Entering week ten of the 2023 NCAA football season, a few teams have distanced themselves from the pack, while others are still fighting for their postseason bowl berths. In the Lone Star State, Big 12 and in-state foes, TCU and Texas Tech are set to square off in Lubbock. Both squads are coming off bye weeks and also looking to rebound from losses on the road. Meanwhile, over in the ACC, Wake Forest travels to Durham for a battle with the Blue Devils. Duke has been solid this year but has been up and down as of late with back-to-back losses to Louisville and Florida State. This could be a big bounce-back game for them as the Demon Deacons are reeling from a 41-16 trouncing at the hands of the Seminoles.
In this report, SBS will be going over what to look for from each squad in this article, a predicted matchup winner, and also more notes about college football betting.
| NCAA Football Week Ten Games | The Pick |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCU at Texas Tech | TCU ML | +118 | +118 | +118 |
| Wake Forest at Duke | Duke ML | -610 | -610 | -610 |
Team Spotlight: TCU Horned Frogs
TCU enters this game looking for a big rebound performance after getting thrashed by Kansas State, 41-3 on the road. Nonetheless, at 4-4, the Horned Frogs are nearing bowl eligibility but would need a nice conference win over Texas Tech to significantly increase their chances. Both squads have common opponents in Kansas State, BYU, and West Virginia with TCU going 1-2 and Tech notching an 0-3 record against those foes. Moreover, the Horned Frogs have an overall point margin differential of minus-eight to the Red Raiders’ minus-38 to those opponents. Regardless, winning in Lubbock will be tough as quarterback Chandler Morris (12 touchdowns, 1513 passing yards) aims to lead his team to victory.
Team Spotlight: Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech has an identical conference record to TCU at 2-3, but the Red Raiders need a rebound game coming off their bye week. Riding a two-game losing streak with losses to BYU and Kansas State, Texas Tech is looking for a huge game out of running back Tahj Brooks. The senior playmaker paces the Tech running backs with 891 rushing yards on the season along with six scores. Wide receiver Myles Price is another athlete to look out for as he leads the squad with 331 receiving yards on the year, along with four touchdowns. The Red Raiders are also 2-2 at home this season and are usually fairly tough to play in Lubbock.
Prediction: This game is really a coin-flip contest in many ways, but take TCU to squeeze out a win on the road given their higher level of success against common opponents.
Team Spotlight: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Entering conference play, the Demon Deacons were a strong 3-0 with high hopes of surprising the rest of the ACC. Since then, Wake Forest has come back down to earth with a mark of 1-4 in conference play. While the squad did secure its first conference win against Pitt, 21-17, a couple of weeks ago at home, they were then outmatched by Florida State the following week. Quarterback Mitch Griffis has been solid this year for Wake, throwing for nearly 1,300 yards along with nine passing scores. However, the Demon Deacons give up 256.5 passing yards per game which has been the Achilles heel of their team.
Team Spotlight: Duke Blue Devils
Duke has gained an average of 350.4 yards per game with a remarkably balanced offense as they average 170 yards-plus for both rushing and passing (170.5 and 179.9, respectively). However, they give up nearly as many yards as they gain, surrendering 320.3 per contest. With an ACC record of 2-2, the Blue Devils have been ranked in the AP Top 25 at various points this season and have put together one of their stronger campaigns in recent memory. Running back Jordan Waters is a consistent touchdown machine with nine scores this season.
Prediction: While the TCU and Tech matchup should be a close one, this contest will not be as evenly matched. Take the Blue Devils to pull away against Wake.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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