Week 4 Picks

Missouri at Nevada (Missouri by 7)

Steve: I’m sure Nevada and all their fans are excited about this game. I was excited to play a game in the state playoffs as a sophomore in high school. We ended up losing 48-0. Missouri 35 Nevada 14

Beav: Tigers head to Reno for what is arguably the Big XII's game of the week. I don't understand Missouri's willingness to travel to play in a 25 thousand seat stadium on a Friday night . Add on the 2 hour time change, and high altitude...I think we are looking at this week's upset special. Nevada 27 Missouri 24

Southern Miss at Kansas (Kansas by 14)

Steve: Will “fightgate” have an impact on the Kansas players? For Kansas easily winning all their games so far, I am still not that impressed with them. However, I’m impressed enough to think they cover in this one. Kansas 35 – Southern Miss 20

Beav: I don't expect the Jayhawks to do anything out of character. Always gonna be G's about it. Kansas 41 Southern Miss 13

Tennessee Tech at KSU (No Line)

Steve: I think we should not even pick these “No line” games. What’s the point? Kansas State -3 – Tennessee Tech -21 (yes, those are negative numbers)

Beav: Tickets are still available for this one. KSU 31 TTU 3

UTEP at Texas (Texas by 34)

Steve: I think Texas will be experiencing a little bit of a hangover after their win against Texas Tech, so they won’t be them by 70. Instead they will just barely cover the 34 point spread. Texas 42 – UTEP 7

Beav: The biggest mystery surrounding this game is how Colt McCoy likes his halftime PB&J. I predict smooth, creamy Skippy Peanut Butter, Welch’s Grape Jelly, and Wonderbread. Texas 50 UTEP 10

Army at Iowa State (Iowa State by 9.5)
Steve: Iowa State is weak in a lot of areas. The weakest of these being pass defense. Army is a running team. This is as good of a match-up as any for the Cyclones. Iowa State 28 - Army 14

Beav: Cyclones had better capitalize this week and against KSU next week – its likely their last chances at a win until Colorado comes to town in November. Iowa State 27 – Army 10

La-Lafayette at Nebraska (Nebraska by 28)

Steve: LaLa (not Carmelo Anthony’s fiancé of 5 bagillion years) has already beaten a Big 12 team. Unfortunately for them Nebraska is a lot better than K State. Plus I think Nebraska is a little pissed after their game last Saturday. Look for them to pile on LaLa. Nebraska 45 – Louisiana-Lafayette 10

Beav: I keep hearing about the great practices Nebraska has had since the Virginia Tech debacle and how they are ready to get back on the field. I will be looking for a throwback performance to go with the throwback uniforms the Huskers will be wearing. Nebraska 63 Louisiana-Lafayette 10

Grambling State at Oklahoma State (No Line)

Steve: Another one of these awesome “no line” games. Look for T. Boone Pickens to get some time at QB this weekend. He might even call a few plays. Oklahoma State 52 points, 1 new oil well, and 100 new wind turbines – Grambling State 7

Beav: : :Post deleted by TAI Standards Department: : Oklahoma State 54 Grambling State 6

Northwestern State at Baylor (No Line)

Steve: This has to be a “no line” record. The only thing to be celebrated here is this may be the first time in Baylor history they are the favorite in a “no line” game. Baylor 42 – Northwestern State 10

Beav: Usually when I pick these games, I skip around the list and write up the games I find interesting first. That approach sure makes things difficult when I can’t find any interesting games on the list. I end up scrolling through my notepad document for 45 minutes looking for a game that isn’t there. Baylor 31 Northwestern State 6

UAB at Texas A&M (aTm by 14)

Steve: Texas A&M should be back down to earth by now and realize they aren’t as good as they thought they were after week 1. I have a feeling this team is going to be incredibly inconsistent all year. Texas A&M 28- UAB 17

Beav: I haven’s seen a single Texas A&M game this year…not a single play. Not even a highlight. Texas A&M 31 UAB 16

Texas Tech at Houston (pick)

Steve: This is a game I really want to watch. Is Houston for real? Can Tech rebound after an emotional loss to Texas? Will the announcers take a page from Brent Musburger and call Mike Leach a pirate over 1,000 times? I think Tech takes this one. Texas Tech 35 – Houston 28

Beav: I think Tech exposes Houston as a one game wonder. Back to reality for the Cougars. Texas Tech 41- Houston 24

Non-Conference Games

Miami at Virginia Tech (Virginia Tech by 2.5)

Steve: Lot of questions in this one too. Is Miami back? Can Va Tech keep the momentum going from a come from behind win against Nebraska? I don’t think the ‘Canes are “back”, but I don’t think Virginia Tech is really that good. Miami 21 – Virginia Tech 17

Beav: I think this week Miami does what Nebraska started to do last week and exposes Virginia Tech as a fraud. The Hokie offense is bad and the defense is average. Canes will win big here in Jacory Harris' finest hour since killing it as Marlo Stanfield in The Wire. His name is his name. Miami 40 Virginia Tech 13

Cal at Oregon (Cal by 6)

Steve: I think Cal is a sleeper team in the Pac 10. Cal’s great running game should help neutralize the always hostile crowd at Oregon. Cal 28 – Oregon 21

Beav: I thought the Cal offense looked unstoppable last week…but playing against a Kevin Cosgrove led defense will do that for a team. Cal 34 Oregon 14

TCU at Clemson (Clemson by 2.5)

Steve: As far as I can tell Clemson is still Clemson. They will undoubtedly have the most talented team on the field, but who cares? They are still Clemson, and they lose games like this. TCU 21 – Clemson 20

Beav: Man, what a crappy week of football games. Clemson 31 - TCU 27