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Picking Every 2016-17 College Football Bowl Game Against the Spread

By Michael Collins

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer leads the team onto the field before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer leads the team onto the field before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

College Football Playoff semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
No. 3 Ohio State (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) vs. No. 2 Clemson (12-1, 7-1 ACC)
Dec. 31 – 7 p.m., ESPN
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.

Average Line: Ohio State, -3.5

By the time this game begins, both Ohio State and Clemson will know who their potential opponent in the national title game will be. That could actually make a difference if my upset prediction holds true.

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If Alabama does beat Washington, look for Ohio State to come at Clemson with some fury. They want to play Bama again badly.

That said, this could be one of the best games of the year. Both teams have top 10 defenses and top 15 offenses. Both have players who have experienced the playoff before, and both have coaches who thrive on intensity.

Both quarterbacks – J.T. Barrett and Deshaun Watson – are dangerous weapons both with their arms and legs, and have the ability to carry a team to a win.

This could easily be two undefeated teams locking up in this game, and both will have to play that way to come out with a win. Give the edge to Ohio State for a tougher schedule over the season.

Prediction: This is what Urban Meyer lives for. He’s a big game coach, and rarely does he lose one. Buckeyes win, however any spread over 3 should be avoided. At 3.5 go with Clemson to beat it.

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