This week's total of the week goes in a big time match up between the PAC 12 and the SEC, backed by a full in depth analysis! You can't go wrong with Freddy's total plays which have won 57% of the time including Thursday night with an easy cover on the under in the Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina game (check the archive) for this analysis! Saturday's game is ranked higher and is a total of the week!


I am definitely excited to watch this game and I loved UCLA in my pre-season studies, but after looking at this game more and more I think it’s a toss up. A&M will have it’s most experienced team in years although there are many questions on the offensive side of the ball. They have a new QB, new RB, and they have to replace 3 offensive lineman. Meanwhile UCLA returns 88% of their defensive production including Eddie Vanderdoes at DT who is coming back from injury and is their best defensive player.

UCLA’s offense too has question marks at RB, they have to replace their top 2 targets at WR. They also have to replace 3 offensive lineman and they are going up against a very strong defense in Texas A&M. A defense that is loaded led by Myles Garret at DE. I don’t see UCLA getting too aggressive here with the play calling considering those facts along with having to play this game on the road at the biggest stadium in college football. It’s a lot to ask of UCLA and Josh Rosen.

Both of these defenses were excellent in red zone defense and I expect the same to be true this year. A&M held opponents to 44% TD’s in the red zone, 38% at home. While UCLA despite all of their injuries held opponents to 53%. This should be a very good game and although these teams typically like to push the pace I’m predicting it to be a close low scoring game.

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