The Wiz of Odds

Crystal Ball

Howie Kussoy, New York Post: The greed of conference realignment killed many great rivalries — Oklahoma-Nebraska, Kansas-Missouri, Pittsburgh-West Virginia, Texas-Texas A&M and others. But there is plenty of fun to go around, beginning with the Egg Bowl between Mississippi and Mississippi State. Take the Rebels and the points.

Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel, Fox Sports: All Missouri needs to punch its ticket to the Southeastern Conference title game is to beat Arkansas at home. But the Razorbacks have mauled their last two opponents and will make it three in a row at Columbia.

Mike Hlas, Cedar Rapids Gazette: It's Farmageddon when Nebraska and Iowa square off in Iowa City. Hlastradamus is zeroed in on this game. The Hawkeyes are 6-2 against the number in their last eight games. The Cornhuskers have failed to cover in their last four. The trend will continue. Take Iowa and give the number.

Double D, Boston Herald: Maryland and Rutgers tussle for the first time as members of the Big Ten. The Terrapins, who are favored by eight points, have a chance to post a winning record in the league play. Fear the turtle and give the points.

Reno Journal-Gazette: The handicappers' holiday gifts to bettors: Kentucky, UCLA and Florida.

Jon Wilner, College Hotline: California needs a victory against Brigham Young to become eligible for a bowl game in Sonny Dykes' second season. The Golden Bears won't disappoint.

Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports: The Confidence Pool. The locks of the week are Mississippi State, Arizona State and South Carolina.

For the latest numbers, click here.

For statistical analysis, visit cfbstats.com and StatMilk.

For complete TV listings, check Matt Sarzyniak Sports.

Track how the public is betting at Sports Book Spy.

No Pac-12 Network? No problem. Try this link.

Visit the Wiz's Resources page for all your reference needs. Follow the Wiz on Twitter and check our Facebook page. There's also Blog Heaven with the best of college football bloggery, and News Wired, with RSS feeds for every Division I-A team. Finger-lickin', guitar-pickin' Southern Rock at All Dixie Rock.

Odds Say Oregon vs. Alabama in Title Game

It's going to be Oregon vs. Alabama for the championship, according to odds posted by Bovada. The Ducks are listed at 9/2 to win the championship, topped only by Alabama's 2/1.

Defending champion Florida State, which has won 27 in a row, is listed at 6/1. Ohio State is fourth at 7/1. Mississippi State, which is ranked fourth by the selection committee at the time of this post, is tied with Baylor at 8/1.

The Heisman race is down to Marcus Mariota of Oregon and Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin. Mariota is listed at 1/3 and Gordon 2/1.

Complete odds after the jump.

Snapshots of Week 13

A look at the week that was, thanks to 30fps.

Arizona State Stays in the Hunt in Pac-12 South

It's tough work but somebody has to do it. Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin made the overnight trek to Tempe from San Diego in time for the 11 a.m. kickoff between Pacific 12 rivals Washington State and Arizona State.

The Sun Devils got off to a slow start but roared back for a 52-31 victory before 51,428 at Sun Devil Stadium.

There are additional images after the jump.

San Diego State Becomes Bowl Eligible

Wiz correspendent Greg Laughlin started his weekend on Friday night in San Diego, where the hometown San Diego State Aztecs played host to the Air Force Falcons in a Mountain West Conference game.

The Aztecs won, 30-14, and became eligible for a bowl. San Diego State plays host to San Jose State on Saturday and a seventh victory would likely send the Aztecs to the Poinsettia Bowl, played in Qualcomm Stadium, the team's home field.

There are additional images after the fold.

Crystal Ball

Double D, Boston Herald: Colorado State's Jim McElwain will be one of the hottest coaching commodities in the weeks to come. He has guided the Rams to a 9-1 record. Colorado State is a 22-point favorite against New Mexico and had a bye week to prepare for the Lobos' option running game. Give the points.

Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel, Fox Sports: Wisconsin, behind Melvin Gordon, is rolling entering its game against Iowa. The Badgers are big favorites, but don't let that scare you. On Wisconsin, on to victory.

Matt Youmans, Las Vegas Review-Journal: Nevada Las Vegas-Hawaii might be a nothing game, but tell that to Bobby Hauck and Norm Chow. Each coach is battling to keep their job.

Reno Gazette-Journal: Lee Sterling became the first handicapper to reach 10 victories. Virginia, Baylor and San Jose State are Saturday's selections.

Mike Hlas, Cedar Rapids Gazette: Hlastradamus is the hottest handicapper around, with a season record of 36-24-3. That's 60%. He's giving points in four games, including Florida State over Boston College.

Howie Kussoy, New York Post: Gotham's finest disagrees with Hlastradamus. He's taking Boston College and the points against Florida State.

Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports: The Confidence Pool. Locks of the week are USC, Western Michigan and Baylor.

Jon Wilner, College Hotline: He is coming off an 0-4 week, but this is a new week. Selections include Stanford, Utah, Washington State, Washington, USC and Oregon.

For the latest numbers, click here.

For statistical analysis, visit cfbstats.com and StatMilk.

For complete TV listings, check Matt Sarzyniak Sports.

Track how the public is betting at Sports Book Spy.

No Pac-12 Network? No problem. Try this link.

Visit the Wiz's Resources page for all your reference needs. Follow the Wiz on Twitter and check our Facebook page. There's also Blog Heaven with the best of college football bloggery, and News Wired, with RSS feeds for every Division I-A team. Finger-lickin', guitar-pickin' Southern Rock at All Dixie Rock.