College football Week 8 wagering ideas: Can Penn State extend

Oct 19, 2023, 08:30 AM ET Week 8 of the college football season brings fresh brand-new matches as each of the nine unbeaten groups looks to remain unblemished. One undefeated team will fall today as No. 7 Penn State heads to Columbus to face No. 3 Ohio State. The Nittany Lions have had a strong start however have not played a group the quality of the Buckeyes. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and among the nation’s top defenses want to make a declaration versus a star-studded Ohio State offense including Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka and quarterback Kyle McCord.Elsewhere in the Leading 25,

No. 17 Tennessee takes on the No. 11 Alabama and No. 16 Duke visits Doak Campbell Stadium to battle Jordan Travis and No. 4 Florida State. Saturday night likewise includes a ranked Pac-12 matchup as No. 18 USC and Caleb Williams intend to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Notre Dame. The Trojans deal with No. 14 Utah in a rematch of in 2015’s Pac-12 champion game.Our betting specialists have got you covered with everything you need to understand to bank on this week’s slate.All odds and lines are courtesy of Caesars SportsbookThe No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes are favored over the No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions in a huge Big Ten matchup Saturday night. Penn State is one of the four FBS teams that are still unbeaten against the spread. Do you believe the Nittany Lions can continue that streak or will the Buckeyes handle business in Columbus?Matt Barrie: I think Penn State continues its streak versus the spread. This game could boil down to a field goal. The Nittany Lions lastly have a quarterback in Drew Allar, and their defense is ranked No. 1 in the country. This recommends Penn State could snap its six-game losing streak versus Ohio State.Matt Miller: The Buckeyes will function. Ohio State has the very best offending player in the nation in Marvin Harrison

, Jr. and while Penn State is filled at linebacker and pass-rusher– and has cornerback Kalen King to match up with Harrison– this Ohio State group is too excellent offensively for Penn State to stop. One thing to watch on is Ohio State’s health offensively. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and running backs Miyan Williams and Treyveon Henderson were out recently. So, enjoy the injury report closely.College Choose ‘Em Pick games each week and complete for prizes! Make Your Picks Dalen

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to Penn State (opened at +6 )and I comprehend why. I think this game might go in any case

so I’m staying away from a side, I ‘d choose to sweat out the under 45.5. Penn State’s defense is legitimate, especially its ability to hurry the passer and cover in the secondary. In Addition, Ohio State has injury concerns on the offending side of the ball that might be huge. As for the Nittany Lions offense, this is a massive step up in class, on the roadway and points will be at a premium.Kevin Haswell: Penn State enters into Saturday’s conference with Ohio State with among the very best pass defenses in the nation. It is permitting just 121.2 passing

backyards per game, almost 20 yards much better than any other group. Emeka Egbuka, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Cade Stover will be the stiffest test it has faced, however I believe Penn State’s pass defense withstands the test. While I’m unsure if Penn State wins outright, I believe the Nittany Lions will keep it close. Offer me Penn State +4. No. 4 Florida State faces No. 16 Duke in a fight for ACC supremacy. What are your ideas on this match, and do you see the winner as the preferred to win the ACC championship come December?Matt Barrie: Duke plays world class defense with No. 4 scoring defense in the country, and it continues to be among the very best stories under second-year coach Mike Elko. However FSU is as skilled as any team in the nation and gets this game in your home. The Seminoles must take care of business on their way to collision course with North Carolina in the ACC title game.Matt Miller: Florida State ought to throttle a Duke team without quarterback Riley Leonard. The Dukies are an excellent story– we all enjoy the underdog– but Florida State must penalize them with running back Trey Benson and his 225-pound frame. With Leonard at quarterback this may have been an enjoyable game.

Without him it’s mainly a scouting match of FSU pass-rusher Jared Verse and Duke offensive take on Graham Barton. The real game should not be that interesting as FSU rolls on and gets one action more detailed to an ACC title.Dalen Cuff: Yes, the winner will be Florida State and it’s the preferred to win the ACC. Riley Leonard being out is the difference here. He’s a vibrant playmaker with his arm and his legs and without him on the roadway I can’t take Duke even with two TDs. I think heaven Devils will struggle to generate offense, especially early on the roadway.

My favorite play here is FSU -7.5 1H. Kevin Haswell: Duke has yet to be checked on the roadway. The Blue Devils have played one road game, and it was at UConn Huskies, who has yet to win a game in the house. Walking into Doak Campbell Arena Saturday will be quite the test, particularly without Riley Leonard. I believe Florida State will have the ability to run away with

this one behind huge games from Jordan Travis and Trey Benson. Give me FSU -14. As for the ACC title race, Florida State is presently the odds-on preferred, and I don’t see that changing.Following the win over Oregon, Michael Penix Jr.(-140) is now the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. Is the Heisman race over if Penix continues to play at a high level or can another person enter into the conversation?Matt Barrie: If Penix continues to dip into this level, and Washington wins, it’s a wrap. However Heisman history states a player will emerge in November. A name to keep an eye on

is Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel(+800 ). Matt Miller: This award belongs to Penix if Washington wins out. I still believe there’s space for Caleb Williams– even after his back-to-back worst games of his career– and maybe for J.J. McCarthy(Michigan), but this is starting to look like a”down”year in which there is no precise, dominant performer. That’s good news for Penix.Editor’s Picks 1 Associated Dalen Cuff: Wins and TV windows matter in the Heisman race. National direct exposure goes a long method to commemorating those wins and performances and has the inverse result with losses. Penix and Caleb Williams exemplified this vibrant recently as Penix ended up being odds-on favorite and Williams dropped to 22-1. UNC is going to have some big game windows ahead. The Heels close the season with Duke, Clemson, NC State and a most likely ACC champ game versus FSU. I anticipate them to triumph and Drake Maye to turn in some huge performances along the way

. He’s 11-1 currently which number will keep decreasing as they move into those larger windows.Kevin Haswell: If Washington is able to triumph, Penix will win the Heisman. That might be a tall job though thinking about the Huskies still have 3 ranked Pac-12 opponents left, two of which are on the road (at USC and Oregon). If you’re looking for an alternative, Dillon Gabriel is presently +800 to win the award( second-shortest odds ). He’s installing big numbers for an Oklahoma group that is undefeated and has the fourth-easiest remaining schedule in the Huge Ten.What is your upset choice for Week 8? Matt Barrie: Keep an eye on Utah vs. USC. The Trojans are 7.5-point favorites, coming off a physical game against Notre Dame. They have a lot to show after the loss. This Utah beat them twice in 2015 and are the two-time defending Pac-12 champions. The Utes understand this is most likely their swan song at USC.Matt Miller: Gim me Tennessee over Alabama. The Volunteers are coming off a hot streak and Alabama just hopped to a win against Arkansas while having a hard time again offensively. The Vols are 9.5-point underdogs, but I believe they can win outright. Alabama historically resists mobile quarterbacks like Joe Milton III and Tennessee’s running

game, led by Jaylen Wright, looks potent.Kevin Haswell: Cincinnati is a home favorite over Baylor Saturday, but the Bearcats have actually not won because Sept. 9 at Pittsburgh and are 0-3 in their very first season in the Huge 12. I believe Baylor(+3 )covers and wins outright in this one.Do you have any best bets for Week 8? Matt Miller: Take the over(62 )in Washington State-Oregon. We have actually seen these two teams score a lots of points this season, and while Oregon has a solid defense, the group permitted 36 points in a loss last week to Washington.Kevin Haswell: My best option for this week is over 60 in the South Carolina-Missouri game. The Tigers have reviewed the total in 6 of seven games this season, while the Gamecocks have gone over the number in 13 of their previous 16 roadway games.