'BIG Bets': Can USC cover its visit to Michigan?

Colin Cowboy He doesn't just talk about football: he also makes predictions.

Cowboy and Jason McIntyre He spent part of Thursday revealing his top three bets for Week 4 of the college football season, focusing on three Big Ten teams.

Let's dive into its analysis from “The pack.”

(All times are ET)

No. 24 ILLINOIS @ No. 22 NEBRASKA (8 pm, Friday, FOX and The FOX Sports app)

Colin's Choice: More than 43 points

Colin's thoughts: “Nebraska is the most underrated team in college football. Quarterback Dylan Raiola has completed over 70 percent in three straight games. … Nebraska is absolutely for real, and Brett Bielema has Illinois undefeated. I think there's some scoring here.”

J-Mac's choice: Illinois +8

J-Mac's Thoughts: “I think it's going to be a close game. I'm leaning toward the Under… I like the road teams this week. Are you going to give me eight? Illinois is a great defensive team. I think it's going to be a close game.”

No. 11 University of the South @ No. 18 MICHIGAN (3:30 p.m., Saturday, CBS)

Colin's Choice: University of the South -5.5

Colin's thoughts: “Michigan's defensive line is solid, so I think it's an underachieving play. But Lincoln Riley, after a bye week or a bye week, is 8-3. And Miller Moss? I'm not saying he's the best quarterback Riley's ever had, but he might be the most efficient. … It's a stacked offensive roster.”

J-Mac's choice: University of the South -5.5

J-Mac's Thoughts: “I'm with you and USC on this one. The quarterback change (at Michigan) tells me there's a little bit of panic about new coach Sherrone Moore. I just don't feel the vibe there.”

NORTHWEST @ WASHINGTON (7 pm, Saturday, FOX and The FOX Sports app)

Colin's Choice: More than 42.5 points

Colin's thoughts: “Washington is a very good home team at Husky Stadium. Jedd Fisch, you saw what he did to Arizona in a couple of years. A very smart, high-caliber offensive coach, and their quarterback, Will Rogers, again, very competent.”

STATE OF MICHIGAN @ Boston University (8 p.m., Saturday, ACC Network)

J-Mac's choice: Michigan State +6.5

J-Mac's Thoughts: “Everyone is excited about this Boston College team. They fought hard against Missouri last week… Everyone loves Boston College here, so I prefer Michigan State. I think they play on the road, stay close and Sparty covers.”

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