Chapter Seven

2025 NCAA 1-6 lol
2025 NFL 5-7
2018-2025 NCAA 118-126-6
2018-2025 NFL 163-139-11

Pitt +10.5 – Win!
NC State +23.5 – Loss.
Dolphins +4.5 – Win!
Jaguars +1.5 – Loss

Welp Rutgers is on a three game skid and have played bad football, but it’s like competitive and not awful football. They had so many darn opportunities vs Washington in that first half. I knew it was a wrap with all of the points they left on the board. This week they have Oregon coming to town for a 6:30pm kickoff. I’m excited because expectations are low and I think we can score on them. I say that, but I also just have a strange similar vibe from when Rutgers hoops played Purdue. I remember telling my dad “I hope I’m still in my seat with 5 minutes left, and we aren’t getting run out the gym.” This week it’s “I hope I’m not leaving to start the 4th because the traffic is HORRIBLE leaving ‘the SHIt.’” I’ll be going to the game with my brother, and his birthday is in a few days, so maybe we’ll get some magic in the air and get a wild upset win. It doesn’t help that Oregon lost last week to Indiana, but the QB was erratic so maybe our swiss cheese defense randomly makes a play. I think Oregon can get in the 40s, but I hope we get three tuddys and that cannon goes off igniting the stadium. 

Ohio -10.5 v Northern Illinois

Ohio comes into this game rested, off a bye, where they lost their last game two weeks ago. Ohio is a MAC contender and I see them coming out the break guns blazing. Their opponent, Northern Illinois, averages an abysmal 10.8 points a game. Some might assume that is skewed because of p4 games, but they average 12 points in the MAC. They are a bad offense going against the vegas favorites to win the MAC. Northern Illinois wants to run the ball, and since they haven’t found much success in that they are bottom 10 in 3rd down conversion at 27%. Ohio is opportunistic in the backend so if they shut down Northern Illinois run like everyone else has, then watch out for the DBacks jumping these routes! This Ohio offense averages a healthy 26 points and they should be motivated to stack some points after only scoring 14 last game. Northern Illinois does have a strong defense but they don’t give them much rest as they are a bottom 25 team in time of possession. The Ohio run offense wears teams down and I look for Ohio to make a statement winning this weekend comfortably.

Chargers -1.5 v Colts

I’m still figuring out this Colts team because they’ve played some baddd teams. Their pass rush isn’t the strongest and this is a key reason why I like the Chargers. Joe Alt is beginning to practice, but the weak link has been the Chargers OLine. I also look back at past Colts performances and they gave up 320 yards last week to Jacoby Brissett! They held Bo Nix to 206 but Stafford had 375 against them! I think the Colts have a strong offense but I think Herbert has his way when the Chargers have the ball. Quentin Johnston is back and the Chargers trio at receiver should help them build a lead. It will be interesting how the Colts manage their kicking game. Michael Badgley made all five of his kicks last week, but he was an 80% kicker for the Chargers to begin his career before being cut, and this will only be his 6th game in the last three seasons. Every point counts every possession matters in potential shootouts. 

Power Rankings

The number to the right of the team is where they were ranked last week. 

1. Bucs (2)
2. Colts (5)
3. Patriots (13)
4. Chiefs (15)
5. Steelers (7)
6. Broncos (11)
7. Seahawks (14)
8. Lions (1)
9. Texans (20)
10. Packers (9)
11. Niners (3)
12. Bills (4)
13. Rams (12)
14. Eagles (6)
15. Commanders (10)
16. Bears (19)
17. Chargers (16)
18. Falcons (21)
19. Vikings (18)
20. Jaguars (12)
21. Giants (29)
22. Panthers (24)
23. Cowboys (17)
24. Raiders (31)
25. Ravens (22)
26. Cardinals (23)
27. Dolphins (25)
28. Bengals (26)
29. Saints 27)
30. Browns (30)
31. Titans (28)
32. Jets (32)

Thank you,
Goose