College Football Playoff Contention Hinges on Hurricanes' Upset Win
As the College Football Playoff picture begins to take shape, one team's involvement is sending shockwaves through the sports world: Miami (FL) Hurricanes. East Texas handicapper Paul Stone couldn't resist betting on the Canes after Chris Fallica made a compelling case for their national playoff berth on his Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) broadcast.
Fallica's optimism proved prophetic as the committee unveiled its latest rankings Sunday morning, solidifying Miami's spot in the field. The 400-to-1 underdog may just pull off an upset win over Texas A&M, according to Stone.
"I'm usually an army of one, but Fallica was pretty convincing," Stone says of the VSiN commentator. "Not original work, but it cashes just the same."
While some might question the Canes' chances against the Aggies, who have impressive conference wins under new coach Mike Elko, Stone sees vulnerabilities in A&M's game plan. The loss to Texas exposed weaknesses that Miami's potent offense can exploit.
"Miami is a scary team," Stone says. "They might win the game, as long as quarterback Carson Beck stays away from turnovers."
The Hurricanes' last four games have been impressive, with a combined score of 151-41. If they can keep their momentum going, they could give Texas A&M all it wants in College Station.
Meanwhile, Ole Miss and Trinity Chambliss are another team to watch. The senior quarterback has consistently performed well this season, including a dominant 45-10 win over Tulane last month. With more reps at the Division I level, Stone believes Chambliss is only getting better.
"With more reps at this level, he's a better quarterback now," Stone says of the Ole Miss QB. "Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is going to LSU with Lane Kiffin, but Weis will call plays for this game."
As the College Football Playoff contenders jockey for position, these teams are making moves that could pay off in the long run.
In other news from the sports world:
- The South Point Sportsbook has a plethora of futures bets available, including exactas like Ohio State vs. Notre Dame (25-1) and Texas Tech vs. Miami (75-1).
- East Texas handicapper Paul Stone also has his eyes on the Indiana Hoosiers, with +30-1 odds on them beating Miami in the title game.
Stay tuned for more updates from the world of college football as the season unfolds.
As the College Football Playoff picture begins to take shape, one team's involvement is sending shockwaves through the sports world: Miami (FL) Hurricanes. East Texas handicapper Paul Stone couldn't resist betting on the Canes after Chris Fallica made a compelling case for their national playoff berth on his Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) broadcast.
Fallica's optimism proved prophetic as the committee unveiled its latest rankings Sunday morning, solidifying Miami's spot in the field. The 400-to-1 underdog may just pull off an upset win over Texas A&M, according to Stone.
"I'm usually an army of one, but Fallica was pretty convincing," Stone says of the VSiN commentator. "Not original work, but it cashes just the same."
While some might question the Canes' chances against the Aggies, who have impressive conference wins under new coach Mike Elko, Stone sees vulnerabilities in A&M's game plan. The loss to Texas exposed weaknesses that Miami's potent offense can exploit.
"Miami is a scary team," Stone says. "They might win the game, as long as quarterback Carson Beck stays away from turnovers."
The Hurricanes' last four games have been impressive, with a combined score of 151-41. If they can keep their momentum going, they could give Texas A&M all it wants in College Station.
Meanwhile, Ole Miss and Trinity Chambliss are another team to watch. The senior quarterback has consistently performed well this season, including a dominant 45-10 win over Tulane last month. With more reps at the Division I level, Stone believes Chambliss is only getting better.
"With more reps at this level, he's a better quarterback now," Stone says of the Ole Miss QB. "Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is going to LSU with Lane Kiffin, but Weis will call plays for this game."
As the College Football Playoff contenders jockey for position, these teams are making moves that could pay off in the long run.
In other news from the sports world:
- The South Point Sportsbook has a plethora of futures bets available, including exactas like Ohio State vs. Notre Dame (25-1) and Texas Tech vs. Miami (75-1).
- East Texas handicapper Paul Stone also has his eyes on the Indiana Hoosiers, with +30-1 odds on them beating Miami in the title game.
Stay tuned for more updates from the world of college football as the season unfolds.