We’d like to claim this is late because William “Derby Bill” Watson was busy with his Breeders Cup picks. And he was busy with that, but he also got his weekly picks for Virginia Sports Now – for amusement only – in on time. The better excuse is this is late because someone was busy studying Derby Bill’s Breeders Cup picks. Football and Breeders Cup, is there a more ideal menu for a Saturday. A classic game at UR Stadium and a Classic in California. This week’s edition includes a bonus Breeders Cup pick.
Virginia at Miami
When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday
Where: Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida
Line: Miami -14 [45 over/under]
Even with a banged up defense, Miami should roll to an impressive win. “U” fans still remember the 48-0 Orange Bowl demolishing.
Selection: Miami 41-21
Duke at North Carolina
When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday
Where: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Line: North Carolina -10 [43]
“November Madness” This Classic has more potential postseason implications than perhaps any meeting in the storied series.
Selection: Duke +10
Louisiana State at Alabama
When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday
Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Line: Alabama -7 [39.5]
Saban Bowl 2 is a defensive fans bowl game while “BAMA” has the running game to wear down LSU if it gets no help from the offense.
Selection: Alabama 20-10
No. 4 Villanova Wildcats at No. 1 Richmond Spiders
When: 3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday
Where:UR Stadium (21,319) Richmond, Va.
Line: Richmond -1 [45]
The battle-tested Wildcats have a edge with a monster defense that smothered JMU, Temple, William and Mary.
Selection: Under 45 as “D” Rules a classic matchup.
OTHERS
Wisconsin -10 Indiana
Notre Dame -11 Navy
USC -9.5 Arizona St.
Oklahoma -5.5 Nebraska
Clemson -8.5 Florida St.
NFL Game of the Week [5-3]
Pittsburgh -2.5 Denver
Bonus Breeders Cup Classic selection
# 3 Summer Bird @ 9-2
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