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Paul's Picks Week 8

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Welcome Back! I had another mediocre week, going 37-15, a winning percentage of 71.2%. There are 59 games this week, just a few more than last week, so I sure hope I do a lot better. Games are much harder to predict now that we have moved into conference play, where there are all these rivalries. Overall, I am 354-107, a percentage of 76.8%, and a decrease of 0.7% from last week. I'm below 80% overall, and won't get back there, but I can still reach my "realistic" goal of 75%. So far, I am a woeful 2-3 after the early games. Surely it can't get worse. Can it? So... on with the picks! Thursday, October 17 Georgia State @ Marshall - Each team has 1 victory against the other, winning at home, as the Thundering Herd won in 2022 and the Panthers in 2023. Record wise, the teams are relatively even, but Marshall has played much better. The Herd thunders over GSU. Boston College @ Virginia Tech - The Hokies lead the series 21-11, winning the last 2, and 3 of the last 4, b
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Odds and Ends 10/16/24

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Welcome Back! Before I get to this week's interesting tidbits, there are some games being played tonight. Wednesday, October 16 WKU @ Sam Houston - This series is tied 1-1, with the Bearkats winning in 2004, and the Hilltoppers winning 28-23 last year. This year, the teams are a combined 9-3, and 4-0 in CUSA, with all losses to P5 teams on the road (Alabama, Boston College- by 1!- and UCF). This should be an outstanding game between 2 very fine G5 teams. SHS wins at home, but it won't be easy. FIU @ UTEP - Each team has 3 wins in the series, with the Miners winning the last 2, including 27-14 last year, but they are only 1-2 in El Paso. This year, the Panthers have been competitive in most games, though they did lose to an FCS team. However, UTEP is winless, also including a loss to an FCS team. FIU wins on the road. OOC games are starting to dwindle away as all teams move into their conference schedules. Of course, Notre Dame, UConn, and UMass have to play somebody, as does Or
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Power Rankings 10/15/24

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Welcome Back! Before I present my Power Rankings, this week continues those maddening mid-week games. Here is my pick for tonight's games. Tuesday, October 15 Troy @ South Alabama - The Trojans lead the series 9-3, winning the last 6, including the last 4 played in Mobile. The Jaguars are on a 2-game losing streak, and at just 2-4 overall, desperately need some wins. Troy has also lost 2 straight, but have lost their last 6 FBS contests, with their only win this season over an FCS team. South Bama wins, but it'll be close. Kennesaw State @ Middle Tennessee - The Owls had an off week last week, but they are still winless. This is one of 2 remaining chances to not go winless in their 1st FBS season, as the Blue Raiders are only 1-5 with a win over an FCS team (KSU lost to their FCS opponent). I'm tempted to go with the Owls, but I think MTSU wins late at home. La Tech @ New Mexico State - The Bulldogs lead this series 8-5, winning 6 of the last 7, but the Aggies won 27-24 las
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