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Minnesota vs. Syracuse

Handicapping notes: Minnesota welcomes back RB Duane Bennett who missed most of last year with a torn ACL. He was well on his way to being the Gophers featured running back last year before going down in the second game. His return should improve a running game that was dead last in the Big 10 and 104^th nationally. The Gophers are returning to their running roots after two years of a spread offense.

Syracuse starting QB Greg Paulus gets the start after starring at Duke in basketball. He has not taken a snap since high school.

Against the spread records: The Golden Gophers are 6-1 on the road. The Orangemen are 7-16 as an underdog and 3-8 at home.

Top expert pick on this game: From the power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine it’s The Duke, Jonathan Mardukas built up a large scorephone following over the last dozen or so years.  With a database that goes back to 1980 the MasterLockLine say he is the top ranked college and pro football handicapper EVER. Thursday, he starts out the year with that historic pick on South Carolina. Minnesota/Syracuse is his top rated regular season interconference pick ever. Click now to purchase every top sports service pick for $16.  

Illinois vs. Missouri

Handicapping notes: This game is being played in St. Louis. The last two meetings in the Edward Jones Dome produced 168 combined points. Illinois QB Juice Williams returns after setting a stadium record for total offense in last year’s meeting.

Against the spread records: The Tigers are 8-2 outside the conference. The Fighting Illini are 0-7 as favorites of 3.5-10.

Top expert pick on this game: From the power of 620 sports services behind every selection: An attorney/law professor/pro bettor turned pro bettor/professional handicapper out of Tri Cities, TN is best known for being the greatest SEC handicapper of all-time. However, he is also the top NFLX totals handicapper, based on all-time units won. Supreme Selections are his highest rated plays. Supreme Selection Missouri/Illinois. Click now to purchase the MasterLockLine and get every major sports service pick now for just $16.

Army vs. Eastern Michigan

Handicapping notes: Army first year coach Rich Ellerson brings in the double-eagle defense which has overachieved relative to its talent elsewhere. They also have a ball control offense led by freshman QB Trent Steelman.

Against the spread records: Also from power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine it’s Sports service out of Midwest is the No. 1 all-time CFB service in units won. Their highest rated plays are Executive Plays. Two Executive Plays Army/Eastern Michigan and San Diego State/UCLA. Click now to purchase from the MasterLockLine.

Middle Tennessee vs. Clemson

Handicapping notes: Nine members of MTSU’s coaching staff either coached or played at Clemson. The Blue Raiders return 41 letterman from a team that beat Maryland last year. Also over the last two years, they’ve played their BCS foes competitively losing to Louisville, Virginia, and Kentucky by a combined 24 points. Clemson starts a freshman QB Kyle Parker. 

Against the spread records: MTSU is 6-1 outside the conference. The Tigers are 4-11 their last 15 as home favorites and 4-10 their last 14 overall.

Top expert pick on this game: Nobody disputes that the top football handicapper of all-time is Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy of GodsTips, the CEO of OffshoreInsiders.com. Yet another NFL preseason windfall is in the books, including going 9-2 in the week three, the one that simulates the regular season—and it sure did for us. We are 2-0 in college football with Bowling Green and Boise State. We have 11 sides up for Saturday now. Click now to purchase the entire card for $17.