In this year's BCS game, I like Auburn and the points. Too many people are expecting a blowout for Florida State. Although the public is more on Auburn than I would like, I like the fact that Auburn played a much tougher schedule than Florida State.
I looked up some stats -- and this is the widest spread in terms of strength of schedule (SOS) ever in a BCS national championship game. AND -- when there has been a reasonable spread in terms of SOS, the team that played the tougher schedule has gone 4-0 or 5-1, depending on the spread you look at...
Look for a closer game than expected and take the points.
I looked up some stats -- and this is the widest spread in terms of strength of schedule (SOS) ever in a BCS national championship game. AND -- when there has been a reasonable spread in terms of SOS, the team that played the tougher schedule has gone 4-0 or 5-1, depending on the spread you look at...
Look for a closer game than expected and take the points.
