2016 College Football Picks and Predictions – Top Matchups for Week 4: The 2016 college football season is officially in full swing, and the action isn’t going to stop any time soon as conference play starts to ramp up. Week 4 has several big conference matchups on tap, including four between ranked teams. Five of the eight teams involved in those matchups are actually ranked in the top 15, including two top 10 teams. On that note, let’s take a closer look at the top matchups for Week 4.
2016 College Football Picks and Predictions: Top Matchups for Week 4
No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks vs. No. 10 Texas A&M Aggies
Both teams roll into the matchup undefeated at 3-0, and while the winner will continue to have a chance to be a factor in the SEC, the loser will face an uphill battle with plenty of tough matchups still to come. The Aggies have won this game each of the last two seasons, but the Razorbacks have gagged away late leads in both.
Arkansas wants to pound the ball on the ground and wear down the Aggies on both sides of the ball, but that could prove tough. Texas A&M has showcased a balanced, potent offensive attack that ranks in the top 25 in passing, rushing and scoring. Not to mention the fact that the Aggies have put up those stout numbers despite facing a ranked UCLA team and going on the road to play Auburn.
The Razorbacks are a solid team, but the Aggies look to be much better than many expected. Texas A&M has been solid on the defensive side of the ball, and with transfer Trevor Knight solidifying the quarterback spot, the Aggies’ offensive attack hasn’t slipped much compared to past years. Arkansas is a bit overmatched in this one.
Prediction: Texas A&M Aggies (-6.5) Cover the Spread
No. 19 Florida Gators at No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers
The Gators have owned this rivalry, winning the last 11 matchups, but they are 6.5-point underdogs in this one. Florida’s defense is legit, but their already-suspect offense won’t be helped by the absence of quarterback Luke Del Rio. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s defense is pretty stout in its own right, which won’t make it any easy for Florida to put points on the board.
Granted, the Volunteers have yet to live up to the hype, but quarterback Joshua Dobbs will be by far the most potent offensive weapon on the field for either side in this matchup. I expect points to be at a premium in this one, but with the home crowd on their side and Dobbs leading the way, the Volunteers should be able to end the long losing streak
Prediction: Tennessee Volunteers (-6.5) Cover the Spread
No. 23 Ole Miss Rebels vs. No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs
At first glance, the Bulldogs seem like the obvious choice. After all, Georgia is 3-0 and is a 7-point underdog against a 1-2 Ole Miss squad. However, the Rebels two losses came to Florida State and Alabama, and they led the Seminoles 28-6 and led the Crimson Tide 28-3 before collapsing on defense.
On the flip side, Georgia has squeaked out wins against Nicholls and Missouri, and the Bulldogs offense has been lackluster despite the return of running back Nick Chubb. Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly is one of the best in the country, and the Rebels have shown they can put plenty of points on the board. Playing at home, look for Kelly and company to expose the Bulldogs.
Prediction: Ole Miss Rebels (-7) Cover the Spread
No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers at No. 8 Michigan State Spartans
Based on rankings, this is the premier matchup of the weekend, but an argument can be made that both squads still have a lot to prove. Yes, the Badgers own a win over LSU, but they needed a late rally just to sneak by Georgia State. Meanwhile, the Spartans had trouble putting away Furman before nearly blowing a big lead against Notre Dame.
Both teams will be looking to pound the ball on the ground, but neither team is likely to find that to be an easy task. Both teams have consistently been among the best defensive teams in the country, especially against the run.
In the, playing at home should help Michigan State. The Spartans haven’t lost in East Lansing since 2014, and Wisconsin enters the hostile environment with a freshman under center and several banged-up starters.
Expect a hard-hitting, grind-it-out battle, but the Spartans should emerge with a win in the end.
Prediction: Michigan State Spartans (-3.5) Cover the Spread
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