Fyodor's College Football Picks of the Week.

1) The guys who set the lines are professionals. Their job is to make each game look as attractive as possible to everyone. That way they even out the amount of money bet on each side.

Instant translation: The house wins no matter who wins. That's why people get into the gambling business.

2) I am just a fan. I won't even keep track of these picks week to week if it gets too embarrassing.

3) There is no such thing as "inside information". Especially in the pros.

4) If those idiot touts on tv and in the paper were any good, they wouldn't go public with their genius. They'd sit at Harrah's sports book from open to close and then go out and buy $2,000 an hour hookers who dress like high school girls.

5) Gambling is stupid. You cannot win.

That being said, here are my college picks for this week.


Friday 9/29

Rutgers (-4) at South Florida
I'll roll the dice with Rutgers once again.
FINAL: Rutgers 22 South Florida 20 - Fyodor loses!


Saturday 9/30


Toledo (+16.5) at Pittsburgh
This number is too big for the Panthers erratic offense. Take the Rockets and the points.
FINAL: Pitt 45 Toledo 3 - Fyodor wins!



Tennessee (-13) at Memphis
Talk about erratic! Nonetheless, I'll take the Vols to cover on the road.
FINAL: Tennessee 41 Memphis 7 - Fyodor wins!


Mississippi State (+33.5) at Louisiana State
I am going with the Bulldogs because of the size of the spread only. LSU will win easily, but not that easily.
FINAL: LSU 48 MSU 17 - Fyodor wins!


Purdue (+14) at Notre Dame
I have no confidence in the Irish D. Pick Purdue and the points.
FINAL: Notre Dame 35 Purdue 21 - PUSH!



Oregon (+1) at Arizona State
These are two up and down teams. I'll go with the Sun Devils at home.
FINAL: Oregon 48 ASU 13 - Fyodor loses! (What?)


Alabama (+15.5) at Florida
The Gators will cover. (He said with little confidence.)
FINAL: Florida 28 Alabama 13 - Fyodor loses! (Stupid hook.)



Northwestern (+19.5) at Penn State
The Wildcats are truly awful. Pick Penn State.
FINAL: Penn State 33 Northwestern 7 - Fyodor wins!


Georgia Tech (+10) at Virginia Tech
The Hokies get their act together and cover easily at home.
FINAL: Georgia Tech 38 Virginia Tech 27 - Fyodor loses! (GT is now the official King of Revenge.)

Rice (+11) at Army
Army, again. No bets on grains, kiddies.
FINAL: Rice 48 Army 14 - Fyodor loses! (Rats!)



California (-9.5) at Oregon State
This is my Pick Of the Week! Take the Bears as the road favorite.
FINAL: California 41 Oregon State 13 - Fyodor wins!


Kansas (22.5) at Nebraska
Big bad Nebraska returned last week. Kansas is an even bigger cupcake. Pick the 'Huskers.
FINAL: Nebraska 39 Kansas 32 - Fyodor loses! (Nebraska decided to take the week off.)


Louisiana Tech (+33.5) at Clemson
Why not pick Clemson? No reason. The Tigers will cover the big number.
FINAL: Clemson 51 Louisiana Tech 0 - Fyodor wins!


USC (-17) at Washington State
I must go with the Trojans. Big time.
FINAL: USC 28 WSU 22 - Fyodor loses! (Ack!)


Michigan (-10) at Minnesota
Are the Wolverines ripe for an upset? Not this week. Take Michigan on the road.
FINAL: Michigan 28 Minnesota 14 - Fyodor wins!


Ohio State (-7) at Iowa
I'm picking the home dog and the points! Just try and stop me! Buckeyes win, but do not cover.
FINAL: OSU 38 Iowa 17 - Fyodor loses! (What was I thinking?)



Georgia (-18) at Mississippi
The Bulldogs will not cover this spread, kiddies. You can bet your lunch money on it. (But don't. Lunch is too important.)
FINAL: Georgia 14 Mississippi 9 - Fyodor loses!


Washington (+3.5) at Arizona
I'm hoping last week's Huskies' team doesn't show up. Pick Arizona.
FINAL: Washington 21 Arizona 10 - Fyodor loses! (What was I thinking?)


Stanford (+23.5) at UCLA
My Crummy College Game of the Week! I'll take Stanford and the points.
FINAL: UCLA 31 Stanford 0 - Fyodor loses! (Way to go, Walt Harris. Couldn't even score a lousy touchdown.)