Notre Dame +10 over Stanford PINNACLE

This is probably the end of the Charlie Weis era at Notre Dame, as Weis fizzled after a successful first year coaching Tyrone Willingham’s players but has failed to make the Irish National Title contenders. The Weis era is going to be looked back on with scorn and frustration by the alumni and fans, but his players will always have his back. Charlie’s swan song comes against now overrated Stanford, who was predictably exposed by California in a game many expected them to win. Stanford was dropped from the top 25 and now will play in a high-tier bowl game, while Notre Dame will most likely play in a low-tier bowl with a new coach. Notre Dame is playing for Charlie Weis – that is for certain – and to get 10 points with a team that hasn’t lost by that margin this year is appealing. Jimmy Clausen will be playing on Sundays next season and in college football having a quarterback you can trust when taking double-digit points is a must. Notre Dame’s running game is really subpar and that forces them to have to throw to win this game against a bad Stanford secondary. Stanford has allowed 244 yards per game through the air and only has seven interceptions on the season. The Irish will take advantage and undoubtedly put up points to keep the game close, leaving Notre Dame’s defense to limit touchdowns against Stanford’s offense and keep special teams off the scoreboard. The motivation to win one for Charlie is a factor that can’t be underestimated. Teams either play to win for the coach who’s leaving or completely quit on them, and in Charlie Weis’ case his players are going to play for him until the very end. Play: #189 Notre Dame +10 (Risking 2.12 units to win 2).