College football Week 10 features a slate of high-profile games, and SportsLine expert Mike Tierney has released two three-team money-line parlays — one built on favorites and the other on underdogs. Tierney, a veteran sportswriter with work in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, holds a 320-271-16 NFL record over the past four seasons, returning $1,867 per $100 wagered, and is 130-101 against the spread in the last two NFL seasons. Over the past two college football seasons he is 121-103.
Favorites Parlay
Oklahoma State money line vs. Kansas State. The Cowboys feature quarterback Drew Mestemaker, projected as a top draft pick, while the Wildcats start Blake Barnett, their fourth quarterback in four games, missing injured starter Avery Johnson. Oklahoma State ranks third in FBS offensive yards per snap; Kansas State's defense ranks 81st per play and last in the Big 12 against the run, setting up running back Caleb Hawkins. LSU money line vs. Alabama. LSU boasts the nation's No. 4 defense and No. 6 offense, is unbeaten at home with a 36.2-point average margin, while Alabama suffered a 16-point road loss at Tennessee. The game kicks off in the afternoon. San Jose State money line vs. Northern Illinois. Northern Illinois remains the only winless FBS team, coming off a seven-point loss at UNLV and traveling back to the Pacific time zone. San Jose State has four wins.
Underdogs Parlay
Illinois money line vs. Nebraska. Nebraska has lost its last three games by a combined 13 points; Illinois has lost its last three by an aggregate 15 points. Illinois quarterback Katin Houser has returned from injury, and the Illini defense has improved. Boston College money line vs. Florida State. Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell, lost standout receiver Duce Robinson, and faces running back injuries that may sideline even third-stringer Tre Wisner. Boston College had won two straight before a loss at Duke and has dropped only one of four home games. Air Force money line vs. Army. Army allows 5.1 yards per rush, ninth-worst in FBS. Air Force won its last game with just three pass attempts. Army was beaten by 27 points by Memphis and has faced a difficult schedule with back-to-back road games and three consecutive opponents coming off byes.
