So close to being 3-1 on free college football picks, but we will tip our caps to Houston for stopping Texas Tech on 4th and goal and then driving the length of the field for the win 29-23.
Saturday we will have our free pick on Boston College as they face the confusing Florida State team that we have seen play well against Miami, and BYU, but terrible against State, and South Florida last weekend. One may say this team is now very motivated after last week's poor offensive showing, but I agree to disagree. BC has a very sound defense and ranks 16th in the country against the pass and is 18th in total defense with their 25th rank against the run. They are also very solid in the red zone and they got a boost last weekend from MLB Mike McLaughlin who helped them take down Wake Forest in OT. The BC team that could not score a point against Clemson is different as they changed some things up against Wake when they started veteran QB David Shinskie who is opening up the running game for the Eagles. Shinskie spent years playing baseball and is 25 years old. The leadership he brings is an intangible that BC has needed. WR Jarvis said, "In the huddle I can feel a different presence. It's a little similar to what I felt with Matt Ryan with their leadership." I absolutely love hearing that from a player as QB is the most important position on the field. Florida State got pushed around last weekend against South Florida and I expect BC to get some pressure. On the other side of the ball for FSU they continue to give up big plays and they rank 115th against the pass. I just don't see a disciplined BC defense giving up many points especially at home. They will limit the Seminoles trips to the red zone with field goals and keep this game within a TD all game lonng.
