2017 NCAA Football Previews and Predictions Week 9

Georgia Tech at Clemson(-14)

Georgia Tech has lost two games, both by a point, and the Tigers are coming off an upset loss to the Syrcause Orangemen. Georgia Tech is one of the most underrated teams in the nation and will keep this game close.

Prediction: Clemson 31  Georgia Tech 28

Washington State(-3) at Arizona

The Cougars defense was dominant in a shutout win over the Colorado Buffaloes. Arizona has been a surprise team in the PAC 12, being led by the surprising play of quarterback Khalil Tate, who has been on fire the last month. This will be a close, hard-fought game and I am picking the home team in the upset.

Prediction: Arizona 27  Washington State 24

Penn State at Ohio State(-7)

Ohio State looks, at least offensively, like they are back on track since the Oklahoma disaster. My question is can they do it against a big-time defense like Penn State? Since the Oklahoma loss the Buckeyes haven’t really played anybody, so your guess is as good as mine. I like the Nittany Lions to take this game.

Prediction: Penn State 27  Ohio State 24

Florida State(-3) at Boston College

The Seminoles are in disarray and the Eagles have recently beaten Louisville. To me this game is a tough one to pick, but I am going to lean towards the Seminole here, and I am not confident about it.

Prediction: Florida State 21  Boston College 17

Tulane at Memphis(-10)

Memphis is one of the most overlooked teams in the nation. Tulane is not a bad team and the game they played against South Florida last week showed that. I look for Tulane to keep it close for a half and then Memphis will pull away.

Prediction: Memphis 31  Tulane 16

Tennessee at Kentucky(-4)

I think Kentucky’s program is headed in the right direction, while Tennessee is headed in the wrong direction.

Prediction: Kentucky 27  Tennessee 13

Louisville(-3) at Wake Forest

Lamar Jackson gives the Cards a legit shot to win in almost any game he plays in and this game will be no exception.

Prediction: Louisville 28  Wake Forest 27

Miami(Fla)(-20) at North Carolina

The Canes will finally have an easy one.

Prediction: Miami 37  North Carolina 14

Oklahoma State(-7) at West Virginia

The Cowboys should win but the Mountaineers will give them all they can handle.

Prediction: Oklahoma State 38  West Virginia 33

Kansas State(-24) at Kansas

Kansas State will win this one easy.

Prediction: Kansas State 44  Kansas 3

Utah(-3) at Oregon

I will give three points and take the Utes here.

Prediction: Utah 31  Oregon 24

N.C. State at Notre Dame(-7.5)

The Wolfpack are an underrated team and I think they will give the Irish trouble.

Prediction: Notre Dame 34  N.C. State 27

TCU(-6.5) at Iowa State

Iowa State is an improved team and will trouble TCU. I like TCU here though in a close one.

Prediction: TCU 31  Iowa State 23

Texas Tech at Oklahoma(-20)

Oklahoma giving 20 points is way too much here.

Prediction: Oklahoma 37  Texas Tech 24