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.


Saturday 10/21


Texas (-5) at Nebraska
Take the Longhorns to cover. Big time.
FINAL: Texas 22 Nebraska 20 - Fyodor loses! (Excellent game.)


Louisville (-17.5) at Syracuse
I'll take Syracuse and the points.
FINAL: Louisville 28 Syracuse 13 - Fyodor wins!

Indiana (+30.5) at Ohio State
The spread is too big. Take the Hoosiers and the points.
FINAL: Ohio State 44 Indiana 3 - Fyodor loses! (ACK!)


Illinois (+18) at Penn State
A freshman third string QB? Take Illinois and the points.
FINAL: PSU 26 Illinois 12 - Fyodor wins! (Even with Morelli at QB, the offense stinks, but what is the defense's excuse?)


Mississippi State (+18) at Georgia
The Bulldogs stink, but I'll take them and the points on the road.
FINAL: Georgia 27 Mississippi State 24 - Fyodor wins! (heehee)


Kansas State (+14.5) at Missouri
Pick Missouri to cover.
FINAL: Missouri 41 Kansas State 21 - Fyodor wins!


Tulane (+32) at Auburn
Way too many points. Pick Tulane.
FINAL: Auburn 38 Tulane 13 - Fyodor wins! (I'll call this the Hangover Factor. The effects of good games and bad games can linger for weeks.)

UCLA (+13) at Notre Dame
I'll take UCLA and the points.
FINAL: Notre Dame 20 UCLA 17 - Fyodor wins! (Hey, Charlie! Where's the freakin' ground game?)


Washington (+23.5) at California
I'm picking too many road dogs this week, but I can't stop. Take the Huskies.
FINAL: Cal 31 Washington 24 - Fyodor wins! (Sweet.)


Boston College (+6.5) at Florida State
The Eagles have been inconsistent and they are on the road, but I'll take 'em anyway.
FINAL: BC 24 FSU 19 - Fyodor wins! (What was up with the all black unis for the 'Noles in the Florida sunshine? Of whom does Nike (the commie shoe thugs-not the Goddess of Victory) have naked photos?)


Texas Tech (-2) at Iowa State
I'm tempted to take the Cyclones, but Tech gets the nod. Stay away from this one, kiddies.
FINAL: Texas Tech 42 Iowa State 26 - Fyodor wins! (YES!)


Iowa (+13) at Michigan
The Wolverines warm up for the Buckeyes. Pick Michigan.
FINAL: Michigan 20 Iowa 6 - Fyodor wins! (A midday hot streak, which could only mean...)


TCU (-12.5) at Army
Take Army and the points.
FINAL: TCU 31 Army 17 - Fyodor loses! (...time for a loss!)


Alabama (+11) at Tennessee
The Vols cover. Big time. Take Tennessee.
FINAL: Tennessee 16 Alabama 13 - Fyodor loses! (Tennessee always seems to screw up one or two games a year.)


Oregon (-3.5) at Washington State
My Upset Special of the Week! Take the Cougars!
FINAL: Washington State 34 Oregon 23 - Fyodor wins! (Hot diggitty!)


Rutgers (+6.5) at Pittsburgh
Pitt has been playing well and will have the home field edge, but this is Rutgers' year. Take the Panthers and the points - they'll keep it close.
FINAL: Rutgers 20 Pitt 10 - Fyodor loses! (Never mind.)


Oklahoma (+14) at Colorado
I think many people are underestimating Colorado's crumminess. Pick the Sooners.
FINAL: Oklahoma 24 Colorado 3 - Fyodor wins!


Southern Mississippi (+17.5) at Virginia Tech
I would not bet this game if I were a gambler. Tech is a much better team, but there is something rotten in Blacksburg. Pick Southern Miss.
FINAL: Virginia Tech 36 Southern Miss 6 - Fyodor loses! (What was I thinking? Everything's fine at Tech!)


Texas A&M (+3.5) at Oklahoma State
The Cowboys should romp over the Aggies. Take State.
FINAL: A&M 34 Oklahoma State 33 - Fyodor loses! (That's why they call it gambling, kiddies.)


Georgia Tech (+7) at Clemson
I'll pick Clemson, unenthusiastically.
FINAL: Clemson 31 Georgia Tech 7 - Fyodor wins! (With enthusiasm! Except for those purple uniforms. They are icky.)


Air Force (-13.5) at San Diego State
Are the Aztecs that bad? I think so. Pick Air Force.
FINAL: SDSU 19 Air Force 12 - Fyodor loses! (What?)


Fresno State (+32.5) at LSU
Just for fun, I'll take the Tigers to cover the huge number.
FINAL: LSU 38 Fresno State 6 - Fyodor loses! (Drat! Foiled by another hook!)