Week 5 CFB Best Bets: Glicks Picks

We are back for Week 5 of the College Football season! Last week we made units and look to continue that forward trajectory this week. This Saturday offers us a sneaky good slate with many sharp games to sweat out. As always I will give you my five favorite plays for this weekend's slate. With that let’s take a look at what games I have my eye on for this weekend.

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#8 USC vs Colorado (+21.5)  at 12:00 pm EST

Wasn’t the Deion story nice? Well, last week the fairytale ride of the Buffs came to a crashing halt. Colorado got run up and down the field to a superior Oregon team. Now they head home and welcome another talented Pac-12 squad with championship aspirations. After watching USC sleepwalk through Arizona State I am thoroughly convinced Colorado will cover this massive line. With the game at home, a renewed focus will keep the Buffs motivated in this game.

The play: Colorado +21.5

#24 Kansas (+16.5) vs. #3 Texas at 3:30 pm EST

Is this the year Texas is fully back? Well up to this point they have proven they have the goods on both sides of the ball to compete for a national championship. Now they welcome a hungry Kansas team, a week ahead of the Red River Rivalry. This is the ultimate trap game for Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and his Longhorns. I love what quarterback Jalon Daniels can do for the Jayhawks on offense, and given recent history I think the Jayhawks can hang around. As much as I shouldn't fade my alma mater I must in this specific spot. 

The play: Kansas +16.5

#13 LSU (-2) vs. #20 Ole Miss at 6:00 pm EST

I don’t know who got more exposed last Saturday. Me betting on the Rebels? Or the actual Rebels on the field? Given that putrid performance against a struggling Alabama team, I can’t back them again this weekend. I love what I have seen from LSU after the opening week loss to Florida State. The Tigers are playing great on both sides of the ball, and finding ways to win. I expect a close game throughout but again the Tigers keeping their playoff hopes alive and covering this spread.

The play: LSU -2

#11 Notre Dame vs. #17 Duke (+5.5) at 7:30 pm EST

Now we head to college gameday for the most anticipated Duke football game I can remember. The Blue Devils have been a great story so far this season, including producing an impressive 4-0 ATS. Notre Dame comes into this game off heartbreak losing on the last play of the game to Ohio State. Despite correctly backing the Fighting Irish last week I am too bullish on the Blue Devils. Head Coach Mike Elko and quarterback Riley Leonard are too special not to take them with the points.

The play: Duke +5.5

Mid Major Special:

Nevada vs. Fresno State at 10:30 pm EST

I know I have been dreadful on these mid-major specials so far this season. That changes this weekend with the ultimate late-night tuck in play. Growing up nothing felt better than waking up the next morning with money under the pillow from your local tooth fairy. Now let me offer you something similar. Fresno State and Nevada Over 50 points late at night on the West Coast. The Bulldogs have been an incredible group of five squads so far, and Nevada has allowed more points than your local airline miles. This is the take-me-home piece to hopefully another profitable weekend.

The play: Over 50

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