Two winning weeks in a row? Believe it.
Last week was the best week of the season -- 7-3 -- and I inched within one game of the .500 mark for the season.
But this is no time to relax. I think this week's slate of games is the toughest to date. There are numerous spreads at or above seven points.
As always, all of the picks are against the spread and for entertainment purposes only.
Here are this week's selections:
Miami at Duke +6.5 -- One of the most interesting games of the weekend between two undefeated teams. The last time Miami was in Durham it won the game on a controversial rugby play on the final play of the game. I think Duke is for real. Duke quarterback Daniel Jones, a former walk-on, is one of the biggest surprises in the ACC. The Blue Devils also are playing some defense. I think Duke will cover. Pick -- Duke
Southern Cal at Washington State +3.5 -- Pullman on a Friday night. Southern Cal has got some issues. I think Mike Leach and the Cougars pull off the upset. Pick -- Washington State
Georgia at Tennessee +7.5 -- There is something going on in Athens. Kirby Smart is starting to take hold of the program. The Dawgs had no trouble with Mississippi State last week. Now it is time to take the red-and-black show on the road and head up the mountain. If anyone can figure out Tennessee and Butch Jones, please raise your hand. There will be some initial emotion for the Vols, but I think the Dawgs will get it done and label themselves the team to beat in the SEC East. Pick -- Georgia
South Carolina at Texas A&M -8.5 -- I just don't think the Gamecocks can generate enough points to keep up with the Aggies. It will be a hot time in the old town tonight. Pick -- Texas A&M
Mississippi State at Auburn -9.0 -- Shell-shocked Bulldogs will drop their second in a row. Momentum is building on the Plains. Pick -- Auburn
North Carolina at Georgia Tech -9.5 -- North Carolina's defense is awful. A wet paper towel puts up more resistance. Tech's offense has been running hot early. Pick -- Georgia Tech
Clemson at Virginia Tech +7.5 -- Saturday night in Blacksburg is a tough chore. Tech freshman quarterback Josh Jackson is having some early success for the Hokies. The Tigers always seem to have trouble with a running quarterback. Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster will have a plan for the Tigers. I am banking on two things -- Jackson hasn't seen a defensive unit as good as Clemson's unit and the bright lights and surroundings of a big game will affect the Hokies in a negative way. Sooner or later, the Tigers are going to lose on the road again. But I don't think it will be this Saturday night. Pick -- Clemson
Ole Miss at Alabama -28.0 -- The SEC has become Alabama's personal playground. Two words. Roll Tide. Pick -- Alabama
Florida State at Wake Forest +7.5 -- Undefeated Wake Forest against 0-2 Florida State. Let that sink in for a second. Can the Deacons move to 5-0 before their road trip to Clemson? I don't think so. Pick -- Florida State
Oklahoma State at Texas Tech +9.5 -- This game might take six or seven hours. Both of these teams are pass happy and score in bunches. The Pokes got tripped up at home last week by TCU. If they aren't careful, the situation could get ugly in Lubbock. I think the Pokes will survive, but I am going to take the Red Raiders and the points. Pick -- Texas Tech
Last Week -- 7-3
For The Season -- 19-20-1
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