#NicksPicks Week 9 College Football: S/U & ATS

#NicksPicks originated on the campus of Ohio University with a college student who simply believed they were very good at picking College Football games straight up. After a year hiatus, Nick has brought back his patented Saturday morning over-a-cup-of-coffee-rapid-fire picks. Got it? Good. Grab your mug and let’s get our Saturday rolling!

Season: 38-31 (55%) | Last Week: 3-6 🥵

Fingers crossed for a better week.

12pm

6 Michigan (-4) @ 8 Michigan State| O/U 50.5

We once again must acknowledge two more overrated B10 teams. Michigan is extremely one-dimensional on offense, while Michigan State has consistently had downfield success. I’ll ride with the under and Sparty to cover and win outright at home. 

Michigan State 24-23| ATS: Sparty +4

9 Iowa @ Wisconsin (-3)| O/U 36

I’m done picking against Wisconsin in noon games. Iowa headlines the list of overrated B10 teams and gets exposed again here. 

Wisconsin 21-10| ATS: Badgers +3

3:30pm

Georgia (-14) vs. Florida (Jacksonville)| O/U 51

Which Dan Mullen should we expect? Big game coach or underprepared against inferior opponents play-caller? I’m expecting a similar script to the Kentucky game for Georgia. Competitive in the first half, but the Dawgs flex and pull away easily in the second. 

Georgia 31-10| ATS: Dawgs -14

7:00pm

10 Ole Miss @ 18 Auburn (-3) | O/U 66.5

The Rebels are still upright after a brutal stretch that ends with this trip to Jordan Hare. History says Ole Miss doesn’t win at Auburn and that won’t change today. Auburn isn’t the better team, but this is the right spot for them to come out on top. 

Auburn 35-31| ATS: Auburn ML

7:30pm

20 Penn State @ 5 Ohio State (-19.5) | O/U 60.5

Extremely disappointed in what this game will be. Should’ve been a top 3 game of the year. Beware of James Franklin to USC Twitter takes galore this evening. Bucks by a million 😐

Ohio State 45-14| ATS: Bucks -19.5

North Carolina @ 11 Notre Dame (-3.5) | O/U 62

Notre Dame is still sneaking around with one loss and their NY6 and outside CFP chances rest heavily on this one. I’m looking forward to a big-time rushing contest in
South Bend, but I’ll ride with the Irish at home, at night.

Notre Dame 34-31| ATS: ND ML

Louisville @ NC State (-6)| O/U 56

Does Scott Satterfield still have his team? This question was asked by a national football writer and podcaster this week and its honestly a fair question. Riverboat gambler Satt must appear on the road tonight. He will. Malik runs for 100+ and the Cards play their best game of the season.

Louisville 28-26| ATS: Cards +6

Upset Special: Virginia +2.5 over 25 BYU

Best Bet 🔒: Cincinnati -27.5