21 West Virginia v. South Florida
USF has a good team under a good coach, but neither of those matter when you're going up against a modern day Dominique Wilkins in Noel Devine of West Virginia. I foolishly bet against the Mountaineers last week, I won't make the same mistake this week. Looks like the Bulls can't win in Raymond James Stadium either, WVU wins 31-20.
Indiana v. 4 Iowa
Hawkeyes have lost 2 of 3 to the Hoosiers, Iowa's struggled against weaker teams this year (beat Arkansas State and Northern Iowa by a combined 4 points), and they're gaining national attention which historically worries Kirk Ferentz. So all of this means Indiana pulls off the road upset right? Wrong, I have the Barnstormers over the Hoosier in another ugly one (shocker), 16-12.
8 Cincinnati v. Syracuse
Cincinnati is the most impressive team in the country right now. Florida needs 4th quarters to beat SEC bottomfeeders, Alabama's offense is abysmal, Texas has edged out everyone besides Mizzou, everyone else has shown such flaws. Cincy on the other hand replaced 10 defensive starters from last year and have had their quarterback build a Heisman campain only to be sidelined due to injury. I will pick the Bearcats in every game they play. Cincinnati wins this one 45-14.
New Mexico State v. 17 Ohio State
Lobos are the best team in New Mexico. That doesn't matter to anyone in the Horseshoe. Buckeyes win behind their "quarterback" Terrell Pryor, 31-10.
25 Mississippi v. Auburn
Gus Malzahn's offense is looking a lot less sexy after three straight losses for the "people of the plains". Ole Miss's offense on the other hand might be turning it on right when Rebel fans thought they would. Since that Alabama game that made fans wish they worked on Saturday, Kent Austin has done something right. Jevan Snead threw for a combined 570 yards against UAB and Arkansas, and Houston Nutt finally remembered that Dexter McCluster still plays for his football team. Anyways, I really feel like Chris Todd is getting worse and Jevan Snead is getting better. Auburn's offense is looking worse and Tyrone Nix's Rebel defense is looking better. With that being said, I say Ole Miss wins this one 27-7.
Southern Miss v. 18 Houston
"Hey Case Keenum I think you're really great and could be up for Heisman, but I think HOUSTON is due for an overlooked upset!" I need to stop leaving my laptop in front of Kanye West, but he does have a point. Houston has a very important conference game coming up next week against Tulsa. Southern Miss has some talent, and I think they'll come in and take the Cougars' lunch money. SMU wins 35-34.
San Jose State v. 7 Boise State
Boise State is a lot better than San Jose State. Plus, they're upset after losing their title as the sexy-buster to TCU, so I feel a blowout on the blue turf coming. Broncos buck 48-10.
Georgia v. 1 Florida
Last year, the beatdown in Jacksonville's final score was 48-10. No run game for UGA, no consistent wide reciever threats besides AJ Green, no chance against a really good Florida defense. It will be interesting to see how often Hernandez gets the ball thrown his way with Rennie Curran likely to be the one dropping back to cover him. Either way, Florida's too good to drop this one. UGA will head back to Athens 4-4. Gators 38-13.
19 Miami (FL) v. Wake Forrest
The Canes will not lose this game. This is about as sure of a game as you can get in the ACC. "Da U" gets a big comeback win here, 38-6.
24 California v. Arizona State
ASU isn't a bad team for their 3 loss record. CAL however has been handed a ranking after 2 blowout losses to Oregon and USC. I gave them too much credit too early, and they burned me. I do think they'll win a close one here though, Bears 24-20.
UNLV v. 6 TCU
I'll give UNLV credit for their respected nickname, but aside from that, they're atrocious. Their only conference win came last week against a winless New Mexico "football team". TCU stifles the Runnin' Rebels 31-0.
12 Penn State v. Northwestern
I give Penn State too little of credit last week. Although I still want revenge for them, this is a game I think they're too good to lose. Please prove me wrong this week Nittany Lions, because I unfortunately have y'all winning 24-7.
11 Georgia Tech v. Vanderbilt
Two schools who are very respected for their brains, this football game however is quite simple. Georgia Tech=very good team in a very bad conference. Vanderbilt=very bad team in a very good conference. Nesbitt gets less than 30 yards passing, but the Yellow Jackets beat them up on the ground and win this one 35-14.
22 South Carolina v. Tennessee
Eric Norwood might be the best player at his position in the country. Taylor Mays and Eric Berry are up for debate as best safety, meanwhile Eric Norwood is the only linebacker in the country who you have to scheme against for your passing and rushing game. South Carolina has a great defense and a mild offense, so this game depends solely on the shoulders of Crompton. If he plays well then the Vols will win, if not, then Spurrier will invade Rocky Top and take everything they have. You just cannot turn the ball over in a game like this. I think Crompton steps up though and wins this one, 21-16.
Washington State v. 23 Notre Dame
The Cougars are a team who cannot do anything right, I think this is finally the game the Irish are a safe bet to win going into the 4th quarter, not the final minute. The gold-helmet warriors pay homage to Sweet Lou, 38-9.
3 Texas v. 14 Oklahoma State
I feel like this is a trap game for Texas. Not that they won't prepare for this one well, because this is the only real challenge left on their schedule. But because this is a good team who will be more amped for this game than the Longhorns will be. They'll rally without Dez Bryant like they have been and they pull off an upset 34-31.
5 USC v. 10 Oregon
Autzen will be way too loud for poor Matt Barkley, plus being without McCoy will hurt the Trojans. That's why I believe the Ducks pull off a W on Halloween in Eugene, 21-17.
Tulane v. 9 LSU
Beatdown. LSU 42-9.
Wyoming v. 18 Utah
I don't think Utah is very good and that is no secret of mine. I think they have a few losses coming to them until they end up in the Obscurity Bowl. But, they do win this one at home, 28-14.
There it is, my set of picks for this week. I have 3 upset picks, and they are all home teams, Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Tennessee. Hopefully I can take home at least one of those unlike last week, here's to a hope and a prayer. Happy Halloween.
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