USF opens as 14 point dog

[LW]

Looks like Wynn opened it at a 16-point line.

[snarling Bull]

this game is going to be closer than people think...

in-state game... USF completely against the wall with nothing to lose.

problem is they will stay against the wall. Maybe the Ray Jay commandos could tazer the Noles players to slow them down.

[Rizman]

We are going to get blasted

[CousinRicky]

I'm taking my winnings from the Rutgers game and putting 1/2 of it on FSU. I was figuring a 21 point spread would make it a tough call.

You are obviously an astute better. FSU -14 is a sound bet period. FSU-21 is tough because I have seen many college and pro games where some td's in garbage time take an out of control game and make it look better by closing it within 3 td's.

I don't bet often. But the Rutgers game was just there for the taking. We can't force Ball State to punt. Imagine was that FSU offense will do to us. Those on here that think we have something in reserve and keep this close, I just don't see it. And, have we ever been shut out at home? Don't see us scoring more than twice. Unless special teams or defense score, and there is no evidence from the 1st 3 games that either will happen, USF gets no more than 14 but just as likely 6.

[JB]

I'm taking my winnings from the Rutgers game and putting 1/2 of it on FSU. I was figuring a 21 point spread would make it a tough call.

You are obviously an astute better. FSU -14 is a sound bet period. FSU-21 is tough because I have seen many college and pro games where some td's in garbage time take an out of control game and make it look better by closing it within 3 td's.

I don't bet often. But the Rutgers game was just there for the taking. We can't force Ball State to punt. Imagine was that FSU offense will do to us. Those on here that think we have something in reserve and keep this close, I just don't see it. And, have we ever been shut out at home? Don't see us scoring more than twice. Unless special teams or defense score, and there is no evidence from the 1st 3 games that either will happen, USF gets no more than 14 but just as likely 6.

Doubt we will be scoring on a punt return now that Landi is back fielding punts again.

[El_Toro_86]

48-9 FSU. Not 3 field goals but 1 TD and a mixed PAT with a 51 yard Bonani FG that bounces off the cross bar and goes through.

Oh, and FSU scores 7 TDs and Hopkins misses 1 PAT just from sure fatigue.

[Woogie53]

I agree with the post about garbage TD's in the 4th quarter.

It's situations like that which keeps me from ever betting on college football most of the time.

However, the way FSU played in the 4th quarter, then I don't see any garbage TD's being scored, unless USF pulls out a stupid trick play in the 4th when they're down by 3-4 touchdowns.

[Bulls1181]

What I think is going to happen 45-10...I am with you Toro......FYI I went 5 for 15 in NFL picks this week.

What might happen if FSU comes out flat 35-20 FSU

What might happen if FSU comes out flat and makes a ton of mistakes 31-28 FSU in OT

What might happen if FSU comes out flat, makes a ton of mistakes and has a couple of key injuries 28-21 USF

The key to this game will be stopping their running game. That kid Chris Thompson is at another level! He is Warrick Dunn good but bigger and faster. Freeman is hurt and Wilder is coming into his own.

[SilverBull]

Bold prediction: My alma mater will win.

[CousinRicky]

Bold prediction: My alma mater will win.

Did you go to FSU?