Ladies and Gentlemen –
We have a lot of games to cover on the slate this week!
The PAC 12 is returning to play with their Junior Varsity (JV) schedule, as is the Mid-American Conference (MAC) with something attuned to a Pop Warner schedule that you might recognize in your local town.
Gosh I can feel the electricity from here, can’t you?
In case you didn’t know it, that was sarcasm.
Enjoy Your Picks…
Weekend Rewind…
Once again like every other Halloween I picked more tricks than treats.
To be honest, I blame it all on out of date candy corn that I ate.
That’s my story and I am sticking to it.
But with that being said, Your Favorite College Football Prognosticator was a rather lack luster 33 and 12 0r 73% for Halloween weekend and as I am sure you already know, didn’t get a single “Upset Special” correct either.
EDITORS NOTE: But seriously, it was the out of date candy corn, I am sure of it.
That leaves The CFB Wizard at 212 and 59 or 78% for this strange season.
I assure you the picks this week will be better, as I have already thrown the out of date candy corn in the trash. Just so you know.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS
FLORIDA:
In case you didn’t know Coach Dan….
While you talk about class it’s important to remember this;
Part of the word in “Class” is “Ass”
So, don’t show yours
FLORIDA PART II: Explain this to me
You can’t sing or have the band play “Gator Bait” because it’s been deemed as “racist”
But you can have a website called “Gator Bait” and a magazine for “insiders” called Gator Bait.
So, I guess you can visit “racist” websites you just can’t sing about it, right?
O.k., that explains everything to me.
INDIANA: We see you Hoosiers! We see you…
LSU: I will leave this one right here, enjoy
MICHIGAN: I understand that the phone call in Ann Arbor went something like this…
9-1-1, what’s your emergency?”
“Uhhhh… Yeah. Can you send the police over to the corner of Main St and Stadium Blvd?”
“Sir????”
“Yes, this Michigan State game isn’t going so good and I’m about to be attacked by an angry mob and I need to get the hell out of here!!!”
COASTAL CAROLINA: These Birds are for real
Believe it
TENNESSEE: This one was sent to me, I couldn’t resist
BIG 12: Well it was fun while it lasted….
See you in the playoffs next year
Maybe
THE CFB WIZARD EMAILS OF THE WEEK
Q: Sir,
As a member of the Texas Longhorns marching band, I have to say that I am so proud of our members who have chosen NOT to play the RACIST and BIGOTED and TOTALLY abhorrent “Eyes of Texas” after every game.
I mean, Are the ‘Eyes of Texas’ upon you because they want to suppress minority voters? “You cannot get away?” “Don’t think you can escape them?”
It is obvious that this University is non-inclusive and intolerant and by not playing this vile ditty we are showing that we don’t condone the meaning behind the song. And speaking of offensive and repulsive practices,
look at the mascot.
That is obviously an abusive use of an animal!!! And they even go so far as to show a video of this poor creature standing outside in freezing weather during their annual “Bevo Christmas” program!!!
I believe we should be more like Texas A&M. Have you ever seen their cheer guys? They dress in nice white uniforms and do synchronized dance moves in a warm, non-threatening, gentle manner. Change is coming to our fine, yet currently misguided university, and we hope you will help us in that endeavor.
Sincerely,
Sally “Saxy Mama” Lexington
Austin, Tx
A: Sally, I think you are crazy as a Texas Road Lizard
Q: Hey Mister Wizard!
What about having a Coaches Hot Seat section this year!
There are a bunch of Coaches in trouble already this season!
Thanks!
Matt – Cleveland, Mississippi
A: Funny you should ask Matt, The CFB Wizard Staff has been working on that this week.
Here is a brief teaser for next week
Jim Harbaugh of Michigan – Last year was supposed to be Michigan’s year. And the year before. But, this season started off in impressive fashion with the Wolverine’s claiming a 49-24 victory over a resurging Minnesota team. And then the wheels fell off against Michigan State as Blue fell short 27-24. There are rumblings up in Ann Arbor and it’s not an earthquake that people fans are concerned about. According to USA Today, Harbaugh makes over $8 million this year on a contract that ends in 2021.
CFB Wizard Hot Seat-O-Meter Rating: 90+ (Harbaugh’s buyout is only $6 million. That’s “somewhat” reasonable for a buyout. But, with budget shortfalls due to the China Virus, will they pull the string or wait? Or, maybe, because he’s a former Woverine player, they’ll encourage him to quietly ride off into the sunset and back to the NFL.)
Q: Man, you didn’t get jack squat right last week!
What gives O’ Great College Football Prognosticator?
Glen – Spartanburg, South Carolina
A: I am telling you it was the out of date candy corn I ate.
Instead of eating it all, I should have passed it out to the kids for Halloween.
Don’t judge me, it builds character.
Q: I have a stupid question for you
Why don’t the Amish have a college and participate in collegiate athletics?
Thank you
Jedidiah – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
A: The answer to that is simple
They can’t play any night games because electricity is from the devil.
Q: Sire Mr The Wizard,
2 year gone ago I was unployed and no money had I to by the food for family or other things like go to the football match. Then on a day so not long ago I fond this website to work from computer at my home and now make the money that pull me from my povertys and enjoy footballs played all the time.
You try this today and you see what I mean. Go to
www.MakeTheMoneysForTheFootball.com and change your life!!! This is the ligitiment and only cost hundred or so dollar!!!
Aashirya Padmakar
Karachi, Pakistan
A: Let me guess, you go by the name “Randy” when someone calls you, right?
THE GAMES
Wednesday 4 November
Eastern Michigan at Kent State
Now that I threw all the candy corn out, I feel good about this pick
K STATE RIOTERS 27-23
Western Michigan at Akron
I must be in some sort of a groove today
BRONCO’S 58-13
Buffalo at Northern Illinois
I have never been more confident of any pick thus far
BUFFALO WILD WINGS 49-30
Ohio at Central Michigan
Even “Doc” The World-Famous Black Lab is giving me the look that says..
“Daddy is in the Zone Today”
CHIPS AND DIP 30-27
Ball State at Miami (Ohio)
My Prognostication skills are on an all-time high today
OHIO PALM TREES 38-31
Bowling Green at Toledo
I just hope I haven’t exhausted myself and screw up the rest of the picks
RICKEY ROCKET 38-3
Thursday 5 November
Utah State at Nevada
In case you were wondering
“NO” I will not be up at 2300 to watch this game
AGGIES 3-2
Wyoming at Colorado State
Please see the above game description
RAM TOUGH 28-24
Friday 6 November
Miami at North Carolina State
I have no logical reason for making this pick
Just so you know
HURRICANES 34-17
San Jose State at San Diego State
I don’t care
AZTECS 24-17
Brigham Young at Boise State
Believe it or not, this game will be closer than you might think
COUGARS 38-34
Saturday 7 November
Air Force at Army
This game will be for the Commander in Chiefs Trophy
Hold on to your seat
BLACK KNIGHTS OF THE HUDSON 34-31
Michigan at Indiana
O’ yes indeed there will be some people “Upset” over this one.
HOOSIERS 41-24
West Virginia at Texas
I have no idea which one of these two teams will show up
LONGHORNS 41-38
Nebraska at Northwestern
I still believe
CHILDREN OF THE CORN 33-24
North Carolina at Duke
This Old Rivalry on Tobacco Road is played for the “Victory Bell”
Let it ring
TAR HEELS 34-28
Arizona State at Southern California
I could care less
TROJANS 3-2
Southern Methodist at Temple
The Mighty Mustangs are on a roll
Believe it
MUSTANGS 41-24
South Florida at Memphis
Elvis’s Tigers left me “All Shook Up” last week with a loss to Cincinnati
They return to form this Saturday
ELVIS’S TIGERS 44-17
Tulane at East Carolina
I will say this about the out of date candy corn I ate
It caused a…
GREEN WAVE 33-17
Tulsa at Navy
I wish I had better news for my Naval Faithful
But I don’t
GOLDEN HURRICANES 34-24
Louisiana Monroe at Georgia State
“Doc” The World-Famous Black Lab chased a cat out of the backyard this morning
I call that a sign
PANTHERS 28-24
Liberty at Virginia Tech
If you ask me, I would say this one is an “Upset Special”
FLAMESSSSSSSSSSS 33-31
Michigan State at Iowa
If memory serves me correctly, this Old Rivalry game is played for a “trophy” that looks eerily similar to a rooster that got caught in the spokes of a bicycle. So, there is that.
SPARTANS 28-24
Arkansas State at Louisiana Layfette
I am going with the boys from Breaux Bridge in this one
RAJUN CAJUNS 34-31
Troy at Georgia Southern
This will be one of the best games on Saturday
That’s a fact
FREE BIRDS 34-31
Boston College at Syracuse
I am of the opinion that the Orange have been squeezed
CHESTNUT HILL EAGLES 33-14
UMass at Marshall
There is nothing like a football game a Huntington West Virginia in the fall
WE ARE MARSHALL 44-10
Appalachian State at Texas State
The Appalachian-American’s aren’t out of the Conference race just yet
MOUNTAINEERS 34-24
North Alabama at Southern Miss
This is an “Upset” of sorts…
I am going with
FLORENCE LIONS 33-31
Florida vs. Georgia
This bitter rivalry is called “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”
It’s played each year in Jacksonville, Florida
It’s about to get ugly
GATORS 33-28
Houston at Cincinnati
Unfortunately the Cougars won’t be able to keep this one close
Sorry
BEARKATS 41-21
Purdue at Wisconsin
It’s going to be closer than you might think
A lot closer
MEN OF CHEESE 34-31
Kansas at Oklahoma
Nope, not even close
BOOMER SOONERS 51-14
Texas Tech at Texas Christian
“Doc” said to go with the “Horned Dogs” in this one
I don’t have the heart to correct him
HORNED FROGS 38-34
Maryland at Penn State
I might be wrong here, but I don’t think so
FIGHTING TURTLES 34-31
Minnesota at Illinois
Both of these teams are just sorry as hell
There, I said it
GOLDEN GOPHERS 28-24
Oklahoma State at Kansas State
Whoever has the football last, wins
COWBOY UP 41-38
Arizona at Utah
Finally, it’s time for a “Two Ute’s” Joke
So, Two Ute’s walk into a bar with a duck under each arm.
Wait, you’ve heard it already?
Never mind then
TWO UTES 28-21
Pittsburgh at Florida State
I have a feeling on this one…
I just hope it’s not a feeling from leftover candy corn
Just saying
PANTHERS 33-28
Vanderbilt at Mississippi State
“Doc” said to give the ugly dogs a break here
BULLY DOGS 34-17
Baylor at Iowa State
Speaking of “Doc”, he’s been a bit “windy” today, if you know what I mean
I take that as a Prognosticators “sign”
CYCLONES 38-28
Texas A&M at South Carolina
I call “Upset Special”
GAMECOCKS 31-28
Louisiana Tech at North Texas
This is going to be one heck of game
Believe it
MEAN GREEN 33-31
UCLA at Colorado
Nobody cares, Clemson and Notre Dame is coming on
BUFFALO’S 3-2
Clemson at Notre Dame
It’s nice to see both teams actually playing somebody for a change
There, I said it
DABO’S TIGERS 34-24
Stanford at Oregon
I don’t give a quack about this game
DUCKS 3-2
Rutgers at Ohio State
The Scarlett Knights will keep it close for a quarter
Then it’s all
BUCKEYES 41-24
Tennessee at Arkansas
This one isn’t necessarily an “Upset Special”
But somebody’s going to be upset
RAZORBACKS 28-24
South Alabama at Coastal Carolina
The Jaguars get the Bird in this game
CAROLINA BIRDS 41-24
Louisville at Virginia
This game is a toss up
DUDES ON HORSES 28-24
Washington State at Oregon State
If you thought I was going to use this opportunity to make an inappropriate “Beaver” joke.
You would be wrong
But seriously, I do love the Beavers.
BEAVERS 28-24
Washington at California
“Doc” said to go with the hairy dogs
HUSKIES 33-17
New Mexico at Hawai’i
I’ll go with the home team in this one
WARRIORS CHANNEL SURFING ON RAINBOWS 34-17
Next Week…
Your Week 11 Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day Picks will be out next Thursday or before.
In honor of those days, you will have a “new” story on Mikerights.com too.
There is more on the way dear readers
So, Stay Tuned
One More Thing…..
Thank you all again for your readership of both websites.
“Doc” The World-Famous Black Lab and I both truly appreciate it more than you know.
Be good to one another this week and yourselves.
Keep The Faith
RTR
THE CFB WIZARD