Hate hate hate hate hate... Get ready to hate in Week 5!
Whether you're looking to hate-watch Clemson (again), fade Iowa, or watch a bunch of rich people dish out millions to buy out Lincoln Riley, there's plenty to break down in my college football Week 5 hate picks!
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Week 5 college football hate picks
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| Matchup | Pick | Hate Meter 🤬😡😠 |
 Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
 Miami @  Clemson |
Miami -16.5 | 🤬 | 54% |
 Ohio State @  Iowa |
Ohio State -14.5 | 😠 | 52% |
 Washington @  USC |
Wash +9.5 | 😠 | 51% |
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🤬 Miami vs Clemson: Miami -16.5
Who's hatin: Dabo Haters
Why I'm hatin: I am the biggest Dabo Swinney hater in this galaxy. Miami to cover the 16.5-point spread was the first bet I placed for Week 5, and no, it wasn't simply blind hatred. I am far more logical than I may look.
Last week, I faded Clemson as it headed to California to take on the Golden Bears following a late score against the Tar Heels the week prior, in a spot where it could have just run the clock out and won, but chose to cover the spread. The Tigers sadly beat Cal 24-10 last Friday.
Now, they have to fly all the way back home to take on the No. 4 team in the country, one that has yet to, and in my eyes cannot, take its foot off the gas.
The Hurricanes have one of the easiest schedules and cannot afford to let up if they want to make it to the College Football Playoff. They and Notre Dame are in very similar boats to where they were a year ago.
Clemson will easily be the toughest team the Hurricanes have played up to this point, but it is not even close to being in the same stratosphere as Miami. The Canes should roll with ease.
Take this up to 20.5.
😠 Ohio State vs Iowa: Ohio State -14.5
Who's hatin: Corn haters
Why I'm hatin: After Ohio State's loss to Texas in Week 2, this Buckeyes team needs a quality win to add to its resume. The Buckeyes find themselves in a great spot in Iowa City, as the Hawkeyes are coming off a big outright win at the Big House last week.
In their 20-19 win over Michigan, the Wolverines outgained the Hawkeyes by 144 yards. Iowa rushed for just 58 yards and recorded 16 first downs. If it weren't for an interception on Iowa's 19-yard line, Michigan likely would have come out on top.
Now, Kinnick Stadium is easily one of the hardest places to play, but this is a game the Buckeyes should be able to take care of business. They are easily the most well-rounded and talented offense this Iowa defense has faced this season.
If you can get the key number of -13.5, snag it!
😠 Washington vs USC: Washington +9.5
Who's hatin: USC Boosters
Why I'm hatin: As Southern Cal boosters prepare to potentially buy out Lincoln Riley following the season if this Trojans team continues on its trajectory of mediocrity, we’ll be looking to back Washington following its home loss to the Golden Gophers last week.
The Trojans have not looked impressive at all this season, kicking things off with an underwhelming win over San Jose State, followed by a seven-point win over Rutgers, which lost to UMass to kick off its season.
Then, this past week, Dylan Raiola came in after Dante Moore's injury and nearly threw for 300 yards.
Despite Washington’s loss to Minnesota, this will be a tough team for USC to beat by double digits. The Huskies were clearly looking ahead to this matchup, and I don’t believe the Trojans have the pull-away power to create that kind of separation.
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