Let's start with the big games
Penn State @ Ohio State
Sure the Nittany Lions have gotten better but they give up a lot of yards on the ground, which is Ohio State's strength. Plus, the game is at the Horseshoe, which will be the toughest test all year for Penn State. Pick: Ohio State (10 or so)
Oklahoma State @ Texas
I would like to pick OSU in this contest but Texas has proven they can play well after a big win.
Pick: Texas
Georgia @ LSU
People are probably wondering how good LSU really is after a blowout loss to Florida, a squeaker to USCe, and a "now-not-so-impressive" win against Auburn. Even so: Pick: LSU
Texas Tech @ Kansas
You know I haven't been too sold on the Red Raiders this year, but I think the fact that they're the underdog in this game, and not getting too much respect, makes them a strong candidate in this game. Pick: Texas Tech
Alabama @ Tennessee
Tennessee's season basically hinders on this game. This is their last shot at making noise against a big opponent, as they have South Carolina, Wyoming, Vanderbilt, and Kentucky left on the schedule. Plus they're starting to play better while Alabama has cooled off.
Pick: Tennessee
USC @ Arizona
Arizona has a similar case like the Volunteers, except the title hopes are very much alive for the Wildcats. Too bad they'll run into a brick wall of inertia. No upset here.
Pick: USC
The rest of my Pick 'Em Picks
Florida > Kentucky (Kentucky covers the 24.5 point spread because it's a 12:30 game at the Swamp)
Ole Miss > Arkansas
Vanderbilt > Duke (Close game though)
Oklahoma > Kansas State
Michigan > Michigan State (Sparty is still little brother)
Virginia Tech > Florida State (Beamer Ball prevails)
Missouri > Colorado (Colorado covers the 22 point spread though)
Georgia Tech > Virginia (I don't know which Virginia will show up)
Wake Forest > Miami (FL) (This should be a close game)
Boston College > North Carolina (UNC hasn't looked that impressive lately and BC is improving, but the ACC is very crazy)
Standings after 8 weeks
2008 College FB Pick'em
| Overall Score | Overall Rank | ||
| 89 - 46 | 139 | ||
| 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 |
| 7 | 8 - 8 | 553 | View Results |
| 8 | 9 - 7 | 588 | View Results |
I'm hoping for a solid week after a couple of average ones. Good luck to all your teams this week. It should be a great Saturday for college football!
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