2025 CFB Pickem's

Reed Olson’s Ramblin, Gamblin CFB PickEm Year 5 Week 3 

by: Reed

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YTD 16-15-0

I have a massive problem. I love this board. There are so many fun games and opportunities to bet them this Saturday. This should be a textbook college football weekend. I have won 16 bets on these sheets so far this fall today I have a real treat for you though. 17 Side plays this week. A true mega card. This is a broadside play and we are throwing all the lead we have in the cannon down range. Always gamble responsibly kids. May not be live bullets in the gun for your boy though if this week does not go as planned. Alright lets do it.

Sides YTD 8-9-0

Memphis (-3.5) vs Troy

The common thought would be take Troy and the points at home. Troy played well against Clemson on the road last week and Memphis has a look ahead spot with Arkansas coming to town next week. All that sounds nice. Unfortunately for the Trojans of Troy Memphis is simply a better football team then they are. Give me the tigers to take care of their business this week and set up a battle of unbeatens next week in the Bluff City.

Oregon (-27) vs Northwestern

Oregon is the most bet team in terms of tickets and money this week in vegas. Evanston is a miserable place to play at 11am. I do think the practice field on the lake is nice though very cozy. The Sharps are probably right, but under four touchdowns I still see value here on the ducks. I mean they are right next to a big pond I’m sure they will adjust fine in Illinois.

Oklahoma (-23) vs Temple

I still have no idea why the Sooners scheduled a home and home series with Temple of all people. I guess because they can play it at the Eagles stadium and have bigger attendance? The whole thing just does not make much sense to me. I like Oklahoma to get up early and salt this one away. I am also contractually obligated to remind you how fun John Mateer is to watch play football.

South Alabama (+24.5) vs Auburn

This is a Hugh Freeze play. In his coaching career he has been one to trip up in look ahead spots as a big favorite at home. I like the Jags to keep it within the number as Auburn prepares for the Sooners next week.

Georgia (-4) vs Tennessee

Kirby Smart owns the Vols simple as. Make it nine straight for the big bad bulldogs vs the state of Tennessee.

USC (-20.5) vs Purdue

Another silly bet. West Lafayette is a nightmare to play at. I think the Trojans are just that damn good though.

SMU (-27.5) vs Missouri State

Missouri State ain’t got shit. Ponies big.

Iowa State (-20.5) vs Arkansas State

I am tired of fading the Cyclones. They are a quality football team. The Red Wolves however are not. Another matchup that had me scratching my head though, how the hell did they get them to agree to play in Jonesborough???

USF vs Miami (-17.5)

The clock strikes midnight in this one I fear. Miami is just to damn good this year along both lines of scrimmage. Even with a loss though the bulls should be the leader in the clubhouse for the G5 playoff spot. Side note it bugs the hell out of me everytime I think of USF why do you call yourself South Florida? Your Campus is in fucking TAMPA.

Ohio vs Ohio State (-29)

I feel like historically no one beats down MAC teams better then THE Ohio State University.

Arkansas (+7) vs Ole Miss 

Pound for pound this is one of the best rivalry games every year. The last 10 games are split right down the middle with Ole Miss dominating the hogs last year in Fayetteville. I considered some dark things in my mind last fall while being berated by three ole miss fans I call friends in the upper decks of Donald W Reynolds Stadium. For the purpose of the sheet I will be taking the points, I will however also be betting the Razorbacks moneyline as well. The actual game though I have not seen a damn thing to be impressed with this Rebels team. I think Kentucky stinks and they looked like trash against them. Tempo and Turnovers always decide this game. If the hogs win the turnover battle this Saturday I don’t see a world where they don’t also win this game.

Texas A&M vs Notre Dame (-6.5)

The Irish got to have this one. Give Jerimah Love the ball and get of the damn way.

Vandy (+3) vs South Carolina 

DIEGO PAVIA.

Navy vs Tulsa (+14.5)

Have a nasty feeling I will need that hook in this one.

Akron vs UAB (-11)

UAB is not a good football team. Fortunately the Akron Zips have not scored a point this campaign. UAB as bad as they are can move the football and score they will cover for us here.

Minnesota (-2.5) vs Cal

Minnesota does the little things very well. They are a more stable team. Cal has a very fun freshman who I will not even attempt to spell his name. I do worry about the gophers with the long travel to the west coast but a team from Minneapolis will definitely not be scared by the woke agenda. (I love those memes when cal wins football games). 

BC (-13.5) vs Stanford

Stanford sucks and I will bet against them almost every week going forward.

Totals YTD 8-6-0

Louisiana vs Mizzou (Over 47.5)

Mizzou at home at this point feels like an auto over they like to give the fans what they came for.

Pitt vs West Virginia (Under 55.5)

Rivalry game always feels lower points you got your nerves you need to settle in. Rich Rod does not have this West Virginia offense humming yet at all.

USF vs Miami (Under 56.5)

I think USF will have a very difficult time moving the ball consistently against this canes defense. Limit the bulls explosives and this is an easy under.

USC vs Purdue (Over 60)

Trojans score at least 48 in this one.

Ohio vs Ohio State (Over 49.5)

The Buckeyes better have this on their damn own.

Parlay of the week that never wins!

YTD 0-2-0

-2.0 Units

Houston -4.5, UCLA, -15.5, Wisco +21.5, Over 48.5 Buffalo, Texas Tech -23.5

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