Another big week in college football as we are starting to separating the contenders from the pretenders, lots of massive showdowns this week. Here we go... By the way, we are now using the BCS rankings for the top 25 because its much easier to follow on ESPN.
1. Texas-vs. 6. Oklahoma State- The Longhorns have had a very workmen-like attitude in the last couple of weeks and Colt McCoy has to be the favorite for the Heisman so far. But they face a Cowboy team who went into Columbia and beat Mizzou somewhat handily. I think the Cowboys need to have a perfect game to win this one, I think the Longhorns will catch a couple turnovers and win. TEXAS 42-31
2. Alabama-at Tennessee- Ah the third Saturday in October rivalry between the Tide and the Volunteers. I dont think I can put the Tide on upset alert as the Vols have looked awful on offense and the Tide should do alright without Terrence Cody. At least this weekend. BAMA 20-7
3. Penn State-at 9. Ohio State- For the love of God, do not like the Buckeyes win this one and have them make another run at the BCS second place, because you know damn well they will not win it. I think this game is a true toss-up and whoever has the ball last will probably win the game as a battle between two great Big 10 teams, it will be a good one, with Kevin Kelley nailing one from 50+. PSU 24-21
4. Oklahoma-at Kansas State- The Sooners always have one game that seems to be a true letdown and if the Wildcats were better it might be this weekend. Expect Josh Freeman- the Wildcats QB to give them troubles but it will not be enough as the Sooner offense rolls. OU 42-21
5. USC-at Arizona- This is the Chuck's Corner Upset Alert. I dont think the Trojans will lose but let me tell you this game is going to be close all the way through as the Wildcats play well at home and know how to knock off a top 5 team (Oregon last year). The Trojans by a FG. USC 31-28
6. Oklahoma State-See 1. Texas
7. Georgia-at 13. LSU- First meeting between this two since 2005 and it should be a good game as the Dawgs head into Death Valley against the Tigers. LSU is going to need a great performance out of Jarrett Lee to win this game because Charles Scott will not be enough. I think Lee will put up a good effort but Knowshon Moreno is too much for the Tigers. UGA 24-14
8. Texas Tech-at 23. Kansas- Another big test for Kansas' defense as they play another top offense and they did not have enough to keep up with the Sooners. I am afraid that will be the same result for the Jayhawks this week as you will see at absolute definition of a shootout. TTECH 45-35
9. Ohio State-see 3. Penn State
10. Florida-vs. Kentucky- The only team in the top 10 that doesnt have a challenge this weekend as the Gator invite the Cats to the swamp and Kentucky wishes Andre Woodson was still there because they sure as hell will need it. UF 42-14
11. Utah-Bye
12. Boise State-at San Jose State- Uh oh, the two Cinderellas are getting closer to the top 10 and its a rule that the Broncos dont play on Saturday, just on Friday. The Spartans are not a bad team by any means and could pull of this upset. Although the Broncos are too good and will win by a teeder. BOISE 31-24
13. LSU-see 7. Georgia
14. TCU-vs. Wyoming- Well seeing as the Cowboys are horrendous and the Horned Frogs are pretty good, this will be ugly. TCU 42-7
15. Missouri-vs. Colorado- Pretty rough couple of weeks for the Tigers but they should dominate this weekend against the Buffs. Mizzou wins this one big. MIZZOU 48-12
16. South Florida-at Louisville- Havent heard much about the Cardinals this year and I am not that impressed with USF the couple of times I watch them this year. I am taking the Cards in a minor uspet. UL 34-31
17. Pittsburgh-vs. Rutgers- Oh how the Scarlet Knights miss Ray Rice, they will be no match for the Panthers of Pitt as they should roll. PITT 31-13
18. Georgia Tech-vs. Virgina- How insane has this year been for the Cavaliers? They had a horrendous start and now have turned it around after being North Carolina last weekend. Its on the road against a good Yellow Jacket team and it amazes me a BCS team could run the wishbone but they are doing it and will win again. GT 24-10
19. Tulsa-vs. UCF- Who plays college football on a Sunday?! I nearly miss this one and really I could careless about it. The Golden Knights arent a bad team, just cannot capitalize late in games which will hurt them again this week. TULSA 31-24
20. Ball State-vs. Eastern Michigan- This shouldnt be any challenge as the Cardinals will win another one in the MAC. BALL 49-3
21. BYU-vs. UNLV- HAHA. Finally it was proven how much a shame the Cougars were last weekend and now they will beat Utah which will make life good again. BYU should take care of business this weekend against the Runnin' Rebels. BYU 41-7
22. Northwestern-at Indiana- I dont think if you ask a lot of people, you would see the Wildcats and Minnesota in the top 25 instead of Illinois and Wisconsin. The Wildcats shouldnt slip up in this one against the Hooisers. NW 35-14
23. Kansas- see 8. Texas Tech
24. Minnesota-at Purdue- The Gophers better be careful in this one as they head to West Lafayette to play a Boilermaker team whose record shouldnt fool you. The Gophers by a touchdown. MINN 28-21
25. Florida State-vs. Virgina Tech- The Seminoles find themselves again in the top 25 and it probably will not last as the last time they face a tough defense, they ran into a lot of trouble and I see Saturday being no different. VT-20-13
Others to Watch
North Carolina at Boston College
Illinois at Wisconsin
Wake Forest at Miami
Michigan State at Michigan
Notre Dame at Washington
Oregon at Arizona State
-Charlie.
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