Whether they want ‘Bama or not, the Washington Huskies have no choice but to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in one of the two College Football Playoff matches. Before that, the LSU Tigers and the Louisville Cardinals engage in what should be an intriguing, action-packed game.
LSU Tigers vs. Louisville Cardinals (11:00 AM ET)
Line: LSU Tigers (-3) vs. Louisville Cardinals (+3) – view all NCAAF lines
LSU and Louisville square off today for the 2016 edition of the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. The Tigers are looking to use their elite defense to stymie the high-scoring Cardinals. LSU is 14th in the nation in total defense and sixth in scoring defense. Louisville, on the other hand, will be spearheaded by Lamar Jackson, who has over 5,000 total yards and 50 touchdowns on the season. The Cards are second in the nation in scoring offense.
Writer’s Prediction
Louisville (+3) wins, 32-30.
Washington Huskies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (3:00 PM ET)
Line: Washington Huskies (+14) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (-14); total: 54.5 – view all NCAAF lines
The juggernaut that is No. 1 Alabama puts its undefeated record on the line later today against Jake Browning and the Huskies in their College Football Playoff semifinal matchup. Alabama boasts of the nation’s top-ranked defense, one that allows just 11.8 PPG. That’s the kind of challenge Browning will be staring at Georgia Dome. With Browning under center, the Huskies managed to rank 31st in the nation in passing offense and fourth in scoring offense, averaging 44.5 PPG.
Writer’s Prediction
Washington (+14) upsets ‘Bama, 21-20.
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