deskgameThe Fighting Irish were laughed at when they lost to Northern Illinois. Many figured their CFP hopes were dashed at that point. Notre Dame rallied and ripped off 11 consecutive double-digit wins to reach the quarterfinals.
deskgameNewcomers like freshman G Labaron Philon and Auburn transfer G Aden Holloway benefit from Sears’ playmaking abilities. The pair combine for nearly 30 points per game, and Holloway posted a career-high 26 points in Alabama’s latest win over South Dakota State.
deskgameThis will not be the first time brothers John Harbaugh (Ravens head coach) and Jim Harbaugh (Chargers head coach) square off against one another (remember Super Bowl 47?) but there should be plenty of intrigue anyway for this rematch on Monday Night Football.
deskgameThe conditions are a consideration for this prop play. The advance forecast at nflweather.com points to a 90 percent chance of rain with 16 mph wind gusts. The game-time temperature forecast is 51 degrees, and as noted by the Palm Beach Post, Tagovailoa has a 1-8 record in games 50 degrees or lower, which is obviously not far off from the projected temperature.
deskgameAs for the College Football Playoff picture, No. 2 seed Georgia (11-2 SU, 4-9 ATS) enjoyed a bye in the first round while No. 7 seed Notre Dame (12-1 SU, 10-2-1 ATS) scored an easy win over Indiana to reach the quarters.
