So last week wasn’t the best week to start, given that FSU left tons of points on the board on the way to getting upset by USF and Miami got clobbered by Va Tech (a game I’d have avoided were I betting), but here are this week’s thoughts:
I really don’t know what’s going to happen with the LSU-Georgia game; I’m simply not sure what to expect from either team. LSU is clearly more talented and experienced than this Georgia team, but I don’t think the Tigers are especially well coached and the game is in Athens, so I’m going to take Georgia in a mild upset: UGA 31, LSU 28
FSU’s record against pro-style offenses has been markedly better than that against teams running a spread, especially if that team has a mobile quarterback. BC stymied FSU’s running game last year with a pair of huge defensive tackles, which they do not have this year. Add that to the ‘Noles coming off a major stinker last week and I think they win big this week: FSU 45, BC 17.
Look for Michigan State to upset an overrated Michigan team ripe for the upset in East Lansing. MSU 34, Michigan 27.
After Virginia Tech exposed Miami a bit on defense, look for OU to do much of the same stuff with better defensive personnel and win a close one in Miami, OU 30, Miami 21.
USC over a reeling Cal, 27-17.
Georgia Tech over Mississippi St., 31-24.
(Last Week: 2–6)
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