Ten teams from the American are in action with three conference games on the slate. I’m particularly interested to see the scoreboard light up tonight as SMU visits Houston.
I am 9 for 32 through five weeks, increasing my season percentage for the third consecutive week. For a refresher on my scoring system, click here.
Week 5 picks (top performers in bold)
Sep 12, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) looks to pass the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during second half at Papa John
QB – Greg Ward (Houston, 49.85); Greg Ward (Houston, 49.85)
RB – Jahad Thomas (Temple, 29.20) and Zack Langer (Tulsa, 23.20) ; Jahad Thomas (Temple, 29.20) and Kenneth Farrow (Houston, 27.90)
WR- Demarcus Ayers (Houston, 11.40) and Isaiah Jones ECU, 10.60); D’erren Wilson (UCF, 32.90) and Jordan Franks (UCF, 18.80)
TE – Bryce Williams (ECU, 7.00); Jeremiah Gaines (SMU, 17.60)
K – Andrew Gantz (Cincinnati, 12) ; Andrew Gantz (Cincinnati, 12)
DEF – Temple 18; Temple and Navy 18
Week 6 picks
Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
QB – Dane Evans (Tulsa)
RB – Jahad Thomas (Temple)
RB – Zack Langer (Tulsa)
WR – Demarcus Ayers (Houston)
WR – Joshua Atkinson (Tulsa)
TE – Jeremiah Gaines (SMU)
K – Austin Jones (Temple)
DEF – Connecticut
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