Sorry, but this post will be short and sweet due to a broken arm. (One-handed typing is neither easy nor fun.)

1 Doug Martin Games

Western Michigan at Central Michigan

Line CMU by 4 

Root for WMU Broncos.

Why? Akey's squad beat WMU. An improved WAC SOS helps our Broncos.

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2 Doug Martin Games

Fresno State at Louisiana Tech

Line Bulldogs by 3 

Root for Bulldogs

Why? At 5-2, and with a final game against Illinois, there's still time for the Bulldogs to provide our Broncos with a semi-nationally respected opponent come season's end.

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Wyoming at New Mexico

Line Cowboys by 9

Root for Cowboys

Why? With only 2 wins under its belt, we will take any win they can muster. It won't boost our SOS much, but it's better than another loss.

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California at Washington State

Line Golden Bears by 14

Root for Golden Bears

Why? Nevada's best win of the year remains Cal. A better Wolfpack reputation boosts the importance of our showdown in Reno.

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3 Doug Martin Games

#7 Nebraska at Iowa State

Line Cornhuskers by 18

Root for Cyclones

Why? The more losses for top 10 teams, the better

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#8 Oklahoma at Texas A&M

Line Sooners by 3

Root for Aggies

Why? The more losses for top 10 teams, the better

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#9 Wisconsin at Purdue

Line Badgers by 20

Root for Boilermakers

Why? The more losses for top 10 teams, the better. Plus, Toledo beat Purdue.

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Toledo at Northern Illinois

Line N/A

Root for Rockets

Why? Sitting at 6-3, the Rockets are turning out to be a very pleasant surprise. Let's hope they can continue to boost our SOS.

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4 Doug Martin Games

#22 VaTech vs GaTech

Line Hokies by 12

Root for Hokies

Why? Our best win can continue to impress voters. A win over a BCS conference champ would be almost impossible to ignore. Getting by the Yellow Jackets is a must.

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#1 Oregon vs Washington

Line Ducks by 35 

Root for Huskies

Why? A Ducks loss would move the Broncos up one spot and into serious contention for NTG inclusion.

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#3 TCU at #5 Utah

Line Horned Frogs by 5

Root for Utes

Why? Winning out will be much tougher for the Utes, with games at Notre Dame and underrated San Diego State looming ahead. 

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#6 Alabama at #10 LSU

Line Tide by 6 

Root for Tigers

Why? Best case scenario: Tigers beat 'Bama, then lose to Razorbacks. 'Bama loses to LSU, then take down Auburn. Auburn loses SEC Championship game. No SEC team ends season with fewer than 2 losses, opening the door for our Broncos.

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#21 Baylor at #17 Oklahoma State

Line Cowboys by 8 

Root for Cowboys

Why? One of TCU's wins was over Baylor, which is having an unexpected strong season and boosting TCU's SOS in the process. Every percentage point counts

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#23 Nevada at Moscow's Mutts

Line Wolfpack by 11

Root for Wolfpack

Why? Our Broncos need one more ranked team on its schedule to have a realistic shot at NTG.

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Oregon State at UCLA

Line Beavers by 5

Root for Beavers

Why? We want our 2nd premier win of the season to gain as much relevance as possible. Beating the Bruins is a necessary next step.

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My pick for impact game of the week...

Utah. If the Utes down the Horned Frogs, we should move up one spot - particularly since we will be playing a very good Hawaii team this week.

Runner-up goes to...

VirginiaTech. If the Hokies can run the table and become ACC champs, people will once again become very impressed with our opening victory at their "Home away from Home: FedEx Field".