Boisestateand8

4* Miami FL +4 over TEXAS A&M - Got a verrrrry favorable line from my local book. As with Alabama, the Hurricanes will be out to prove they belong here after being the last team selected for the CFP. Both teams are stout defensively, but I think the 'Canes might be a little better in the trenches, and they've won their last four games by a combined score of 151-41. Obviously the Aggies will provide a sterner test, but they're just 2-4 ATS at home this season, and their season ending loss at Texas cost them a shot at the SEC title and a first round bye in the CFP. I like the 'Canes for two reasons; first, Carson Beck has been on the big stage before with Georgia, and that big game experience MAY give him an edge over Marcel Reed. Secondly, if DE Reuben Bain can recapture his dominant form he showed early in the season, he might be the best player on the field. Word has it that when asked about Bain an A&M player said something to the effect, "He's not a problem. We ain't worried about him." Talk about poking the bear! I have a feeling Bain is gonna be a "problem" in this game. Miami wins outright, 24-16.

Third time's the charm brother! Roll Tide! 

You too Mac! Merry Christmas to you and yours, and BOL this weekend!

3* Alabama +1' over OKLAHOMA - At least we know there won't be many opt outs, if any, in a postseason game that actually matters. The last time the Crimson Tide lost to the same team twice in the same season was in 1893, or something like that, and they'll be looking to avenge a 23-21 loss in Tuscaloosa in mid November, a game in which they outgained the Sooners 406 total yards to 212! Oklahoma turned three Alabama turnovers into 17 points, while the Tide missed a 35 yard field goal at the end of the first half and was stopped on downs late in the game. 'Bama has sputtered down the stretch, going 1-3-1 ATS, but the players may be tired of hearing they don't belong in the CFP. If they can play a clean game I like their chances here. Let's say 20-13, Alabama.

Wow, more bowl insanity! Louisiana has gone from a 3' point favorite to a 1' point dog to Delaware. As of two hours ago I haven't seen any opt out news but something is sure haywire with this big of a line move. 

Wow. Cam Cook in street clothes tonight. Don't know if he's opted out or is hurt, but what a burn for anyone on Jax St.  This kinda bullshit pretty much cinches it for me. With a very few possible exceptions I won't be betting on any bowl games. The CFP games are the only games that truly matter, and that's where my focus will be. I'm out until Friday.

It's not just the Parsons injury. WR Christian Watson was also hurt last week and is questionable for this game. And the Packers offense hasn't been the same since Tucker Kraft went down. My ratings have the Bears a slight favorite here with the home field factored in, and they're having a year where the ball seems to be bouncing their way. I'm leaning Chicago.

@7272

Number one rule of sports betting: Never, ever force a play! I wish I would've taken the Gamecocks last week at +3'. That line is long gone and it ain't coming back.

He and Tucker Kilcrease have put up similar numbers this year. Even if Crowder is out it doesn't justify the line swing.

I'm watching the line. It's up to Jax St. -3 now! If it hits 3' I might snap the rubber band and take Troy.

Up to +3 now.

It was 1' earlier today.

One observation I made from attending the L.A. Bowl; nobody gives a shit about bowl games anymore. Roughly 23,000 fans showed up in a 70,000 seat stadium. It was a dead crowd to say the least. And apparently opening the transfer portal after the bowl season isn't keeping kids from opting out. As far as I know the Huskies were able to keep their team intact, but one of Boise's team captains, LT Kage Casey, opted out to get ready for the NFL. It was also revealed that QB Maddux Madsen reinjured his foot in the MWC title game. I should've backed out of my bet, but, oh well. I'm all for adopting the FCS 24 team playoff model and scrapping the bowl system entirely. Let the higher seeded teams host the games. Screw the bowls. End of rant.

Veterans Bowl

Jacksonville St. -1' Troy - I considered taking the Gamecocks when they were getting three and a hook. Seems like they should run all over the Trojans' swiss cheese run defense. But Jax St. ran all over Kennesaw St. in the C-USA title game and lost, 19-15 so there's that. Bottom line, the value got sucked out of this game with the line move. Pass.

@Macwestie1

 Gooooooo Cowboys!

4* BRONCOS +3 

3* SAINTS +3 

Josh Jacobs is questionable is all I'm seeing. Backup is too.

@TRAIN69

Sorry my Broncos played like shit brother. 

4* Army +6 Thought this one might actually go over the point total for a change. Other than that it went pretty much as I called it.

3* Boise St. +9 - weak effort from my Broncos tonight. They made UW look better than they are. 

@TRAIN69

 Wait wut? You love betting? Now THERE'S a shocking revelation! Best of luck today Train!