We had an even draw last week with our picks at 6-6. That’s not great, but it’s better than than a losing record for the weekend. And, as bad as we’ve been this season, we’ll take it.
We’ve got a total of nine games that we’re taking a look at this week, including multiple takes on Miami at Louisville. We’ve also got multiple takes on Oklahoma State at West Virginia and Missouri vs. Auburn.
Season Results
| Name | Last Week | Overall |
| Matt | 2-1 | 17-7 |
| Caleb | 2-1 | 13-11 |
| Craig | 1-2 | 7-17 |
| Zack | 1-2 | 6-18 |
Week 8 Picks
Caleb
Illinois (+3.5) vs Michigan | Michigan’s offense hasn’t really been good this season. I just don’t see them going in the road and winning by 4 or more.
Georgia (+5) vs Texas | Texas has looked really good this season, but I don’t expect them to win by more than 5.
Arkansas (+1.5) vs LSU | Arkansas has played really good football these past few weeks. LSU has as well, Arkansas has a lot of momentum coming into this home game.
Craig
BYU (-9.5) vs Oklahoma State | The Cougars have been rolling meanwhile the Cowboys have lost three in a row. I like BYU to win this one big at home.
Kansas State (-3) at West Virginia | Kansas State is one of a few teams from the Big 12 that I believe are legit. Despite being in Morgantown, I think the Wildcats cover on the road.
Missouri (-4.5) vs Auburn | Missouri suffered a big loss to Texas A&M in their last conference matchup. I expect them to bounce back against Auburn.
Matt
Oklahoma State (+9) at BYU | The Cowboys are allowing opponents to rush for 235 yards per game and average 5.5 yards per carry — last in the Big 12 in rushing defense. The good news is that BYU ranks 86th nationally in rushing offense. OSU has it’s back against the wall and they’ll make this a battle.
Miami (-5) at Louisville | Miami’s offense averages nearly 584 yards and 48 points per game with an incredible balance that presents challenges to opponents in terms of stopping them through the air and on the ground.
Nebraska (+6.5) at Indiana | The Cornhuskers enter this weekend on the cusp of cracking the Top 25 for the second time this season after rebounding from a home loss to Illinois with two straight wins. This will be one of the toughest defenses that the Hoosiers have faced this season and I would expect this game to come down to key plays in the fourth quarter.
Zack
Auburn Tigers at Missouri Tigers (-4) | Auburn’s record isn’t great, but they’ve played much better than many expected coming into the season. Still, Missouri rebounded well last week after the embarrassing loss to Texas A&M a couple of weeks ago, and I think they will be the better Tigers, winning by at least a touchdown at home.
Miami Hurricanes (-3.5) at Louisville Cardinals | The Hurricanes keep narrowly scraping by, and they very well may have to do that against playing Louisville on the road. Still, I think they win this one by at least a touchdown.
LSU Tigers (-1.5) at Arkansas Razorbacks | The Razorbacks already managed one upset when they beat Tennessee, but I think that’s all they’re afforded this season. LSU at home might be a close one, but I don’t see Arkansas winning.
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