Remember--I picked Texas Tech to beat Texas last week...
Alabama vs LSU: I just think 'Bama has too much talent; especially significant is that LSU struggles to score. Not a good thing against this club. PICK: CRIMSON TIDE.
BOSTON COLLEGE vs Notre Dame: My sense is that many expect the Irish to win this one. But ND has struggled on the road on the whole this season, and BC has had their number lately. UPSET PICK: EAGLES.
Florida vs VANDERBILT: Florida and Urban Meyer have gotten it going. I don't see how Vandy can stop them. PICK: GATORS.
MICHIGAN STATE vs Purdue: I heard someone say on the radio today that Penn State faces their last "tough" opponent tomorrow, in Iowa. Not true--they close with the Spartans, who I see beating the Boilers comfortably, going to 9-2, and then having two weeks to prepare for JoePa's squad. Hmmm....PICK: SPARTANS.
MINNESOTA vs Michigan: it's just a tough season for the Maize and Blue; it can't be over soon enough. Look for the Minnesota defense to win this one by forcing turnovers. PICK: GOLDEN GOPHERS.
NORTH CAROLINA vs Georgia Tech: The Tar Heels are improved, but so is the Rambling Wreck under new coach Paul Johnson. Did you see their big win last week over Florida State? I look for Johnson's club to keep it going. PICK: YELLOW JACKETS.
Ohio State vs NORTHWESTERN: the Buckeyes are a pretty big favorite in this one. But I see an NU team on a high, coming off that big win last week at Minnesota and with some good athletes on both sides of the ball; and OSU coming off a tough loss to Penn State. I smell an upset. UPSET PICK: WILDCATS.
Oklahoma vs TEXAS A&M: Oklahoma with just too much firepower, especially on offense; though an improving Aggie squad might stay in this one for a half. PICK: SOONERS.
Penn State vs IOWA: the Hawkeyes have some athletes and a decent ground game. They too will stay in it for a half. But I see Penn State's athletes, poise, and efficiency winning out again.
PICK: NITTANY LIONS.
SOUTHERN CAL vs California: again, USC has gotten it going big time since that loss to Oregon State. Watch out, Bears. PICK: TROJANS.
TEXAS TECH vs Oklahoma State: this will be a tough game; OSU has talent--see for example the battle they gave Texas. But I saw a lot of strength and poise on that Tech team last week during that classic of a game vs the Longhorns. They'll find a way to prevail again. PICK: RED RAIDERS.
