Hlastradamus observes Thanksgiving. That’s because TCU plays Texas that day.

The prophet is more into pigskin than turkey legs.

Hlastradamus couldn't wait to have a slice

You’ll have to forgive him. He was around before there was Thanksgiving. He used to spend the fourth Thursday of November eating spaghetti and wondering if there should be a holiday for people to express their gratitude … to him.

But time changes. At one point this fall, Hlastradamus’ 2012 record was fantastic. Now, after a 2-5 disgrace last week, it is a woeful 32-32-1. That’s right, he is Even Stephenadamus.

This week, however, thar’s gold in them thar point spreads.

Texas -7.5 vs. TCU. The Longed Horns have learned a valuable lesson this fall. Namely, they aren’t in the Mountain West anymore.

Michigan +4 at Ohio State. The Buckeyes have dodged danger throughout this season. The Wolverines will bring more danger than OSU has encountered.

Oklahoma -7 vs. Oklahoma State. The Cowboys had their fun last year. The Sooners reestablish who’s who in Oklahoma on Saturday.

Florida +7.5 at Florida State and South Carolina +4 at Clemson. If the SEC is as vastly superior to the ACC as it insists it is, shouldn’t these two be automatics?

Baylor -2.5 vs. Texas Tech. If you can beat Kansas State by 28, you can beat Texas Tech by 3.

Oregon -9.5 at Oregon State. This will be a palate-cleanser for the Ducks after getting shut down by Stanford.

And finally …

Iowa State +1 vs. West Virginia. Hlastradamus wants ISU to go to a better bowl than something named after a shop that replaces brakes and mufflers. So, cover this one for the prophet, Cyclones.