It’s the famed OffshoreInsiders.com tip sheet for beating the NCAA point spread for week three.
September 18, 2010
Utah vs. New Mexico
Lines-Maker.com’s Brian Kayma is reporting that Utes starting QB Jordan Wynn is doubtful. However, his backup is last year’s starter Terrance Cain, a much better scrambler than Wynn. The uncertainty is just another worry for the undermanned New Mexico team that doesn’t know which signal caller to prepare for.
Preseason all-conference center Zane Taylor is likely also out for the Utes.
Tulsa vs. Oklahoma State
Cy McCormick of the Power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine, says his sources assure him that Cowboys starting QB Brandon Weeden’s thumb injury is much worse than he and head Mike Gundy are saying. They have no capable replacement with his two backups having thrown a combined seven passes in their college careers.
Arkansas vs. Georgia
Arkansas RB Dennis Johnson, a member of the Doak Walker watch list, is out with bowel problems. Welcome to the club.
He is also the school’s kickoff return career leader with 2,014 yards and two touchdowns. At running back, he was part of a four-man rotation, so there are experienced players to pick up the slack.
Florida vs. Tennessee
Gators starting WR and PR Chris Rainey may be suspended as a result of an arrest on aggravated stalking.
Ball St. vs. Purdue
Purdue WR Keith Smith, who had 91 catches last year and 18 in the early going this year, is out.
Texas vs. Texas Tech
Injuries continue to thin the Longhorns on the offensive line. All five linemen are starting for the first time this year or playing new positions. They have to face a Texas Tech pass rush that is third nationally with nine sacks.
Houston vs. UCLA
Houston’s QB Case Keenum is a game time decision. His backup Cotton Turner played well against UTEP leading GodsTips to a side and total sweep on the Cougars and over. It’s very unlikely Houston will change their game plan if Keenum is out.
UCLA is dealing with an inept offense, so look for the Cougars to happily engage in a shootout no matter what.
Middle Tennessee State vs. Memphis
Memphis starting QB Cannon Smith is out. He completed 13-of-21 passes this year with one TD and interception. Ryan Williams starts. He’s actually been better this year completing 28-of-42 passes for three TDs and two INTs.
However, MTSU is down to their No. 3 QB. Preseason Sunbelt player of the year Dwight Dasher is suspended. His replacement Logan Kilgore is out. Jeff Murphy, who started last week, went 22-of-36 for 301 yards with no TDs, but one INT.
North Texas vs. Army
Mean Green starting QB Nathan Tune is out for the year. Derek Thompson, who is 30-for-42 over the last two years, gets the start. He has one career TD.
Northwestern vs. Rice
Rice starting QB Taylor McHargue is out. His replacement Nick Fanuzzi started last year, came in last week after McHargue got hurt and led them to a game winning drive to North Texas. He actually has 12 career TD passes, but nine interceptions.
Fresno State vs. Utah State
Fresno is without two key offensive starters RB Robbie Rouse and WR Devon Wylie. The Bulldogs are off a bye week.
For more information: Check out the against the spread trend report for this week’s college football schedule.