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Week 14 picks: Conference championship weekend is here
A .500 record may be out of sight (for now), but we can inch closer with some big games this weekend.
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Week 13 picks: Let's finish strong
We are not exactly fans of points this weekend.
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Week 12 picks: To the home stretch we go
Saying goodbye is hard. There could be quite a few of those "goodbye" situations, both good and bad, in Week 12.
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Week 11 picks: To Big Ten country we go
There is a lot to like in the Midwest this week, starting with the two-time defending Big Ten champs visiting Happy Valley.
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Week 10 picks: Does offense travel?
We said offense, not "good" offense, which will be a departure from regular business at Wrigley. Plus, a pair of Group of 5 numbers have our attention.
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Week 9 picks: Three picks for three timeslots
The Group of 5 offers a path back above .500. Plus, when it's Pat Narduzzi against Notre Dame, it usually isn't pretty.
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Week 8 picks: Early rivalry games provide plenty of opportunity
Back to .500 we go, with plenty of time to create some separation in the second half
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Week 7 picks: Looking for the situational spots at the midway point of the season
We have inched above .500. Can we keep the good times going?
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Week 6 picks: A new month, a new start
A .500 start to the season wasn't bad. But it could certainly be better.
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Week 5 picks: Familiarity breeds contempt
This week we look at several close rivalry games, plus two great offenses (and two bad defenses) that are getting together in the Pac-12. How will it…
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Week 4 picks: Some favorable ACC lines, plus a slugfest brewing at Notre Dame
It feels good to be out of the red after another 2-1 showing in Week 3. Week 4 brings no shortage of big matchups, including an appeal total between…
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Week 3 picks: Do you believe?
A strong Week 2 has us inching closer to the above .500 mark. With Nebraska at home for the first time and with Colorado's players fired up for a…
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