Lockdown-Weekend of Oct. 20

I really should've posted this Thursday, because I had Rutgers all the way. Lots of big lines in the NFL this weekend, I'm sticking with college.

Oklahoma (-30) at Iowa State
Texas whipped the Cyclones 56-3 last week, what do you think Oklahoma is going to do? We know Iowa State lacks talent, but even the talent they have seems to be underachieving.

The Sooners have been struggling through the Big 12 schedule, so you hate to give 30 on the road. But ISU is sure to give Bradford and crew the chance to post a score like they did in September.

Oklahoma 65 Iowa State 6

Miami (+5) at Florida State
How the mighty have fallen. A game that once was a major factor in deciding the national champion is only drawing the interest of die hards.

These games have been close the last few years, but not necessarily great to watch. Here's the last few:

Away Home
09/04/2006 FSU 13 MIAMI 10
09/05/2005 MIAMI 7 FSU 10
09/10/2004 FSU 10 MIAMI 16
01/01/2004 FSU 14 MIAMI 16

I'd expect another low-scoring match-up. Here's the game-turner:

In Miami's three losses, they've been outrushed by 64, 74 and 97 yards. Who from Florida State is going to expose that weakness in Miami.

Unless Miami finishes far behind in turnovers, I think they'll do enough on D to manage a win here.

Miami 16 Florida St. 6

Maryland (-4) vs. Virginia
Virginia's been winning, but you can only live on the edge so long. UVA RB Pearman is out and it looks like Maryland LB Erin Henderson will be back.

Turner has done the job as the backup, and I think the sold out crowd will be fired up. The Terps played better than the score in their last nationally televised night game, against WVU, and will build on that for this ESPN night game.

Maryland 27 Virginia 13

Upset Special: Louisiana Tech (+15/+550) vs. Boise State
The Broncos have only been away from their blue track once this year, and it was a two-touchdown loss at Washington.

Now to fly across the country after a 4-OT Sunday night game. Not good.

La. Tech has played two one-point games at home, falling to Hawaii and beating New Mexico State.

If they can stop Boise from hitting big plays, I think they can pull a shocker.

Louisiana Tech 51 Boise State 46

--NS