Episode 74: College Football Semifinal Betting Preview

The Crazy Sheet - College Football Handicapping

With only 4 teams left and 3 games to go, it's hard to believe we have finally reached the penultimate step to crowning a natty champ in our new tournament format. With games over the next 5 days, plenty of betting opportunities are ahead.
Game 1. Penn State vs Notre Dame.
Both of the Boys agree on the under 46
Marc will also take the 1H under, and Scott has a lean-to Notre Dame.
Game 2 Ohio State vs Texas +5.5
Ohio State looks to have finally found its stride, but I also think it may have overhauled its offense to create more explosive plays. Tennessee and Oregon had no answers defensively. Conversely, the OSU D has really stepped up their game. The back 7 has played well in every game except the Oregon game. Now it looks like the front 4 are buckled up.
Texas has the talent to win this game, but we have not really seen this team rise to the occasion all season. In their 3 toughest matchups, they went 1-2 ATS and SU.
Ewers has looked serviceable after being banged up in the last game of the season, but we have not seen him be able to take over a game. For Texas to win this one, Ewers is going to have to take a huge step forward. Sark has done a great job scripting the opening drives all season. We should know early if Texas can stay within the number of 5.5.
We are Betting NO.
OSU -5.5