NCAA Top 25 Picks

1. Texas-vs. 11. Missouri-Somewhat disappointing that the Tigers lost last weekend but how about the Longhorns. Colt McCoy is looking like a Heisman candidate and they dont seem like they will have their typical "laying of the egg". Texas gets it done at home. TEXAS 41-35

2. Alabama-vs. Ole Miss-Beware of the Rebels. They knocked off Florida and they could easily take down Bama with them. I dont think it will happen because Nick Saban's defense is better than Floridas' and will create problems for Jevan Snead. BAMA 24-10

3. Penn State-vs. Michigan- They havent been the Wolverines in 12 years and this will be their year. If it was any indication during the Badger game, Penn State is for real and they will handle Michigan like a MAC team. PSU 42-21

4. Oklahoma-vs. 16. Kansas- Things for the Sooners do not get any easier as they see the Jayhawks come to Norman although this one will be a blowout in my opinion. Kansas has not seen a team this good in a long time and its on the road so it will get ugly. OKLA 42-24

5. Florida-BYE

6. USC-at Washington State- Oh god. This one will be uglier than Amy Winehouse. USC 56-0

7. Texas Tech-at Texas A&M- Mike Leach's squad almost made me look silly as they were pushed to the edge by Nebraska. Now this game should be a laugher but I think going to Kyle Field things will not be as easy as imaged. The Red Raiders win by a field goal. TTECH 31-28

8. Oklahoma State-vs. Baylor- The Bears are much improved from last year but the Cowboys will not let down as they look like a team that here to stay in the top 15 as they went into Columbia and beat Mizzou. OKSTATE 34-24

9. BYU-at TCU- Please for the love of God, let this be the last time we hear about the Cougars. I am putting all my chips on the Horned Frogs to knock them off as they play inspired to win this baby. TCU 28-17

10. Georgia-vs. 22. Vanderbilt- Poor Vandy, I said I wouldnt be surprised if Miss State won their matchup last weekend and now they have the daunting task of trying to beat the Dawgs in Athens. Uh oh. This one could get out of hand, Vandy needs to a strong effort out of their defense. UGA 28-10

11. Missouri-see 1. Texas

12. Ohio State-at 20. Michigan State- This in my opinion is one of the more underrated matchup as seeing they always have good battles against each other and that we could see the second defeat of the Buckeyes. I really like the chances of the Spartans in this one, they are a scrappy ball club looking to make their move and this will be it. MSU 24-13

13. LSU-at South Carolina- As one once said "Shouldnt been talking shit!" as Tim Tebow demolished the Tigers last weekend and now they travel to South Carolina to face a solid Gamecock team. The Ole Ball Coach will have the Gamecocks ready but the Tigers will end up winning this up on a late TD drive. LSU 28-24

14. Utah-vs. Colorado State- Another day in the Mountain West, another blowout. Utes big. UTAH 41-6

15. Boise State-vs. Hawaii- A big rivalry between these two and dont doubt the Warriors they beat Fresno on the road and could do it again on the blue turf then again the Broncos dont lose on Smurf Turf. BSU 31-28

16. Kansas- see 4. Oklahoma

17. Virgina Tech-at Boston College- The Eagles are a real unknown with not playing any major teams yet and the Hokies seem to be heating up. I think the Hokies shouldnt have a problem with BC. VTech 28-14

18. North Carolina-at Virgina- How about these Tar Heels, they look stronger each week and play a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde team in the Cavaliers, so I think there is not middle ground, it will be a blowout or a close one. I will take the blowout. UNC 35-9

19. South Florida-vs. Syracuse- I havent talked to my friend Shannon about Syracuse football in awhile and it probably wont be a discussion we have any time soon since they suck. The Bulls win big. USF 48-3

20. Michigan State- see 12. Ohio State

21. Wake Forest-at Maryland- Out of any team in the top 25, this is the team I think doesnt deserve to be there. The Deacons will find trouble at College Park as the Terps pull off the minor upset. MARY 35-23

22. Vanderbilt- see 10. Georgia

23. Pittsburgh-at Navy- Beware of the Navel Academy, they could knock off another top 25 team this week but I think the rushing game of Pitt is too strong. The Panthers hold off a scrappy Midshipmen team. PITT 20-17

24. Ball State- BYE

25. California-at Arizona- Dont know too much about the Golden Bears although they beat Michigan State earlier this year and they looked as the second best team in the Pac-10. Too bad the Wildcats will come ready to play and get it done. ZONA 34-21

Others to watch.
Wisconsin at Iowa
Georgia Tech at Clemson
Miss State at Tennessee.

-Charlie.