More college football betting news and notes for this weekend

More college football betting news and notes for this weekend's action in both college football and the NFL

First the college betting advice:

Louisiana Monroe-Texas A&M

Sports handicappers have several factors to weigh. On one hand, A&M may be tempted to rest key players, not to mention look-ahead. The Aggies get their first test following this game.  Off a short-week, they play at Miami on Thursday.

However, this is a final chance for Texas A&M to fine-tune their struggling passing game.  In beating Fresno State last Saturday, the Aggies ran the ball on 28 of their final 29 games.  Oh, that game went into three overtimes, so a letdown is also something to consider.

Arkansas-Alabama

Arkansas star wide receiver Marcus Monk is out.

Fresno State-Oregon

Oregon must guard against a letdown, fresh of their 39-7 pulverizing of Michigan. Oregon has won four straight in the series, but all by a touchdown or less.  However, Fresno must mentally regroup following a heart-wrenching triple overtime loss at Texas A&M.  Hence, this is the second straight road game against a nationally ranked team for the Bulldogs.

Army-Wake Forest

Wake Forest will again be without starting quarterback Riley Skinner.

Now to the NFL betting edge as well as information useful to the fantasy football player:

49ers-Rams

The 49ers star running back Frank Gore will be playing with a heavy heart.  His mother died Wednesday following a long illness. Gore rushed for a franchise record 1,695 yards last year.

San Diego-New England

Sportsbooks and wise guy NFL bettors alike raised an eyebrow when Chargers All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates missed practice on Wednesday.  However, he did practice fully Thursday and will start Sunday.