Today's Picks

I sit at 4-2 on the young season with today offering a big opportunity to set a tone for the year. It is also a day that I can pick a game that kicks off in the morning (well, morning to me). UCF-2 over Penn State in Ireland. Sure Bortles is gone but he left behind just about everyone else. Navy +15 versus OSU. Navy is not just a gimmicky team but one with talent and depth. Northwestern -10 hosting Cal. While the rebuilding continues with Cal, Northwestern should bounce back and contend in the Big Ten. Georgia-Clemson under 54. Clemson had its offensive weaponry gutted and will need to rely on defense in the early going while Georgia will pound the rock. LSU -5 against Wisconsin. Tigers seem vulnerable but five points? Washington -17.5 at Hawaii. Washington cupboard was not left bare while Hawaii program took a jolt with discussion of its demise. FSU -18 versus Oklahoma State. Cowboys only have 8 returning starters and lost 8 of top 9 tacklers. Seminoles pick their score.