Early games

Picking the Packers, USC and The U for early wins

The NFL offers Chicago-Green Bay on Thursday night while on Friday night, NCAA Football gives a doubleheader to football fans.

Without a lot of hype....here we go with some picks.

NFL

Chicago @ Green Bay

The Bears surprised Pittsburgh last week and  are seemingly always a chance against the Packers. Though suffering a few injuries, the Packers are slight favourites in this one at home.

Though Green Bay will be challenged, they should have enough in the tank to pull off a win.

Packers 30-23

NCAA

Miami (14) @ Duke

Lately, this one has been close and this season with both undefeated, it should be no different. The Hurricanes are looking to move up in the rankings and a quality road win might do the trick.

The key will be to get ahead and try to wear the Blue Devils down.

Miami 27-22

USC (5) @ Washington State (16)

This ranked clash in the Pac 12 could solidify reputations as the season advances. The Trojans obviously need to avoid the jeopardy of the road along with turnovers against the high octane Cougars.

USC will need to keep it from becoming a shootout so will depend a bit more on the ground game.

USC 31-26

Back with the rest of the weeks picks in a day or so...enjoy the games!