Here are my picks for week eleven of the 2014 NFL season.
Thursday, November 13th
(5-4) Buffalo Bills vs (5-4) Miami Dolphins- Who would've thought Buffalo and Miami would be a meaningful game this late in the season? I did not. Buffalo is coming off a home loss against Kansas City. Miami is coming off a road loss against Detroit. I really think this is an interesting game and I believe Miami is the team that prevails with their great defense. Prediction: Miami 24, Buffalo 20.
Sunday, November 16th
(4-5) Minnesota Vikings vs (3-6) Chicago Bears- Minnesota is coming off their bye week and two weeks ago, they won at home against Washington. Chicago is coming off a disastrous road loss against Green Bay. Chicago is a hot mess right now and I like the way Minnesota is playing. Prediction: Minnesota 27, Chicago 20.
(4-5) Houston Texans vs (6-3) Cleveland Browns- Houston is coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they lost at home against Philadelphia. Cleveland is coming off a huge road win against Cincinnati. Houston is starting quarterback Ryan Mallett over the inconsistent Ryan Fitzpatrick. I like Cleveland here at home, but expect Houston to hang around. Prediction: Cleveland 28, Houston 20.
(6-3) Seattle Seahawks vs (6-3) Kansas City Chiefs- Seattle is coming off a huge home win against the Giants. Kansas City is coming off a huge road win against Buffalo. This was a tough call, but I like the defending champs to get the win here on the road. Prediction: Seattle 30, Kansas City 26.
(3-6) Atlanta Falcons vs (3-6-1) Carolina Panthers- Atlanta is coming off a road win against Tampa Bay. Carolina is coming off a road loss against Philadelphia. This was a tough game to pick considering both teams are not very good. Quarterback Matt Ryan will have a nice game and that's why I like Atlanta on the road. Prediction: Atlanta 27, Carolina 24.
(5-3-1) Cincinnati Bengals vs (4-5) New Orleans Saints- Cincinnati is coming off a disastrous home loss against Cleveland. New Orleans is coming off a disappointing overtime loss at home against San Francisco. Cincinnati's 3-0 start seems like a fluke now and so does New Orleans's 2-4 start. I love New Orleans at home. Prediction: New Orleans 37, Cincinnati 20.
(1-8) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs (3-6) Washington Redskins- Tampa Bay is coming off a home loss against Atlanta. Washington is coming off their bye and two weeks ago they lost on the road against Minnesota. I like Washington at home, although I think the score will be closer than people expect. Prediction: Washington 24, Tampa Bay 20.
(7-2) Denver Broncos vs (3-6) St. Louis Rams- Denver is coming off a road win against Oakland. St. Louis is coming off a road loss against Arizona. I like Denver to win here on the road, but don't be surprised if St. Louis hangs around for most of the game. Prediction: Denver 38, St. Louis 23.
(5-4) San Francisco 49ers vs (3-6) New York Giants- San Francisco is coming off a huge road win against New Orleans. The Giants are coming off a road loss against Seattle. Linebacker Aldon Smith returns for San Francisco, but they lost fellow linebacker Patrick Willis for the season. The Giants are desperate for a win right now and I think they squeak it out at home. Prediction: NY Giants 27, San Francisco 24.
(0-9) Oakland Raiders vs (5-4) San Diego Chargers- Oakland is coming off a home loss against Denver. San Diego is coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they were shutout on the road against Miami. I believe San Diego bounces back, but Oakland will keep it close. Prediction: San Diego 30, Oakland 21.
(7-2) Philadelphia Eagles vs (6-3) Green Bay Packers- Philadelphia is coming off a huge home win against Carolina. Green Bay is coming off a huge home win against Chicago. Green Bay is too hard to bet against right now, especially at home, so don't be surprised if Philadelphia looks mediocre. Prediction: Green Bay 45, Philadelphia 24.
(7-2) Detroit Lions vs (8-1) Arizona Cardinals- Detroit is coming off a huge home win against Miami. Arizona is coming off a big home win against St. Louis in which quarterback Carson Palmer tore his ACL in. Palmer is out for the season and Drew Stanton is now the quarterback. Wide receiver Calvin Johnson is back and healthy and I believe he will be the difference maker in this game. Prediction: Detroit 30, Arizona 24.
(7-2) New England Patriots vs (6-3) Indianapolis Colts- New England is coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they won a huge home game against Denver. Indianapolis is coming off their bye too and two weeks ago, they won a huge road game at MetLife against the Giants. Both teams are playing great football, but I like quarterback Andrew Luck to finally beat New England. Prediction: Indianapolis 37, New England 31.
(6-4) Pittsburgh Steelers vs (2-7) Tennessee Titans- Pittsburgh is coming off a disappointing loss at MetLife against the Jets. Tennessee is coming off a road loss against Baltimore. Pittsburgh is poised to bounce back and I believe they will against a bad Tennessee team. Prediction: Pittsburgh 26, Tennessee 17.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
2014 Week 12 College Football Picks
Here are my picks for week twelve of the college football season.
Tuesday, November 11th
Akron (4-5) vs Buffalo (3-6)
Pick: Akron
Toledo (6-3) vs Northern Illinois (7-2)
Pick: Northern Illinois
Wednesday, November 12th
Ball State (3-6) vs UMass (2-7)
Pick: Ball State
Kent State (1-8) vs Bowling Green (6-3)
Pick: Bowling Green
Thursday, November 13th
East Carolina (6-2) vs Cincinnati (5-3)
Pick: Cincinnati
Southern Miss (3-7) vs UTSA (2-7)
Pick: UTSA
California (5-4) vs USC (6-3)- This is actually a great game. Expect Cal to keep it close, but for USC to squeak it out.
Pick: USC
Friday, November 14th
Tulsa (2-7) vs UCF (5-3)
Pick: UCF
Saturday, November 15th
(8) Ohio State (8-1) vs (25) Minnesota (7-2)- This is a great matchup. I like Ohio State to continue to impress.
Pick: Ohio State
Temple (5-4) vs Penn State (5-4)
Pick: Penn State
(19) Clemson (7-2) vs (22) Georgia Tech (8-2)
Pick: Clemson
Virginia Tech (4-5) vs (21) Duke (8-1)
Pick: Duke
Army (3-6) vs Western Kentucky (4-5)
Pick: Western Kentucky
Iowa (6-3) vs Illinois (4-5)
Pick: Iowa
South Carolina (4-5) vs Florida (5-3)- I think South Carolina gets the upset on the road.
Pick: South Carolina
Pittsburgh (4-5) vs North Carolina (4-5)
Pick: North Carolina
Miami (OH) (2-8) vs Central Michigan (6-4)
Pick: Central Michigan
Nevada (6-3) vs Air Force (7-2)
Pick: Air Force
Eastern Michigan (2-7) vs Western Michigan (6-3)
Pick: Western Michigan
Rice (6-3) vs Marshall (9-0)
Pick: Marshall
Wake Forest (2-7) vs NC State (5-5)
Pick: NC State
(4) TCU (8-1) vs Kansas (3-6)
Pick: TCU
Appalachian State (4-5) vs Arkansas State (6-3)
Pick: Arkansas State
Georgia Southern (8-2) vs Navy (4-5)
Pick: Navy
(1) Mississippi State (9-0) vs (5) Alabama (8-1)- What a game. This could very well decide a playoff spot and the SEC West. I like Alabama in this one at home.
Pick: Alabama
Memphis (6-3) vs Tulane (3-6)
Pick: Memphis
(16) Nebraska (8-1) vs (20) Wisconsin (7-2)- This going to be one hell of a game. I would not be surprised if either team won but I like Wisconsin at home.
Pick: Wisconsin
Northwestern (3-6) vs (18) Notre Dame (7-2)
Pick: Notre Dame
Middle Tennessee (5-4) vs FIU (3-7)
Pick: Middle Tennessee
Oklahoma (6-3) vs Texas Tech (3-6)
Pick: Oklahoma
Indiana (3-6) vs Rutgers (5-4)
Pick: Rutgers
Washington (6-4) vs (14) Arizona (7-2)
Pick: Arizona
New Mexico (3-6) vs Utah State (7-3)
Pick: Utah State
Kentucky (5-5) vs Tennessee (4-5)
Pick: Tennessee
Hawaii (2-8) vs San Jose State (3-6)
Pick: San Jose State
Troy (2-8) vs Idaho (2-8)
Pick: Idaho
(23) Utah (6-3) vs Stanford (5-4)
Pick: Stanford
LA-Lafayette (6-3) vs UL Monroe (3-6)
Pick: LA-Lafayette
UNLV (2-8) vs BYU (5-4)
Pick: BYU
(9) Auburn (7-2) vs (15) Georgia (7-2)- This should be a good one. I like Georgia at home.
Pick: Georgia
Texas State (5-4) vs South Alabama (5-4)
Pick: South Alabama
Missouri (7-2) vs (23) Texas A&M (7-3)
Pick: Texas A&M
Texas (5-5) vs Oklahoma State (5-4)- Texas has played better of late and I think that continues.
Pick: Texas
(3) Florida State (9-0) vs Miami (FL) (6-3)- This should be another thriller. Expect FSU to pull out another close game.
Pick: Florida State
South Florida (3-6) vs SMU (0-6)
Pick: South Florida
(12) Michigan State (7-2) vs Maryland (6-3)- Don't be surprised if Maryland keeps it close.
Pick: Michigan State
(17) LSU (7-3) vs Arkansas (4-5)
Pick: LSU
North Texas (3-6) vs UTEP (5-4)
Pick: UTEP
San Diego State (5-4) vs Boise State (7-2)
Pick: Boise State
(6) Arizona State (8-1) vs Oregon State (4-5)
Pick: Arizona State
Tuesday, November 11th
Akron (4-5) vs Buffalo (3-6)
Pick: Akron
Toledo (6-3) vs Northern Illinois (7-2)
Pick: Northern Illinois
Wednesday, November 12th
Ball State (3-6) vs UMass (2-7)
Pick: Ball State
Kent State (1-8) vs Bowling Green (6-3)
Pick: Bowling Green
Thursday, November 13th
East Carolina (6-2) vs Cincinnati (5-3)
Pick: Cincinnati
Southern Miss (3-7) vs UTSA (2-7)
Pick: UTSA
California (5-4) vs USC (6-3)- This is actually a great game. Expect Cal to keep it close, but for USC to squeak it out.
Pick: USC
Friday, November 14th
Tulsa (2-7) vs UCF (5-3)
Pick: UCF
Saturday, November 15th
(8) Ohio State (8-1) vs (25) Minnesota (7-2)- This is a great matchup. I like Ohio State to continue to impress.
Pick: Ohio State
Temple (5-4) vs Penn State (5-4)
Pick: Penn State
(19) Clemson (7-2) vs (22) Georgia Tech (8-2)
Pick: Clemson
Virginia Tech (4-5) vs (21) Duke (8-1)
Pick: Duke
Army (3-6) vs Western Kentucky (4-5)
Pick: Western Kentucky
Iowa (6-3) vs Illinois (4-5)
Pick: Iowa
South Carolina (4-5) vs Florida (5-3)- I think South Carolina gets the upset on the road.
Pick: South Carolina
Pittsburgh (4-5) vs North Carolina (4-5)
Pick: North Carolina
Miami (OH) (2-8) vs Central Michigan (6-4)
Pick: Central Michigan
Nevada (6-3) vs Air Force (7-2)
Pick: Air Force
Eastern Michigan (2-7) vs Western Michigan (6-3)
Pick: Western Michigan
Rice (6-3) vs Marshall (9-0)
Pick: Marshall
Wake Forest (2-7) vs NC State (5-5)
Pick: NC State
(4) TCU (8-1) vs Kansas (3-6)
Pick: TCU
Appalachian State (4-5) vs Arkansas State (6-3)
Pick: Arkansas State
Georgia Southern (8-2) vs Navy (4-5)
Pick: Navy
(1) Mississippi State (9-0) vs (5) Alabama (8-1)- What a game. This could very well decide a playoff spot and the SEC West. I like Alabama in this one at home.
Pick: Alabama
Memphis (6-3) vs Tulane (3-6)
Pick: Memphis
(16) Nebraska (8-1) vs (20) Wisconsin (7-2)- This going to be one hell of a game. I would not be surprised if either team won but I like Wisconsin at home.
Pick: Wisconsin
Northwestern (3-6) vs (18) Notre Dame (7-2)
Pick: Notre Dame
Middle Tennessee (5-4) vs FIU (3-7)
Pick: Middle Tennessee
Oklahoma (6-3) vs Texas Tech (3-6)
Pick: Oklahoma
Indiana (3-6) vs Rutgers (5-4)
Pick: Rutgers
Washington (6-4) vs (14) Arizona (7-2)
Pick: Arizona
New Mexico (3-6) vs Utah State (7-3)
Pick: Utah State
Kentucky (5-5) vs Tennessee (4-5)
Pick: Tennessee
Hawaii (2-8) vs San Jose State (3-6)
Pick: San Jose State
Troy (2-8) vs Idaho (2-8)
Pick: Idaho
(23) Utah (6-3) vs Stanford (5-4)
Pick: Stanford
LA-Lafayette (6-3) vs UL Monroe (3-6)
Pick: LA-Lafayette
UNLV (2-8) vs BYU (5-4)
Pick: BYU
(9) Auburn (7-2) vs (15) Georgia (7-2)- This should be a good one. I like Georgia at home.
Pick: Georgia
Texas State (5-4) vs South Alabama (5-4)
Pick: South Alabama
Missouri (7-2) vs (23) Texas A&M (7-3)
Pick: Texas A&M
Texas (5-5) vs Oklahoma State (5-4)- Texas has played better of late and I think that continues.
Pick: Texas
(3) Florida State (9-0) vs Miami (FL) (6-3)- This should be another thriller. Expect FSU to pull out another close game.
Pick: Florida State
South Florida (3-6) vs SMU (0-6)
Pick: South Florida
(12) Michigan State (7-2) vs Maryland (6-3)- Don't be surprised if Maryland keeps it close.
Pick: Michigan State
(17) LSU (7-3) vs Arkansas (4-5)
Pick: LSU
North Texas (3-6) vs UTEP (5-4)
Pick: UTEP
San Diego State (5-4) vs Boise State (7-2)
Pick: Boise State
(6) Arizona State (8-1) vs Oregon State (4-5)
Pick: Arizona State
Friday, November 7, 2014
2014 College Football Week 11 National TV Schedule & Announcers
Here is the schedule for week eleven of the 2014 College Football season with announcers.
Tuesday, November 4
Bowling Green @ Akron, 8:00
ESPN2: Mark Neely, Ray Bentley, Quint Kessenich
Toledo @ Kent State, 8:00
ESPNU: Mike Couzens, John Congemi
Wednesday, November 5
Northern Illinois @ Ball State, 8:00
ESPN2: Dave Lamont, Desmond Howard
Buffalo @ Ohio, 8:00
ESPNU: Jason Benetti, Rene Ingoglia
Thursday, November 6
(21) Clemson @ Wake Forest, 7:30
ESPN: Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, Samantha Ponder
Friday, November 7
Memphis @ Temple, 7:30
ESPNU: Eamon McAnaney, Dan Hawkins
Utah State @ Wyoming, 8:00
ESPN2: Dave Flemming, Rod Gilmore, Allison Williams
Saturday, November 8
(20) Georgia @ Kentucky, 12:00
ESPN: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill
Iowa @ Minnesota, 12:00
ESPN2: Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway, Paul Carcaterra
(25) Wisconsin @ Purdue, 12:00
ESPNU: Adam Amin, John Congemi
(12) Baylor @ (15) Oklahoma, 12:00
FS1: Joe Davis, Joey Harrington, Kris Budden
UTSA @ Rice, 12:00
FSN: Aaron Goldsmith, Brian Baldinger, Lesley McCaslin
SMU @ Tulsa, 12:00
CBS Sports Network: Dave Ryan, Corey Chavous, Lauren Gardner
Penn State @ Indiana, 12:00
BTN: Eric Collins, Chuck Long, Lisa Byington
Presbyterian @ (11) Ole Miss, 12:00
SEC Network: Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, Heather Mitts
Louisiana Tech @ UAB, 12:00
ASN: Ron Thulin, Keith Moreland
(24) Georgia Tech @ NC State, 12:30
ACCN (OTA): Tim Brant, David Archer, Rachel Baribeau
(22) Duke @ Syracuse, 12:30
ACCN (RSN): Wes Durham, James Bates, Jen Hildreth
South Alabama @ Arkansas State, 3:00
ESPN3: Matt Stewart, Rocky Boiman, Danielle Percival
Georgia State @ Troy, 3:00
ESPN3: Dave Weekley, Forrest Conoly
(10) Notre Dame @ (9) Arizona State, 3:30
ABC: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Todd McShay
Michigan @ Northwestern, 3:30
ESPN2: Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards
Tulane @ Houston, 3:30
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Anthony Becht
Texas A&M @ (3) Auburn, 3:30
CBS: Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor, Jamie Erdahl
(23) West Virginia @ Texas, 3:30
FS1: Craig Bolerjack, Ryan Nece
Iowa State @ Kansas, 3:30
FSN: Brendan Burke, Ben Leber, Christian Steckel
Connecticut v. Army, 3:30
CBS Sports Network: Ben Holden, Kevin O'Connell, Courtney Fallon
Florida International @ Old Dominion, 3:30
ASN: Mike Gleason, Glen Dunek
UL-Monroe @ Appalachian State, 3:30
ESPN3: Roy Philpot, Al Groh
UT Martin @ (1) Mississippi State, 4:00
SEC Network: Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor
Washington State @ Oregon State, 4:00
P12N: Roxy Bernstein, Yogi Roth, Lewis Johnson
Georgia Southern @ Texas State, 4:00
ESPN3: Brett Dolan, Pat Hill
Air Force @ UNLV, 4:00
MW Network: Ray Crawford, Doug Chapman
UTEP @ Western Kentucky, 4:00
CBSSports.com:
Virginia @ (2) Florida State, 6:30
ESPN: Joe Tessitore, Brock Huard, Shannon Spake
Idaho @ San Diego State, 6:30
Root Sports: Ari Wolf, Sed Bonner, Tory Holt
(18) UCLA @ Washington, 7:00
FS1: Tim Brando, Brady Quinn
Hawaii @ Colorado State, 7:00
ESPNU: Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer
Boise State @ New Mexico, 7:00
CBS Sports Network: Rich Waltz, Adam Archuleta, Cassie Gallo
Florida Atlantic @ North Texas, 7:00
Fox College Sports: Mike Morgan, J.C. Pearson, Steffi Sorensen
Marshall @ Southern Miss, 7:00
ASN: Bill Hazen, Jim Donnan
Louisville @ Boston College, 7:15
ESPN2: Bob Wischusen, Matt Millen, Quint Kessenich
(7) Kansas State @ (6) TCU, 7:30
FOX: Gus Johnson, Charles Davis, Molly McGrath
Florida @ Vanderbilt, 7:30
SEC Network: Dave Neal, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge
(14) Ohio State @ (8) Michigan State, 8:00
ABC: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox
(5) Alabama @ (16) LSU, 8:00
CBS: Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson, Allie LaForce
Colorado @ (19) Arizona, 8:00
P12N: Kevin Calabro, Glenn Parker, Jill Savage
UL Lafayette @ New Mexico State, 8:00
Aggie Vision: Glen Cerny, Danny Knee
(4) Oregon @ (17) Utah, 10:00
ESPN: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe
San Jose State @ Fresno State, 10:30
CBS Sports Network: Ron Pitts, Eric Crouch, Rashan Ali
Tuesday, November 4
Bowling Green @ Akron, 8:00
ESPN2: Mark Neely, Ray Bentley, Quint Kessenich
Toledo @ Kent State, 8:00
ESPNU: Mike Couzens, John Congemi
Wednesday, November 5
Northern Illinois @ Ball State, 8:00
ESPN2: Dave Lamont, Desmond Howard
Buffalo @ Ohio, 8:00
ESPNU: Jason Benetti, Rene Ingoglia
Thursday, November 6
(21) Clemson @ Wake Forest, 7:30
ESPN: Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, Samantha Ponder
Friday, November 7
Memphis @ Temple, 7:30
ESPNU: Eamon McAnaney, Dan Hawkins
Utah State @ Wyoming, 8:00
ESPN2: Dave Flemming, Rod Gilmore, Allison Williams
Saturday, November 8
(20) Georgia @ Kentucky, 12:00
ESPN: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill
Iowa @ Minnesota, 12:00
ESPN2: Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway, Paul Carcaterra
(25) Wisconsin @ Purdue, 12:00
ESPNU: Adam Amin, John Congemi
(12) Baylor @ (15) Oklahoma, 12:00
FS1: Joe Davis, Joey Harrington, Kris Budden
UTSA @ Rice, 12:00
FSN: Aaron Goldsmith, Brian Baldinger, Lesley McCaslin
SMU @ Tulsa, 12:00
CBS Sports Network: Dave Ryan, Corey Chavous, Lauren Gardner
Penn State @ Indiana, 12:00
BTN: Eric Collins, Chuck Long, Lisa Byington
Presbyterian @ (11) Ole Miss, 12:00
SEC Network: Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, Heather Mitts
Louisiana Tech @ UAB, 12:00
ASN: Ron Thulin, Keith Moreland
(24) Georgia Tech @ NC State, 12:30
ACCN (OTA): Tim Brant, David Archer, Rachel Baribeau
(22) Duke @ Syracuse, 12:30
ACCN (RSN): Wes Durham, James Bates, Jen Hildreth
South Alabama @ Arkansas State, 3:00
ESPN3: Matt Stewart, Rocky Boiman, Danielle Percival
Georgia State @ Troy, 3:00
ESPN3: Dave Weekley, Forrest Conoly
(10) Notre Dame @ (9) Arizona State, 3:30
ABC: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Todd McShay
Michigan @ Northwestern, 3:30
ESPN2: Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards
Tulane @ Houston, 3:30
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Anthony Becht
Texas A&M @ (3) Auburn, 3:30
CBS: Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor, Jamie Erdahl
(23) West Virginia @ Texas, 3:30
FS1: Craig Bolerjack, Ryan Nece
Iowa State @ Kansas, 3:30
FSN: Brendan Burke, Ben Leber, Christian Steckel
Connecticut v. Army, 3:30
CBS Sports Network: Ben Holden, Kevin O'Connell, Courtney Fallon
Florida International @ Old Dominion, 3:30
ASN: Mike Gleason, Glen Dunek
UL-Monroe @ Appalachian State, 3:30
ESPN3: Roy Philpot, Al Groh
UT Martin @ (1) Mississippi State, 4:00
SEC Network: Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor
Washington State @ Oregon State, 4:00
P12N: Roxy Bernstein, Yogi Roth, Lewis Johnson
Georgia Southern @ Texas State, 4:00
ESPN3: Brett Dolan, Pat Hill
Air Force @ UNLV, 4:00
MW Network: Ray Crawford, Doug Chapman
UTEP @ Western Kentucky, 4:00
CBSSports.com:
Virginia @ (2) Florida State, 6:30
ESPN: Joe Tessitore, Brock Huard, Shannon Spake
Idaho @ San Diego State, 6:30
Root Sports: Ari Wolf, Sed Bonner, Tory Holt
(18) UCLA @ Washington, 7:00
FS1: Tim Brando, Brady Quinn
Hawaii @ Colorado State, 7:00
ESPNU: Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer
Boise State @ New Mexico, 7:00
CBS Sports Network: Rich Waltz, Adam Archuleta, Cassie Gallo
Florida Atlantic @ North Texas, 7:00
Fox College Sports: Mike Morgan, J.C. Pearson, Steffi Sorensen
Marshall @ Southern Miss, 7:00
ASN: Bill Hazen, Jim Donnan
Louisville @ Boston College, 7:15
ESPN2: Bob Wischusen, Matt Millen, Quint Kessenich
(7) Kansas State @ (6) TCU, 7:30
FOX: Gus Johnson, Charles Davis, Molly McGrath
Florida @ Vanderbilt, 7:30
SEC Network: Dave Neal, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge
(14) Ohio State @ (8) Michigan State, 8:00
ABC: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox
(5) Alabama @ (16) LSU, 8:00
CBS: Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson, Allie LaForce
Colorado @ (19) Arizona, 8:00
P12N: Kevin Calabro, Glenn Parker, Jill Savage
UL Lafayette @ New Mexico State, 8:00
Aggie Vision: Glen Cerny, Danny Knee
(4) Oregon @ (17) Utah, 10:00
ESPN: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe
San Jose State @ Fresno State, 10:30
CBS Sports Network: Ron Pitts, Eric Crouch, Rashan Ali
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
2014 NFL Week 10 Picks
Here are my picks for week ten of the 2014 NFL season.
Thursday, November 6th
(5-3) Cleveland Browns vs (5-2-1) Cincinnati Bengals- This game has heavy playoff implications on it. Cleveland is coming off a home win against Tampa Bay. Cincinnati is coming off a home win against Jacksonville. This should be a fun game to watch, but expect Cincinnati to put the game away late. Prediction: Cincinnati 34, Cleveland 24.
Sunday, November 9th
(5-3) Kansas City Chiefs vs (5-3) Buffalo Bills- This is going to be a fun game. Kansas City is coming off a win against the Jets. Buffalo is coming off their bye in which two weeks ago, they beat the Jets at MetLife. I like Kansas City here on the road because they are just the better team here. Prediction: Kansas City 23, Buffalo 17.
(5-3) Miami Dolphins vs (6-2) Detroit Lions- This is probably the most underrated game of the day. Miami is coming off an impressive home win against San Diego. Detroit is coming off their bye in which two weeks ago they won in London against Atlanta. Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been lights out lately and that will be the difference here. Prediction: Miami 27, Detroit 23.
(6-3) Dallas Cowboys vs (1-8) Jacksonville Jaguars- Dallas is coming off a disappointing home loss against Arizona in which quarterback Tony Romo did not play in. Jacksonville is coming off a road loss against Cincinnati. Romo is likely to play this week and I believe Dallas gets the job done in London. Prediction: Dallas 31, Jacksonville 17.
(4-4) San Francisco 49ers vs (4-4) New Orleans Saints- San Francisco is coming off a disappointing home loss against St. Louis. New Orleans is coming off a big road win against Carolina. New Orleans is playing much better and is home and I just cannot see them losing at home against a mediocre San Francisco team. Prediction: New Orleans 34, San Francisco 20.
(2-6) Tennessee Titans vs (5-4) Baltimore Ravens- Tennessee is coming off their bye in which two weeks ago, they lost at home against Houston. Baltimore is coming off a brutal road loss against Pittsburgh. Baltimore is going to come out with a chip on their shoulder and will win big against a bad Tennessee team. Prediction: Baltimore 37, Tennessee 13.
(6-3) Pittsburgh Steelers vs (1-8) New York Jets- Pittsburgh is coming off a huge home win against Baltimore. The Jets are coming off a road loss against Kansas City. The Jets have been an absolute mess all season and Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Rothlisberger will light it up yet again. Prediction: Pittsburgh 31, NY Jets 20.
(2-6) Atlanta Falcons vs (1-7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Atlanta is coming off their bye in which two weeks ago, they lost in London against Detroit. Tampa Bay is coming off a road loss against Cleveland. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan had a ton of success against Tampa Bay the last time these two met and I think he succeeds again. Prediction: Atlanta 23, Tampa Bay 17.
(6-2) Denver Broncos vs (0-8) Oakland Raiders- Denver is coming off a disappointing road loss against New England. Oakland is coming off a road loss against Seattle. Denver needs to bounce back against a bad Oakland team and I believe they will. Prediction: Denver 38, Oakland 17.
(3-5) St. Louis Rams vs (7-1) Arizona Cardinals- This has the makings of a thriller. St. Louis is coming off an impressive road win in San Francisco. Arizona is coming off a huge road win against Dallas. I like Arizona to win a close game. Prediction: Arizona 28, St. Louis 24.
(3-5) New York Giants vs (5-3) Seattle Seahawks- The Giants are coming off a bad home loss against Indianapolis. Seattle is coming off a home win against Oakland. Seattle needs a dominant game and this may be it against a banged up Giants team. Prediction: Seattle 30, NY Giants 16.
(3-5) Chicago Bears vs (5-3) Green Bay Packers- This is one of the leagues best rivalries. Chicago is coming off a bye in which two weeks ago they lost a brutal road game against New England. Green Bay is coming off their bye too and two weeks ago they lost a brutal road game against New Orleans. I love Green Bay to get their offense back on track this week against a mediocre Chicago team. Prediction: Green Bay 41, Chicago 27.
(3-5-1) Carolina Panthers vs (6-2) Philadelphia Eagles- Carolina is coming off a home loss against New Orleans. Philadelphia is coming off a road win against Houston. Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles will miss some time with a fractured collar bone so Mark Sanchez will start this week. I still like Philadelphia to win this game against a mediocre Carolina team. Prediction: Philadelphia 30, Carolina 20.
Thursday, November 6th
(5-3) Cleveland Browns vs (5-2-1) Cincinnati Bengals- This game has heavy playoff implications on it. Cleveland is coming off a home win against Tampa Bay. Cincinnati is coming off a home win against Jacksonville. This should be a fun game to watch, but expect Cincinnati to put the game away late. Prediction: Cincinnati 34, Cleveland 24.
Sunday, November 9th
(5-3) Kansas City Chiefs vs (5-3) Buffalo Bills- This is going to be a fun game. Kansas City is coming off a win against the Jets. Buffalo is coming off their bye in which two weeks ago, they beat the Jets at MetLife. I like Kansas City here on the road because they are just the better team here. Prediction: Kansas City 23, Buffalo 17.
(5-3) Miami Dolphins vs (6-2) Detroit Lions- This is probably the most underrated game of the day. Miami is coming off an impressive home win against San Diego. Detroit is coming off their bye in which two weeks ago they won in London against Atlanta. Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been lights out lately and that will be the difference here. Prediction: Miami 27, Detroit 23.
(6-3) Dallas Cowboys vs (1-8) Jacksonville Jaguars- Dallas is coming off a disappointing home loss against Arizona in which quarterback Tony Romo did not play in. Jacksonville is coming off a road loss against Cincinnati. Romo is likely to play this week and I believe Dallas gets the job done in London. Prediction: Dallas 31, Jacksonville 17.
(4-4) San Francisco 49ers vs (4-4) New Orleans Saints- San Francisco is coming off a disappointing home loss against St. Louis. New Orleans is coming off a big road win against Carolina. New Orleans is playing much better and is home and I just cannot see them losing at home against a mediocre San Francisco team. Prediction: New Orleans 34, San Francisco 20.
(2-6) Tennessee Titans vs (5-4) Baltimore Ravens- Tennessee is coming off their bye in which two weeks ago, they lost at home against Houston. Baltimore is coming off a brutal road loss against Pittsburgh. Baltimore is going to come out with a chip on their shoulder and will win big against a bad Tennessee team. Prediction: Baltimore 37, Tennessee 13.
(6-3) Pittsburgh Steelers vs (1-8) New York Jets- Pittsburgh is coming off a huge home win against Baltimore. The Jets are coming off a road loss against Kansas City. The Jets have been an absolute mess all season and Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Rothlisberger will light it up yet again. Prediction: Pittsburgh 31, NY Jets 20.
(2-6) Atlanta Falcons vs (1-7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Atlanta is coming off their bye in which two weeks ago, they lost in London against Detroit. Tampa Bay is coming off a road loss against Cleveland. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan had a ton of success against Tampa Bay the last time these two met and I think he succeeds again. Prediction: Atlanta 23, Tampa Bay 17.
(6-2) Denver Broncos vs (0-8) Oakland Raiders- Denver is coming off a disappointing road loss against New England. Oakland is coming off a road loss against Seattle. Denver needs to bounce back against a bad Oakland team and I believe they will. Prediction: Denver 38, Oakland 17.
(3-5) St. Louis Rams vs (7-1) Arizona Cardinals- This has the makings of a thriller. St. Louis is coming off an impressive road win in San Francisco. Arizona is coming off a huge road win against Dallas. I like Arizona to win a close game. Prediction: Arizona 28, St. Louis 24.
(3-5) New York Giants vs (5-3) Seattle Seahawks- The Giants are coming off a bad home loss against Indianapolis. Seattle is coming off a home win against Oakland. Seattle needs a dominant game and this may be it against a banged up Giants team. Prediction: Seattle 30, NY Giants 16.
(3-5) Chicago Bears vs (5-3) Green Bay Packers- This is one of the leagues best rivalries. Chicago is coming off a bye in which two weeks ago they lost a brutal road game against New England. Green Bay is coming off their bye too and two weeks ago they lost a brutal road game against New Orleans. I love Green Bay to get their offense back on track this week against a mediocre Chicago team. Prediction: Green Bay 41, Chicago 27.
(3-5-1) Carolina Panthers vs (6-2) Philadelphia Eagles- Carolina is coming off a home loss against New Orleans. Philadelphia is coming off a road win against Houston. Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles will miss some time with a fractured collar bone so Mark Sanchez will start this week. I still like Philadelphia to win this game against a mediocre Carolina team. Prediction: Philadelphia 30, Carolina 20.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
2014 Week 11 College Football Picks
Here are my pick for week eleven of the 2014 College Football season.
Tuesday, November 4th
Bowling Green (5-3) vs Akron (4-4)
Pick: Bowling Green
Toledo (5-3) vs Kent State (1-7)
Pick: Toledo
Wednesday, November 5th
Buffalo (3-5) vs Ohio (4-5)
Pick: Ohio
Northern Illinois (6-2) vs Ball State (3-5)
Pick: Northern Illinois
Thursday, November 6th
(21) Clemson (6-2) vs Wake Forest (2-6)
Pick: Clemson
Friday, November 7th
Memphis (5-3) vs Temple (5-3)
Pick: Memphis
Utah State (6-3) vs Wyoming (4-5)
Pick: Utah State
Saturday, November 8th
Louisiana Tech (6-3) vs UAB (5-4)
Pick: Louisiana Tech
UTSA (2-6) vs Rice (5-3)
Pick: Rice
SMU (0-7) vs Tulsa (1-7)
Pick: Tulsa
Penn State (4-4) vs Indiana (3-5)
Pick: Penn State
Iowa (6-2) vs Minnesota (6-2)
Pick: Minnesota
(12) Baylor (7-1) vs (15) Oklahoma (6-2)
Pick: Baylor
(25) Wisconsin (6-2) vs Purdue (3-6)
Pick: Wisconsin
(20) Georgia (6-2) vs Kentucky (5-4)- Expect Georgia to bounce back from that horrific loss.
Pick: Georgia
Presbyterian (5-4) vs (11) Ole Miss (7-2)
Pick: Ole Miss
(22) Duke (7-1) vs Syracuse (3-6)
Pick: Duke
Georgia Tech (7-2) vs NC State (5-4)
Pick: Georgia Tech
South Alabama (5-3) vs Arkansas State (5-3)
Pick: Arkansas State
Georgia State (1-8) vs Troy (1-8)
Pick: Troy
UL Monroe (3-5) vs Appalachian State (3-5)
Pick: Appalachian State
Texas A&M (6-3) vs (3) Auburn (7-1)
Pick: Auburn
(10) Notre Dame (7-1) vs (9) Arizona State (7-1)- This could end up being the best game of the week. Give me Arizona State at home.
Pick: Arizona State
UConn (2-6) vs Army (2-6)
Pick: Army
Tulane (2-6) vs Houston (5-3)
Pick: Houston
FIU (3-6) vs Old Dominion (3-6)
Pick: Old Dominion
(23) West Virginia (6-3) vs Texas (4-5)- This should be a good game. Expect West Virginia to pull it it late.
Pick: West Virginia
Michigan (4-5) vs Northwestern (3-5)
Pick: Michigan
Iowa State (2-6) vs Kansas (2-6)
Pick: Iowa State
UTEP (5-3) vs Western Kentucky (3-5)
Pick: Western Kentucky
Air Force (6-2) vs UNLV (2-7)
Pick: Air Force
Washington State (2-7) vs Oregon State (4-4)
Pick: Oregon State
UT Martin (5-5) vs (1) Mississippi State (8-0)
Pick: Mississippi State
Georgia Southern (7-2) vs Texas State (5-3)
Pick: Georgia Southern
Idaho (1-7) vs San Diego State (4-4)
Pick: San Diego State
Virginia (4-5) vs (2) Florida State (8-0)
Pick: Florida State
Florida Atlantic (3-6) vs North Texas (2-6)
Pick: North Texas
Marshall (8-0) vs Southern Miss (3-6)
Pick: Marshall
Boise State (6-2) vs New Mexico (3-5)
Pick: Boise State
Hawaii (2-7) vs Colorado State (8-1)
Pick: Colorado State
(18) UCLA (7-2) vs Washington (6-3)
Pick: UCLA
Louisville (6-3) vs Boston College (6-3)
Pick: Louisville
(7) Kansas State (7-1) vs (6) TCU (7-1)- This game has very heavy playoff implications. I like TCU at home.
Pick: TCU
Florida (4-3) vs Vanderbilt (3-6)
Pick: Florida
(6) Alabama (7-1) vs (15) LSU (7-2)- Here's the game of the night. I like Alabama here.
Pick: Alabama
LA-Lafayette (5-3) vs New Mexico State (2-7)
Pick: LA-Lafayette
(14) Ohio State (7-1) vs (8) Michigan State (7-1)- This game may very well decide the Big-10. I like Michigan State to pull it out at home.
Pick: Michigan State
Colorado (2-7) vs (19) Arizona (6-2)
Pick: Arizona
(4) Oregon (8-1) vs (17) Utah (6-2)- This game will be closer than people think. Oregon will squeak this out late.
Pick: Oregon
San Jose State (3-5) vs Fresno State (3-6)
Pick: Fresno State
Tuesday, November 4th
Bowling Green (5-3) vs Akron (4-4)
Pick: Bowling Green
Toledo (5-3) vs Kent State (1-7)
Pick: Toledo
Wednesday, November 5th
Buffalo (3-5) vs Ohio (4-5)
Pick: Ohio
Northern Illinois (6-2) vs Ball State (3-5)
Pick: Northern Illinois
Thursday, November 6th
(21) Clemson (6-2) vs Wake Forest (2-6)
Pick: Clemson
Friday, November 7th
Memphis (5-3) vs Temple (5-3)
Pick: Memphis
Utah State (6-3) vs Wyoming (4-5)
Pick: Utah State
Saturday, November 8th
Louisiana Tech (6-3) vs UAB (5-4)
Pick: Louisiana Tech
UTSA (2-6) vs Rice (5-3)
Pick: Rice
SMU (0-7) vs Tulsa (1-7)
Pick: Tulsa
Penn State (4-4) vs Indiana (3-5)
Pick: Penn State
Iowa (6-2) vs Minnesota (6-2)
Pick: Minnesota
(12) Baylor (7-1) vs (15) Oklahoma (6-2)
Pick: Baylor
(25) Wisconsin (6-2) vs Purdue (3-6)
Pick: Wisconsin
(20) Georgia (6-2) vs Kentucky (5-4)- Expect Georgia to bounce back from that horrific loss.
Pick: Georgia
Presbyterian (5-4) vs (11) Ole Miss (7-2)
Pick: Ole Miss
(22) Duke (7-1) vs Syracuse (3-6)
Pick: Duke
Georgia Tech (7-2) vs NC State (5-4)
Pick: Georgia Tech
South Alabama (5-3) vs Arkansas State (5-3)
Pick: Arkansas State
Georgia State (1-8) vs Troy (1-8)
Pick: Troy
UL Monroe (3-5) vs Appalachian State (3-5)
Pick: Appalachian State
Texas A&M (6-3) vs (3) Auburn (7-1)
Pick: Auburn
(10) Notre Dame (7-1) vs (9) Arizona State (7-1)- This could end up being the best game of the week. Give me Arizona State at home.
Pick: Arizona State
UConn (2-6) vs Army (2-6)
Pick: Army
Tulane (2-6) vs Houston (5-3)
Pick: Houston
FIU (3-6) vs Old Dominion (3-6)
Pick: Old Dominion
(23) West Virginia (6-3) vs Texas (4-5)- This should be a good game. Expect West Virginia to pull it it late.
Pick: West Virginia
Michigan (4-5) vs Northwestern (3-5)
Pick: Michigan
Iowa State (2-6) vs Kansas (2-6)
Pick: Iowa State
UTEP (5-3) vs Western Kentucky (3-5)
Pick: Western Kentucky
Air Force (6-2) vs UNLV (2-7)
Pick: Air Force
Washington State (2-7) vs Oregon State (4-4)
Pick: Oregon State
UT Martin (5-5) vs (1) Mississippi State (8-0)
Pick: Mississippi State
Georgia Southern (7-2) vs Texas State (5-3)
Pick: Georgia Southern
Idaho (1-7) vs San Diego State (4-4)
Pick: San Diego State
Virginia (4-5) vs (2) Florida State (8-0)
Pick: Florida State
Florida Atlantic (3-6) vs North Texas (2-6)
Pick: North Texas
Marshall (8-0) vs Southern Miss (3-6)
Pick: Marshall
Boise State (6-2) vs New Mexico (3-5)
Pick: Boise State
Hawaii (2-7) vs Colorado State (8-1)
Pick: Colorado State
(18) UCLA (7-2) vs Washington (6-3)
Pick: UCLA
Louisville (6-3) vs Boston College (6-3)
Pick: Louisville
(7) Kansas State (7-1) vs (6) TCU (7-1)- This game has very heavy playoff implications. I like TCU at home.
Pick: TCU
Florida (4-3) vs Vanderbilt (3-6)
Pick: Florida
(6) Alabama (7-1) vs (15) LSU (7-2)- Here's the game of the night. I like Alabama here.
Pick: Alabama
LA-Lafayette (5-3) vs New Mexico State (2-7)
Pick: LA-Lafayette
(14) Ohio State (7-1) vs (8) Michigan State (7-1)- This game may very well decide the Big-10. I like Michigan State to pull it out at home.
Pick: Michigan State
Colorado (2-7) vs (19) Arizona (6-2)
Pick: Arizona
(4) Oregon (8-1) vs (17) Utah (6-2)- This game will be closer than people think. Oregon will squeak this out late.
Pick: Oregon
San Jose State (3-5) vs Fresno State (3-6)
Pick: Fresno State
Thursday, October 30, 2014
2014 College Football Week 10 National TV Schedule & Announcers
Here is the National TV Schedule for week ten of the 2014 College Football season.
Thursday, October 30
(2) Florida State @ 25 Louisville, 7:30
ESPN: Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, Samantha Ponder
Troy @ Georgia Southern, 7:30
ESPNU: Mark Neely, Jay Walker
Friday, October 31
Cincinnati @ Tulane, 8:00
ESPN2: Dave Flemming, Danny Kanell, Allison Williams
Tulsa @ Memphis, 8:00
ESPNU: Eamon McAnaney, Dan Hawkins
Saturday, November 1
Air Force @ Army, 11:30 AM
CBS: Tom McCarthy, Adam Archuleta, Lauren Gardner
Wisconsin @ Rutgers, 12:00
ESPN: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill
Maryland @ Penn State, 12:00
ESPN2: Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway, Paul Carcaterra
(24) Duke @ Pittsburgh, 12:00
ESPNU: Adam Amin, John Congemi, Cara Capuano
(23) East Carolina @ Temple, 12:00
ESPNEWS: Mike Corey, Ray Bentley
UCF @ Connecticut, 12:00
CBS Sports Network: Dave Ryan, Corey Chavous, Dana Jacobson
(18) Oklahoma @ Iowa State, 12:00
FS1: Craig Bolerjack, Ryan Nece
Northwestern @ Iowa, 12:00
BTN: Eric Collins, Chuck Long, J Leman
Louisiana-Monroe @ Texas A&M, 12:00
SEC Network: Dave Neal, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge
Rice @ Florida International, 12:00
ASN: Dave Armstrong, Jim Donnan
North Carolina @ Miami, 12:30
ACCN (OTA): Tim Brant, David Archer, Rachel Baribeau
Boston College @ Virginia Tech, 12:30
ACCN (OTA): Mike Hogewood, Riley Skinner, Dwayne Ballen
Washington @ Colorado, 1:00
P12N: Roxy Bernstein, Yogi Roth, Lewis Johnson
Central Michigan @ Eastern Michigan, 1:00
ESPN3: Michael Reghi, Dustin Fox
Western Michigan @ Miami (OH), 2:30
ESPN3: Jim Barbar, John Gregory
Western Kentucky @ Louisiana Tech, 3:00
FSN: Brendan Burke, Ben Leber, Christian Steckel
NC State @ Syracuse, 3:00
ACCN (RSN): Wes Durham, James Bates, Jen Hildreth
Florida v. (11) Georgia, 3:30
CBS: Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson, Allie LaForce
(7) TCU @ (20) West Virginia, 3:30
ABC: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox
Purdue @ (15) Nebraska, 3:30
ESPN2: Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards
Virginia @ Georgia Tech, 3:30
ESPNU: Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer
Indiana @ Michigan, 3:30
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason, Lisa Byington
BYU @ Middle Tennessee, 3:30
CBS Sports Network: Rich Waltz, Jay Feely, Cassie Gallo
Georgia State @ Appalachian State, 3:30
ESPN3: Drew Fellios, Forrest Conoly
Kansas @ (13) Baylor, 4:00
FS1: Mark Followill, Brian Baldinger, Lesley McCaslin
Houston @ South Florida, 4:00
ESPNEWS: Mike Couzens, Rene Ingoglia
Kentucky @ Missouri, 4:00
SEC Network: Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor
Texas State @ New Mexico State, 4:00
AggieVision: Jack Nixon, Preston Williams
USC @ Washington State, 4:30
P12N: Kevin Calabro, Glenn Parker, Jill Savage
South Alabama @ Louisiana-Lafayette, 5:00
ESPN3: Matt Stewart, Rocky Boiman
Arkansas State @ Idaho, 5:00
ESPN3: Trey Bender, Pat Hill
New Mexico @ UNLV, 5:30
Root Sports: Ari Wolfe, Sed Bonner, Tory Holt
(3) Auburn @ (4) Ole Miss, 7:00
ESPN: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe
Old Dominion @ Vanderbilt, 7:00
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Anthony Becht
Colorado State @ San Jose State, 7:00
CBS Sports Network: John Sadak, Randy Cross, Melanie Collins
UAB @ Florida Atlantic, 7:00
ASN: Ron Thulin, Keith Moreland
Arkansas @ (1) Mississippi State, 7:15
ESPN2: Joe Tessitore, Brock Huard, Shannon Spake
Stanford @ (5) Oregon, 7:30
FOX: Gus Johnson, Charles Davis, Molly McGrath
Texas @ Texas Tech, 7:30
FS1: Tim Brando, Brady Quinn
Tennessee @ South Carolina, 7:30
SEC Network: Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, Heather Mitts
(10) Notre Dame v. Navy, 8:00
CBS: Andrew Catalon, Aaron Taylor, Jamie Erdahl
Illinois @ (16) Ohio State, 8:00
ABC: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Todd McShay
Oklahoma State @ (9) Kansas State, 8:00
ABC: Bob Wischusen, Matt Millen, Quint Kessenich
Southern Miss @ UTEP, 8:00
Fox College Sports: Mike Morgan, J.C. Pearson, Steffi Sorensen
(12) Arizona @ (22) UCLA, 10:30
ESPN: Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore, Jessica Mendoza
California @ Oregon State, 10:30
P12N: JB Long, Anthony Herron, Drew Avent
San Diego State @ Nevada, 10:30
CBS Sports Network: Ben Holden, Kevin O'Connell, Courtney Fallon
Wyoming @ Fresno State, 10:45
ESPN2: Dave Lamont, David Diaz-Infante
(17) Utah @ (14) Arizona State, 11:00
FS1: Joe Davis, Joey Harrington, Kris Budden
Utah State @ Hawaii, 11:00
Oceanic Cable: Robert Kekaula, Rich Miano, Scott Robbs
Thursday, October 30
(2) Florida State @ 25 Louisville, 7:30
ESPN: Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, Samantha Ponder
Troy @ Georgia Southern, 7:30
ESPNU: Mark Neely, Jay Walker
Friday, October 31
Cincinnati @ Tulane, 8:00
ESPN2: Dave Flemming, Danny Kanell, Allison Williams
Tulsa @ Memphis, 8:00
ESPNU: Eamon McAnaney, Dan Hawkins
Saturday, November 1
Air Force @ Army, 11:30 AM
CBS: Tom McCarthy, Adam Archuleta, Lauren Gardner
Wisconsin @ Rutgers, 12:00
ESPN: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill
Maryland @ Penn State, 12:00
ESPN2: Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway, Paul Carcaterra
(24) Duke @ Pittsburgh, 12:00
ESPNU: Adam Amin, John Congemi, Cara Capuano
(23) East Carolina @ Temple, 12:00
ESPNEWS: Mike Corey, Ray Bentley
UCF @ Connecticut, 12:00
CBS Sports Network: Dave Ryan, Corey Chavous, Dana Jacobson
(18) Oklahoma @ Iowa State, 12:00
FS1: Craig Bolerjack, Ryan Nece
Northwestern @ Iowa, 12:00
BTN: Eric Collins, Chuck Long, J Leman
Louisiana-Monroe @ Texas A&M, 12:00
SEC Network: Dave Neal, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge
Rice @ Florida International, 12:00
ASN: Dave Armstrong, Jim Donnan
North Carolina @ Miami, 12:30
ACCN (OTA): Tim Brant, David Archer, Rachel Baribeau
Boston College @ Virginia Tech, 12:30
ACCN (OTA): Mike Hogewood, Riley Skinner, Dwayne Ballen
Washington @ Colorado, 1:00
P12N: Roxy Bernstein, Yogi Roth, Lewis Johnson
Central Michigan @ Eastern Michigan, 1:00
ESPN3: Michael Reghi, Dustin Fox
Western Michigan @ Miami (OH), 2:30
ESPN3: Jim Barbar, John Gregory
Western Kentucky @ Louisiana Tech, 3:00
FSN: Brendan Burke, Ben Leber, Christian Steckel
NC State @ Syracuse, 3:00
ACCN (RSN): Wes Durham, James Bates, Jen Hildreth
Florida v. (11) Georgia, 3:30
CBS: Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson, Allie LaForce
(7) TCU @ (20) West Virginia, 3:30
ABC: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox
Purdue @ (15) Nebraska, 3:30
ESPN2: Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards
Virginia @ Georgia Tech, 3:30
ESPNU: Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer
Indiana @ Michigan, 3:30
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason, Lisa Byington
BYU @ Middle Tennessee, 3:30
CBS Sports Network: Rich Waltz, Jay Feely, Cassie Gallo
Georgia State @ Appalachian State, 3:30
ESPN3: Drew Fellios, Forrest Conoly
Kansas @ (13) Baylor, 4:00
FS1: Mark Followill, Brian Baldinger, Lesley McCaslin
Houston @ South Florida, 4:00
ESPNEWS: Mike Couzens, Rene Ingoglia
Kentucky @ Missouri, 4:00
SEC Network: Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor
Texas State @ New Mexico State, 4:00
AggieVision: Jack Nixon, Preston Williams
USC @ Washington State, 4:30
P12N: Kevin Calabro, Glenn Parker, Jill Savage
South Alabama @ Louisiana-Lafayette, 5:00
ESPN3: Matt Stewart, Rocky Boiman
Arkansas State @ Idaho, 5:00
ESPN3: Trey Bender, Pat Hill
New Mexico @ UNLV, 5:30
Root Sports: Ari Wolfe, Sed Bonner, Tory Holt
(3) Auburn @ (4) Ole Miss, 7:00
ESPN: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe
Old Dominion @ Vanderbilt, 7:00
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Anthony Becht
Colorado State @ San Jose State, 7:00
CBS Sports Network: John Sadak, Randy Cross, Melanie Collins
UAB @ Florida Atlantic, 7:00
ASN: Ron Thulin, Keith Moreland
Arkansas @ (1) Mississippi State, 7:15
ESPN2: Joe Tessitore, Brock Huard, Shannon Spake
Stanford @ (5) Oregon, 7:30
FOX: Gus Johnson, Charles Davis, Molly McGrath
Texas @ Texas Tech, 7:30
FS1: Tim Brando, Brady Quinn
Tennessee @ South Carolina, 7:30
SEC Network: Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, Heather Mitts
(10) Notre Dame v. Navy, 8:00
CBS: Andrew Catalon, Aaron Taylor, Jamie Erdahl
Illinois @ (16) Ohio State, 8:00
ABC: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Todd McShay
Oklahoma State @ (9) Kansas State, 8:00
ABC: Bob Wischusen, Matt Millen, Quint Kessenich
Southern Miss @ UTEP, 8:00
Fox College Sports: Mike Morgan, J.C. Pearson, Steffi Sorensen
(12) Arizona @ (22) UCLA, 10:30
ESPN: Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore, Jessica Mendoza
California @ Oregon State, 10:30
P12N: JB Long, Anthony Herron, Drew Avent
San Diego State @ Nevada, 10:30
CBS Sports Network: Ben Holden, Kevin O'Connell, Courtney Fallon
Wyoming @ Fresno State, 10:45
ESPN2: Dave Lamont, David Diaz-Infante
(17) Utah @ (14) Arizona State, 11:00
FS1: Joe Davis, Joey Harrington, Kris Budden
Utah State @ Hawaii, 11:00
Oceanic Cable: Robert Kekaula, Rich Miano, Scott Robbs
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
2014 NFL Week 9 Picks
Here are my picks for week nine of the 2014 NFL season.
Thursday, October 30th
(3-4) New Orleans Saints vs (3-4-1) Carolina Panthers- This might actually be a fun game that can decide the NFC South when it's all said and done. New Orleans is coming off a big home win against Green Bay. Carolina is coming off a home loss against the defending champs. Expect this game to be low scoring, but for quarterback Drew Brees to make the big plays down the stretch. Prediction: New Orleans 23, Carolina 20.
Sunday, November 2nd
(1-7) New York Jets vs (4-3) Kansas City Chiefs- The Jets are coming off a disastrous home loss against Buffalo. Kansas City is coming off a big home win against St. Louis. Kansas City is a very underrated team and I believe they get the job done against a Jets team that is just a plain old mess right now. Prediction: Kansas City 37, NY Jets 13.
(5-3) San Diego Chargers vs (4-3) Miami Dolphins- This is a pretty big game. San Diego is coming off a road loss against Denver. Miami is coming off a big road win against Jacksonville. People are starting to question whether San Diego is overrated or if Miami is really this good. Expect both teams to play great football, but I trust San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers more than Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Prediction: San Diego 27, Miami 24.
(1-7) Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1)- Jacksonville is coming off a home loss against Miami. Cincinnati is coming off a big home win against Baltimore. Cincinnati started to look like the team we saw the first few weeks of the season and I like them to win big at home against a bad Jacksonville team. Prediction: Cincinnati 37, Jacksonville 17.
(3-5) Washington Redskins vs (3-5) Minnesota Vikings- Washington is coming off a huge road win in Dallas. Minnesota is coming off an overtime road win against Tampa Bay. Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III returns after missing some time with a dislocated ankle. Minnesota played great defense last week and I believe they'll win a low scoring game. Prediction: Minnesota 20, Washington 17.
(1-6) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs (4-3) Cleveland Browns- Tampa Bay is coming off an overtime home loss against Minnesota. Cleveland is coming off a home win against Oakland. Expect Cleveland to win big here against a very overrated Tampa Bay team. Prediction: Cleveland 27, Tampa Bay 16.
(6-1) Arizona Cardinals vs (6-2) Dallas Cowboys- Arizona is coming off an impressive home win against Philadelphia. Dallas is coming off a disappointing overtime home loss against Washington in which quarterback Tony Romo injured his back. That said, I'm taking Arizona to win on the road because of their great defense and that Romo is not 100% healthy. Prediction: Arizona 24, Dallas 20.
(5-2) Philadelphia Eagles vs (4-4) Houston Texans- Philadelphia is coming off a road loss against Arizona. Houston is coming off a nice road win against Tennessee. This should be a fun game to watch, but I like Philadelphia on the road here so they can get back on track. Prediction: Philadelphia 28, Houston 20.
(2-5) St. Louis Rams vs (4-3) San Francisco 49ers- St. Louis is coming off a bad road loss against Kansas City. San Francisco is coming off a bye in which two weeks ago were destroyed on the road against the leagues best team in Denver. I really like San Francisco to get back on track this week and I believe they'll win this game big. Prediction: San Francisco 37, St. Louis 20.
(0-7) Oakland Raiders vs (4-3) Seattle Seahawks- Oakland is coming off a road loss against Cleveland. Seattle is coming off a big road win against Carolina. I really do believe Seattle is going to pour it on and win big against a winless Oakland team at home. Seattle is my lock of the week. Prediction: Seattle 40, Oakland 10.
(6-1) Denver Broncos vs (6-2) New England Patriots- The AFC's best two teams will meet in Manning vs Brady sixteen. Denver is coming off a big home win against San Diego. New England is coming off a big home win against Chicago. Although I believe Denver is the leagues best team at the moment, I really like Brady and New England to squeak out the victory at home. Prediction: New England 38, Denver 34.
(5-3) Baltimore Ravens vs (5-3) Pittsburgh Steelers- What a big game this is. One of the more underrated rivalries in the league face off in a big Sunday night game. Baltimore is coming off a road loss against Cincinnati, in which they almost won. Pittsburgh is coming off a huge home win against Indianapolis. I wouldn't be surprised if either team won, but I like Pittsburgh here at home. Prediction: Pittsburgh 30, Baltimore 24.
(5-3) Indianapolis Colts vs (3-4) New York Giants- This should be a great game. Indianapolis coming off a road loss against Pittsburgh. The Giants are coming off a bye in which two weeks ago they lost a road game against Dallas. The Giants are honoring former defensive end Michael Strahan at halftime and I think the Giants play inspired football and get back on track against a slightly overrated Indianapolis defense and win. Prediction: NY Giants 31, Indianapolis 24.
Thursday, October 30th
(3-4) New Orleans Saints vs (3-4-1) Carolina Panthers- This might actually be a fun game that can decide the NFC South when it's all said and done. New Orleans is coming off a big home win against Green Bay. Carolina is coming off a home loss against the defending champs. Expect this game to be low scoring, but for quarterback Drew Brees to make the big plays down the stretch. Prediction: New Orleans 23, Carolina 20.
Sunday, November 2nd
(1-7) New York Jets vs (4-3) Kansas City Chiefs- The Jets are coming off a disastrous home loss against Buffalo. Kansas City is coming off a big home win against St. Louis. Kansas City is a very underrated team and I believe they get the job done against a Jets team that is just a plain old mess right now. Prediction: Kansas City 37, NY Jets 13.
(5-3) San Diego Chargers vs (4-3) Miami Dolphins- This is a pretty big game. San Diego is coming off a road loss against Denver. Miami is coming off a big road win against Jacksonville. People are starting to question whether San Diego is overrated or if Miami is really this good. Expect both teams to play great football, but I trust San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers more than Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Prediction: San Diego 27, Miami 24.
(1-7) Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1)- Jacksonville is coming off a home loss against Miami. Cincinnati is coming off a big home win against Baltimore. Cincinnati started to look like the team we saw the first few weeks of the season and I like them to win big at home against a bad Jacksonville team. Prediction: Cincinnati 37, Jacksonville 17.
(3-5) Washington Redskins vs (3-5) Minnesota Vikings- Washington is coming off a huge road win in Dallas. Minnesota is coming off an overtime road win against Tampa Bay. Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III returns after missing some time with a dislocated ankle. Minnesota played great defense last week and I believe they'll win a low scoring game. Prediction: Minnesota 20, Washington 17.
(1-6) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs (4-3) Cleveland Browns- Tampa Bay is coming off an overtime home loss against Minnesota. Cleveland is coming off a home win against Oakland. Expect Cleveland to win big here against a very overrated Tampa Bay team. Prediction: Cleveland 27, Tampa Bay 16.
(6-1) Arizona Cardinals vs (6-2) Dallas Cowboys- Arizona is coming off an impressive home win against Philadelphia. Dallas is coming off a disappointing overtime home loss against Washington in which quarterback Tony Romo injured his back. That said, I'm taking Arizona to win on the road because of their great defense and that Romo is not 100% healthy. Prediction: Arizona 24, Dallas 20.
(5-2) Philadelphia Eagles vs (4-4) Houston Texans- Philadelphia is coming off a road loss against Arizona. Houston is coming off a nice road win against Tennessee. This should be a fun game to watch, but I like Philadelphia on the road here so they can get back on track. Prediction: Philadelphia 28, Houston 20.
(2-5) St. Louis Rams vs (4-3) San Francisco 49ers- St. Louis is coming off a bad road loss against Kansas City. San Francisco is coming off a bye in which two weeks ago were destroyed on the road against the leagues best team in Denver. I really like San Francisco to get back on track this week and I believe they'll win this game big. Prediction: San Francisco 37, St. Louis 20.
(0-7) Oakland Raiders vs (4-3) Seattle Seahawks- Oakland is coming off a road loss against Cleveland. Seattle is coming off a big road win against Carolina. I really do believe Seattle is going to pour it on and win big against a winless Oakland team at home. Seattle is my lock of the week. Prediction: Seattle 40, Oakland 10.
(6-1) Denver Broncos vs (6-2) New England Patriots- The AFC's best two teams will meet in Manning vs Brady sixteen. Denver is coming off a big home win against San Diego. New England is coming off a big home win against Chicago. Although I believe Denver is the leagues best team at the moment, I really like Brady and New England to squeak out the victory at home. Prediction: New England 38, Denver 34.
(5-3) Baltimore Ravens vs (5-3) Pittsburgh Steelers- What a big game this is. One of the more underrated rivalries in the league face off in a big Sunday night game. Baltimore is coming off a road loss against Cincinnati, in which they almost won. Pittsburgh is coming off a huge home win against Indianapolis. I wouldn't be surprised if either team won, but I like Pittsburgh here at home. Prediction: Pittsburgh 30, Baltimore 24.
(5-3) Indianapolis Colts vs (3-4) New York Giants- This should be a great game. Indianapolis coming off a road loss against Pittsburgh. The Giants are coming off a bye in which two weeks ago they lost a road game against Dallas. The Giants are honoring former defensive end Michael Strahan at halftime and I think the Giants play inspired football and get back on track against a slightly overrated Indianapolis defense and win. Prediction: NY Giants 31, Indianapolis 24.
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