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@bimmercando

 I think Syracuse could win this in the range of 40-14. Lots of momentum for Cuse, which had a good season and coach had quote to the effect of "no one opts out around here"

Washington State head coach Jake Dickert left to take the same position at Wake Forest. The Cougars also lost OC Ben Arbuckle to Oklahoma. Also, keep an eye on the offense, as starting C Devin Kylany missed the final two games of the season.

Wazzu is now without its head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and running backs coach.

Washington State Transfer Portal

• Starting QB John Mateer (committed to Oklahoma)
• Starting RB Wayshawn Parker (signed with Utah)
• Starting WR Kris Hutson (signed with Arizona)
• Starting RT Fa'alili Fa'amoe
• Starting CB Ethan O’Connor
• Starting CB Stephen Hall
• Starting LB Taariq Al-Uqdah
• Starting S Adrian Wilson
• Starting DT Ansel Din-Mbuh
• Starting DT David Gusta
• Starting P Nick Haberer
• S Jackson Lataimua (400 snaps)
• DL Khalil Laufau (371 snaps)
• WR Tre Shackelford (179 snaps)
• CB Jamorri Colson (132 snaps)
• CB Warren Smith (67 snaps)

In all, 10 starters have entered the portal for Washington State, which says it won't opt out of bowl as of Dec. 18.

With Mateer out it sounds like Zevi Eckhaus will get the start at quarterback for the Cougars.

@RickRobyns

To be honest, I'm not a fan of Sark at all. One of the most overrated play callers in the country I believe.  I'm with you on Ewers and think Manning should play.  Think if Ewers starts poorly that we could see a switch.

Texas DL vs. Clemson OL: Big advantage in my opinion here for the Longhorns, who have allowed under 4 YPC in each of their past four games. Clemson averaged just 2 YPC against a decent SMU defensive front, which isn't close to Texas.  While Mafah (shoulder) is healthier, it may not matter.  Klubnik, who struggled in the second half vs. SMU, also should see tons of pressure in his face.

While Clemson has a solid D, Texas should be able to move it through the air.  In the the end, Texas is the stronger team and wins rather easily.  Give me 31-14.

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has seen the option three times (2022 Army, 2023 Army, 2024 Navy).

His defenses have given up a combined 9 points.

There are in. No shot they miss. Take whatever they allow you.

@soup-can

 Like the Falcons in this spot as well.

* Chargers off back-to-back games, including a MNF game against the Ravens, who are among the most physical teams in the league. Chargers also have Chiefs on deck next week.

* Key injuries. Chargers again without LB Perryman, who is a key to the middle of their D.  The other starting LB who is tackling machine is expected to play with a sore calendar. They also lose the explosiveness in their run game without Dobbins.  London is questionable for the Falcons, but is likely to go .

* While the Falcons have been bad the past two games they do come in off their bye. That should be an advantage.

Best of luck with your plays.

Hawaii starting QB is a game-time call because of a knee injury.  If he doesn't play, a true freshman who went 11-of-12 after coming on in last game, would start.

Awesome write ups as usual.

@Froggy80

 Thanks again. Nice finish to 2nd quarter.

Thanks for the winner. Appreciated!

@Froggy80

 Thanks.

@Froggy80

 Thanks for the winner. Will you post the plays here daily?

Nice thread.

One of the best threads on this forum. 

Good stuff as usual. Think I wrote you last week. Even in a lopsided win against Rice, I came away thinking Houston was one of the worst teams I've watched. Their offensive line play is atrocious and they will continue to be exposed.

@Boisestateand8

 Not sure if it will be this week, but Houston has major issues along the offensive line. Hard to criticize off a 33-7 win, but take a deeper dive into the 237 rushing yards they amassed.  Two runs accounted for 102 yards. Take those two out of the equation (I know you can't) and it's 3.3 YPG.  First two games of the season against UNLV and OU they had 96 yards rushing on 61 attempts. They also had a punt return for a TD and another score setup by an INT deep in Rice territory. 

Fritz is a good coach and the team will get better.  When they play some of the better teams in the Big 12 this season that offense is really going to struggle.

With you on SMU, which has massive issues on the offensive line. BYU D-line dominated that game. 

Jeanty is big-time. It's a QB award, but could Jeanty be in the Heisman discussion?

Barry Odom is also doing quite the job at UNLV. Tough game this week on the road. Think Kansas probably bounces back.

Finally, any thought on Arkansas State (+24)  being able to keep af Michigan, which just doesn't have a functioning offense. Jones is an experienced coach and may have learned a thing or two after spending a few seasons on Satan's staff at Bama.

Great stuff as usual.  Not to overreact but ...

If Ohio State doesn't win the Big Ten this season I don't know what to say. While they have had two scrimmages, they should dominate the line of scrimmage in every game. Think they win by double-digits at Oregon.

Lane Kiffin is an elite playcaller. Can't wait to see that team vs. Georgia in November.

You mentioned Oklahoma State. Thought they would be better than the looked.

Indiana has a really a good coach. Don't expect any issues out from that experienced team this week. While UCLA is off a bye, don't think it will matter as Hoosiers roll in Pasadena. Nebraska after Indiana on Oct. 19 is a sneak good game.

Oklahoma isn't very good. Tulane could test them but Green Wave in a tough spot after squandering that lead vs K-State. OU loses at home to Tennessee on Sept. 21.

Interested to hear more of your thoughts.