It definitely looked like Ohio State had revenge on their mind last night in Austin because they destroyed the Longhorns 24-7. It was just one year ago that Texas squeaked past the Buckeyes 25-22 towards a NCAA football National Championship. It was the first time in a decade a #1 vs #2 matchup occurred in college football, but Ohio State didn’t allow the game to meet the hype. The two keys to the Buckeyes victory was their inexperienced defense stepping up and playing stellar along with Heisman hopeful Troy Smith throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Cincinnati is next on the schedule for the Buckeyes and then come back to back weeks against Penn State and Iowa.

Tonight the Oregon State Beavers roll into the Boise State to tangle on the blue turf. I think the line is a little inflated at -7.5 Boise State due to the Broncos 46-2 record at home since 1999. I think Oregon State not only covers, but they could win the game.

Overall College Football Record = 1-1

Oregon State covers +7.5 at Boise State

Welcome to a world where nobody hates or even better is not scared of the Duke Blue Devils because no one cares.

The ACC is best known for its basketball dominance, but the arrival of Miami, Boston College and Virginia Tech has done wonders for the conference’s brand of football.

Miami Hurricanes (9-3 SU, 4-8 ATS, UNDER 7-5) The ‘Canes squandered a talented squad last year when the offensive line evolved into wimps after allowing 36 sacks and making things tough for their young quarterback Kyle Wright. This is the reason it’s no biggie that only center Anthony Wollschlager is returning from the 2005 line. There are several experienced players waiting in the wings to fill those holes as there always seems to be at THE U. If they succeed, Miami could be looking at a national title. The team is that good at every other position as long as the offensivel line doesn’t fall on their face. An ACC title is even more likely and it should be very interesting to see how this plays out.

Florida State Seminoles (8-5 SU, 6-6 ATS, OVER 8-4) While Miami appears to be the class of the Coastal Division, the ‘Noles are poised to take the Atlantic Division. It would be a wonderful rematch should they meet for the title at the end of the year. FSU’s offensive line was just like Miami’s last year, but their poor performance was mostly due to injuries. Yet the ‘Noles still managed to upset Va Tech to win the ACC for the stunning 12th time in 14 years. Now the offensive line starters are back and look to be much more healthy. It’s on defense where the Seminoles have to reload this season after losing so many players to the NFL draft. Coach Bobby Bowden never fails in the recruiting department so do not doubt they have some studs ready to step up this year.

Virginia Tech Hokies (11-2 SU, 10-3 ATS, OVER 7-6) You can sense the air coming out of the Hokies for the first time in what seems like forever. They know they blew a big chance last year by losing a BCS bowl berth to the Seminoles and instead playing in the Gator Bowl against the Louisville Cardinals. That’s where quarterback Marcus Vick went shell on the chest of a Louisville defender with his cleats. That earned Vick a quick exit to the NFL so he can sit on the bench if he even makes the Miami Dolphins squad. The Hokies need to hope their top-ranked defense can compensate for all the questions on offense. It will take a huge fall from the Florida heavyweights to get Va Tech back in title contention.

Clemson Tigers (8-4 SU, 8-4 ATS, UNDER 7-5) This team will be overlooked by casual ACC observers along with anyone outside of the ACC. Even after the loss of senior quarterback Charlie Whitehurst there just aren’t any major holes on this team. Coach Tommy Bowden has also beaten his father’s Seminoles twice in three years. If it can happen again this year then the Tigers could squeak into the ACC title game.

The ACC is also stocked with other possible champinship candidates with Boston College, Georgia Tech and even Maryland. The Eagles more than likely can’t do it after losing several star defenders and drawing a tough schedule and Georgia Tech will need a huge year from Reggie Ball. Maryland will need a wing, a prayer and some magic potion and should look more towards just going to a bowl game. The remaining clubs are North Carolina State, Virginia, North Carolina, Wake Forest and those sorry Dukies who don’t have a snowball’s chance in He$$.

The time has finally arrived and I am absolutely ecstatic. Three days of the week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) just got a lot better and in one more week you can toss in Sunday and Monday due to the NFL. I am so happy not only because of watching each of the games televised, but also because it’s NCAA football betting season. I plan on having a monster year and let’s get things kicked off on a good start tonight. Two televised games on ESPN and ESPN2 and I have posted my picks below. Let’s get it on!!!

Boston College covers -11.5 over Central Michigan

South Carolina covers -6.5 over Mississippi State

Rhett Bomar and another player not named have been reportedly dismissed from the Oklahoma football team. The report indicates starting quarterback Bomar and another player received pay worth more than the actual work involved with their job. Bomar was an impressive redshirt freshman last year for the Sooners and was ready for a break out season so this will deal a major blow to the Oklahoma program.

1. If the Ohio State tailback gets $42,000 from a Buckeye booster but the Escalade he wants is $57,000, he should:
a) Buy a different SUV
b) Take a job he doesn’t have to show up for from another booster to cover the difference
c) Ask Maurice Clarett to borrow one for him
d) Transfer to an SEC school with more generous boosters

2. Texas A&M scores 46 points against Miami in a bowl game. How many staffers will Larry Coker fire next week?

3. If Joe Paterno’s team loses a close game, how long before his players will be allowed to talk to the media again?
Bonus: How long will Penn State fans complain on their message boards?

4. Which of these numbers in the following group is the largest?
a) 10 x 14 x 5
b) 632
c) 1,000 – 275 + 30
d) Charlie Weis’ cholesterol level

5. A linebacker is 21. The underage girl he sleeps with is 16. At Tennessee, how many plays against a non-conference team would he have to miss as punishment?

6. If ESPN’s Gameday crew were to go to Arkansas to cover a game, how much netting would be needed to protect Kirk, Lee, and Chris Fowler from objects thrown by Razorback fans?
a) none
b) 200 feet
c) all Home Depot sells in a three city area
d) trick question: Gameday would never go to Arkansas

7. Marcus Vick runs a 4.3 and Maurice runs a 4.48 but the 9mm Glock hidden in Vick’s waistband is heavier. Who has a better chance of out running the cops and evading arrest?

8. If the worlds largest sequoia tree is 3,000 years old and the earth’s crust is billion years old, how old is Bobby Bowden if he started coaching before either?

9. If Michigan has a 12 point lead with under 9 minutes left in the game, how much time will be left on the clock when the opposing team scores the winning touchdown?
a) 3 minutes
b) 1 minute
c) :35 seconds
d) none, last play of the game and immediately named ESPN InstantClassic
10. Your Stadium holds 96,000 fans but regularly only sells 32,000 tickets to its home games. How long will it take the team bus to drive back to Westwood?

11. Which would be more unbearable: Spending a hot day in the stall of Ralphie the Colorado Buff mascot or driving across Kansas in a vinyl-seated, non-airconditioned ’73 Nova with Jayhawks coach Mark Mangino. Explain.

12. If you watch two hours of ESPN pre-game, four hours of post-game, and six versions of sportscenter during which Beano Cook appears in 15% of each broadcast, how many times will you want to gouge your eyes out with a tongue depressor?

13. Floyd of Rosedale is:
a) Barney Fife’s Neighbor from the Andy Griffith Show
b) The current WWE champion
c) A college football trophy as coveted as winning a giant stuffed animal at the state fair.

14. If a Onepeat.com LSU fan wastes 60% of each day stewing over the shared title with USC in 2003, how many hours will he have left each week to not date women?

15. The ninth month of the year is:
a) June
b) January
c) November
d) The time when the Kappa Kappa Gamma girls arrive back on campus to start doing your homework again

EXTRA CREDIT: If Lou Holtz is brought in to rebuild your program, how many years of NCAA probation will your school be put on within 2 years?

Just a few months ago, USC was the darling of the college football world. The players were shining examples of the all-american kid. Personable. Unbeatable. Then they were beaten. Now, they may lose more than on the field. The recent allegations surrounding Reggie Bush and Mark Sanchez, coupled with some other incidents coming to light, make it possible to bring “Glory U” back to earth. Dennis Dodd’s article gets into the nitty gritty and shines a light on some things the Trojans would rather stay in the dark

Four months ago, Southern California was chasing an unprecedented third straight national championship. Who knew that a Vince Young touchdown scramble with 19 seconds left would set off — symbolically at least — a ticking time bomb?