my schools...

 

UMass at Vandy - I feel bad for Vandy's new coach.  Total deer in headlights.  On paper he was such a good hire but man what a dumpster fire.  Programs best hope is to win one game this year and leave no doubt that firing the coach is the way to go.  Any excuse to keep him would be a disaster.

 

UGA at SC - game of the week if you ask me.  I think SC is better than the A&M game indicated.  just shellshocked and couldnt rebound.  saying that I think UGA wins.  Gurley is a beast.  and their defense is looking solid.  If the game gets tight though will be interesting to see how Hutson Mason does.

 

other games....

 

Georgia Southern at GaTech - I would LOVE to see the Eagles take down Tech.  Interesting matchup for a bunch of reasons.  First Paul Johnson was coaching in Statesboro before Atlanta(with a stop at Navy in between).  Southern had been running the same triple option for years up until this season.  So their defense is very familiar with it having practiced against it for years.  Southern coulda shoulda won at NC State earlier this year so theyve got a decent squad.  I'm hoping it'll be a good game and really hoping for an upset.  I also really like Southern's old school looking uni's with the numbers on the helmet.  (i still cant stand the Jags new uni's).

 

Tenn at Oklahoma - I'm expecting OU to roll but Tennessee has started showing signs of life.  Could get interesting.  maybe.

 

UCLA at Texas - Memphis did end up giving UCLA a fight.  And Texas did get rolled over by BYU.  Could be another blowout here.  But I still think UCLA is overrated.

 

UCF at Mizzou - I thought UCF played Penn St tougher than I thought they would.  Not sure if UCF is better than I thought or Penn St not as good.  But that QB they brought in mid way through the game really gave them a spark.  Mizzou though will be tough.  Everyone was predicting an upset against Toledo but Mizzou rolled.

 

East Carolina at VaTech - Hokies coming off a big win.  And East Carolina coming off a disappointing loss.  Pirates were the trending pick of a nonmajor to do well.  Even with the loss they are still a good team.

 

Louisville at Virginia - Thought the Hoos played really well against UCLA.  Louisville better not show up half interested.  

 

Arkansas at Texas Tech - talk about completely different styles.  a few years ago this would have been a great non-conference matchup.  both teams have fallen off a bit.  I would have expected Bielema to have been a little more impressive than  he has been.  thought he was a great hire for them.

 

Iowa St at Iowa - CyHawk Trophy... what a terrible name... and a terrible trophy.  Regardless I like rivalry games.  Teams usually play with more passion.  I thought Iowa would be better this year.

 

Penn St at Rutgers - could be a lot of points scored in this game.  Sorry Winston fans but Hackenberg is the best NFL QB prospect.


Houston at BYU - dont look now but the Cougs could go undefeated this year.  A pretty weak schedule(although not necessarily their fault).  Texas and  Houston both looked a lot better when BYU signed these games.  As did California.  The game at Boise later in the year could be must watch.

 

UTSA at Okie St - Anyone else watch the Roadrunners last thursday?  Not a bad little program they are putting together!  Okie St suprisingly gave FSU a game.  I wonder if they are better than we think or FSU had an off game.  Wonder if the Roadrunners will play Okie St just as tough.

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