Degenerate's Digest v.41

Here we are. The end (or is it?) of Season 3 of The Degenerate’s Digest. Up 9 units over the course of the season. If you’re a real degenerate, putting the house your father left you in his will on every one of my cards during the college football season – you’d still have the house and maybe enough to fix it up, put a pool in, really all depends on how much the house was worth I guess. But, to put it simply, no matter your unit size – we’re winners. Better yet, we’re champions. Annnnnnnndddddd, segway! Championship weekend!

Louisiana @ (21) App State: App State -6.5

App State has kind of been a sneaky cover machine this season. They’re 7-0 against Louisiana since 2014. When these two teams met earlier this season, App State won by 10 in what was a rather fluky score (17-7, both these teams tend to put up points). I suspect if App State can stop the run game, they will have no issue winning this game by a touchdown. Even if it’s close late, look for the Ragin Cajuns to make a last-ditch effort with some crazy play they haven’t run all season and it gets turned over for a late touchdown.

Final Score: App State 31, Louisiana 24

UAB @ FAU: FAU -8

This is a Lane Kiffin farewell game. He will most definitely receive some strong offers around the country in the next couple of weeks. FAU’s defense is strong. And while UAB puts the hammer on most, they also haven’t had anywhere near the schedule that FAU has had. Home field advantage will help the Owls win by a couple touchdowns and take the Conference USA Championship.

Final Score: FAU 28, UAB 14

(20) Cincinnati @ (17) Memphis: Under 57.5

Ah yes, one last thick sack for the digest. Last week I got Cincy to cover 12.5 because I said it was too many points. It was. The final score was 34-24 Memphis. So that total of 58 points from these two teams last week is going down. They literally have tape from what happened just a couple days ago. How can you possibly think they’ll outperform that matchup? They know each other too well at the moment. Still not sold? The first half total from last week’s matchup was 36, the second half was 21. Trending! Also, I don’t trust Cincy’s offense one bit. I’d sprinkle a couple more lines in this game. Memphis -9, Memphis ML, and the Away Team Total Under 23.5

Final Score: Memphis 32, Cincinnati 21

(4) Georgia @ (2) LSU: LSU -7

​Has anyone watched Georgia this season? No, you haven’t. And if you tell me you have I’ll know you’re lying. Unless you are incorporated with the school itself or have action on the game, no one can watch this team. Why? Cause its boring college football for most. Not me though. I watch it all. Their defense is really the only reason they are in the SEC Championship game and a current 4th seed for that matter. Their offense has been pretty crumby and unproductive for the most part. Jake Fromm has been okay, and with the lack of talent that will be on the field today at the WR position for him (especially in the first half – no George Pickens), the game is really going to rely on D’Andre Swift tiring out LSU’s defense. Georgia is going to run the ball the entire first half and then break to the air in the second half. The key for LSU is getting on the bored early and often. They are going to need to score on the few drives they are allotted in the first half, and they will. Joe Burrow has seen defenses like this before, and he did just fine. A lot of people have been saying ‘well LSU doesn’t NEED to win this game, they’ll get into the playoff regardless’. Uhhh, do you know who the head coach of LSU is? Do you think that man is a ‘throw it in the bag, we don’t need this title – we’re focused on the ‘real’ championship’ kind of guy? No. He’s not. He wants to tear into the Bulldogs just like he wants to passionately tear apart any team he faces. The Tigers will be ready. Not saying it won’t have a close call for a possible Georgia backdoor cover, but I think we’ll be alright. Today, the Digest and Coach O ride together as one, not only for the championship, but to break what has been framed over the years as the 'Jambalaya Joey Digest Coach O Curse'.

Final Score: LSU 32, Georgia 24

(23) Virginia @ (3) Clemson: Over 57.5

Talk about offense. The Cavaliers can actually put up some points. They’re averaging just over 33 points per game thanks to Bryce Perkins. Now, obviously I don’t think they’re going to match this against a Clemson Tigers defense that is ranked #2 in the country. But, I do think that if Clemson gets in the end zone early and often (offense scoring an average of 45 points per game), the starters may be taken out at the half. Thus, leaving some second half opportunity for Bryce Perkins to finish his senior season strong.

Final Score: Clemson 42, Virginia 21

Running Record: (39-30-2)