At 22-19-1, the Hlog needed a hiatus. It's time to veer into November with scientific handicapping, not a wishbone.
With help from someone connected to the inner workings of college football handicapping, the Hlog presents these seven sizzling selections for your barbecued pigskin:
1. SOUTH FLORIDA -4.5 at Connecticut. The Bulls are the belles of the ball.
2. ARIZONA STATE -3 vs. California. Arizona State's real season begins today. Cal's ends.
3. WAKE FOREST -6 vs. North Carolina. Wake up and get on this pick.
4. MICHIGAN -23.5 vs. Minnesota. The Rose Bowl-bound Wolverines over the gagged-and-bound Gophers.
5. UTAH -6 at Colorado State. Because the Hlog says so.
6. HAWAII -30 vs. New Mexico State. Hawaii can name the score, and thus will call it "Brutality."
7. WEST VIRGINIA -6 at Rutgers. That's right, seven favorites in seven selections. They'll be your favorites Saturday night.
Now, how do we do it?
A new color scheme would be good for starters. Consider it done.