College Football Picks 11/16 Part 1

Going with quality over quantity for this round.

Top Picks

Northwestern -2.5
Nebraska +6

Leans

Indiana +27 and Team Total over 20

Still considering a side in a few other games like Auburn/Georgia so check me on twitter for some additional early plays.

Writeups:

Northwestern- NWU's struggles all come down to 2 main factors, injuries and their offensive line. The injuries are a bit better and this week the offensive line has a favorable matchup. In NWU's losses the O line could not consistently rush the qb. Michigan's defensive line is far from dominant and won't be able to rush the passer well enough to disrupt the Wildcat's timing.

Michigan is also in a bad place mentally while beating Michigan is always huge for NWU. Look for a big edge in motivation go to NWU.

Nebraska- I have to give Nebraska credit, their defense has come around. Michigan St's offense has been getting it done but this is a step up in class for their offense and it will show. This game will come down to turnovers and Nebraska will do a better job in that category and get the cover.

Indiana- Something about this game keeps catching my eye. I keep thinking back to Wisconsin's struggles against the Arizona St passing attack. I think Indiana can replicate that success however Wisconsin has gotten better since then. I like Indiana to score some points and get the team total over and do just enough to cover the big number.