Illinois -7 but hook
California +17
Illinois
I think Illinois (5-2 ATS) will easily handle Nebraska on the road. Nebraska just sucks (2-5 ATS).
Think about this for a minute. If Illinois had not lost their Week 2 game to Indiana, they'd be top 10 team in discussions with Mich and Ohio St for BCS. This team is pretty damn good.
I am only hesistant to commit to Illinois because I'm thinking Nebraska may decide at some point to get through the 7 stages of grief that this season has brought them and try to recoer some semblance of a good team.
California
Would love to hear why you're on Cal +17. They are not very good. Their rush D (best part of their team) may hinder Oreg on the ground a little today but their pass D will still give up the plays. 2.5 TD spread seems about right to me. What am I missing?
GL