Week 1 Thursday Night Matchups

Finally toe meets leather tonight as College Football kicks off. The only grip I have is that there is not a decent game tonight, but after an offseason of scandals I will take just about anything.

Every Thursday yours truly will give you a "Take Em To The Bank" point spread pick and Saturdays you will get 7 picks. For entertainment purposes only unless you are some sort of degenerate gambler who has nothing better to do than to listen to some Joe Blow with a blog. Also, if a Division 1 school is going up agains a sister of the poor Division II school, I will not even lower myself to try to review it.   So let's get it on!!!

Mr. Diehard's Take 'Em To The Bank Thursday Night Special

#23 Mississippi State (0-0)  (-31) at Memphis (0-0)

ATS Trend Fact: Memphis 1-4 ATS last 5 at home

Mr. Diehard's Take: After trashing Memphis last year in Starksville, I don't see a reason why Mississippi State doesn't roll over one of the weakest teams in Division 1 football again.
Bulldogs roll!

Mr. Diehard's Pick: Mississippi State -31


Other CFOD Top 25 Games:

#13 Wisconsin (0-0) (-35.5)  vs. UNLV (0-0)

ATS Trend Fact: Wisconsin 1-4 ATS last 5 vs UNLV

Mr. Diehard's Take: This is the Thursday night game of the week? The debut of former NC State Star QB Russell Wilson is the only highlight in this yawner. I expect the Badgers to run all over these guys and the starters to be out of there by the start of the 4th Quarter.
Wisconsin whips UNLV!


#25 Arizona State (0-0) (-36)  vs UC Davis (0-0)