Tulane vs. SMU prediction: Take the heavy underdog

Tulane vs. SMU prediction: Take the heavy underdog

Howie Kussoy picks his winner for Thursday night’s college football matchup between Tulane and SMU. Home team in CAPS.

Tulane coach Willie Fritz
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Tulane (+14) over SMU

I have no confidence in Tulane, but the 80-something percent of SMU backers have backed me into this corner. The public’s winning streak can’t be sustained much longer.