPN: Florida State vs Michigan State
Military Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Temple vs Miami
Pinstripe Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 3:20, ESPN: Louisville vs Indiana
Texas Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 6:45, ESPN: Texas vs Texas A&M
Holiday Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 8:00, FS1: Wisconsin vs Washington
Cheez-It Bowl: December 27th, 2019- 10:15, ESPN: Oregon State vs Oklahoma State
Camping World Bowl: December 28th, 2019- 12:00, ABC: Virginia vs Kansas State
First Responder Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 12:30, ESPN: Marshall vs Iowa State
Music City Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 4:00, ESPN: Virginia Tech vs Nevada
RedBox Bowl: December 30th, 2019- 7:00, ESPN: Illinois vs Washington State
Belk Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 12:00, ESPN: Pittsburgh vs Notre Dame
Sun Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 2:00, CBS: NC State vs USC
Liberty Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 3:45, ESPN: Memphis vs TCU
Arizona Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 4:30, CBSSN: Hawaii vs Georgia Southern
Alamo Bowl: December 31st, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Oklahoma vs Arizona State
Citrus Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ABC: Minnesota vs Auburn
Outback Bowl: January 1st, 2019- 1:00, ESPN: Michigan vs Kentucky
Birmingham Bowl: January 2nd, 2019- 3:00, ESPN: Utah State vs SMU
Gator Bowl: January 2nd 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Iowa vs Mississippi State
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: January 3rd, 2019- 3:30, ESPN: Eastern Illinois vs San Diego State
Armed Forces Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 11:30AM, ESPN: Miami-Ohio vs Fresno State
Mobile Alabama Bowl: January 4th, 2019- 7:30, ESPN: Central Michigan vs Georgia State
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