This is a 10* BOOKIEKILLER on Northwestern.

So far I've had a lot of success playing against teams that have a lot of players out due to the transfer portal (or other reasons.)

And that's going to be the main basis behind this particular pick as well, as 8-4 Utah will be missing several key players in this one, giving the Wildcats the distinct advantage in my opinion.

Northwestern is led by senior QB Ben Bryant who finished with an 11:6 TD:INT. The offense averages 22.8 PPG, while the defense allows 24.2.

Utes main QB Cam Rising tore his ACL and his back up Bryson Barnes will be in for this one. Barnes will enter the transfer portal after this contest. Utah finished averaging 24.5 PPG, while allowing 20.9.

But as mentioned off the top, the Utes have plenty of other players opting out and leaving, including captain Cole Bishop (safety) and many other key players on both sides of the ball.

Northwestern really came together over the final part of the season and averaged 30 or more points over its final three.

While I do think the WILDCATS can win this one outright, the official call will be to grab as many points as you can.

Good luck, NP