College Picks, NFL Picks, College and NFL Spread Picks

Alright here is a very quick look at my picks for the week. I would write more but I'm still in mourning over the Florida State vs NC State game from last night.

College Football


Kansas State 34 Oklahoma State 30

Miami 28 Virginia 17

Notre Dame 31 Tulsa 24

Iowa 27 Michigan State 24

Nebraska 41 Missouri 31

Florida 23 Georgia 20

Auburn 27 Ole Miss 20

Texas 38 Baylor 24

Utah 45 Air Force 10

USC 34 Oregon 30

Ohio State 44 Minnesota 10

Michigan 38 Penn State 20



NFL

Dolphins 27 Bengals 20

Jaguars 23 Cowboys 17

Redskins 27 Lions 17

Chiefs 38 Bills 31

Rams 20 Panthers 17

Jets 27 Packers 23

Broncos 31 49ers 17

Titans 20 Chargers 16

Buccaneers 23 Cardinals 13

Patriots 27 Vikings 23

Raiders 30 Seahawks 23

Saints 24 Steelers 20

Colts 34 Texans 27



Spread Picks


College

Navy -14 vs Duke

Utah -7 vs Air Force

Michigan -1 ½ vs Penn State

USC +8 ½ vs Oregon



NFL

Denver -2 vs San Francisco

Miami +3 vs Cincinnati

Washington +3 vs Detroit

Oakland -2 vs Seattle



Kofod

College Picks, NFL Picks, College and NFL Spread Picks

Alright here are my quick picks for college and NFL games, and games on the spread. Sorry no explanations this week.


College Football

Saturday October 23rd

Northwestern 41 #7 Michigan State 38

#10 Ohio State 27 Purdue 20

Navy 27 Notre Dame 24

#4 Auburn 31 #6 LSU 20

#15 Iowa 31 #13 Wisconsin 30

#16 Nebraska 41 #14 Oklahoma State 30

Baylor 37 #22 Kansas State 31

#8 Alabama 20 Tennessee 17

Miami 21 North Carolina 20

#1 Oklahoma 38 #11 Missouri 24



NFL

Sunday October 24th

Atlanta 31 Cincinnati 20

Washington 23 Chicago 17

Tampa Bay 20 St. Louis 17

San Francisco 17 Carolina 10

Baltimore 24 Buffalo 13

Philadelphia 27 Tennessee 23

Kansas City 31 Jacksonville 10

Pittsburgh 16 Miami 10

New Orleans 31 Cleveland 13

Seattle 20 Arizona 16

San Diego 27 New England 24

Denver 20 Oakland 17

Minnesota 31 Green Bay 27



Monday October 25th

Cowboys 24 Giants 23



College and NFL Spread Picks

Navy +7 ½ vs. Notre Dame

Auburn -6 ½ vs. LSU

North Carolina +6 vs. Miami

Oklahoma -3 ½ vs. Missouri



Pittsburgh -3 vs. Miami

Washington +3 vs. Chicago

San Francisco -3 vs. Carolina

San Diego -3 vs. New England



Kofod

College and NFL Spread Picks October 16th-17th

Last week I went 3-1 in picking college football games on the spread, and 2-2 picking NFL games on the spread. On the season I am 9-3-1 in picking college games on the spread, and 9-3 in picking NFL games on the spread. This week I am picking 4 college games and 4 NFL games. These spreads were as of Monday, so I know they are changed. For example Texas went from +11 against Nebraska, to +9 to +9.5 against Nebraska depending on where you look. I'm still going to go with the Monday Lines.

College Games



Iowa – 3 vs. Michigan

I love Denard Shoelace Robinson, but the fact is he cannot continuously do it alone for Michigan against quality opponents. And Iowa might be the best opponent Michigan faces all year. So I’ll take Iowa her. Iowa -3.

Nebraska -11 vs. Texas

Nebraska has looked phenomenal, while Texas has the look of a team rebuilding. I completely understand why this line is at 11. Saying all that I am going to take Texas here. I think they will be ready to give Nebraska a fight. And Nebraska has not really played a quality opponent yet this year, so I think they will have their hands full with Nebraska. Texas +11.

Texas will give Nebraska all they can handle on Saturday.

Boise State -40 vs. San Jose State

Boise State is never on the ticket that my dad and I play. Until this week. So as soon as I saw this matchup I jumped on it. Besides the Virginia Tech and Oregon State game Boise has beaten its other opponents by 45, 59, and 43. So I definitely expect Boise to beat San Jose State by at least 40. Boise State -40.

Nevada -8 vs. Hawaii

Hawaii is good, but Nevada is much better. This could be a close 10 point game, but I don’t see Hawaii playing to within one score of Nevada by the end of the game. So I’ll take Nevada with the 8 here. Nevada -8.



NFL Games


Green Bay -1 vs. Miami

I expect Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to bounce back at home against Miami. I know Miami is 2-0 on the road, but I have a gut feeling Green Bay will play much better this week than they did at Washington last week. Green Bay -1.

New York Jets -3 ½ vs. Denver

I love the Jets on the road here. I expect a big day from Mark Sanchez, and even if Darrelle Revis does not play I think the Jets will force Kyle Orton into mistakes. I’ll take the Jets here. New York Jets -3 ½ .

San Francisco -7 vs. Oakland

Until San Francisco proves me wrong and wins I will always pick against them. Oakland is a tough team that gives you everything they got. I can’t say the same thing about San Francisco. Oakland +7.

Indianapolis -4 vs. Washington

Peyton Manning on primetime on NBC = take the Colts. I expect a big night from Peyton Manning and for the Colts to win by more than a touchdown. Indianapolis -4.

Peyton Manning will dominate on Sunday Night.

Kofod

2010 NFL Week 6 Picks

Last week I went a bad 6-8 in picking NFL games straight up. On the season I am 41-35 in picking NFL game straight. Let's see if I do better in picks this week.

Sunday October 17th
1:00 FOX: Seahawks at Bears

Cutler is back. The Seahawks stink. I’ll take Chicago here. Bears 31 Seahawks 17.

1:00 CBS: Dolphins at Packers

I expect a bounce back win for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers here. Packers 30 Dolphins 20.

1:00 CBS: Chargers at Rams

Typical early terrible September and October start for the Chargers. How Norv Turner is still the coach of this team boggles my mind? I think the Rams will keep it close here. 1:00 will be an early start for the Chargers and I expect them to be sluggish. Chargers still win in the end. Chargers 20 Rams 17.

1:00 CBS: Ravens at Patriots

A rematch of the AFC Wildcard beat down the Ravens gave the Patriots last playoffs. I expect the Ravens to come into New England again and beat the Pats. I expect a big day from Aquan Boldin. Ravens 30 Patriots 23.

1:00 FOX: Saints at Buccaneers

Saints bounce back in a big way, and finally look like the team they were last year. Saints 30 Buccaneers 14.

1:00 FOX: Lions at Giants

Lions are playing much better. But it’s a road game so they will lose. Closer than the experts think however. Giants 28 Lions 23.

1:00 FOX: Falcons at Eagles

I think Kevin Kolb will play this game. He played well last week and I expect it to continue. Eagles 24 Falcons 20.

1:00 CBS: Browns at Steelers

So when Mike Holmgren drafted Colt McCoy in the 3rd round in April he said McCoy would not start a game in 2010. Well so much for that! It will be a long day for McCoy. Plus it’s the return of Big Ben and I expect him to play very well. Steelers 27 Browns 10.

It will be a long day for Colt McCoy in his first NFL start.

1:00 CBS: Chiefs at Texans

It’s clear that Kase’s boy Andre Johnson, aka AJ, is not close to being healthy right now. So I think Houston will have to rely heavily on Arian Foster to beat the Chiefs. And it will work. A big day for Foster and a big day for Houston. Houston 31 Chiefs 20.

4:05 CBS: Raiders at 49ers

Until San Francisco wins I will always pick against them. Raiders 27 49ers 23.

4:05 CBS: Jets at Broncos

I’ll take the Jets on the road here. Mark Sanchez plays well, and the Jets defense makes it a living nightmare for Kyle Orton when he is out there. Jets 27 Broncos 17.

4:15 FOX: Cowboys at Vikings

Colin Cowherd said it best. When have you ever looked more forward to a matchup between two 1-3 teams? The loser is certainly in trouble, but I don’t think they are necessarily dead. I think Minnesota needs another week to figure out what their identity is. Cowboys bounce back and beat Minnesota 31-20.

8:20 NBC: Colts at Redskins

Peyton Manning in primetime in the regular season means the Colts will win. Washington will play tough, but the Colts are just too good. Colts 23 Redskins 14.



Monday October 18th


8:30 ESPN: Titans at Jaguars

I’ll be very interested to see how this lackluster NFL matchup on ESPN does in the ratings against the Game 3 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees on TBS. For baseball’s sake they should at least tie the NFL in the rankings. I’m willing to bet they don’t. As for this game I will take the Titans to beat Jacksonville 20-17.

I'm going to say more Americans watch the Titans vs Jaguars Monday on ESPN than Game 3 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees.

Kofod

College Football 2010 Week 7 Picks

Last week I went 7-6 in picking college football games straight up. On the season I am 52-21. Here are my picks for this week.

Saturday October 16th


12:00 Big Ten Network: Illinois at #13 Michigan State

Illinois will be confident following their win at Happy Valley last week. I expect a close game from the Illini, but Michigan State will still prevail. Michigan State 27 Illinois 23.

12:00 ESPN: Boston College at #16 Florida State

Well after Florida State’s 45-17 thumping of Miami the question is now Florida State for real or not? We will find out a lot on Saturday. Boston College is an awful team, and if Florida State is good they should handle them easily. I expect this to happen. Florida State 41 Boston College 10.

12:00 Fox Sports Net: #21 Missouri at Texas A&M

I think Missouri’s dreams of an undefeated season die here. Mike Sherman needs a signature win for his time at Texas A&M, and this might be the closest he gets. Texas A&M 34 Missouri 27.

2:30 NBC: Western Michigan at Notre Dame

This is where the cupcake schedule for Notre Dame begins so they can secure enough wins to be bowl eligible. Notre Dame 45 Western Michigan 17.

The first of many cupcakes begins Saturday for Notre Dame when they play home to Western Michigan.

3:30 ABC: Texas at #5 Nebraska

I think Texas will keep this closer than what the experts think. Nebraska, and T-Magic ,Taylor Martinez are good, but the fact is Nebraska has not played anyone yet. So I think they will struggle early with the athleticism of Texas. Nebraska pulls away 21-17.

3:30 ABC: #15 Iowa at Michigan

Denard Robinson is good. Unfortunately for him no one else, especially his defense, is that good on Michigan. Iowa is a complete team and will get the road win at the big house. Iowa 27 Michigan 20.

3:30 CBS: #12 Arkansas at #7 Auburn

Game of the day is here. I expect a great effort from both Cam Newton and Ryan Mallet. Once again Auburn plays a quality opponent at home. That home crowd will be the difference in an Auburn win. Auburn 27 Arkansas 23.

6:00 ESPN2: #10 South Carolina at Kentucky

South Carolina are coming off their biggest win in the Steve Spurrier era. I expect the good times to continue. South Carolina 30 Kentucky 17.

7:00 ESPN: #1 Ohio State at #18 Wisconsin

Madison at night will be a tough atmosphere for Terrelle Pryor and the Buckeyes. But Terrelle Pryor in his freshman year came to Madison at night and picked up a win 20-17. I expect a similar effort from Pryor and the Buckeyes on Saturday. Ohio State 27 Wisconsin 20.

I expect a big night for Terrelle Pryor in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kofod

College and NFL Spread Picks October 9th-10th

So last week I went 3-2 in my college picks against the spread, and 4-0 in the NFL, including nailing the under in the dreadful Giants vs. Bears game. This week I am picking 4 college and 4 NFL games against the spread.


College


Georgia -13 vs. Tennessee

I looked at this line and was completely baffled. How is Georgia nearly a two touchdown favorite? What have they proved? Yes they have A.J. Green back, but they couldn’t even beat Colorado. I love Tennessee here. They have a good defense, and will make stops on Georgia’s offense. So I’ll take Tennessee here. Tennessee +13.

Notre Dame -7 vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh needs to get that first big win. I think they can do that at South Bend on Saturday, and if they don’t they will lose by closer than a td. The fact is they have more talent than Notre Dame does. Pittsburgh + 7.

Northwestern -10 ½ vs. Purdue

Northwestern is riding high and undefeated. Purdue lost to Notre Dame and Toledo this year. Still I think this line is way too high. Northwestern barely beat a terrible Minnesota team last week. So I’ll like Purdue to make this closer than the experts think. Purdue +10 ½ .

Miami -7 vs. Florida State

Miami could certainly win this game. But since 2002 this game has been decided by less than a TD 7 out of 9 times. So chances are this will be a close game decided by 3-6 points. So I’m telling take Florida State here as a smart business move, not as the diehard Florida State fan I am. Florida State +7.

I'm telling you as a business move go with Florida State and CP7 at +7 on Saturday Night.

And yes I realize I am taking four underdogs in college this week. I just did not like any of the favorites and their lines.



NFL


Jacksonville -2 vs. Buffalo

This is too easy. Jacksonville will easily win by 3 points or more. I’ll be shocked out of my mind if Buffalo wins this game. Jacksonville -2.

Houston -3 vs. New York Giants

I’m riding the Texans this year. I am a believer in them. I think right now they are a much more complete team than the Giants, and should win by a td or more. Houston -3.

San Diego -7 vs. Oakland

I love San Diego here. They looked locked and loaded last week against the Cardinals. The Raiders are not that much better than the Cardinals. San Diego wins big at Oakland. San Diego -7.

San Francisco -4 vs. Philadelphia

I’m going against San Francisco here. I don’t trust a team that is lead by Mike Singletary and Alex Smith. And I think Kevin Kolb will play surprisingly well in this game. So I’ll take Philadelphia here. Philadelphia +4.

I'm not putting my money on a team coached by Mike Singletary.

Kofod

2010 NFL Week 5 Picks

Last week I went 9-5 picking NFL games straight up. On the season I am 35-27 picking NFL games straight up. So here are my picks for this week.


Sunday October 10th


1:00 CBS: Jaguars at Bills

The Bills are just Gawd awful. Who will the Bills get rid of after this week and another blowout loss?! I vote for Lee Evans! Jaguars 31 Bills 10.

1:00 FOX: Buccaneers at Bengals

The Buccaneers keep this close. But, Gulp, Terrell Owens makes a play in the end to win the game for the Bungles. Bengals 20 Buccaneers 17.

1:00 FOX: Falcons at Browns

Cleveland will give Atlanta a hell of a fight. But Seneca Wallace will make a key turnover that will lead to Atlanta pulling this out. Falcons 24 Browns 20.

1:00 FOX: Rams at Lions

Sam Bradford will light it up this week for St. Louis. Right now the Rams look to be the best game in the NFC West. Who would have ever guess that? Rams 27 Lions 17.

1:00 CBS: Chiefs at Colts

The 72 Dolphins and that idiot Mercury Morris can pop the champagne after this game. Colts dominate the Chiefs in this one 31-10.

1:00 FOX: Packers at Redskins

I see a very close game here. When it matters the most Aaron Rodgers makes the plays to win the game for Green Bay. Packers 20 Redskins 17.

1:00 FOX: Bears at Panthers

The Bears offensive line looked so bad last week. It did not help that Jay Cutler never threw the ball away once. I don’t like the vibe that game gave the Bears. I smell an upset here. Jimmy Clausen outplays the duo of Jay Cutler/Todd Collins. Panthers 24 Bears 17.

Jimmy Clausen will lead the Panthers to an upset over the Bears.

1:00 CBS: Broncos at Ravens

The Broncos might be the best team in the AFC West. The Ravens might be the best team in the NFL. Sooo I’ll take the Ravens here. Ravens 27 Broncos 20.

1:00 FOX: Giants at Texans

I love the Texans here. Houston just looks like a much more complete team right now than the Giants do. Texans 27 Giants 21.

4:05 FOX: Saints at Cardinals

Who should be coach of the year as of right now? My vote is for Ken Wisenhunt. The Cardinals are 2-2! Who would have guessed that?! Well they will be 2-3 after this game. Saints 27 Cardinals 14.

4:15 CBS: Chargers at Raiders

I like the Chargers big here. Chargers 34 Raiders 14.

4:15 CBS: Titans at Cowboys

I like the upset here. Chris Johnson and Vince Young run all over the overrated defense of the Dallas Cowboys. Titans 28 Cowboys 21.

8:20 NBC: Eagles at 49ers

I really like the Eagles here. Until the 49ers win a game, I will not pick them, even if they are the favorites in this game. Kevin Kolb will play very well in this game. Eagles 28 49ers 17.



Monday October 11th


8:30 ESPN: Vikings at Jets

Forget Favre’s return to New York. We get to see Randy Moss back in that purple Minnesota Vikings jersey. This will be a great watch. I see Moss making a couple of nice plays against Revis, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. I’m going with the upset here. Vikings 21 Jets 17.

Randy Moss returns to the Vikings. Let the good times begin!

Kofod

College Football 2010 Week 6 Picks

Last week I went 7-3 picking college football games straight up. On the season I am 45-15 picking college football games straight up. So here are my picks for this week.


Thursday October 7th


7:30 ESPN: #7 Nebraska at Kansas State

Kansas State will keep this close, but Nebraska is just too good to lose this game. Nebraska 24 Kansas State 17.

Saturday October 9th


12:00 ESPN: Indiana at #2 Ohio State

Indiana might just be a good team. Or Michigan just has an awful defense. Either way we should find out a lot about Indiana in this game. I still don’t think they are that good. Ohio State 34 Indiana 17.

12:21 ESPN3: Tennessee at Georgia

I see another close defensive drag out SEC game in this one. Hopefully, Tennessee does not put 13 players on the field for the play of the game this time. Georgia loses another game. Tennessee 16 Georgia 13.

3:30 CBS: #1 Alabama at #19 South Carolina

I don’t have a good feel on this game. I don’t know if Alabama will blow out South Carolina, or win a close one. Either way Alabama will win this game. I’ll say they win it close. Alabama 23 South Carolina 20.

3:30 ABC: #11 Arkansas vs. Texas A&M at Cowboys Stadium

Ryan Mallett will make a few good throws. And he will make a few scratch your head throws. The scratch your head throws will cost Arkansas. I’m going with the upset here. Texas A&M 27 Arkansas 23.

3:30 ABC: #17 Michigan State at #18 Michigan

This game will be a blast to watch. Both offenses will move the ball up and down the field. Shoelace Robinson will add to his Heisman credentials. Michigan 38 Michigan State 34.

Shoelace keeps his Heisman momentum going on Saturday.

3:30 ABC: Clemson at North Carolina

Poor North Carolina. We will never know how good they might have been if not for all those NCAA suspensions. Clemson wins this 31-20.

3:30 NBC: Pittsburgh at Notre Dame

Pittsburgh needs to get a big win just for confidence as they will head into Big East conference games starting next week. I like Pitt to get the upset at Notre Dame. Pittsburgh 34 Notre Dame 30.

7:30 ESPN2: #8 Auburn at Kentucky

Auburn has looked real good. However, have you noticed all those big wins Auburn has gotten have been at home? I think Auburn will struggle on the road at Kentucky. Auburn still wins, but it’s an ugly win. Auburn 16 Kentucky 10.

7:30 ESPN: #12 LSU at #14 Florida

First North Carolina, than last week against Tennessee. Boy has LSU and Les Miles been lucky so far this season! Reminds me so much of the 2007 season for LSU. I think the luck will continue for LSU. LSU will find some ridiculous way to win this game at the Swamp. LSU 21 Florida 20.

7:30 Big Ten Network: Purdue at Northwestern

Northwestern is riding high being undefeated right now. However, I think their bubble is about to burst. Purdue gets the upset on the road. Purdue 24 Northwestern 23.

8:00 ABC: USC at #16 Stanford

I love Stanford to get the bounce back win here. They are still real good. I don’t think USC is very good. Stanford 31 USC 20.

8:00 ABC: #23 Florida State at #13 Miami

People might look at this as a weak primetime game for ABC. But don’t be mistaken. While these two teams have been down for the past 6 years, the games every year are as good as any games can get. This will be just another great game in the rivalry. Jacory Harris will play better at home and only throw one INT in this game. Christian Ponder, on a national stage, will have a huge game and jump back into the Heisman race. Florida State four times, since 1991, has lost the game on the FINAL play of the game on a missed kick. The curse ends Saturday Night. Down by 1, late in the game, CP7 leads Florida State down the field for a shot at a game winning FG with 3 seconds left. Dustin Hopkins, from 46 yards out, hits the kick straight through. Not Wide Right. Not Wide Left. The Curse Dies. Florida State 33 Miami 31.

CP7 and Florida State will win a thriller on Saturday Night.

Kofod

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