College Football Week 1 Picks: The 2009 college football season officially begins later today but a southern California match up has caught the attention of the college football picks experts as the San Diego State Aztecs tee it up at the UCLA Bruins in Saturday betting action. The defense has the potential to be very special and that could be enough to put UCLA into a bowl game. The schedule is not too difficult and winning six games should be a reasonable goal.
However, if the offense is as bad as it was last season, squeezing out a road win or two will be extremely difficult. The Bruins have to find consistent play from their quarterback or at least a running back that can make some plays or the offense will not go anywhere and the defense will be put in a bad position. UCLA needs to win early. The college football picks experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have the UCLA Bruins -19.5 point favorites against the San Diego State Aztecs.
In an early Big 10 vs. Big 12 match up the Missouri Tigers open at the Edward Jones Dome against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Coach Zook needs to turn his great recruiting classes into results. It worked in 2007, but it certainly did not in 2008. Before losing starts to become a habit in Champaign, again, results have to start happening. The goal for this season should be getting back to a bowl game, but it could be much better for the Illini if the offense can stay healthy and the defense can replace those big losses. Could be a long day for the Illini! The week 1 college football picks experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have Illinois -7 point favorites against Missouri.
Preseason No. 13 Georgia Bulldogs open at No. 9 Oklahoma State Cowboys in a battle of highly ranked non conference opponents. The Bulldogs offensive line is still pretty young and it remains to be seen if that year of experience will make a big difference. The key will be finding some consistency on the line and, if that happens, Georgia will exceed expectations this year after failing to live up to expectations just a year ago. Eight starters return on offense and that should make this one of the most dangerous and dynamic offenses in the nation. Tight end Brandon Pettigrew will be missed, but the rest of the skill players are back. Quarterback Zac Robinson proved to be a dangerous player with his arm and his legs and he will have plenty of help in both categories. Can the Georgia defense stop the Cowboys? Doubt it! The week 1 college football picks experts at Bodog.com have the Oklahoma State Cowboys -5 point favorites against the Georgia Bulldogs.
