College Football Picks Against The Spread Afternoon October 22

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The Texas A&M Aggies fans and cadets celebrate a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

College Football Picks Against The Spread Afternoon October 22

College Football can be a fickle beast. It is still easier to pick against the spread than the NFL, but when you pick every game, it can get tough. I had a better week last week, but I still have a big hole to dig myself out of.

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Sunday through Friday, I am the perfect husband. No really, I am. You can ask the boss a.k.a. my wife. I help with all of the household chores, walk the dogs, cook meals, all that good stuff that women love. Come Saturday, my wife hates me. This is MY day. I become one with the couch. Just another piece of immovable furniture. Why am I interested in so many games? Other than the fact that I love college football, here is why: I was possessed by Jimmy The Greek and Lee Corso at the same time!

In case you don’t know what I do here, I pick every college football game of the season. Against the spread. Trust me, it’s not as easy as it sounds! I take the average of the odds from all of the Vegas casinos. I then round to the nearest half. There will be no ties here. Ties are for the other football (soccer).

This contains the picks for FBS vs. FBS game only. It is too hard to get an accurate spread on teams that involve 1-AA teams.

I will assign a point value “bet” on each game, between one and five points. That way you can see just how confident I am in each pick. Look for those at the end of each line.

This is for entertainment purposes only! I cannot be responsible for you losing any of your worldly possessions (or limbs) because of my picks. These are a guideline that you can use to help you with your picks. I am a simple man. I can’t have that on my conscience.

There are 54 college football games this week, making it another big week with a chance to make up some ground. 15 of those games kick off between 3:30 and 7 pm eastern. Lets get to those games!

Oct 8, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Stanton Truitt (10) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Auburn won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

Memphis(-2.5) at (24)Navy(1): Well, this one is interesting. Navy is coming off of an huge win against a top ten team, their first in 32 years. They are also coming off of an impromptu bye week. Is that skewing the line? I think it may be. I have to go with the Middies at home.

Illinois at (3)Michigan(-38.5)(1): This is a huge line for a conference game. Illinois isn’t Rutgers! Then again, Rutgers lost by 78. Is Illinois half as bad as Rutgers? Yes. Give me Michigan.

Purdue at (8)Nebraska(-23.5)(2): The Boilermakers are seriously bad, and Nebraska is looking for revenge after being embarrassed in West Lafayette last year. Give me Nebraska.

TCU at (12)West Virginia(-5.5)(4): This line looks very low. TCU’s defense has not been great and neither has their offense. This team almost lost to Kansas. Mountaineers by at least a dozen.

Idaho at Appalachian State(-21.5)(1): You know, I don’t like that half. I think I am actually going to take Idaho on the road.

Buffalo at Northern Illinois(-22.5)(1): That is a big line for a mediocre at best team. That said, I just can’t justify taking Buffalo. Give me NIU at home.

(6)Texas A&M at (1)Alabama(-17.5)(4): Come on, this is too many. Need I remind you what Trevor Knight did in his last game against Alabama? I’m not saying that this will be a repeat, but I think this game stays within ten points or so. Give me the Aggies.

Eastern Michigan at (20)Western Michigan(-23.5)(3): This is a rivalry game, and both teams are actually playing well. Western Michigan has some elite level talent on offense, but not on defense. The Eagles will pick up some points. I think they keep this within two touchdowns. Give me Eastern Michigan.

Tulane at Tulsa(-10.5)(2): Tulsa has only covered this against two teams this year, San Jose State and 1-AA North Carolina A&T. Emotions will be running high as Tulsa honors Dennis Byrd. Does that help them or hurt them? It can only help, right? Give me Tulsa.

(19)Utah at UCLA(-7.5)(3): Josh Rosen will play, but that line still can’t protect him. Utah straight up.

Middle Tennessee State at Missouri(-7.5)(1): It is very hard for me to envision the Missouri offense early in the season. LSU and Florida not only exposed them, but they embarrassed them in the process. I have a hard time seeing Mizzou winning by more than a touchdown. Give me the Blue Raiders.

Colorado State at UNLV(-2.5)(4): Puh-leeze. This line is bogus. Rams straight up, and it may not be close. Winning a game in Hawaii does not make you a good team all of the sudden.

Charlotte at Marshall(-10.5)(2): This line is down almost ten points. Just because Charlotte didn’t get covered last week doesn’t mean they wont this week. FIU has issues all over the field. So does Marshall, but they have to cover this, right? I mean, it is Charlotte, after all. I’m following the Herd.

(17)Arkansas at (21)Auburn(-10.5)(4): Wow! I was expecting Auburn to be a favorite, but not by this much. Expect a close game here. This is way too many. Give me the Hogs.

Oregon State at (5)Washington(-36.5)(1): That is a lot of points. I know the Beavers aren’t very good, but wow. I just cant take this line. Give me Oregon State.

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