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Mitchell: Well considering our recent pace, two in the past two weeks, I think I have to go over. I feel like Mike Leach is due to spout off about something and make Greg Sankey mad at some point. And honestly, if you gave me the over/under of 0.5 on just Dan Mullen, I'd be tempted to take the over. He's been on quite the roll lately.

Gabe:When I initially asked this, I was operating under the premise that Kiffin and Mullen would teach the other guys a lesson and they'd all behave. But who am I kidding? Line's off here. Give me the over.

Gabe: Florida (+5) vs Georgia: Georgia's only real weakness is at quarterback. It killed them against Alabama. Top to bottom, the Bulldogs have the better roster. But after watching last week, I'm picking the Gators.

Vanderbilt (+16) at Mississippi State: The correct answer is that we all lose. I'll go with Mississippi State.

Texas A&M (-8) at South Carolina: A&M wins, South Carolina covers.

Tennessee (-3) at Arkansas: Head says Tennessee. Heart says Arkansas. I'm not that smart, so I'll go with the Hogs.

Mitchell: Florida (+5) vs Georgia: This is a tough one. I was impressed with what I saw from Florida last week, and I don't like to pick against a quarterback that is clearly better. But I also need to see Florida actually beat Georgia before picking them to do so. I will take the Bulldogs to win a close one, but Florida covers.

Vanderbilt (+16) at Mississippi State: Woof. Vanderbilt just because I'm not sure Mississippi State can score three times.

Texas A&M (-8) at South Carolina: Aggies. Still don't think they're top-10 good, but certainly the more talented team here.

Tennessee (-3) at Arkansas: I think the magic is wearing off a tad for Arkansas. Tennessee really needs this one, and coming off a bye, I think the Vols win and cover.

Mitchell: Clemson (-4) at Notre Dame: Huge opportunity for Notre Dame, obviously. If they were playing this game in front of fans, I think I'd take the Irish. But even without Trevor Lawrence, I think Clemson is talented enough to figure out a way to win. I would like picking the Tigers better if the spread was a field goal, but I'll still take Clemson.

Stanford (+11.5) at Oregon: Really don't know anything about either team or how good they're supposed to be. Stanford feels like it's been on a slow decline for a while now. Ducks.

Purdue (+6) at Wisconsin: If this game happens, Wisconsin will be down to their fourth-string QB, right? What am I missing here? I think the Boilermakers should be favored. Purdue.

Michigan (-2) at Indiana: I could very easily see a scenario in which Michigan's season spirals after last week's loss and the Wolverines lose this game. But given the chance to take a more talented team as less than a field goal favorite, I think you have to do it. Harbaughs.

SUNY-Buffalo (+9) at Northern Illinois: Talk about knowing zero about either team. I will take Buffalo solely because their AD, Mark Alnutt, was nice enough to do a Zoom podcast with us during the depths of quarantine.

Gabe: Clemson (-4) at Notre Dame: Clemson got its "what do we do without Trevor" scare last week. They'll win by two touchdowns.

Stanford (+11.5) at Oregon: I'm legitimately uncertain I could name a player in this game outside of former Rock Bridge running back Nathaniel Peat. He plays for Stanford, so I'll go with Stanford.

Purdue (+6) at Wisconsin: Welp. Looks like COVID won. Assume the Boilermakers are calling East Tennessee State and trying to call Bob Bowlsby to see if they can join the Big 12 while pitching a fit all over social media.

Michigan (-2) at Indiana: Michigan probably wins but since there is nothing riding on this but pride and I don't have all that much of that, give me the Hoosiers because that's what I want to happen.

SUNY-Buffalo (+9) at Northern Illinois: I put this in here to be funny because I'd never heard of SUNY-Buffalo. Reading your answer to find out it is actually just Buffalo makes it less funny and it makes me angry at them so let's go NIU.

Mitchell: Green Bay vs San Francisco pick em: 49ers are horribly injured. Packers get revenge for last season.

Seattle (-2) at Buffalo: Tempted to pick the Bills because that's a tough trip for Seattle, but Josh Allen has come crashing back to earth and Russell Wilson is actually unstoppable.

Baltimore (-3) at Indianapolis: I don't think either team is as good as its record. I'll take Indianapolis as a home dog but don't feel good about it.

Miami (+6) at Arizona: Miami actually isn't terrible. Arizona is better, but inconsistent enough I feel good about taking the Dolphins and the points.

New Orleans (+4.5) at Tampa Bay: I think the Bucs win but this just has the feel of a field goal game. Saints cover.

Gabe: Green Bay vs San Francisco pick em: Packers because why aren't they favored?

Seattle (-2) at Buffalo: Seattle. The Bills are good enough to beat all the bad teams but not good enough to beat the really good ones.

Baltimore (-3) at Indianapolis: Ravens have their backs against the wall chasing the Steelers. I'll take Baltimore.

Miami (+6) at Arizona: This is actually a low key really interesting game between two potentially great young quarterbacks. Kyler Murray is ahead of Tua at this stage, obviously, so give me the Cardinals.

New Orleans (+4.5) at Tampa Bay: Saints. Outright.

Gabe: I'm going to go under. It's three weeks until the start of the season and we know nothing. Maybe there are a bunch of things happening behind the scenes nobody seems to know about, but I just don't think they're going to find a way to pull off that many non-conference games. I think it's mostly going to be league play.

Mitchell: Over. You already have two on the schedule with Bradley and TCU in the Big 12-SEC challenge. It sounds like Liberty and Wichita State are happening. I think you can find at least a couple more small schools to get to six. A 24-game regular season schedule actually feels like about the perfect size for college hoops.