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Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville
Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM in Cardinal Stadium
Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and leave our college football picks on the Monday night match between the Louisville Cardinals and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and then I shall deviate to dip our toes into uncharted waters.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this season we do so, as the last week of display NFL football is somewhat lackluster compared to some regular-season sport of NCAA football comprising one of the greatest clubs in the country, and a legendary football program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets begin the debate after my friend Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a bet about the Steelers while the Titans were supported by me. Weve been swapping wins forth and back so it appears like its my turn to the gold wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will accompany the squares laying the lumber on a road favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days ahead of this Monday night affair, I see that the lineup has spiked a half-point about the favorite, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is currently available at a solid -20 throughout the board whatsoever the very best internet sportsbooks.
Doug, I enjoy the Irish but youre leaning to the Cardinals in this season-opening clash. Other than the venue, why do you believe Louisville will hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yup at least and a triumph IMO, said a great deal about the management of the Steelers and Titans. Let us proceed to football, so will our records on this one and in which the games rely.
Recall Louisville used to perform against opponents that are big-name? They held their own and engineered many upsets. These were fun games to see and also the Cardinals were an exciting golf club.
But just like the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its counterfeit (in real life) owner, Louisville football last year was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield will be out to change the civilization and win matches and worked wonders. This wont happen right away as the talent level is down from theVille. This is a significant moment for Louisville, a team which has the chance.
Ive read where the Cards trainers have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and that I like Hassan Hall as the lead running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 the defense which makes me more nervous. Why you have your Irish up please do tell.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing much since the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest flying into this match. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and he has a team coming from a dismal 2-10 record this past year in which they went winless. This rebuild is comparable to taking a hot air balloon and trying to turn it.
While that may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a group which made it into the CFP this past year and owned one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points over the regular season and moving a perfect 12-0 till they met Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense clicked on all cylinders as well, averaging 33 points per match over.
My question is, just how will be a quarterback like Pass whos slow to discharge, supposed to obtain some traction against a Irish shield? Especially when hes working with an offensive scheme that is entirely new and a coach?
Please, Doug, save me I am lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville is going to be able to keep pace and Im desperate for your sage wisdom and handicapping expertise!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am happy to read in your last sentence youre coming around to the bright side of sports betting, or youre simply being the identical wise a** you usually are. I will let the SBR readers who are currently making that is decided on by school football selections. Im the first to understand Louisville sucked and was not only 2-10, however 1-11 ATS last season.
Like he gave up on the Atlanta Falcons However, coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that staff COMPLETELY. A new trainer brings a fresh attitude on building a statement, and with this being a federal game, his staff will be sold by Satterfield. Louisville does need to hope never and they will not be taken by the Irish for granted have much fight.
Lets also think about, Brian Kelly using gold and the blue is just 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS if dishing out 20 or more specimens. This defense you said might improve as the season progresses but replacing five starters, whenever you dont/can not recruit like Clemson or even Bama, it is going to take time.
I was a bit facetious because although you have an handicapping that was impressive resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this scenario, because Louisville could be better but I would submit that they are coached by a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their deplorable record left by an awkward trainer like Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that laying nearly three touchdowns on the road would be square biz for certain and Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but on occasion the general public is correct, and also in this instance they are. Until once we get down on our NFL Game of the Week next week, lets see what happens on Monday when the Irish come prepared to rumble in Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)

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