College Football Tipsheet Week 1, Part 1

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Here are news and notes for week one of college football compiled by the football handicappers at OffshoreInsiders.com.  

Friday, Sept. 4

Tulsa vs. Tulane

This game is televised on ESPN. Tulsa coach Todd Graham said he will not publicly name his starting QB because he doesn’t want Tulane to know until kickoff. However the team knows who it will be. Cy McCormick of the MasterLockLine on OffshoreInsiders.com reports that G.J. Kinne has taken the most reps. He is part of a three-man race to replace senior David Johnson. Of the three, Jacob Bower with 11 completions last season is the most experienced.

Tulane has a new defensive coordinator Steve Stanard who must prepare for three QBs who bring different looks.

Saturday, Sept. 5

Florida Atlantic vs. Nebraska

Nebraska is breaking in a new starting QB and two new WRs.  RB Quentin Castille was expected to become an even bigger part of the offense this year, but was kicked off the team. Roy Helu Jr. and converted WR Marcus Mendoza are the only RBs who have carried the ball in college. Helu rushed for 803 yards last year. Nebraska enters with high hopes this year after closing out last year with a four game winning streak including a victory in the Gator Bowl.

Northern Illinois vs. Wisconsin

Two key offensive linemen are questionable for the Badgers: C John Moffitt and RG Bill Nagy. Starting LT Gabe Carimi is probable despite a knee injury. The offensive line was Wisconsin’s most experienced unit, but if Moffitt and Nagy are out, they would start freshman Travis Frederick and sophomore Kevin Zeitler at C and RG respectively.

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