Halloween came early for some college football teams this year with the ghost of Penn State’s past coach, Joe Paterno, at State College, Pennsylvania, during the whiteout at Beaver Stadium.
Trick or treat with Penn State — 24 over Ohio State’s 21. It will be called the upset of the year!
With a few other upsets causing a stir in the top 25, let us see what the witches of the SEC/ACC have brewed for this weekend.
Boston College Eagles vs. N.C. State Wolfpack: This one just may surprise some people, but not the Wolfpack, who win by 13.
Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles (ACC Game of the Week): There’s a lot riding on this game, as in every game, but the Seminoles have a trick and no treat for the Tigers. “Upset” in the making and Florida State by 3.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: Looks like the Devils are ready for Halloween with a win over the Yellow Jackets by 14.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Just a few leprechauns are running around. Just enough to win the game by 6.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Virginia Cavaliers: The Witches in Charlottesville, Va., said the brew in the pot and the Cavaliers are done — no need to stir anymore. Louisville by 25+.
Auburn War Eagles vs. Ole Miss Rebels: War Eagles and a few warlocks’ black magic have this game by 8.
Georgia Dawgs vs. Florida Gators (SEC Game of the Week): Snips, snails and puppy dawgs’ tails make a fine brew in the swamp of Florida — Gators by 16.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: The Vols went to the Smokey Mountains at Rocky Top this past week for a hillbilly brew; not sure if it’s witchcraft but whatever it is, it’s enough to win by 20 over the Gamecocks.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Missouri Tigers: Witches’ favorite pets are cats — Wildcats are just fine by 7.
Samford Bulldogs vs. Miss. State Bulldogs: Samford is a top private university in Alabama with a 6-1 record; they also have some tricks or treats for Miss. State — Samford by 12.
TIE BREAKER: Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans: Any ghosts in East Lansing? I’m sure there are, but none to help Spartans. Wolverines by a ton. Ohio State in four weeks.
Bill Everett is a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and lives in the Baker area.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: College football picks, week 9