NCAAF Game Preview & Betting Pick ‘Em – Week 6

Three previews for the Week 6 NCAAF games and our picks based on spreads for 10 games on the slate.

(2) Georgia vs (18) Auburn

This game is a big NCAAF rivalry year in and year out – but this seems to be a big mismatch. Both teams had big wins last week. Even though Auburn has only one loss, they have been far from impressive so far.

Georgia is a top team in NCAAF. Their defense is dominant and it does not seem to matter who is quarterbacking the team. They rely on a three-player running back rotation in Kendall Milton, James Cook Jr, and Zamir White. Georgia has dealt with injuries on offense but they have relied on TE Brock Bowers to help to lead the passing game when called upon.

Auburn has only lost one game but has had close calls against Georgia State and LSU. Their offense is top-20, averaging over 460 yards per game. The offense is fairly balanced but the main problem is the consistency of QB Bo Nix. He can make great plays, then makes decisions that cost the team. The key to Auburn staying in this one is Nix making correct decisions and them being able to consistently move the ball.

NCAAF Devy Players to Watch

1. Jermain Burton – WR – Georgia: The Georgia offense has relied on the running game and the passing game has been inconsistent. JT Daniels is unsure if he will play this week, but Burton has shown the propensity for big plays and is the leading wide receiver on the team. Burton could be a player that is much more successful in the NFL than in college.
2. Tank Bigsby – RB – Auburn: Bigsby started out the season strong, with three games of over 100 yards rushing; but in the last two games he has been held to under 90 total yards. Auburn has used Jarquez Hunter more and it will be a big task to get back on track against the strong Georgia defense.

Auburn +15.5

• Brandon @hayeb3: Auburn +15.5
• Brian @vandygrad92: Georgia -15.5
• Joe @TheHQNerd: Georgia -15.5

(6) Oklahoma vs (21) Texas

For the 117th time, Oklahoma and Texas will meet in the “Red River Shootout”. Texas leads the all-time series, 62-49, with five ties.

Texas is led by Sophomore running back, Bijan Robinson. Robinson entered the season as the top Devy running back and has done nothing to disappoint. On the year, Robinson has recorded a total of 819 yards and nine touchdowns. In addition to Robinson, Texas has a nice balance of skill position players. Junior RB Roschon Johnson has 273 total yards with three total touchdowns. Meanwhile, Redshirt Sophomore Jordan Whittington leads the team in receiving with 21 catches for 324 yards and three touchdowns.

For Oklahoma, Redshirt Sophomore quarterback Spencer Rattler leads the way. On the year, Rattler has completed 122 of 160 pass attempts for 1260 yards and 10 touchdowns. At RB, Junior transfer Eric Gray and Redshirt Junior Kennedy Brooks have split the carries basically down the middle. Brooks has 54 carries for 318 yards and four touchdowns, while Gray has 49 rushes for 245 yards and zero touchdowns.

In the receiving department, Sophomore WR Marvin Mims spearheads a very balanced group of wideouts. Three other receivers on the team have registered at least 166 receiving yards and two touchdowns. This is an electric group that continues to produce.

NCAAF Devy Players to Watch

1. Spencer Rattler – QB – Oklahoma: although Rattler has had a solid season, he has not met up to the preseason hype that was bestowed upon him (Devy QB2). He will need to minimize turnovers in this game.
2. Marvin Mims – WR – Oklahoma: Mims has had a quiet last four games, registering only 9 catches for 147 yards and zero touchdowns. Coming into the season as the WR8, he needs to be more consistent to meet these lofty expectations moving forward.
3. Bijan Robinson – RB – Texas: As mentioned earlier, Robinson has performed as a Devy RB1 should. He will need to continue this elite performance for the Longhorns to take home the win.

Texas +3.5

• Brandon @hayeb3: Texas +3.5
• Brian @vandygrad92: Oklahoma -3.5
• Joe @TheHQNerd: Texas +3.5

(4) Penn St vs (3) Iowa

It’s a battle of two top-five undefeated Big Ten teams in Iowa City this Saturday afternoon as Penn St (5-0) squares off with Iowa (5-0). Significant college football playoff implications are on the line in this grudge match.

For Penn State, their offense is led by Senior quarterback Sean Clifford. Clifford has been excellent in 2021, completing 67.3 percent of his passes for 1336 yards and 11 touchdowns, to only three interceptions. Clifford’s two main targets are Jahan Dotson and Parker Washington. Dotson has been fantastic through five games hauling in 35 receptions for 446 yards and six touchdowns. Sophomore wideout Parker Washington is the Nittany Lion’s second-leading receiver with 25 receptions for 331 yards and two touchdowns.

Penn State has a three-headed committee approach at running back with Noah Cain, Keyvone Lee, and John Lovett. They have struggled on the ground this year. To win at Iowa, Penn State will need much more from their running back room.

Iowa signal-caller Spencer Petras has done what has been asked of him in 2021. He’s completing 62 percent of his passes with 10 total touchdowns and only one interception. Petras’s favorite weapon is tight end Sam Laporta, who leads the team in receiving with 22 receptions. Running back Tyler Goodson is one of Hawkeye’s most talented offensive weapons. He’s totaled 576 yards and six touchdowns in five games.

This game will be a battle of wills dictated by the defenses. Vegas has set the over-under at just 41 points, so scoring chances may be at a premium. Whoever cannot turn the ball over and take advantage of big plays on offense will have the edge. It’s going to be a brawl in Iowa this Saturday afternoon.

NCAAF Devy Players to Watch

1. Jahan Dotson- WR – Penn St: Jahan Dotson is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about wide receivers in the 2022 class. Dotson is a home run threat at any time who can stretch the field. He’s taken on a little bit of a possession role this year, but there’s no denying he can take the top off a defense at any moment. Jahan Dotson is a rising Devy player who stands a real chance at receiving day two draft capital this spring.
2. Tyler Goodson – RB- Iowa: Junior tailback Tyler Goodson has been a solid college producer for three years now. He has decent size at 5’10 200 pounds. Goodson is a shifty playmaker when the ball is in his hands. He’s solid between the tackles with the ability to make defenders miss. Goodson also has reliable hands and has shown the ability to be productive as a receiver out of the backfield. In a 2022 running back class that isn’t deep, Tyler Goodson has the chance to rise in the second tier and possibly have a future in the NFL.

Iowa -1

• Brandon @hayeb3: Iowa -1
• Brian @vandygrad92: Iowa -1
• Joe @TheHQNerd: Penn St +1

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Brandon Haye

Brandon grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and works as a health insurance data analyst. He has no children, but two fur babies - Squirt and Brownie. He and his wife, Katie, spend their time playing poker and enjoying time with their pups. Brandon is a huge Michigan Wolverine and Jacksonville Jaguars fan. He at one time was in 77 fantasy leagues and loves the game of football. Brandon started writing for The Leauge Winners in 2021.