Posted September 4, 20177 yr WOW. I would have never guessed that line. I was thinking UGA would be a slight favorite(-1 to -3 range). I think this bodes well for the Irish.
September 4, 20177 yr I am amazingly shocked here to be honest. But really has no impact on the players on the field unless you think Georgia is motivated by it?
September 4, 20177 yr Author Odds just posted out of Vegas Did you just want to reiterate what I posted?
September 4, 20177 yr That sounds like it's a wee bit too generous in ND's favor. Maybe they're factoring in anticipated crowd noise/home field advantage even though that hasn't always worked in ND's favor. They might be taking into account a pretty decisive win over Temple as well. I'm curious how much the odds change as game time approaches, it rarely stays the same throughout the week. It's one reason why I don't gamble on football games.
September 4, 20177 yr We looked very good on Saturday in all phases except FGs Temple much better then Appalachia state Home field and some QB issues for Georgia Should be a close game so favoring us is fine spread will likely go down to 3 by Saturday aloha
September 5, 20177 yr Although I'm not worried about spreads, this was a tough one to predict. Believe this spread came out later than others for week 2 games. Think they are banking on the home field advantage, night game, large opening victory etc. It is worth mentioning I believe this spread came out prior to the Eason news.
September 5, 20177 yr Although I'm not worried about spreads, this was a tough one to predict. Believe this spread came out later than others for week 2 games. Think they are banking on the home field advantage, night game, large opening victory etc. It is worth mentioning I believe this spread came out prior to the Eason news. From what I read, it started at -4 to ND last night but it was pulled off the board pretty quickly. When the news broke today about Fromm, the new line was -6 or -6.5. So it's a little bit of everything. Apparently Vegas doesn't have much faith in a true frosh QB but as a lifelong ND fan? I'll be nervous until the final whistle, whichever way it goes.
September 5, 20177 yr Maybe this has something to do with it: https://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/stat/rushing-yards-per-game Also, been lurking on the UGA board and sounds like their oline didn't dominate especially at 1st. They have a monster in the middle named Trent Thompson. Our interior oline must defend him and not let him get through. Expect lots of off tackle runs. Think this is going to be a pretty physical game.
September 5, 20177 yr Maybe this has something to do with it: https://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/stat/rushing-yards-per-game Also, been lurking on the UGA board and sounds like their oline didn't dominate especially at 1st. They have a monster in the middle named Trent Thompson. Our interior oline must defend him and not let him get through. Expect lots of off tackle runs. Think this is going to be a pretty physical game. Not to change subjects but bless Malik. Florida has 11 yards rushing for the game. He had nothing to work with.
September 5, 20177 yr And our defense is still up for approval....this game is dead eve if that. Georgiashould be favored IMO...
September 5, 20177 yr Author Maybe this has something to do with it: https://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/stat/rushing-yards-per-game Also, been lurking on the UGA board and sounds like their oline didn't dominate especially at 1st. They have a monster in the middle named Trent Thompson. Our interior oline must defend him and not let him get through. Expect lots of off tackle runs. Think this is going to be a pretty physical game. I'd say it has more to do with UGA's starting QB being out. I was not aware of that. Edited September 5, 20177 yr by JoeBrasco
September 5, 20177 yr Georgia isn't favored simply because of the QB injury, IMO. But Notre Dame's dominance last week against a suitable opponent did make people take notice that there might be something brewing in South Bend this season (at least more than what was there last year). Lots of questions there though. How good is Georgia D? Will ND be able to run consistently enough to take pressure off Wimbush and downfield passing game? Georgia will for sure load the box. ND will also likely load the box and make Georgia QB prove himself. But we did see a young, inexperienced Texas QB last year shred us. The spread though will come down because I expect people to load up on Georgia to cover that spread. Anyway, IMO this game is a complete toss up and dead even at this point. Notre Dame will go into game time at -3 to -4 maybe but only because of home-field advantage.
September 5, 20177 yr Vegas pretty much spots 3 points to the home team. Meaning if ND was -3 it would pretty much be a pick em. It was right around this and then QB goes down, they move it to -6.5 ND. Vegas doesn't think much other than ND is more likely to win here with QB down but not by much.
September 6, 20177 yr Author Vegas pretty much spots 3 points to the home team. Meaning if ND was -3 it would pretty much be a pick em. It was right around this and then QB goes down, they move it to -6.5 ND. Vegas doesn't think much other than ND is more likely to win here with QB down but not by much. Regardless the fact that ND is favored over a top 15 SEC team at all is surprising. If ND was -3.5 with UGA's starting QB playing I would still be shocked.
WOW. I would have never guessed that line. I was thinking UGA would be a slight favorite(-1 to -3 range).
I think this bodes well for the Irish.