Week 6 wasn't pretty.
It was far from the abomination that was Weeks 1 and 2 but the picks went 3-6-1 (thanks Virginia) to move the season total to 22-37-1. Unlike soccer, there isn't a point for ties. Let's get to it.
Florida State (-23.5) at Syracuse, Noon ET: I've gone with the Seminoles a few times this year and have been burned. I should know better, right? No, I don't. Not against a Syracuse team that is changing directions with the offense and is missing QB Terrel Hunt with a broken leg. FSU needs a statement win (Wake Forest wasn't it), and a drubbing of Syracuse would be a good boost heading into next week's game with Notre Dame.
Texas vs. Oklahoma (-14.5), Noon ET: Case McCoy isn't walking through that door, Texas fans. Last year's upset of Oklahoma is a distant memory to the Longhorns and much like last week, Texas' offense isn't going to put up enough points to keep it close. While the defense could slow down Oklahoma (the O/U is set at 47) the offense won't be able to keep up. The Sooners win this game by three touchdowns, and don't be surprised to see another 28-7 scoreline.
Georgia at Missouri (+3), Noon ET: I've been looking for an updated line on this game with the news that Todd Gurley is suspended. If you can get Missouri getting points, take them. If you can get the Tigers straight up, take them. Missouri is the better team without Gurley available for Georgia. The key for Missouri is to get Georgia in passing situations where DEs Markus Golden and Shane Ray can go after Hutson Mason. This is Mason's first road test after he said he was putting too much pressure on himself.
Toledo at Iowa State (-3), 3:30 p.m. ET: Since losing QB Philip Ely for the season against Missouri, Toledo has lost by 24 to Cincinnati and beaten Ball State, Central Michigan and Western Michigan last week in overtime. Iowa State has a bunch of injuries too, but the Cyclones' 1-4 record is a bit deceiving; they've already played three conference games and have beaten Iowa. The Power Five team needing a home win is the pick.
TCU (+8) at Baylor, 3:30 p.m. ET: If TCU pulls the upset against Baylor, be prepared for Trevone Boykin to jump into the forefront of Heisman discussion. Boykin's passing ability has been key for the Horned Frogs, who, unlike the common stereotype, don't need this to be a low-scoring game to hang with Baylor. The Bears win this game, but it's close.
Auburn at Mississippi State (OVER 63.5), 3:30 p.m. ET: Auburn is favored by three in this game and if there was a pick in this game, the Tigers are it. And while both teams' defenses haven't played poorly this season, this game sets up as a shootout. If Auburn wins, prepare for talk of Nick Marshall for the Heisman. Seriously. If Mississippi State wins, Dak Prescott becomes the de facto frontrunner.
Penn State (+1) at Michigan, 7 p.m. ET: How can you pick Michigan at this point? Yes, the Wolverines are at home, but this season looks destined to keep going downwards, especially if Penn State wins Saturday night. That's the pick here, as Christian Hackenberg plays well enough (and better than Michigan's QBs) to get the win.
LSU (+1.5) at Florida, 7 p.m. ET: Here's your friendly reminder that Jeff Driskel is starting at QB for Florida. It's also fun to wonder what this line would be if LSU would have lost by 10 to Auburn instead of 34. The Tigers have QB issues of their own, but LSU is the better team. You saw how Kentucky played at Florida; buying into a homefield advantage for the Gators is a risky proposition.
Houston at Memphis (-7.5), 7 p.m. ET: Are the Tigers in control of the American Athletic Conference? This is one of the toughest remaining games for Memphis and it's not crazy to think the Tigers can run the table in teh AAC. (Memphis avoids UCF and Cincinnati.) Houston's offense is in dire need of a spark and outside of the Ole Miss game, Memphis has scored 35 points in every game.
USC at Arizona (+3), 10:30 p.m. ET: When was the last time an undefeated top-10 team was getting points at home to an unranked team coming off a loss? This line speaks to the popularity of USC. While Arizona has been surviving and advancing so far this season, it should take care of business against the Trojans at home. Though it also wouldn't be surprising in the slightest if USC spoils Arizona's fun and throws the Pac-12 South into even more chaos.
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Nick Bromberg is the assistant editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at nickbromberg@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter!
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