Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West. Last week, we were 9-5. Lines are courtesy of vegasinsider.com. Picks are for entertainment purposes only … unless they aren’t.

The penultimate weekend of the regular season brings a slew of Senior Day appearances, but that description isn’t limited to players appearing at home for the final time.

The Hotline wonders about two coaches and a stadium that have helped define college football across the region.

— Colorado coach Deion Sanders

The third-year coach has been a towering presence since arriving in Boulder prior to the 2023 season. But he has experienced serious health issues, his

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