Ray Monohan College Football Picks Archive

Buckeyes -8

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish meet in the National Championship and it’s Ohio State that has a ton of value. The Buckeyes are just the better team overall. They are red hot right now and it’s both sides of the ball that has seen them dominate. The Buckeyes come in after just running through top opponents and the latest was a dominant defensive effort against Texas. The Fighting Irish simply don’t have the firepower to keep up. They don’t have the explosiveness and Ohio State can strike at any moment really. This is a game Ohio State will get out early and keep their foot on the gas from the start. Back the Buckeyes.

MONDAY 5% NCAAF ATS *TOP PLAY* 

UT +6

The Longhorns have value here as we’re fading the Buckeyes public backing. Texas isn’t getting enough respect and for starters they’re playing close to home. While Ohio State travels well, this is still a game where the Longhorns will have a huge piece of the crowd. Texas will take the air out of the ball as they love to sustain drives and chew clock. They’ll run a balanced attack and their goal will be to keep the Buckeyes offense off the field. They will want to turn this into a grind and force Ohio State into some frustrating situations, which will give them the edge. Texas has the talent on both sides of the ball and they will have their chances to steal this one outright. Back Texas.

Friday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

OVER 45

The first semi final pins Notre Dame and Penn State against one another on Thursday night. Notre Dame and Penn State will both have offensive success on Thursday and this game should be more open than expected. The Fighting Irish will lean on Riley Leonard, both with his arm and legs. He produced some big runs against Georgia and this Penn State defense has a lot of gaps in it. The Nittany Lions offense wears opponents down and they’ll look to do just that here. This game should see plenty of red zone chances both ways. Grab the over.

Thursday 10* *RARE* NCAAF O/U Play

OVER 62.5

North Texas and Texas State meet on Friday and this is a good over spot. Both teams love to play with so much pace and this will be a wide open game. North Texas averages 34 ppg while they’re giving up 34.5 ppg against. They’ve been involved in many shootouts this season and they should have plenty of success with their speed against Texas State. The Bobcats have scored no less than 38 points in their last 4 games and their similar style has led to many high scoring affairs as well. Look for both sides to take shots down field and produce a lot of scoring chances. Grab the over.

Friday 7* NCAAF O/U Play

UNDER 51.5

Duke and Ole Miss meet and this is a good under spot. Both teams will have little motivation here and this game should be a little sloppy too. Ole Miss has gone under in 10 of their last 11 games overall and they have one of the best defenses in the nation. Combine that with Duke on their third string QB coming into this one and this will be a game where neither side has much success offensively. Look for the game to slow down and for this to be one where big plays don’t come around often. Grab the under.

Thursday 7* NCAAF O/U Play

OVER 45

Notre Dame and Georgia meet on New Years Day and this is a good spot for the over. Notre Dame has been lighting things up overall as of late and this offense should have plenty of success against Georgia. The Bulldogs have struggled in the secondary and this Fighting Irish side loves to utilize the run game early to open up passing lanes. Georgia will go with QB Gunner Stockton, who has a lot of upside. Both offenses will put together some solid drives and big plays in what will be a high scoring game.

Wednesday 9* NCAAF O/U Play

Over 45

Notre Dame and Georgia meet on New Years Day and this is a good spot for the over. Notre Dame has been lighting things up overall as of late and this offense should have plenty of success against Georgia. The Bulldogs have struggled in the secondary and this Fighting Irish side loves to utilize the run game early to open up passing lanes. Georgia will go with QB Gunner Stockton, who has a lot of upside. Both offenses will put together some solid drives and big plays in what will be a high scoring game.

Wednesday 9* New Years Day O/U Play

UNDER 56

Ohio State and Oregon clash in the quarterfinals and this is a good under spot. These two teams battled to an epic one point Ducks win earlier this season and it’s going to be a game where neither defense is going to give up a lot. The game plan will be for both teams to establish their run games early and keep the opposing offense off the field. Oregon goes up against a Buckeyes defense that gives up just 11.4 ppg which is tops in the nation. The Ducks defense will match the intensity and this will be a lower scoring affair.

Wednesday 8* New Year's Day NCAAF O/U Play

Over 53.5

Penn State and Boise State meet and this is a good spot on the over. This game is going to be wide open as these two teams come in with a ton of momentum. Penn State throttled SMU in their opening game of this playoff and they are going to continue to push the issue in this game. They’re at their best when they can open the playbook up and they will pick apart this Boise State secondary. On the flip side, the Broncos offense runs through Jeanty. He’s going to to open up a lot of running and passing lanes as he’s going to wear down this Penn State defense. Expect a back and forth game all night long. Grab the over. 

Tuesday 8* NCAAF O/U Play

Iowa +2.5

The Hawkeyes and Tigers meet in the Music City Bowl and this is a great spot for the Hawkeyes. Iowa and Missouri do have some key opt outs, but Iowa still has the better overall side here. This Hawkeyes team is built to wear teams down and they’ll do that here with the run game. Look for them to come out and run downhill at the Tigers front, which will open up many rushing lanes as this game goes on. Defensively, they don’t allow much over the top either and they’ll force Missouri into some long yardage situations. Grab the points. 

Monday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

BYU +3.5

BYU has value as the public continues to pound Colorado. BYU had quite the start in the Big 12 as they finished 10-2 overall and they looked good all season long. Defensively, they gave up just 20 ppg and they really looked good at times when it came to shutting down receivers out wide. They were one of the best in the conference at not allowing the big play and they’ll bottle this Colorado side. The Buffs are an easy team to frustrate and this BYU defense will be up for the task. Grab the points in this spot.

Saturday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

ECU +7

This is a solid spot to fade NC State as they take on ECU. Bowl games have been a nightmare for the Wolfpack, who have lost 4 straight bowl games. They have struggled in bowl season overall and their inability to close out games has been an issue. ECU rarely makes bowl games and they’ll get up for this one as they go up against a bad defense from NC State. They have given up over 30 ppg and ECU will pull out all the stops. Grab the points with ECU.

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

Over 53

The Huskies and Tar Heels meet in the Fenway Bowl. This is a good spot for the over as these teams can produce some fireworks. UConn was a huge surprise going 8-4, while putting up 32 ppg. They’ve come a long way and they will certainly be ready for this bowl game come Saturday. UNC was right there around 32 ppg themselves as well as they love to sling the ball all over the place. Both teams are going to take their chances down field and this will be a game with many red zone appearances. Back the over.

Saturday 8* NCAAF O/U Play

USC +4

The Trojans have value here catching points against A&M. USC back here in Vegas, which ironically is the same spot they started their season when they took down LSU. A&M limps in losing 3 of 4 overall and they have struggled after their season kind of flopped with the Playoff in their sights. We’re getting great value on what should be a motivated Trojans side. Grab the points here as they have the experience and coaching edge with Riley.

Friday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

Navy +2.5

This is a solid spot for Navy on Friday afternoon. Oklahoma finished 6-6 and they were hit very hard in the transfer portal. They’re going to be without many key pieces, which includes their QB, star receivers, and many other players on both sides of the ball. They aren’t going to come in motivated, which is the opposite of what this Navy team is. They upset Army and they’re feeling good for this one. They’ll come out with the same fire and they’re going to wear down this Sooners team. Grab Navy.

Friday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

Toledo +6.5

Toledo has value here catching points against Pitt. Pittsburgh will come in missing some key pieces because of injuries and transfers which will leave them lacking depth on Thursday. They may also be without their starting QB as well here Which adds more value to the Rockets. Toledo’s offense will be able to pick apart this depleted secondary as they love to sling it all over the place. Grab the points in a game Toledo will have the edge in many areas.

Thursday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

OVER 65

USF and San Jose State meet in the Hawaii Bowl and this is a good spot for the over. Both offenses have shown a lot of brilliance at times this season and this game will be paced by the Bulls, who are averaging over 31 ppg. Their last 3 games have been extremely high scoring, with USF scoring 59, 63, and 28. San Jose State put up 34 in their finale and they’re going to open the playbook here. This will be a high scoring affair with back and forth action all night long. Grab the over.

Tuesday 7* NCAAF O/U Play

UNDER 47

Tennessee and Ohio State will play under the lights in Columbus and this is a fresh spot for an under. With freezing temps, throwing the ball is going to be tough with the wind issues. This will be a game where both teams try to establish a run game early and chew a lot of clock. Combine that with both these defenses being at the top of many categories and this should be a game where big plays are limited. This is a good situational spot for the under and for these teams to struggle to move the ball.

Saturday 7* NCAAF O/U Play

Clemson +13.5

Clemson catches a lot of points in this matchup and they have the value. This is going to be a game where Dabo Sweeney comes out swinging and opens the playbook up. As big underdogs, they have flourished and this is a chance for them to make a huge splash. Texas has had some issues this season and Clemson can put some doubts into their minds early. Expect a game where the Tigers take their chances down field and for them to put a ton of pressure on them defensively from the start. Grab the points.

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

SMU +8.5

SMU catches points here and this is a tricky spot for Penn State. The Mustangs were right there in the ACC Championship and fell just short to the Tigers. This is a talented team that can cause some havoc here. They’re averaging 38.5 ppg and they have been a run and gun style all year. Their speed can cause some issues for Penn State, who has struggled themselves in big games. If SMU can get out early, it’s going to put a ton of doubt into this Nittany Lion’s side. They can take the crowd out of it with this noon start and the Mustangs can stay in this throughout. Grab the points. 

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

Notre Dame -6.5

The Fighting Irish will welcome in Indiana on Friday for the first CFP game. This is a good spot on Notre Dame, who has been heating up as of late. They’ve torched the opposition over the last several weeks and it’s been both sides of the ball that has stepped up. They’re going to establish a run game against this Hoosiers defense and it’ll open up a ton of passing lanes for Leonard and company. Defensively, they’re going to blitz and suffocate these outside receivers, which will cause Indiana to be put into some long 3rd down situations. The edge sits with the Fighting Irish, who are the better team overall and will have the crowd behind them. Lay the points.

Friday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

Tulane +10.5

Tulane has the value here as they catch points against Florida. This is a game where Tulane will get up for it, while we may see Florida not have as much motivation. The Gators were a let down this season going just 7-5 and they struggled at times on both sides of the ball. This Tulane team can move the ball and they put up over 37 ppg this season. If they can get out early against Florida, they can put some doubt in the their minds and have the Gators defense on their heels. Grab the points. 

Friday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

Ohio -6

Ohio has the value here against Jax State. The Bobcats won their final 6 games, which included a MAC Title as they dominated the final stretch of the season. This is a game where they’re going to establish their run game early and wear down this Jax State defense. The Bobcats were one of the best run games in the conference and they have a compliment of backs that can cause a lot of havoc. Look for them to open up passing lanes with their ability to run and this will be a game they have the edge offensively. Grab the Bobcats.

Friday 6* NCAAF ATS Play

UNDER 48.5

Sam Houston State and Georgia Southern have value to the under here. Sam Houston State not only lost their head coach to Temple, they also have a lot of losses to the transfer portal coming into play. They’re going to be missing so many key pieces on the offensive side and it’s going to lead them into some tough spots when it comes to moving the ball. Georgia Southern is going to run the ball and chew up a lot of clock here, which will result in this game being slow developing. Neither team will have explosive plays and it’s going to be a grind of a game from the start.

Thursday 8* NCAAF O/U Play

CAL +3.5

Both teams will deal with portal losses and this is a good spot on Cal. While Cal did lose their starting QB to the transfer portal, they will lean on their defense here. They will have a full compliment of their defenders that allowed 21 points or less in 5 games so far this season. They’re going to blitz this UNLV side and really suffocate the receivers out wide. UNLV lost their head coach as well, which will also cause them some issues on both sides of the ball. Cal getting points here is the move.

Wednesday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

OVER 58.5

Memphis and West Virginia meet on Tuesday in the Frisco Bowl and this is a good spot on the over. These two teams love to take chances down field and they will have plenty of explosive plays in this game. Memphis had one of the best offenses this season as they averaged over 36 ppg and they love to air it out. They’ll pick apart this Mountaineers defense and get out early. The same goes for West Virginia, who has played to some very high scoring games. This has the makings of a shootout and is worthy of a nice over play.

Tuesday 6* NCAAF O/U Play

OVER 38.5

Army and Navy renew their rivalry as the two will play inside Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. This game will feature a much different feel as Army has been lights out this season. The winners of the AAC Championship were just one game away from a spot in the BCS Playoff, but had no chance against Notre Dame earlier this season. Still, this offense has been lights out and they’re averaging 32.9 ppg as they have been finding the end zone both with the run and pass. Navy is 8-3 themselves and they’re right there with 32.3 ppg. These two offenses have been electric and they’re going to put on a show in what will be a back and forth game. Grab the over.

Saturday *RARE* 10* NCAAF ATS TOP Play

OVER 55

Clemson and SMU battle on Saturday and this is a good over spot. This has the makings of a game where SMU will pull out all the plays and really open things up. This is their rare chance to find themselves a spot in the playoff with a win and they’ll need everything to go their way against a good Clemson side. Expect them to take plenty of shots down field, as this offense averaged nearly 40 ppg. Clemson wasn’t far behind with 35.7 ppg and they have heated up all season long. This will be a back and forth game from the start.

Saturday 9* NCAAF O/U Play

UNDER 50.5

Penn State and Oregon meet in the Big 10 title game with a spot in the Playoff on the line. This is a great under spot as Penn State will try to slow this game down and keep things lower scoring. Penn State has had zero success against top 5 teams under James Franklin as they continue to find different ways to lose every time. Because of that, this will be a game they slow things down and keep the ball out of the Oregon offense’s hands. Look for them to chew a lot of clock and put an emphasis on getting into short yardage third down situations. They also can slow down this Oregon offense when they do have the ball as their defense is swarming. Grab the under in this one.

Saturday 8* NCAAF O/U Play

Marshall +6

Marshall has value here grabbing points against Lafayette on Saturday. Marshall has been the most profitable team in the NCAA, as they’ve gone 11-1 ATS so far this season. Marshall QB, Braylon Braxton is a perfect 7-0 this year and when he’s under center, the Thundering Herd have averaged over 37 ppg. Marshall finished the season winning 6 straight, which includes the final 2 on the road to get here. They matchup well with Lafayette, who has had some issues defensively. Marshall can matchup with them in every which facet and they’ll have the edge here Saturday offensively. Grab the points in this one. 

Saturday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

UT -2.5

It’s a revenge spot for Texas and they have value here laying the small number. Texas let Georgia come into their house and got dominated earlier this season. They haven’t forgot that and they get another chance at things against them with a spot in the Playoff on the line. Texas has been playing far better than Georgia down the stretch and the Bulldogs have struggled lately in SEC title games. Kirby Smart is just 2-4 in SEC Championships and they’re going up against one of the best defenses in the nation. Texas is giving up just 11.7 ppg this year and they’re going to come out with a ton of fire defensively in this one. Yeah the Longhorns to get their revenge.

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

UNDER 50

Iowa State and Arizona State meet Saturday and this is a great spot on the under. Iowa State comes in with the best scoring defense in the entire conference as they’re giving up just 19.6 ppg. They are swarming on the defensive end and they will suffocate opposing receivers all game long. The good news here is that Arizona State’s defense isn’t far behind. They give up just 21.5 ppg and they will cause a lot of havoc defensively themselves. This is going to be a game where both teams look to blitz and get into the backfield, not allowing either offense to get into rhythm. This has the makings of a lower scoring game on Saturday.

Saturday 6* NCAAF O/U Play

UNLV +4

We’re fading the public here as UNLV takes on Boise State on Friday night. Boise State will host this game and a win sees them into the playoff. The money has been flowing in on Boise State, but this is a game where UNLV should not be overlooked. They won 4 straight to end the season and they averaged nearly 39 ppg this season. They can keep up with this Boise State offense and they nearly upset them back on 10/25. They can put some doubt early in their minds with a fast start and they’ll look to dictate the time of possession and keep this Broncos offense off the field. The longer this game stays close, the more frustrating the Broncos will get. Grab the points.

Friday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

Tulane -4.5

Tulane has value here as they will look to bounce back from their crushing loss last week. They couldn’t figure out Memphis and it led them to being eliminated from any sort of CFP spot, but they’re still going to come out with some fire here against Army. Tulane has fared well against bowl eligible teams still, going 5-2 SU and they still have one of the best offenses that has put up nearly 40 ppg. They will overwhelm Army and they even have one of the best defenses in the nation, that gives up just 18.4 ppg. This is a good spot for Tulane to have a lopsided win.

Friday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

OVER 58.5

This game should feature a ton of back and forth action, giving value to this over on Friday night. These two offenses have been solid all season long and they’re lighting up the scoreboard. WKU has put up performances this season that has seen them score over 30 and they just saw this Jax State defense to end the season. While the game was lower scoring, adjustments will be made and they’ll take a lot of shots against this defense that has a lot of gaps in the secondary. This will see both teams push the issue a little bit more than last week and it’ll result in some big yardage plays. Grab the over.

Friday 8* NCAAF O/U Play

UNDER 51.5

Kansas State and Iowa State meet on Saturday and we’re on the under here. These two teams hold 2 of the top 4 scoring defenses in the conference and this will turn into a slow developing game. Kansas State gives up just 21.3 ppg while the Cyclones are at 19.5 ppg against. These two teams can cause so many issues with their ability to blitz and get into the backfield. That’s going to be the game plan for both teams as this will be one where neither QB has a lot of time back there. With both teams loving to run the ball as well, it’ll slow everything down in a low scoring game.

Saturday 7* NCAAF O/U Play

UNDER 50.5

The Aggies and Longhorns renew their rivalry and this one has a lot of things on the line. This will be a defensive minded game as the Aggies are completely different at home. This season, they’re giving up just 15 ppg at home and they’re going to have so much intensity as they try to ruin Texas’ season. This will be a game that’s slower developing and neither team is going to get a lot of big plays. Expect this to be a game where both offenses are forced into some long yardage 3rd down durations and for this game to be chewing a lot of clock. Grab the under.

*RARE* Saturday 10* NCAAF O/U TOP Play

LSU -5.5

Oklahoma is off their most impressive win of the year, but will run into a fired up LSU side. The value sits with the Tigers, who will come out and take out some frustrations here from this season. LSU bounced back and snuck by Vandy, but things have been bad this year for a team with such high hopes. They will make a point to come out with much more fire and finish this off with a win. Oklahoma is in the biggest let down spot here too. After knocking off Bama, they became bowl eligible and sent their home fans out with a win. They got what they needed and they’ll come out flat here after being on such a high last week. Grab the Tigers.

Saturday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

Missouri -3

Missouri has been a different team at home and they have the value here. Missouri will finish the season with a home game here on Senior Day, as they look to finish off a perfect home campaign here in 2024. The Tigers have won 2 of 3 and they have dominated defensively all season long. Allowing just 20.0 ppg, this defense swarms to the ball and they aren’t shy about pinning their ears back to blitz. They’ll have a huge edge here and get a nice push against the Razorback’s offensive line in a game where they can dictate a lot. They’ll win the battle of possession as well, as this offense has been good at sustaining drives. Lay the small number.

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

Notre Dame -7.5

The Fighting Irish have one task and one task only Saturday. Win and they’re in. They have it all in front of them and they’re firing away right now as they come in with value. Notre Dame has won 9 in a row and in their last 6 games, the closest margin has been 17 points. They’re firing on all cylinders offensively and it’s been a case where they’re just wearing teams down. USC has had no luck in their first season in the big 10 and they just haven’t won a big game yet. This is a mismatch and they’re going to struggle to slow down this red hot offense right now. Lay the points.

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

Auburn +11

The Iron Bowl closes out the season for both Auburn and Bama on Saturday. Auburn needs a giant upset to become bowl eligible, while the Crimson Tide look for a win as they hold onto whatever playoff hopes they can have. Auburn has the value as this will be an inspired game. This is essentially their bowl game and they always tend to give Alabama fits in this game. The Tigers have won back to back games which includes an impressive 4 OT win last week against A&M. They’re rolling offensively and they have a lot of confidence coming into play. They’ll pull out all the stops and take every chance here. Bama is in off a blowout upset loss to Oklahoma and right now has to feel like everything is going against them. Grab the points.

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

UTSA +7

UTSA has the value here as they take on Army on Saturday. Army was smacked around by Notre Dame last week and the common theme here is that teams struggle after getting to deal with Notre Dame. So far this season, teams are 0-9-1 ATS after playing the Fighting Irish. Army has to be deflated after losing and seeing their perfect season come to an end. UTSA is a tricky team that can cause them plenty of issues. They’ve won 3 straight and 4 of 5 overall and this will be a game where they come out with much more fire. Grab the points in a game they can steal outright.

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

San Jose State -2.5

The Spartans have the value against a Stanford team that has been extremely disappointing. Stanford is just 3-8 in their first season in the ACC as they have looked bad on both sides of the ball. They’ve lost 7 of 8 and when you’re averaging just 22.1 ppg, it’s always going to be difficult. San Jose State is bowl bound and can solidify a better bowl here with a win. They have got through the tough part of their schedule and this will be a game where they can dictate far more. Lay the points here in this spot as it’s a low number.

Black Friday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

UNDER 58.5

Utah State and Colorado State meet to end the season and this is a good under spot. Neither of these teams play with any pace and this will be a game where they both slow the tempo down. Colorado State is the team that will dictate the pace and they’re giving up just 23.2 ppg. They slow things down tremendously and they will almost take the air out of the ball. It’ll force Utah State into some uncomfortable spots and it’s going to force them to play this game slower. The run games will dominate this game and it’ll produce a much lower scoring game. Grab the under.

Black Friday 7* NCAAF O/U Play

Ohio -17

Ohio is rolling right now and they have the value here against the Ball State Cardinals on Friday. Ohio has won 4 straight games this defense has been on another level. They’re swarming to the ball and they’ve given up just 33 points combined over the last 4 games. The Bobcats are forcing teams into long third down situations and that’s going to be the key here. Ball State just doesn’t have much firepower offensively and they’re going to struggle with this Bobcats defense. Ohio has the edge in every which way. Lay the points.

Black Friday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

Oklahoma State +16.5

It’s been a disappointing season for the Cowboys, but they’ll get one more shot at making some noise as they look to spoil Colorado’s end to the season. This is will be a game where the Cowboys come out with all the plays and throw all the stops at this Buffs bunch. Colorado is a team you can frustrate and cause a lot of issues too. The Buffs were knocked around by Kansas last week and they’re coming in on a low. Oklahoma State will take their chances down field and they can connect on some big monument swing plays.

Black Friday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

OVER 54

Memphis and Tulane meet as Tulane continues their trek toward trying to get into the playoff. This has the makings of a game where both teams put up a lot of points. Memphis comes in averaging 35.3 ppg, while Tulane sits at 40.5. Both offenses love to run and gun and they love to play with tempo. Look for this game to feature a ton of quick plays and shots down field, which certainly benefits this over. Given how much these two teams open their playbooks and aren’t shy about throwing deep, this will be a game where red zone trips come plenty. Grab the over in what will be an extremely entertaining game.

Thanksgiving Day 9* NCAAF O/U Play

Akron +8

Akron and Toledo meet on Tuesday night and we’re on the Zips here, grabbing points. Toledo had their chance to make another bid for a spot in the MAC Championship, but flopped at home last week to OU. This turnaround now will be a let down spot as they still know that they’ll at least still be bowl bound. Akron comes in with momentum after beating arch rival Kent State last week and they will look to close things out with a bang. The Zips will go for their 4th win and they found a few things last week that’ll work here against the Rockets. Akron will lean on their rushing attack that put up 277 yards last week and look to wear Toledo down. This is a good spot for them to come out with some fire, while I project the Rockets coming out flat.

Tuesday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

AF +3

Air Force takes on Nevada and this is a good spot on Air Force with the points. Air Force is catching fire and with back to back wins, they’ve covered 3 straight games overall. They’re getting production offensively and defensively they’re coming up with big stops. Time of possession has also been key for them as they held it for over 45 minutes in the win over Fresno State. They’re going to control the tempo and win the battle of the possession here as Nevada has struggled with teams like this. Grab the points.

Saturday 6* NCAAF ATS Play

Fresno State -3

Fresno State welcomes in Colorado State and there’s good value on the Bulldogs here. This is a nice fade spot on the Rams, who have played one of the easiest schedules in the NCAA. They have just one win against teams with winning records. This is a must win spot for the Bulldogs as they try to become bowl eligible and they have been up and down all season long. They have some talent and their ability to slow down teams defensively has been good at times. They are giving up just 25.3 ppg and they can lean on this defense on Saturday night. Lay the small number.

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

Notre Dame -14

Notre Dame and Army meet and this is a good spot for Notre Dame laying the points. They are poised for a spot in the playoff if they can run the table, but they still need as many impressive wins as possible. Army has looked good but they’re most impressive so. Is probably against North Texas and they’re running into a red hot Notre Dame team right now. The Fighting Irish have a top 10 defense and they already shut down Navy with ease this season. They’re going to have that same game plan and really put a ton of pressure on in the backfield as they will force Army into some long yardage situations. Lay the points.

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

CAL -14.5

Cal and Stanford renew their rivalry and it’s Cal with the value. These two former conference foes will meet with a rich history and Cal comes in winners in 2 of their last 3 games. Their record doesn’t indicate how talented this team is and they’ve been able to get some good stops defensively. Coming into play, they’re allowing just 20.3 ppg and they’ve forced a lot of issues for opposing offenses. They’re forcing them into some long yardage situations and coming up with turnovers thanks to their suffocating secondary. Stanford is going to struggle all night and this is a good spot for the Cal defense to have a field day.

Saturday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

OVER 48.5

This is a good over spot as BYU and Arizona State meet on Saturday afternoon. Both of these teams have had a lot of success offensively and they’re producing some big numbers at times. Coming into Saturday, they’re averaging 30+ points each per game and this game should be no different. BYU has been hitting overs on a regular basis and Arizona State hasn’t scored under 27 points yet at home. This game could easily turn into a shootout and we’re getting good value on this number. Grab the over.

Saturday 9* NCAAF O/U Play

Ball State +11.5

Ball State is the move here against the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday. Ball State has played some incredibly close games that they’ve found themselves on the wrong side of. They have seen 7 of their 8 games be decided by 10 points or less and this game should be closer than expected. Combining all 6 MAC games they’ve played, they have been decided by a combined 19 points. Bowling Green has won 4 straight, but Ball State matches up well with them. They play at a similar pace and the Cardinals can win the battle of the line of scrimmage offensively. This will be a close game throughout and it’s just too many points in this spot.

Saturday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

Maryland +4

Maryland and Iowa meet Saturday at noon and it’s a must win for Maryland in terms of bowl eligibility. This is a good matchup for them as Iowa will turn to a former walk on to be under center. The Terps will play this game at their pace and try to get Iowa out of rhythm. We’ve seen Iowa want to play slow and run the ball, but Maryland can speed the game up on them. They tend to take many chances down field and they’re going to push the issue even more here. Maryland has shown a couple good signs this year and has an impressive win over USC already. They’re going to open things up more in the playbook and they’ll get to Iowa early.

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play