Let's not discuss my pick last week of Northwestern to upset Ohio State. (Hey, OSU managed to squeak out a 45-10 win, just barely...). Let's see how I do this week:
ALABAMA vs Mississippi State. 'Bama barely survived last week; but, they find ways to win. It should be easier this week against an undermanned Mississippi State team. PICK: CRIMSON TIDE.
Boise State at IDAHO. Boise continues on its BCS-busting ways. PICK: BOISE STATE.
BYU at AIR FORCE. Just a gut feeling: Air Force's triple-option will give the Cougars fits. UPSET SPECIAL PICK: FALCONS.
FLORIDA vs South Carolina. Tim Tebow and Florida are playing well right now; and they shouldn't lack for motivation, what with the ol' Ball Coach coming into the Swamp. PICK: GATORS.
Georgia at AUBURN. I suspect this will be a close game; Georgia seems to play to the level of their competition. But I suspect Marc Richt's team will find a way to pull it out. PICK: BULLDOGS.
Missouri at IOWA STATE. Mizzou and Chase Daniel have too much firepower. PICK: TIGERS.
North Carolina at MARYLAND. Maryland is a young but improving team, with some nice wins lately. North Carolina is much better this year; but still young, and they seem vulnerable on the road. UPSET PICK: TERRAPINS.
Notre Dame vs Navy. Navy now has the winning streak in this series. I don't expect this to be a blowout, even though ND has revenge on its mind. Notre Dame always has trouble defending the Navy option, and they're not in the best frame of mind right now, coming off two straight losses. But I think ND will find a way to win a close game; their offensive line and running game should overpower the Middies. PICK: FIGHTING IRISH.
Ohio State at ILLINOIS. OSU is favored in this one, and it's not hard to see why, what with Terrelle Pryor's brilliance last week at Northwestern. But: Illinois, when Juice Williams is on, has a dynamic offense. They'll be at home. They beat Ohio State on the road last year; they'll have some confidence. I like Juice Williams to break out again. UPSET SPECIAL PICK: FIGHTING ILLINI.
Oklahoma State at COLORADO. The Cowboys ran into the Red Raider buzz saw last week, but I think they'll come back strong--their running game should overpower the Buffaloes. PICK: COWBOYS.
PENN STATE vs Indiana. Wow, who saw last week's shocking loss at Iowa coming. But PSU still has a lot to play for, and lucky for them they play IU, which has a defense that just can't stop anybody. PICK: NITTANY LIONS.
Southern Cal at STANFORD. You think USC wants some revenge in this game? The way their defense is playing (holding the dynamic Cal offense last week, under Jeff Teadford, to only 3 pts), they'll get it. PICK: TROJANS.
Texas vs KANSAS. KU can score. But, again, Texas will face a defense that's like tissue paper. In a high-scoring affair, look for Colt McCoy to have his way. PICK: LONGHORNS.
Utah at SAN DIEGO STATE. Utah is just too solid and efficient for the Aztecs. PICK: UTES.
