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Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM in Cardinal Stadium Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and render our college football picks on the Monday night match between the Louisville Cardinals and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and also I will deviate to dip our feet into uncharted waters. It will almost certainly be the first and only time this season we do this, as the last week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to some regular-season sport of NCAA soccer comprising one of the best clubs in the country, and a legendary football program to boot, Notre Dame. Without further ado, lets start the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while the Titans were supported by me. Weve been placing wins back and on so it looks like its my turn for the wreath, as I will follow the squares laying the lumber on a street favorite and heartily endorse the Irish. After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days ahead of the Monday night affair, I see the lineup has spiked a half-point about the favorite, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its now offered in a solid -20 across the board whatsoever the best internet sportsbooks. Youre currently leaning to the Cardinals although I like the Irish. Besides the venue, why do you think Louisville can hang with the boys? Doug Upstone: Yes, Swinger, IMO and at least a convincing win, said a great deal about the management of the Steelers and Titans. Lets move ahead to soccer, will our records on this one and where the matches rely. Remember those Thursday night matches Louisville utilized to play against big-name opponents? They more than held their own and engineered upsets. These were fun games and also the Cardinals were an exciting golf club. However, for example the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its phony (in real life) owner, Louisville football last season was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza. Scott Satterfield worked miracles and are out to change the civilization and win matches. This will not happen right away as the ability level is down in theVille. Nonetheless, this is a big time for Louisville, a group that has the opportunity. Ive read in which the Cards trainers have popped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and I enjoy Hassan Hall because the direct running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season 23, the defense, well, that makes me more worried. You have up your Irish, please dont forget. Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing much as the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest, flying in this game. Scott Satterfield is now in the big leagues and hes got a group coming from a dismal 2-10 record this past year where they went winless in ACC action. This rebuild is comparable to carrying a hot air balloon and seeking to turn it. While this may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a group which made it into the CFP this past year and owned only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points within the normal season and going a perfect 12-0 until they fulfilled Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense clicked on all cylinders averaging over 33 points per game. My issue is, just how is a quarterback like traveling who is slow to release, designed to get some traction against a defense that is Irish? Particularly when hes working with an offensive strategy that is entirely new and a new trainer? Please, Doug, save me Im lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville will have the ability to keep up and Im desperate for handicapping experience that is prodigious and your sage wisdom! Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im happy to read in your last sentence youre coming over to the bright side of sports betting, or you are simply being the identical shrewd a** you are. Ill let the SBR readers that are making this is decided on by college football selections. I am the first to understand Louisville fully pumped and was 1-11 ATS, although not only 2-10 final year. However, that staff COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino, just like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons. A new trainer brings a new mindset and with this being a national game, Satterfield will sell his staff. Louisville does need to trust not and they will not be taken by the Irish for granted have much fight. Lets also consider, Brian Kelly using the blue and gold is ATS as a road favorite, also a mere 7-9-1 ATS, when dishing out more or 20 digits. This defense you said may improve as the season progresses but replacing five starters, even whenever you dont/cant recruit like Clemson or even Bama, it is going to take time. Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was a bit facetious because though you have an handicapping resume, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this situation, because Louisville might be greater but Id submit that they are trained by a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their record rendered by an inept coach like Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks. I understand that laying nearly three touchdowns on the street is square biz for sure and Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but at times the general public is right, and in this situation they certainly are. Until next week once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, let us see what happens on Monday once the Irish come ready to rumble in Louisville. Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson -- Notre Dame -20 (-110) Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone -- Louisville +20 (-110)