Posted on 10/23/2007 2:53:09 PM

NCAA Football Betting – The Endzone Ten

By Tim Furious

#1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State
Score: Ohio State 24-17
Week 8 BCS: #1

The Buckeyes avoided a repeat of the 1998 comeback shocker against the Spartans last Saturday. The defense held the Spartans to a field goal with 3:42 left, which could spelled disaster for the top-ranked Buckeyes. The Buckeyes remain undefeated, but are only 4-3 ATS on the year.

Next game: Ohio State (-3.5) vs. Penn State

#2 South Florida vs. Rutgers
Score: Rutgers 30-27
Week 8 BCS: #10

Jeremy “The Judge” Ito once again vanquished a top-3 team for the second year in a row on Thursday night. South Florida simply cannot survive a loss like this and has tumbled to No.10 in the BCS because of it. Both Rutgers and South Florida are young programs, but 2007 was simply not their year. The Bulls hit the road against Connecticut this weekend and are road favorites.

Next game: South Florida (-5.5) vs. Connecticut

#3 Boston College vs. IDLE
Score: n/a
Week 8 BCS: #2

Boston College was the big winner of South Florida’s loss. They moved up to #2 in the BCS Standings, but face a stiff challenge as road dogs in Lane Stadium this weekend. They will challenge a feisty 6-1 Virginia Tech Hokies team that is 2-4 ATS, but the Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.

Next game: Boston College vs. Virginia Tech (-3.5)

#4 LSU vs. #17 Auburn
Score: LSU 30-24
Week 8 BCS: #3 LSU, #22 Auburn

LSU needed some last-second heroics to beat an upstart Auburn team. Matt Flynn connected with Demetrius Byrd on a  22-yard bomb that clinched it for LSU with one second left. LSU is rightfully behind Boston College at No.3 in the BCS Standings. They get the week off next week to get some much needed rest.

Next game: BYE WEEK

#5 Oklahoma vs. Iowa State
Score: Oklahoma 17-7
Week 8 BCS: #6

The last time freshman Sam Bradford played this poorly, the Sooners suffered their first loss. This time, they found a way to win behind a sharp defense and a strong running game. Oklahoma gets a bye this week, and needs to finish off the season strong. The BCS will not look kindly on a team that relies so heavily on a freshman quarterback.

Next game: BYE WEEK

#6 South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt
Score: Vanderbilt 17-6
Week 8 BCS: #16

The Commodores staged a massive upset over Steve Spurrier, defeating him for the first time ever and knocking off their highest-ranked opponent in 70 years. South Carolina has crashed down to No.16 in the BCS and things don’t get any easier as the 4-3 ATS Gamecocks travel as road dogs to Neyland Stadium to take on the Tennessee Volunteers. Spurrier’s boys are 8-2 SU in their last 10 road games.

Next game: South Carolina vs. Tennessee (-3)

#7 Kentucky vs. #15 Florida
Score: Florida 45-37
Week 8 BCS: #11 Florida, #14 Kentucky

Tim Tebow and Andre Woodson put on a dazzling display as Florida regained its footing at Kentucky’s expense. Tebow had 256 passing yards and four scores and added 78 yards and a rushing touchdown in the victory. The 4-2 ATS Gators return home to face Georgia as heavy favorites.

Next game: Georgia vs. Florida (-9)

#8 Arizona State vs. Idle
Score: n/a
Week 8 BCS: #4

Arizona State beat the hell out of the bye week and climbed the ladder to No.4 in the BCS Standings for Week 8. Nobody is talking about the Sun Devils because nobody believes they deserve to be up here. A loss against the Golden Bears this weekend will put them where they belong. California is 5-1 ATS and SU against Arizona State in their last 6.

Next game: California vs. Arizona State (-3)

#9 West Virginia vs. Mississippi State
Score: West Virginia 38-13
Week 8 BCs: #7

The Mountaineers stomped another mud hole in Mississippi State with a 25-point victory. Now they hit the road to face those Jersey upstarts at Rutgers. Thankfully, Rutgers is 0-10 SU against the Mountaineers but the last time these two played, West Virginia narrowly escaped with a 41-39 victory. Rutgers is 4-2 ATS and coming off a huge win against the South Florida Bulls. Check our betting analysis in the locker room later this week.

Next game: West Virginia (-7) vs. Rutgers

#10 Oregon vs. Washington
Score: Oregon 55-34
Week 8 BCS: #5

Oregon forgot they were a high-flying, passing offense and hit the ground running with 465 rushing yards on the day against Washington. They climbed all the way up to No.5 in the BCS standings because of it and remained loved by their betting faithful for going 6-1 ATS. But now they face the USC Trojans coming off a bye week. Bet on fireworks (and the Ducks).

Next week: USC vs. Oregon (-3.5)

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