Savannah St getting 70½ points vs Florida St

By Paul Newberry

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Sept. 7 2012 3:20 a.m. MDT

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, photo, Oklahoma State running back Corey Bennett (20) carries in front of Savannah State defensive lineman Jovanta Mobley (81) in an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Bennett was the fifth running back to get in against Savannah State and ended up with a team-high 12 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown.

Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press

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Summary

OK, so you're planning to plop down a few bucks on a college football game — legally, of course — and trying to decide whether to stick with the favorite or take the points.

Well, here's a tough one.

If you go with No. 6 Florida State in Saturday's game against lowly Savannah State, you'll be starting with a 70½-point deficit.

That's right, SEVENTY AND A HALF!

From all indications, this is largest point spread ever for a Division I game. But before you race out to bet the mortgage on the underdog, consider this: The Tigers were nearly as big an underdog last week — in the 65½-point range — and they didn't come close to covering. No. 18 Oklahoma State romped to an 84-0 victory in the opener.

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