JOE GAVAZZI
College FB
Ohio St. (-34) Noon ET ABC from Joe Gavazzi Winning Sports Advice
Top 5 BCS teams must always lay inflated number in November. In this case, however, due to the
hot start this season by Indiana, this number is little more than a TD higher than where it would
have been to open the season. Last week, Indiana suited up against Wisconsin without RB
Coleman, their best runner, who is again expected to miss this game. Indiana was outrushed 554-
102 in their annual 51-3 drubbing at the hands of the Badgers. Meanwhile, Ohio St. was costing
themselves style points in allowing 35 points to the Illini. Yet, the Buckeyes still had a resounding
victory of 60-35 outrushing the Illini 441-132. That poor defensive performance has made life miserable
for many Ohio St. defenders in this week’s Columbus practices. Expect a resounding
Ohio St. victory as the Buckeyes win their 23rd consecutive game under HC Meyer. In so doing,
consider the streaks that will be extended. Ohio St. is currently on an 11-3 ATS run, has a long
term record of 47-22 ATS vs. the Big 10 (10-4 ATS under Meyer), and is on a run of 12-4 ATS
laying 23 or more points. No defensive apathy from the Buckeyes this week, knowing they allowed
the Hoosiers 49 points last year.

Florida St. (-57) 3:30 ET ESPNU
Potential legal issues for Sem QB Winston did not appear to negatively impact his performance in
last week’s 59-3 wipeout of Syracuse. Style points continue to be a priority for this team with a
realization that a National Championship season has real potential. The Seminoles are now 10-0
ATS as home favorite of 14 or more points with a cover margin of 16 PPG. Key factor of coverage
is that the second team of Florida St. is still notably better than Idaho.