We are back for week four of our “On Notice” feature with Matt Elder of BuffaloBillsDraft.com. Back in week one Matt called the Richmond upset over Duke and since then we’ve decided to make this a weekly feature. Make sure you go over to Matt’s site BuffaloBillsDraft.com and don’t let the “Buffalo Bills” name fool you, yes they cover the bills but they also cover scouting and have a lot of good college football content every week. This week head over and check out the feature they did on Notre Dame RB Cierre Wood. Here is who Matt has put “On Notice” this week…
I’m back! Through three weeks of the college football season, I am officially 3-6 straight up, but I’m opposite v. the spread at 6-3. This week I’m feeling really good about my three upset picks as I put three more teams on upset alert!
San Diego State over Michigan (Michigan favored by 10.5)
Many of you may know the name Ryan Lindley but few of you will know Ronnie Hillman. Who is Ronnie Hillman? Well aside from being the nightmare that keeps Brady Hoke awake at night he’s also the #2 rusher in the nation averaging 165.67 yards per game. He’s coming fresh off a game v. Washington State where he ran for over 200 yards. Michigan’s defense is improved but it’s not that much better as they are allowing an average of 202.50 yards on the ground per game. Michigan must find a way to contain Hillman if they hope to stop San Diego State from controlling the clock and keeping Shoelaces on the bench.
UMass over Boston College
The Commonwealth Classic is one of the greatest rivalry games that not many people talk about. These two schools are only separated by 69 miles and whenever they come together to play its always a good game. Boston College is 0fer on the season while UMass comes in undefeated. UMass would love nothing more than to give BC another big push on their downward slide. Boston College will have to find a way to stop RB Jonathan Hernandez who ranks 3rd nationally in the FCS in yards per game averaging 159. If Boston College can do that they have a chance to get their first win, but as of now I don’t see it happening.
Vanderbilt over South Carolina (South Carolina favored by 15.5)
Before everybody disagrees with me and calls me an idiot at least hear me out. Something is going on in Nashville that nobody wants to acknowledge quite yet, this team is different. They are excited, they are energized, and they are undefeated. Their RB Zac Stacy has 331 yards rushing on the season and is fresh off tearing Ole Miss to shreds (11 carries, 169 yards, 1 TD). If they get Warren Norman back this week then watch out! Also this Commodore defense has been impactful averaging +2 TO’s a game and nearly 3 sacks. If they can get after Stephen Garcia it could be a long day for the Gamecocks. Let’s not forget 2 of Vandy’s 3 wins have come against BCS opponents.
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