SVP’s ‘Winners’ for Week 8 in college football

• Scott Van Pelt,

  Host, SportsCenter with SVPOct 19, 2023, 10:25 AM ET Close Scott Van Pelt joined ESPN in Spring 2001 as the network’s lead expert golf reporter. He has given that become a SportsCenter anchor, mainly hosting the 11 p.m. ET edition while staying the lead reporter and host of the network’s protection of golf’s grand slam events. In April 2008 he was called co-host of ESPN Radio’s Tirico & Van Pelt weekday show (2-4 p.m. ET on weekdays). A native of Brookville, Md., Van Pelt graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in radio/television and film.Remember the positive …

ok, let’s be sincere … conceited guy you took pleasure in last fall simply blowtorching your book with winners that were limitless? Yeah, I don’t either. All that’s left is this shaken, shell of a man. A couple of inexcusably poor weeks leave us under.500. But good news, individuals. A, I’m unflappable. B, Stanford Steve is here with me to chime in as we go. That always makes me feel a lot much better. I do not wish to blame the huge man for what’s gone sideways here … but, it’s probably his fault. No, it’s all on me.But so is the comeback. Which begins now. We are returning to basics.

The card is lean. More focus. Likewise, if they continue to be dreadful– at least there are less of them.Thursday’s pick James Madison Dukes(-3.5, 49)at Marshall Thundering Herd 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, W.V.Van Pelt’s choice: Marshall +3.5 Uncommon early edition of”Winners”–possibly the very first

ever– which implies the Thursday-nighter in Huntington is on the board. JMU is a trashing ball– haven’t lost a game. Marshall is coming off back-to-back roadway losses. We like the Rumbling Herd plus the points in this one.SVP: 4-2 all-time when choosing Marshall Saturday’s choices Auburn comes in as nearlya touchdown underdog in the house versus Ole Miss. Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images Rutgers Scarlet Knights (-5, 40) at Indiana Hoosiers
Noon ET, Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Ind.Van Pelt’s pick: Indiana +5

You know who is on the struggle bus? Indiana. They’ve lost their last couple by more than 70. Very few opportunities for wins in their last 6, so they much better fight Saturday with Rutgers in town. Our company believe they will.SVP: 5-11 all-time when selecting Indiana

South Carolina
Gamecocks at No. 20 Missouri Tigers(-7, 60)3:30 p.m. ET on SECN, Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field, Columbia, Mo.Editor’s Picks

1 Related Van Pelt’s choice: South Carolina +7 South Carolina is limping. Their coach rather actually, after kicking something following their newest loss to Florida. I like the Gamecocks plus the points in Columbia today as they take on No. 20 Mizzou.SVP: 2-7 all-time when picking South Carolina Washington State Cougars at No. 9 Oregon Ducks (-20, 62)
3:30 p.m. on ABC, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore.Van Pelt’s choice: Washington State +20

In that very same afternoon window, we are backing Wazzu. Broke them last week and got a win and they took a massive L in the house. Oregon is in a foul mood after the close loss at Washington, so this one is a frightening proposition.SVP: 4-2 all-time

when picking Washington State Minnesota Golden Gophers at No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes (-3.5, 31.5)
3:30 p.m. ET, Kinnick Arena, Iowa City, Iowa

Van Pelt’s choice: Minnesota +3.5

Is Iowa actually ready to go 11-1? I imply … possibly? Do not truly comprehend how. I am going to go 1-1,000,000 taking the points versus them down the stretch. Probably. I’m not bright. I believe this is a last possibility for Minnesota or they are dead to me. Backed them in their last game against Michigan– didn’t go so excellent. In some way the ranked home group here is offering just 3 1/2, which is smelly poo line to me. Ski- U-Mah.

SVP: 3-11-1 all-time when selecting versus Iowa

No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels (-6.5, 55) at Auburn Tigers
7 p.m. ET on ESPN, Jordan-Hare Arena, Auburn, Ala.Van Pelt’s pick: Auburn +6.5

Let’s close this buttoned up 6-pack with Auburn in the house on the loveliest town on the plains plus the points from the Rebels.SVP: 7-4 all-time when picking Auburn Now, are there other games we like? Of course there are. Like Army in Baton Rouge plus the points. Like Oklahoma State on the road plus the points. However today, we are like Jemaine in”Flight of the Conchords”when he freestyles,”I lack … confidence.” So, this is it. Tight 6-pack. Let’s be honest, nobody is bird-caging anything. However there they are.