Sides: 6-5-1, +3.52
Totals: 4-1, +2.9
ML: 0-1, -1.00
YTD: 10-7-1, +5.42
3* Texas A&M +3: I think the wrong team is favored here. If there’s one thing UM has proven thus far in Randy Shannon’s first season, it’s that the defense has taken a significant step back, while the offense remains equally inept, both with Kyle Wright and Kirby Freeman at the helm. So why is UM a slight favorite against an A&M team that should legitimately contend with Oklahoma and UT atop the Big 12? Reputation is the only thing I can come up with, as Miami remains one of the preeminent “names” in college football. However, that doesn’t change the fact that a rebuilding UM team is outclassed in this match up.
The most eye-opening aspect of UM’s blowout loss at Oklahoma was the ease with which the Sooners moved the ball. There’s no shame in getting blown out to OU, who I have ranked as the second best team in the country, but it became apparent to me that Miami lacks the athletes on defense that the program’s become accustomed to, and I expect them to have serious trouble stopping A&M’s well-balanced attack.
A&M’s offense, featuring dual-threat QB Stephen McGee, and the best tandem of running backs outside of Arkansas, will pose problems for any team, and I don’t anticipate Miam’s defense being up to the task of stopping the Aggies from moving the ball, particularly on the ground, where A&M has two legitimate big-play options – McGee and RB Mike Goodson, as well as 280 lb. RB Jorvorskie Lane to finish off drives inside the red zone.
A&M’s defense is a bit of a concern, as they let Fresno St. back in the game after jumping out to a seemingly comfortable 19-0 lead, but UM won’t have the same success running the ball that they had against Marshall and FIU. This will force Kyle Wright to make plays through the air to get the offense going, and that’s something he’s consistently proven he’s incapable of doing during his time with the Hurricanes.
I’ll take the 3 points and the significantly better offense in a game I envision Texas A&M winning outright, likely by double digits.
Will add more plays later in the week.
Totals: 4-1, +2.9
ML: 0-1, -1.00
YTD: 10-7-1, +5.42
3* Texas A&M +3: I think the wrong team is favored here. If there’s one thing UM has proven thus far in Randy Shannon’s first season, it’s that the defense has taken a significant step back, while the offense remains equally inept, both with Kyle Wright and Kirby Freeman at the helm. So why is UM a slight favorite against an A&M team that should legitimately contend with Oklahoma and UT atop the Big 12? Reputation is the only thing I can come up with, as Miami remains one of the preeminent “names” in college football. However, that doesn’t change the fact that a rebuilding UM team is outclassed in this match up.
The most eye-opening aspect of UM’s blowout loss at Oklahoma was the ease with which the Sooners moved the ball. There’s no shame in getting blown out to OU, who I have ranked as the second best team in the country, but it became apparent to me that Miami lacks the athletes on defense that the program’s become accustomed to, and I expect them to have serious trouble stopping A&M’s well-balanced attack.
A&M’s offense, featuring dual-threat QB Stephen McGee, and the best tandem of running backs outside of Arkansas, will pose problems for any team, and I don’t anticipate Miam’s defense being up to the task of stopping the Aggies from moving the ball, particularly on the ground, where A&M has two legitimate big-play options – McGee and RB Mike Goodson, as well as 280 lb. RB Jorvorskie Lane to finish off drives inside the red zone.
A&M’s defense is a bit of a concern, as they let Fresno St. back in the game after jumping out to a seemingly comfortable 19-0 lead, but UM won’t have the same success running the ball that they had against Marshall and FIU. This will force Kyle Wright to make plays through the air to get the offense going, and that’s something he’s consistently proven he’s incapable of doing during his time with the Hurricanes.
I’ll take the 3 points and the significantly better offense in a game I envision Texas A&M winning outright, likely by double digits.
Will add more plays later in the week.
