College Football Week 4 Predictions and Results 2017 NCAA Division I FBS September 21 to September 24
We had a disappointing 4th week.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record was:
44-15 in picking the winner, 29-29-1 against the spread, 25-31 against the CFPT prediction average, and 29-28-2 against the over/under.
After Week 4, for the season we are a cumulative:
227-56 in picking the winner
152-119-11 against the spread
104-91 against the CFPT average,
and 141-136-5 against the over/under.
Below are the SportPundit predictions and results for Week 4 of the NCAA Division I FBS College Football Season 2017-2018. Predictions THIS WEEK are based in part on this season's performance and in part on the final post-bowl and post-playoff rankings for the past football season. See the SportPundit Preseason College Football Rankings and Ratings for FBS 2017-2018. We also use USA Today Sagarin College Football Ratings, the Massey Ratings and the Dr. Kambour home field advantage calculations. We compose the schedule here using FoxSports, ESPN, NCCA.com and other online sources.
Our system is based -- but not exclusively -- on our system of what we have christened as "NAYPPA" stats (net average yards per play advantage), calibrated primarily by adjusting for schedule difficulty, i.e. the teams thus far played, an adjustment which should get better as the season goes along. We use yards per play stats published at cfbstats.com. Other adjustments are also made (*=adjustment) because the ypp (yards per play) system is not perfect, often exacerbating stats made against much weaker or much stronger teams, nor can schedule difficulty always be pinpointed with accuracy since many schedules include FCS teams, especially at the beginning of the season.
We often use the Kambour home field advantage calculations or take a standard 3-point home field advantage ala Sagarin into account in predicting the scores.
Caveat emptor (Buyer beware): We make this material available in good fun out of interest for the sport of college football. Please do not rely on our material to place bets or wagers of any kind. No one knows the exact outcome of a game or a season before it is played and that is what makes it so interesting. We disclaim any and all liability for the consequences of anyone relying in any way upon our postings, analysis, links or reasoning - for which we make no warranty of accuracy. May the best team win.
We use opening lines, as far as possible, taking those opening lines from the College Football Prediction Tracker (CFPT), unless not yet posted, in which case we use Oddsshark and VegasInsider.com -- also for the over/unders. We add over/unders as available, usually very late for matchups of FCS and FBS teams. All odds and stats are posted here by us WITHOUT ANY guarantee of accuracy, and WITHOUT ANY liability on our part for our posted materials or for links to 3rd party sites. We do our predictions here for fun. If odds and stats are important for the reader, the reader must consult the original sites.
Note that we write "were favored". The odds of the opening line are often changed by the time we make our predictions. We do not compete against those changed odds because we are not competing against bettors. We use the College Football Prediction Tracker (CFPT) prediction average as of the date that we find it published (this week Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 10:06 AM...). Note that there is no line given at CFPT for games between FCS and FBS opponents.
Thursday, September 21
Temple at South Florida (USF)
The Bulls were favored over the Owls by 17.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored South Florida by 12.86 points. The O/U (over/under) was 58.5 points.
Our Call: 40-21 for South Florida.
Result: South Florida cruised past the Owls 43-7 as the Bulls' defense held Temple to 85 total yards and minus 4 yards rushing.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 1-0 in picking the winner, 1-0 against the spread, 1-0 against the CFPT prediction average, and 0-1 against the over/under.
Friday, September 22
Virginia at Boise State
The Broncos were favored over the Cavaliers by 13 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Boise State by 12.89 points. The O/U (over/under) was 51.5 points.
Our Call: 34-17 for Boise State.
Result: Has Bronco Mendenhall turned the corner as head coach at Virginia, as the Cavaliers -- on the road -- convincingly upset the Broncos 42-23.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 1-1 in picking the winner, 1-1 against the spread, 1-1 against the CFPT prediction average, and 0-2 against the over/under.
Utah at Arizona
The Utes were favored over the Wildcats by 3 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Utah by 4.86 points. The O/U (over/under) was 60 points.
Our Call: 31-24 for Utah.
Result: Utah topped Arizona 30-24 to remain undefeated.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 2-1 in picking the winner, 2-1 against the spread, 2-1 against the CFPT prediction average, and 1-2 against the over/under.
Saturday, September 23
North Carolina at Florida State
The Seminoles were favored over the Wolfpack by 11.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Florida State by 13.35 points. The O/U (over/under) was 53 points.
Our Call: 31-17 for Florida State.
Result: The poll-ranked Seminoles remained winless this season, losing in an upset 27-21 to the Wolfpack.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 2-2 in picking the winner, 2-2 against the spread, 2-2 against the CFPT prediction average, and 2-2 against the over/under.
Kent State at Louisville
The Cardinals were favored over the Golden Flashes by 38 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Louisville by 32.94 points. The O/U (over/under) was 57 points.
Our Call: 52-13 for Louisville.
Result: The Cardinals cruised past the Golden Flashes 42-3, the score already after three quarters.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 3-2 in picking the winner, 3-2 against the spread, 3-2 against the CFPT prediction average, and 2-3 against the over/under.
UNLV at Ohio State
The Buckeyes were favored over the Rebels by 39.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Ohio State by 36.34 points. The O/U (over/under) was 63.5 points.
Our Call: 56-13 for Ohio State.
Result: The Buckeyes led 54-14 after three quarters but then let a touchdown through by the Rebels for a 54-21 final score.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 4-2 in picking the winner, 3-3 against the spread, 3-3 against the CFPT prediction average, and 3-3 against the over/under.
Massachusetts at Tennessee
The Volunteers were favored over the Minutemen by 27.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Tennessee by 28.62 points. The O/U (over/under) was 59 points.
Our Call: 44-14 for Tennessee.
Result: The Vols squeaked by the winless Minutemen 17-13, barely outgaining UMass 319 to 281 yards total offense.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 5-2 in picking the winner, 3-4 against the spread, 3-4 against the CFPT prediction average, and 4-3 against the over/under.
Texas Tech at Houston
The Cougars were favored over the Red Raiders by 5.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Houston by 5.31 points. The O/U (over/under) was 72 points.
Our Call: 34-27 for Houston.
Result: The unbeaten Red Raiders beat the Cougars 27-24.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 5-3 in picking the winner, 3-5 against the spread, 3-5 against the CFPT prediction average, and 5-3 against the over/under.
West Virginia at Kansas
The Mountaineers were favored over the Jayhawks by 20 points. The CFPT prediction average favored West Virginia by 20.08 points. The O/U (over/under) was 67.5 points.
Our Call: 47-23 for West Virginia.
Result: In a scoring duel, the Mountaineers prevailed over Kansas 56-34.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 6-3 in picking the winner, 4-5 against the spread, 4-5 against the CFPT prediction average, and 6-3 against the over/under.
Arkansas at Texas A&M
The Aggies were favored over the Razorbacks by 3 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Texas A&M by 4.05 points. The O/U (over/under) was 56.5 points.
Our Call: 31-30 for Texas A&M.
Result: The Aggies outlasted the Razorback in overtime 50-43.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 7-3 in picking the winner, 4-6 against the spread, 4-6 against the CFPT prediction average, and 7-3 against the over/under.
Army West Point at Tulane
The Green Wave were favored over the Black Knights by 2 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Army by 0.11 points. The O/U (over/under) was 47.5 points.
Our Call: 27-24 for Army.
Result: Tulane edged the Green Wave 17-13 even though Army rushed for 371 yards. Scoring, not yardage, is the objective.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 7-4 in picking the winner, 4-7 against the spread, 4-7 against the CFPT prediction average, and 7-4 against the over/under.
Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech
The Yellow Jackets were favored over the Panthers by 6.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Georgia Tech by 8.61 points. The O/U (over/under) was 59 points.
Our Call: 37-27 for Georgia Tech.
Result: The Yellow Jackets beat the Panthers 35-17.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 8-4 in picking the winner, 5-7 against the spread, 5-7 against the CFPT prediction average, and 8-4 against the over/under.
New Mexico at Tulsa
The Golden Hurricane were favored over the Lobos by 14 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Tulsa by 13.43 points. The O/U (over/under) was 68.5 points.
Our Call: 42-34 for Tulsa.
Result: In a surprisingly low-scoring duel, New Mexico upset Tulsa 16-13.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 8-5 in picking the winner, 6-7 against the spread, 6-7 against the CFPT prediction average, and 8-5 against the over/under.
Old Dominion at Virginia Tech
The Hokies were favored over the Monarchs by 27.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Virginia Tech by 25.77 points. The O/U (over/under) was 55 points.
Our Call: 41-10 for Virginia Tech.
Result: The Hokies shut out the Monarchs 38-0, outgaining Old Dominion 582 to 149 yards.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 9-5 in picking the winner, 7-7 against the spread, 7-7 against the CFPT prediction average, and 9-5 against the over/under.
Ohio at Eastern Michigan
The Eagles were favored over the Bobcats by 2 points.The CFPT prediction average favored Eastern Michigan by 2.21 points. The O/U (over/under) was 52.5 points.
Our Call: 30-27 for Ohio.
Result: The game was tied 13-13 after regulation time as the Bobcats prevailed over the Eagles in two overtimes 27-20.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 10-5 in picking the winner, 8-7 against the spread, 8-7 against the CFPT prediction average, and 9-6 against the over/under.
Idaho at South Alabama
The Jaguars were favored over the Vandals by 4 points. The CFPT prediction average favored South Alabama by 3.63 points. The O/U (over/under) was 54.5 points.
Our Call: 34-27 for South Alabama.
Result: The game was tied 20-20 after regulation time as the Vandals prevailed over the Jaguars in two overtimes 29-23.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 10-6 in picking the winner, 8-8 against the spread, 8-8 against the CFPT prediction average, and 9-7 against the over/under.
Central Flordia (UCF) at Maryland
The Terrapins were favored over the Knights by 3.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Maryland by 5.16 points. The O/U (over/under) was 64.5 points.
Our Call: 37-34 for UCF. We are fans of UCF because of their 2nd-year head coach Scott Frost, a former Husker great, who we favored as a hire for the head coaching job at Nebraska. See the Orlando Sentinel Video of head coach Scott Frost and some of the team players on UCF vs. Maryland, also see Hurricane Irma: UCF football team serves meal to National Guard, and see also Hurricane Irma has UCF football facing financial "Armageddon". Maryland has been a surprise this year, beating Texas in their opener 51-41. The Terrapins are rightly favored by the line and by the CFPT but we are rooting for an upset here, even if the long layoff because of Hurricane Irma may not be helpful.
Result: In a signature win for Scott Frost and his Knights in Frost's 2nd year as head coach, Central Florida convincingly beat an improved Big Ten Maryland Terps team 38-10, as the Knights outgained the Terrapins 428 to 197 yards.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 11-6 in picking the winner, 9-8 against the spread, 9-8 against the CFPT prediction average, and 9-8 against the over/under.
Wake Forest at Appalachian State
The Demon Deacons were favored over the Mountaineers by 3.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Wake Forest by 5.30 points. The O/U (over/under) was 46 points.
Our Call: 31-20 for Wake Forest. As we wrote the first week, "The Demon Deacons have gone from two 3-9 seasons to 7-6 last year including a Military Bowl win over Temple under the head coaching of Dave Clawson, and are likely to be even better this year. Now in his 4th year, Clawson in 4 years went from 0-11 to 10-3 at Fordham, from 3-8 to 11-3 at Richmond, and from 2-10 to 10-3 at Bowling Green (one can not include the 2009 season as his)." Wake Forest is convincingly 3-0 this season and this could be win number four.
Result: It was nip and tuck but the Demon Deacons emerged victorious 20-19.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 12-6 in picking the winner, 9-9 against the spread, 9-9 against the CFPT prediction average, and 9-9 against the over/under.
Boston College at Clemson
The Tigers were favored over the Eagles by 31.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Clemson by 33.77 points. The O/U (over/under) was 52 points.
Our Call: 47-7 for Clemson.
Result: The game was tied 7-7 in the 4th quarter before the Tigers broke lose for 34-7 win over the hard-fighting Eagles.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 13-6 in picking the winner, 9-10 against the spread, 9-10 against the CFPT prediction average, and 9-10 against the over/under.
Georgia Southern at Indiana
The Hoosiers were favored over the Eagles by 22.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Indiana by 20.11 points. The O/U (over/under) was 53 points.
Our Call: 34-10 for Indiana.
Result: The Hoosiers brought down the Eagles 52-17.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 14-6 in picking the winner, 10-10 against the spread, 10-10 against the CFPT prediction average, and 9-11 against the over/under.
Toledo at Miami of Florida
The Hurricanes were favored over the Rockets by 12.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Miami of Florida by 11.00 points. The O/U (over/under) was 60 points.
Our Call: 41-27 for Miami of Florida.
Result: The Hurricanes trailed 16-10 at halftime but pulled away for a 52-30 win.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 15-6 in picking the winner, 11-10 against the spread, 11-10 against the CFPT prediction average, and 10-11 against the over/under.
Duke at North Carolina
The Blue Devils were favored over the Tar Heels by 2.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored North Carolina by 1.68 points. The O/U (over/under) was 63.5 points.
Our Call: 30-27 for Duke.
Result: The Blue Devils trailed 17-13 in the 4th quarter but came back for a 27-17 victory over the Tar Heels.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 16-6 in picking the winner, 12-10 against the spread, 12-10 against the CFPT prediction average, and 11-11 against the over/under.
Louisiana Tech at South Carolina
The Gamecocks were favored over the Bulldogs by 11.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored South Carolina by 9.15 points. The O/U (over/under) was 56 points.
Our Call: 34-20 for South Carolina.
Result: After the Bulldogs had gone ahead 16-14 on a field goal with only 58 seconds to play, South Carolina moved down the field and countered with a field goal of their own with 7 seconds to play to escape with a 17-16 win.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 17-6 in picking the winner, 12-11 against the spread, 12-11 against the CFPT prediction average, and 12-11 against the over/under.
Rutgers at Nebraska
The Cornhuskers were favored over the Scarlet Knights by 13.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Nebraska by 13.17 points. The O/U (over/under) was 51 points.
Our Call: 27-26 for Nebraska. We think it possible that the Huskers could lose their last seven games this season, so we hope they can at least chalk up wins against Rutgers and Illinois. As a Nebraska alum, we remain "all riled up" at the current state of football in Huskerland. Addendum: Since we wrote those lines, things have been happening in Lincoln. See e.g. Cornhuskers fire AD. Down the road soon they need to hire a young(er) football head coach who can recruit Top 10 classes and field marshall the football team to success ala the model of Dave Clawson of Wake Forest at four different schools -- it can take four years.
Result: The Huskers struggled to a 27-17 comeback win after trailing 17-14 in the 3rd quarter on again another intereception of a Lee pass for a TD.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 18-6 in picking the winner, 13-11 against the spread, 13-11 against the CFPT prediction average, and 12-12 against the over/under.
TCU at Oklahoma State
The Cowboys were favored over the Horned Frogs by 10.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Oklahoma State by 12.23 points. The O/U (over/under) was 64.5 points.
Our Call: 41-27 for Oklahoma State.
Result: The Cowboys were upset by the Horned Frogs 44-31.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 18-7 in picking the winner, 13-12 against the spread, 13-12 against the CFPT prediction average, and 13-12 against the over/under.
Alabama at Vanderbilt
The Crimson Tide were favored over the Commodores by 18.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Alabama by 16.60 points. The O/U (over/under) was 43.5 points.
Our Call: 24-13 for Alabama.
Result: The Crimson Tide routed Vanderbilt 59-0, outgaining the Commodores 677 to 78 yards.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 19-7 in picking the winner, 13-13 against the spread, 13-13 against the CFPT prediction average, and 13-13 against the over/under.
USC (Souhern Cal) at California (Cal)
The Trojans were favored over the Golden Bears by 15 points. The CFPT prediction average favored USC by 12.91 points. The O/U (over/under) was 63.5 points.
Our Call: 34-31 for Southern Cal.
Result: The game was 13-13 in the fourth quarter before USC pulled away for a 30-20 win.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 20-7 in picking the winner, 14-13 against the spread, 14-13 against the CFPT prediction average, and 13-14 against the over/under.
Cincinnati at Navy
The Midshipmen were favored over the Bearcats by 10.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Navy by 12.51 points. The O/U (over/under) was 49.5 points.
Our Call: 27-17 for Navy.
Result: Navy topped the Bearcats 42-32.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 21-7 in picking the winner, 15-13 against the spread, 15-13 against the CFPT prediction average, and 13-15 against the over/under.
Miami of Ohio at Central Michigan
The Chippewas were favored over the Redhawks by 2.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Central Michigan by 1.85 points. The O/U (over/under) was 53 points.
Our Call: 24-23 for Miami of Ohio.
Result: The Redhawks beat the Chippewas 31-14.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 22-7 in picking the winner, 16-13 against the spread, 16-13 against the CFPT prediction average, and 14-15 against the over/under.
Michigan at Purdue
The Wolverines were favored over the Boilermakers by 9 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Michigan by 13.18 points. The O/U (over/under) was 52 points.
Our Call: 31-17 for Michigan.
Result: The Wolverines lost their starting quarterback early to an injury but recovered for a 28-10 win over the Boilermakers behind backup QB John O'Korn.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 23-7 in picking the winner, 17-13 against the spread, 17-13 against the CFPT prediction average, and 15-15 against the over/under.
Louisiana Monroe (ULM) at Louisiana Lafayette (ULL)
The Ragin' Cajuns were favored over the Warhawks by 5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored ULL by 5.27 points. The O/U (over/under) was 62.5 points.
Our Call: 34-31 for Louisiana-Lafayette.
Result: In an offensive battle, the Warhawks emerged as the victors in 2 overtimes 56-50.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 23-8 in picking the winner, 18-13 against the spread, 18-13 against the CFPT prediction average, and 16-15 against the over/under.
Nevada at Washington State
The Cougars were favored over the Wolf Pack by 26 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Washington State by 27.08 points. The O/U (over/under) was 64.5 points.
Our Call: 36-17 for Washington State.
Result: The Cougars cruised to a 45-7 win.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 24-8 in picking the winner, 18-14 against the spread, 18-14 against the CFPT prediction average, and 17-15 against the over/under.
Georgia State at Charlotte
The Panthers were favored over the 49ers by 2.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Georgia State by 0.08 points. The O/U (over/under) was 53 points.
Our Call: 30-23 for Charlotte.
Result: The Panthers shut out the 49ers 28-0.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 24-9 in picking the winner, 18-15 against the spread, 18-15 against the CFPT prediction average, and 17-15-1 against the over/under.
Akron at Troy
The Trojans were favored over the Zips by 14.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Troy by 14.44 points. The O/U (over/under) was 53 points.
Our Call: 31-20 for Troy.
Result: Troy edged the Zips 22-17.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 25-9 in picking the winner, 19-15 against the spread, 19-15 against the CFPT prediction average, and 18-15-1 against the over/under.
Oklahoma at Baylor
The Sooners were favored over the Bears by 25.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Oklahoma by 25.63 points. The O/U (over/under) was 62.5 points.
Our Call: 49-17 for Oklahoma.
Result: The Sooners squeaked past Baylor 49-41.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 26-9 in picking the winner, 19-16 against the spread, 19-16 against the CFPT prediction average, and 19-15-1 against the over/under.
UAB (Alabama Birmingham) at North Texas
The Mean Green were favored over the Blazers by 11 points. The CFPT prediction average favored North Texas by 8.35 points. The O/U (over/under) was 56 points.
Our Call: 31-24 for North Texas.
Result: The Mean Green prevailed over the Blazers in a shootout 46-43.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 27-9 in picking the winner, 20-16 against the spread, 20-16 against the CFPT prediction average, and 19-16-1 against the over/under.
Western Illinois (FCS) at Coastal Carolina
The Leathernecks were favored over the Chanticleers by 3.5 points. The O/U (over/under) was 56 points.
Our Call: 30-23 for Western Illinois.
Result: The Leathernecks blitzed the Chanticleers 52-10.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 28-9 in picking the winner, 21-16 against the spread, 20-16 against the CFPT prediction average, and 19-17-1 against the over/under.
Florida Atlantic (FAU) at Buffalo
The Bulls were favored over the Owls by 3 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Buffalo by 3.12 points. The O/U (over/under) was 56 points.
Our Call: 24-23 for Buffalo.
Result: Buffalo edged the Owls 34-31.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 29-9 in picking the winner, 21-16-1 against the spread, 21-16 against the CFPT prediction average, and 19-18-1 against the over/under.
Mississippi State at Georgia
The Georgia Dawgs were favored over the Mississippi State Bulldogs by 6.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Georgia by 0.28 points. The O/U (over/under) was 50 points.
Our Call: 24-23 for Mississippi State.
Result: The Georgia Bulldogs routed the Mississippi State Bulldogs 31-3.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 29-10 in picking the winner, 21-17-1 against the spread, 21-17 against the CFPT prediction average, and 20-18-1 against the over/under.
Syracuse at LSU
The Tigers were favored over the Orange by 23.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored LSU by 19.80 points. The O/U (over/under) was 53.5 points.
Our Call: 38-14 for LSU.
Result: LSU struggled to a 35-26 win over the Orange.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 30-10 in picking the winner, 21-18-1 against the spread, 21-18 against the CFPT prediction average, and 20-19-1 against the over/under.
Bowling Green at Middle Tennessee
The Blue Raiders were favored over the Falcons by 10.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Middle Tennessee by 11.95 points. The O/U (over/under) was 56 points.
Our Call: 31-17 for Middle Tennessee.
Result: The Blue Raiders topped the Falcons 24-13.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 31-10 in picking the winner, 22-18-1 against the spread, 21-19 against the CFPT prediction average, and 21-19-1 against the over/under.
Ball State at Western Kentucky
The Hilltoppers were favored over the Cardinals by 10 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Western Kentucky by 12.30 points. The O/U (over/under) was 54 points.
Our Call: 31-17 for Western Kentucky.
Result: The Hilltoppers beat the Cardinals 33-21.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 32-10 in picking the winner, 23-18-1 against the spread, 21-20 against the CFPT prediction average, and 21-19-2 against the over/under.
Arkansas State at SMU
The Mustangs were favored over the Red Wolves by 3.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored SMU by 2.13 points. The O/U (over/under) was 73 points.
Our Call: 34-33 for Arkansas State.
Result: SMU led 30-14 at the half in a 44-21 win.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 32-11 in picking the winner, 23-19-1 against the spread, 21-21 against the CFPT prediction average, and 22-19-2 against the over/under.
Wagner (FCS) at Western Michigan
The Broncos were favored over the Seahawks by 39 points. The O/U (over/under) was 54.5 points.
Our Call: 45-7 for Western Michigan.
Result: The Broncos won 49-14.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 33-11 in picking the winner, 24-19-1 against the spread, 21-21 against the CFPT prediction average, and 22-20-2 against the over/under.
San Diego State at Air Force
The Aztecs were favored over the Falcons by 4.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored San Diego State by 3.30 points. The O/U (over/under) was 48.5 points.
Our Call: 27-24 for San Diego State.
Result: The Aztecs edged the Falcons 28-24.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 34-11 in picking the winner, 25-19-1 against the spread, 21-22 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-20-2 against the over/under.
Florida at Kentucky
The Gators were favored over the Wildcats by 2.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Florida by 2.09 points. The O/U (over/under) was 46.5 points.
Our Call: 24-17 for Florida.
Result: Florida squeaked past Kentucky 28-27.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 35-11 in picking the winner, 25-20-1 against the spread, 21-23 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-21-2 against the over/under.
Penn State at Iowa
The Nitanny Lions were favored over the Hawkeyes by 11 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Penn State by 9.72 points. The O/U (over/under) was 53 points.
Our Call: 41-17 for Penn State.
Result: The Nitanny Lions edged the Hawkeyes 21-19.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 36-11 in picking the winner, 25-21-1 against the spread, 21-24 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-22-2 against the over/under.
Auburn at Missouri
The Auburn Tigers were favored over the Missouri Tigers by 17 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Auburn by 19.19 points. The O/U (over/under) was 55 points.
Our Call: 38-14 for Auburn.
Result: Auburn led 31-7 at halftime on their way to a 51-14 victory over Mizzou.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 37-11 in picking the winner, 26-21-1 against the spread, 22-24 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-23-2 against the over/under.
Florida International (FIU) at Rice
The Owls were favored over the Golden Panthers by 2.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Rice by 4.10 points. The O/U (over/under) was 52.5 points.
Our Call: 31-24 for Rice.
Result: The Golden Panthers pounced on Rice 13-7.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 37-12 in picking the winner, 26-22-1 against the spread, 22-25 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-24-2 against the over/under.
UTSA (Texas San Antonio) at Texas State
The Roadrunners were favored over the Bobcats by 15.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored UTSA by 16.22 points. The O/U (over/under) was 46.5 points.
Our Call: 24-20 for UTSA.
Result: Texas San Antonio beat the Bobcats convincingly 44-14.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 38-12 in picking the winner, 26-23-1 against the spread, 22-26 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-25-2 against the over/under.
Utah State at San Jose State
The Aggies were favored over the Spartans by 2.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Utah State by 1.98 points. The O/U (over/under) was 59 points.
Our Call: 30-23 for Utah State.
Result: The Aggies led 38-0 at halftime in a 61-10 romp over the Spartans.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 39-12 in picking the winner, 27-23-1 against the spread, 23-26 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-26-2 against the over/under.
Notre Dame at Michigan State
The Fighting Irish were favored over the Spartans by 3.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Notre Dame by 4.47 points. The O/U (over/under) was 54 points.
Our Call: 27-26 for Michigan State.
Result: The Fighting Irish beat the Spartans 38-18.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 39-13 in picking the winner, 27-24-1 against the spread, 23-27 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-27-2 against the over/under.
UTEP (Texas El Paso) at New Mexico State
The Aggies were favored over the Miners by 17 points. The CFPT prediction average favored New Mexico State by 15.11 points. The O/U (over/under) was 59 points.
Our Call: 45-20 for New Mexico State.
Result: The Aggies won versus the Miners 41-14.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 40-13 in picking the winner, 28-24-1 against the spread, 24-27 against the CFPT prediction average, and 23-28-2 against the over/under.
Southern Illinois (FCS) at Memphis
The Tigers were favored over the Salukis by 25 points. The O/U (over/under) was 70.5 points.
Our Call: 51-24 for Memphis.
Result: Memphis beat the Salukis 44-31.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 41-13 in picking the winner, 28-25-1 against the spread, 24-27 against the CFPT prediction average, and 24-28-2 against the over/under.
Washington at Colorado
The Huskies were favored over the Buffaloes by 10 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Washington by 7.76 points. The O/U (over/under) was 51.5 points.
Our Call: 34-17 for Washington.
Result: The Huskies cruised past the Buffaloes 37-10.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 42-13 in picking the winner, 29-25-1 against the spread, 25-27 against the CFPT prediction average, and 25-28-2 against the over/under.
Oregon at Arizona State
The Ducks were favored over the Sun Devils by 16.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Oregon by 10.19 points. The O/U (over/under) was 76 points.
Our Call: 52-23 for Oregon.
Result: The Sun Devils upset the Ducks 37-35.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 42-14 in picking the winner, 29-26-1 against the spread, 25-28 against the CFPT prediction average, and 26-28-2 against the over/under.
Hawaii at Wyoming
The Cowboys were favored over the Warriors by 7.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Wyoming by 7.40 points. The O/U (over/under) was 57.5 points.
Our Call: 34-20 for Wyoming.
Result: Wyoming prevailed in overtime 28-21.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 43-14 in picking the winner, 29-27-1 against the spread, 25-29 against the CFPT prediction average, and 27-28-2 against the over/under.
UCLA at Stanford
The Cardinal were favored over the Bruins by 6.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored Stanford by 9.22 points. The O/U (over/under) was 63.5 points.
Our Call: 40-37 for Stanford.
Result:Bryce Love rushed for 263 yards as Stanford outscored UCLA 58-34.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus far is: 44-14 in picking the winner, 29-28-1 against the spread, 25-30 against the CFPT prediction average, and 28-28-2 against the over/under.
Sunday, September 24
East Carolina at Connecticut
The Huskies were favored over the Pirates by 5.5 points. The CFPT prediction average favored UConn by 4.02 points. The O/U (over/under) was 64 points.
Our Call: 48-27 for UConn.
Result: East Carolina edged UConn 41-38.
For the 4th Week of the 2017 college football season, our record thus was: 44-15 in picking the winner, 29-29-1 against the spread, 25-31 against the CFPT prediction average, and 29-28-2 against the over/under.
