Heavy bets

TCU over Northern Illinois -- TCU will just dominate this game. Put your heaviest bet on this one.

C Michigan over Middle Tennessee -- Although the MAC is down this year from 2005, Middle Tennessee is several notches below C. Mich, which played a respectable non-conference schedule.

Virginia Tech over Georgia -- The SEC is the best conference, but Georgia has played some unimpressive games. The Hokies have vastly more talent, and should win this one going away.

S Miss over Ohio U. -- The MAC is down, and although S Miss is not a great team, Jeff Bower, the coach, will have his team ready.

Louisville over Wake -- I realize that everyone keeps counting out the Deacons, but the ACC was horrendous this season. Louisville has as much talent as any team in the country.

Tennessee over Penn State -- The SEC's representatives will be tough in almost every game. The Vols should destroy a mid-level Big 10 school in a down year for that conference.

More later . . .