Commentary: This is one of those weeks where there aren't a lot of good games on, no big upsets are predicted, etc. That means the exact opposite will happen of course.
Also since I'm running a little late on this post this week, this may be a bit rushed.
Cheering for:
-The undefeateds! My team is one of them, so I can't say I'm biased.
Laughing at:
-Nobody this week.
Feeling sorry for:
-The winless teams. There's still plenty of time to fix that though.
Top 25: Clemson's strength-of-schedule is ungodly right now. Outside of playing Clemson themselves, the opponents record is a combined 15-2. I do need to go back and make it count for FBS games only though at some point. Maybe next week.
1) Clemson
2) Alabama
3) Michigan
3) Illinois
3) LSU
6) Oklahoma
6) Texas
8) Oklahoma State
9) Georgia Tech
9) Wisconsin
11) Kansas State
12) Boise State
13) Stanford
14) Texas Tech
15) Houston
16) Virginia Tech
16) Auburn
18) Penn State
18) Florida
18) Arkansas
21) West Virginia
21) San Diego State
21) Oregon
21) Arizona State
25) Iowa State
Others Receiving Votes: Louisiana-Lafayette, North Carolina, Nebraska, Baylor
The Picks:
-Maryland at Georgia Tech: The last time Maryland came to Atlanta it took 59 minutes to determine the outcome, and the last few involved a massive goal-line stand by GT to win it. I don't see it being that close this time, but I wouldn't put money on GT in Vegas. GT by 7.
-Red River Rivalry; Oklahoma vs Texas in Dallas, TX: It is amusing to me that in my rankings these two teams come out the same. Realistically they aren't. Texas has managed to win all of its games, but it won't be close here. OU by 14.
-Florida State at Wake Forest: Before Florida State's decline this game was an easy one for them. After the decline Wake Forest won three in a row, including a 30-0 win in Tallahassee. EJ Manuel is supposed to be back for this game, so this should be a Seminole victory. FSU by 7.
-Air Force at Notre Dame: Air Force managed to pull a win out of the hat at Navy despite blowing a big lead late. Notre Dame has improved well since the first two games (both losses). On the road, I don't see Air Force winning this one. Notre Dame by 7.
-Florida at LSU: Florida took a major hit last week from Alabama at home, and now a trip to LSU follows. It isn't at night, but it won't matter. Florida without their starting QB won't have much of a chance. LSU by 21.
-Iowa at Penn State: This game is a bit under the radar but could be very good. Penn State isn't going to blow anyone out on offense, but has a fine defense capable of winning any game. Iowa is good enough on offense to score enough to win here. Iowa by 7.
-Miami at Virginia Tech: The loser is pretty much out of the Coastal Division race here. Miami hasn't really looked that good this year (lets face it, Ohio State isn't that good at all either). VT in desperation mode won't lose at home. VT by 10.
-Missouri at Kansas State: Kansas State has managed to compile a 4-0 record by beating decent to good teams. Missouri can be another. With the game in Manhattan, I believe Kansas State wins by 7.
-Auburn at Arkansas: Auburn is having a rather nice season given the expectations. Arkansas slipped against Alabama but came back to beat Texas A&M last week. This game should be a fun one to watch. Arkansas is stronger right now and at home, so Arkansas wins by 3.
-Georgia at Tennessee: Georgia's last two trips to Knoxville have ended in a lot of pain. The team in 2007 had no business losing this game but did. The 2009 team got blown out badly. This team is not as good as either. Tennessee has its issues, but I believe they win at home. Tennessee by 10.
-Texas A&M at Texas Tech: A&M is great in the first half, terrible after halftime. Texas Tech should exploit enough weakness here to win at home. Texas Tech by 4.
-Ohio State at Nebraska: Early in the season, this looked like a good game. Ohio State gets some suspended players back here, but it won't be enough. Nebraska rolls at home. Nebraska by 10.
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