BUCKS (9-1, 6-1): The score made the game look like it wasn't close, but defense and special teams (aided by some Spartan miscues) were ultimately the deciding factors. We still can't find a way to have any sustained drives on offense, and part of that is lacking the traditional Ohio State abilities of a) the read option and b) really the running game in general. But at the end of the day, a 20-point road win over a ranked team looks good on paper and it should be a confidence booster as we need to finish the regular season out strong.
NEXT UP: @ Maryland (5-5, 3-4 B1G East)
CYCLONES (6-3, 5-2): Not much to say about this one as the defense looked slightly off but Brock Purdy had another great outing, leading to a relatively close result. The highlight of the game was probably the 3rd quarter brawl that saw David Montgomery and a Baylor player get ejected. But however you slice it, a 5-game conference win streak has never happened before so the Cyclones have something to be proud of and are poised to finish the year in the Top 25 if they take care of business.
NEXT UP: @ Texas (7-3, 5-2 Big 12)
PIONEERS (7-3, 6-3): Looking back on the season, these guys have set a precedent for years to come as the program should only continue to improve under the current coaching staff. We won 7 games for the first time since the 1990's, were a missed field goal away from being undefeated at home, and should have a few players get All-America votes. There's no shame in losing to Mount Union, who you could call the Alabama of Division III football. One of these years we'll get 'em.
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THE SQUADS
BUCKS (9-1, 6-1): The score made the game look like it wasn't close, but defense and special teams (aided by some Spartan miscues) were ultimately the deciding factors. We still can't find a way to have any sustained drives on offense, and part of that is lacking the traditional Ohio State abilities of a) the read option and b) really the running game in general. But at the end of the day, a 20-point road win over a ranked team looks good on paper and it should be a confidence booster as we need to finish the regular season out strong.
NEXT UP: @ Maryland (5-5, 3-4 B1G East)
CYCLONES (6-3, 5-2): Not much to say about this one as the defense looked slightly off but Brock Purdy had another great outing, leading to a relatively close result. The highlight of the game was probably the 3rd quarter brawl that saw David Montgomery and a Baylor player get ejected. But however you slice it, a 5-game conference win streak has never happened before so the Cyclones have something to be proud of and are poised to finish the year in the Top 25 if they take care of business.
NEXT UP: @ Texas (7-3, 5-2 Big 12)
PIONEERS (7-3, 6-3): Looking back on the season, these guys have set a precedent for years to come as the program should only continue to improve under the current coaching staff. We won 7 games for the first time since the 1990's, were a missed field goal away from being undefeated at home, and should have a few players get All-America votes. There's no shame in losing to Mount Union, who you could call the Alabama of Division III football. One of these years we'll get 'em.
NORTHWESTERN -2 (-120) : I get they have nothing to technically play for (except maybe a better bowl game). But I doubt that means they don't take this game seriously. Minnesota is not a great team by any measure.
2U PLAYS:
WEST VIRGINIA -5 (-105) : The Mountaineers need to win out to have a shot at the CFP, and probably need some help too. A couple blowout victories would help their case; I think they earn one here in Stillwater.
WESTERN MICHIGAN -7 (-120) : After a blowout loss to The Real OU, the Broncos get to play an opponent who they have crushed in recent years. With Riley Neal being out, WMU may run away with this one.
1U PLAYS:
RICE +44 (-120) : Betting on a team that lost to UTEP? I'll roll with it. LSU has only put up 44+ once this season, so if Rice can score late against the backups then a backdoor cover could very well happen.
UTEP +8 (-125) : Betting on UTEP? I'll roll with it. Going along with the BGSU-CMU logic of last week, in a pillow fight I like either team getting more than a TD. Plus, UTEP has kept it closer against much better competition.
AUBURN -28 (-120) : I can't understand why Auburn is still ranked at this point in the season (cough, SEC bias). But come on, it's Liberty. You can't possibly let them hang around....can you?
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Let's get it.
3U PLAYS:
NORTHWESTERN -2 (-120) : I get they have nothing to technically play for (except maybe a better bowl game). But I doubt that means they don't take this game seriously. Minnesota is not a great team by any measure.
2U PLAYS:
WEST VIRGINIA -5 (-105) : The Mountaineers need to win out to have a shot at the CFP, and probably need some help too. A couple blowout victories would help their case; I think they earn one here in Stillwater.
WESTERN MICHIGAN -7 (-120) : After a blowout loss to The Real OU, the Broncos get to play an opponent who they have crushed in recent years. With Riley Neal being out, WMU may run away with this one.
1U PLAYS:
RICE +44 (-120) : Betting on a team that lost to UTEP? I'll roll with it. LSU has only put up 44+ once this season, so if Rice can score late against the backups then a backdoor cover could very well happen.
UTEP +8 (-125) : Betting on UTEP? I'll roll with it. Going along with the BGSU-CMU logic of last week, in a pillow fight I like either team getting more than a TD. Plus, UTEP has kept it closer against much better competition.
AUBURN -28 (-120) : I can't understand why Auburn is still ranked at this point in the season (cough, SEC bias). But come on, it's Liberty. You can't possibly let them hang around....can you?
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Good lord, talk about a blown lead. Boise reigns supreme at home.
The basement of the Big 12 produced a great game. Imagine that!
The way this game went, can't be too upset with a push. Too bad the Terps couldn't pull it off.
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