Even if they get a few stops, I don’t see how the Wildcats will be able to score many points. Ohio State has the far superior talent, especially on the offensive side. Northwestern is seeking its first outright Big Ten title since 1995, but it’s a 19.5-point underdog for a reason. That's the fifth-best mark in the country. The Wildcats have one of the best defenses in the country, allowing only 4.47 yards per play. Northwestern has had a fantastic season, especially considering how bad it was in 2019. Time: Noon | TV: FOX | Line: Ohio State -19.5 | Total: 58.5īig Ten championship game in Indianapolis, Indiana These teams have not faced very many good offenses. I suspect the number is so low because Marshall and UAB both rank in the top 15 nationally in total defense.

Motivation will be strong on both sides, too, as Marshall is seeking its first C-USA title since 2014 and UAB is looking to avenge a 49-6 loss to Florida Atlantic in last year’s title game.Īll of that brings me to the total, which is just 42. I’m also expecting UAB to get some players back after being held out due to contact tracing and look much sharper. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say Wells will play much better. UAB’s trip to Rice was its first game since Halloween. When Marshall lost to Rice, it was a 20-0 shutout in a game that saw QB Grant Wells throw five interceptions. Last week, UAB clinched its third straight C-USA West title with a 21-16 road win. Marshall put forth an embarrassing effort two weeks ago and lost its first game of the year. Both teams have most recently played Rice. The first conference title game to kick off this weekend will come from Conference USA with UAB traveling to Marshall.

(Friday) | TV: CBSSN | Line: Marshall -5.5 | Total: 42 (Note: All times ET, odds from BetMGM ) UAB at Marshall I’ve got a few title game picks this week, but some other matchups between teams playing their final regular-season game also caught my eye. Picking games this season has been like walking a tightrope, but somehow I’ve ended up with a respectable 40-34 record despite a lackluster 2-4 effort last week. The New Year’s Six bowl matchups will be revealed on Sunday as well. There will be CFP berths on the line this weekend before the final four teams are unveiled on Sunday.

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