Thursday
Clemson vs. (21) Wake Forest
This may not seem to be an overly impressive matchup, but I think we can all agree that the Thursday night games have exceeded expecations thus far. I do think Clemson finally gets it rolling in their first "true" road game of the season. They will be happy to get away from home, and make a push. PICK: Clemson in a close one.
Saturday
(1) Oklahoma vs. (5) Texas
The best part about this game: 12:00p.m. Kickoff. Instead of the usual cakewalk games you see at noon, we will get to see a Big 12 Showdown in the Red River Shootout. College GameDay will be at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas for this clash. By my standards, both teams are unproven based on who they've played, but I do think Oklahoma's schedule has been a bit tougher than Texas's so far. Both teams have taken care of business and are hungry to go. Texas is led by Colt McCoy, who has been doing his best Tim Tebow impressions this year by running the ball and throwing it, as he leads the team in rushing yards. Oklahoma is led by Sam Bradford, who is another great Big 12 quarterback. However, when it's all said and done, I believe Oklahoma's defense will be the difference in the game, and they win by 10 or more points. PICK: Oklahoma.
(17) Oklahoma Sate vs. (3) Missouri
There's no doubt the media is pouring their love on the Tigers right now with Chase Daniel and their high powered offense. While I agree they are a solid team, I think their defense will have all they can handle with the high powered offense of Oklahoma State. The Cowboys have put up 50 points in their last four games, which is impressive for any team, regardless of the opponent. Oklahoma State reminds me a lot of the Illinois team that put up 42 against the Tigers, which makes me think this game will be a shootout, closer than the 14 point spread indicates. I like Okie State to cover, but for my PICK: Missouri.
(4) LSU vs. (11) Florida
Did you catch Ricky Jean-Francois's comments on this game? He expects to knock Tebow out of the game (with a clean hit of course). I doubt Florida needed any more motivation to beat LSU but now they have it. The questions are still too many when it comes to the LSU quarterback position... I know all about the Auburn game and the great second half, but this is a hungry Gators' team just starting to peak this season. PICK: Florida
(6) Penn State vs. Wisconsin
Penn State is a heavy favorite among the nation to win the Big Ten, but they have a tough road ahead of them with this game at Camp Randall and anothe road game at the 'Shoe. In most years I would say Wisconsin would rebound from a loss and take the next one at home, but I'm just not feeling that this year. The stadium will be suprisingly subdued again, just like the Ohio State game. PICK: Penn State
Nebraska vs. (7) Texas Tech
The Cornhuskers better find their wings fast if they want to hang with Texas Tech, another high-powered Big XII offense. I don't think they can right that ship in a week.
PICK: Texas Tech
Tennessee vs. (10) Georgia
The Vols are coming off an ugly win versus Northern Illinois, a team in the statistically 2nd worse conference in the league, the MAC. Even so, I think they will bring a much better game agaisnt Georgia (let's hope) and they make it a battle. They'll cover the spread (12) but eventually lose another. PICK: Georgia
(13) Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State
Shame on Kirk Herbstreit... for picking the upset I told him about. Vandy is in unproven waters and had to bring in a second string quarterback to beat an overrated Auburn team. It won't be so easy on the road after a big win for this academic powerhouse. Mississippi wins this one in what we'll call it the Hugz and Herbstreit Upset Pick of the Week: MSU.
Notre Dame vs. (22) North Carolina
This is an interesting game because I have no idea how it will go. North Carolina is on the up and up, and the Fighting Irish are improving each and every week; and must be more confident now then they have been in a while. I'll take UNC in single digit victory. PICK: UNC
(23) Michigan State vs. Northwestern
The last couple of times these two teams have played it has been an offensive explosion. While I don't think it will be necessarily that much different this time, I do think Sparty's running game will wear down the 'Cats. Michigan State still gets their points, but each team scores less than last year. This is the type of game that has the Michigan State Meltdown written all over it, but this year should be different. PICK: Michigan State
Other Games of Interest w/ Picks
Arizona State vs. USC: USC regardless who is quarterback.
Purdue vs. Ohio State: Ohio State, closer then it should be though.
Arkansas vs. Auburn: Auburn squeaks by again.
Colorado vs. Kansas: Kansas by 10 or so.
There you have it. A fun weekend to be had and hopefully some close games to follow. There will most likely be more upsets than I am picking, but that's why they play the game. In case you are wondering, below is my record for Pick 'Em for college football, and you can also check out who I am picking in all the Pick 'Em games this week.
2008 College FB Pick'em
| Overall Score | Overall Rank | ||
| 72 - 31 | 68 | ||
| Session | Score | Rank | Action |
| 1 | 11 - 7 | 1597 | View Results |
| 2 | 14 - 0 | 1 | View Results |
| 3 | 12 - 6 | 726 | View Results |
| 4 | 12 - 6 | 412 | View Results |
| 5 | 9 - 8 | 384 | View Results |
| 6 | 14 - 4 | 19 | View Results |
This Week's Pick'Em Picks
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