Friday, October 29, 2010

How the Undefeateds will fare this weekend...

This weekend holds some interesting games, as some of the top teams go on the road for tough matchups. Let's start with the lowest-ranked undefeated, Utah:

#8 Utah will beat Air Force, but it will be a very close game. AFA would win the game if not for the absence of fullback Jared Tew. However, none of this really matters because Utah will get blasted by TCU in a few weeks anyways. Prediction: Utah 28, Air Force 23

#6 Missouri will not only lose to #14 Nebraska, they will get hammered by Nebraska. They are receiving way too much credit for a win over a highly overrated Oklahoma team, and are not that good themselves, although their defense is playing better than it has maybe forever. However, Taylor Martinez and the Huskers will be too much for the Tigers at home. Prediction: Nebraska 38, Missouri 28

#5 Michigan St. stands no chance on the road against #18 Iowa. Yes, Iowa is coming off a tough, 31-30 homecoming defeat to Bucky, but this team is still a good team, with an experienced QB and one of the best coaches in college football. Sparty has looked extremely vulnerable the past few weeks, and this is finally the week they stumble. Prediction: Iowa 30, Michigan St. 24

#4 TCU will travel to Vegas and put a beatdown on the Runnin' Rebels. The home team stands no chance in this game. Prediction: TCU 41, UNLV 3

#3 Boise State already won this week, in typical Boise State fashion. They beat Louisiana Tech 49-20, and the only reason it was that close was because LA Tech scored a TD in the last minute.

#2 Oregon will lose to USC at the Coliseum. This will be a fantastic game, very high scoring, very PAC-10. However, the experienced (and by experienced, I mean old) mind of Monte Kiffin will come through once again and the hated Lane Kiffin will get a great win for USC. It should be a great game, and Oregon is more than capable of beating down SC, but Greenie doesn't think they will. Prediction: USC 42, Oregon 37

Finally, top-ranked Auburn will lose on the road at Ole Miss. This may sound crazy, but it will happen. Houston Nutt always gets himself an upset per year in the SEC, and this is his best chance to do so. He gets the top ranked team with a completely unproven defense at home, where his Rebels have played well this year. Masoli has that offense clicking, averaging over 30 points a game, and they will need all 30+ this week. Prediction: Ole Miss 33, Auburn 31

Get ready for BCS shakeups come Sunday night. I believe the Boise State Broncos will finally jump into the #1 spot and be on the fast track to the national title game (but watch out for Hawai'i on Friday!). Alabama will jump to the #2 spot and be back on the fast track themselves. This is only one man's opinion, but wait for it...

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