Another awesome week of football.  Too bad I'll miss a bunch of it.  I'll be in Knoxville for the UGA-Tenn game.  Speaking of which...

 

UGA at Tenn - I was at the 2008 game in which Bama obliterated UGA.  The last time Bama visited Athens.  Looked like I watched the same game.  Although this time at least UGA didnt have Matt Stafford, AJ Green, and Knowshon Moreno.  If there was ever an indictment on Richt it was that 08 game.  But this one wasnt much better.  At least he has the excuse of not having a good QB.  Bama is basically the worst team for UGA to play.  Great run defense forcing the QB to beat them.  And they dont have one that can do it.  Against Tenn I think UGA comes out really peeved.  I wouldnt be surprised if the Dawgs run all over them.  Tenn has some talent but they dont have good coaching.  Anyways should be a fun trip up there.  As a Vandy guy, I cant stand the obnoxious orange color everywhere.  And I'm sure I'll have Rocky Top in my head for weeks.  But its a pretty great atmosphere.  And I may be tailgating on a boat in the Vol Navy which will be awesome.  Good times.

 

Northwestern at Michigan - Of all the games this week probably most interested in this one.  Too bad it is on the same time as UGA-Tenn.  Not sure what to think of Northwestern.  The Stanford win was great.  Beating Duke on the road is tough.  But then barely beat Ball St.  Michigan is balling!  Only given up 14 points in the last 4 games!  And their one loss on the season is a tough 7 point game at Utah.  Harbaugh has them turned around already.  I think Michigan wins a low scoring one.

 

Cal at Utah - Heading back home after the game and may be able to make it in time to see this one.  At least the 2nd half.  Utah is the darling of college football so far.  But Cal is a surprising 5-0.  And their QB is a potential 1st rounder.  I'm mostly on the Bortles bandwagon but curious to see how Goff looks this month... next 4 games.  Utah, UCLA, USC, Oregon.  If plays well this next month, chalk him up as a top 5 draft pick.

 

Florida at Mizzou - Both teams look like they've found their QB.  Grier is turning into a pretty good player.  And Mizzou went with their true freshman last week who looked solid.  And could turn into a pretty good player in the next couple years  I dont like the matchup for him this week though.  Gators pass defense is tough.  I bet they take advantage of the youngster.  I like the Gators to win.  

 
Navy at Notre Dame - Irish coming off a brutal loss.  Navy is tough to gameplan for and aside from Army this is their biggest game of the year.  Luckily for the Irish, they played an option team a couple weeks ago in Tech.  Will be slightly easier to prepare for.  
 
Miami at FSU - These teams have a combined 1 loss on the year yet nobody outside Florida is talking about this game.  What a shame.  Used to be the best game of the year.  Should still be a good one.  May get home in time for the very end.  Thought Miami was better but after the Cincy game not sure what to think now.  Game is in Tally so have to go with the Noles.

 

OU vs Texas - another game thats hard to believe is this low on the list.  God Bless, Texas is bad.

 

Arkansas at Alabama - Tough game for the Hogs.  Bama has a great running defense.  Wonder if the Hogs will perennially become a team that starts slow and then gets better and better as the oline gets in sync.  

 

LSU at SC - I dont really care about this other than to see if Fournette goes for 200.  They need him to.  Their QB situation is a dumpster fire.

 
TCU at Kansas St - Dont sleep on this game.  Kansas St can be tough.  Only one loss this year was two points on the road to Okie St.  Wouldnt be surprised if K State hangs around.

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