BYU over 9 (-200) - BYU had a tremendous year last year going 10-2 in the regular season and winning their bowl game to finish 11-2. They had one of the most productive offensives in the country last year averaging 30.1 ppg and 442 yards per game. This year they have 9 starters returning on offensive including 1st team all MWC selection QB Max Hall. The offense will improve even more this year. Defensively we like what they did last year only giving up 18.5 ppg. They did lose 8 starters on defense and we look for the D to be a little down this year but the schemes are what makes this defense work and they have the talent this year on the defensive side of the ball. The schedule looks great for BYU as they should go undefeated at home (6-0) where they have not lost in over 2 years. The potential bump in the road include at TCU and at Utah. Our power ratings have BYU winning one of those games and finishing the regular-season going 11-1. With the regular season total being set at 9, we would still have 2 games to play with for a push. We like BYU over 9 wins this year.

Texas Tech over 9 (-120) - We all know about Tech's prolific offense but you may want to get the calculator out this year as Coach Leach's team may have his best offense ever! They have 10 starters that return on offense from a team that averaged 40.9 ppg last year including Graham Harrell, who could set several single-season passing records this year! Crabtree is one of the best wide-receivers in the country and he is only a sophomore. The main improvement with this team will be on the defense side of the ball where 8 starters return. We look for T-Tech to go undefeated at home (7-0), and yes derail Texas at home. The road games that will provide them the most problems will be at Kansas and at Oklahoma. Oklahoma has Tech's number and Kansas will be no fluke from last year. If they beat Kansas, they should go 11-1 during the regular-season. If they don't, that brings them to 10-2 with a game to play with for a push. We really like Texas Tech this year and don't be surprised if they head into Oklahoma undefeated with a chance at the national championship. Take Texas Tech over 9 wins.

Vanderbilt under 3 wins (-130) - Tough to play a team under 3 wins but we can't pass this up. Vandy will struggle big time this year on the offensive side of the ball. They have only 3 returning starters back from last year's 5-7 team that avg only 21.7 ppg and 326 yards per game in total offense. Those number have an excellent chance at going down this year. There is not much talent on the offensive side of the ball and defenses can't win every game for you. Vandy will be decent on defense this year with 6 returning starters and only giving up 22.6 ppg last year. When looking at their SEC brutal schedule, they will be lucky to win one game. Lets say they go 1-7 in the conference, their 4 non-league games include Miami, Oh and Wake Forest on the road, Rice and Duke at home. Our ratings don't have them beating Miami Oh or Wake Forest on the road and they have a good chance at beating Duke or Rice. Rice has the much better offense and Vandy will not be able to match score for score with them and our ratings slightly favor Rice. We look for a 2-10 season with a game to play with for a push at 3 wins... Take Vandy under 3 wins.

South Carolina over 8 (+130) - This is a nice live underdog for team totals that we have uncovered. South Carolina and the ole ball coach Spurrier have a lot of redeeming to do after last years collapse (started 6-1, then went 0-5). They are not highly ranked to start the pre-season but after a few weeks, the defense will be regarded as one of the best in the country. 10 starters return on defense and one of the best pass defenses in the country. That pass defense will be tested against Georgia, Florida and Clemson but will be up to the task. We look at The Cocks schedule this year and see them going a minimum 5-2 at home (possible 6-1 if they upset Georgia) and a minumim of 3-2 on the road (tough road games at Florida and Clemson). The over/under is set right on the number at 8 but we will take a shot at over 8 because we feel they will upset Georgia at home (they did last year at Georgia 16-12) and have an excellent shot at also upsetting LSU at home. It will all depend on the offense and their capabilites of moving the ball consistently. This now year 4 of Spurrier's offensive system and he has the players now that will fit his system on offense. The numbers will improve on offense and we will call for South Carolina to go over 8 wins.
 

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