Week 3 Predictions

Tennessee @ Florida - I keep thinking about this game and the more I do, I think Tennessee is going to take a worse beating than most think. The line is 28 and I think Florida covers it. Easy. The Post Tebow era starts in 4 months and the game shifts back to Knoxville in 2010 so this is the best chance to inflict pain on Tennessee for Florida. I think Florida overruns Tennessee at every point and wins going away.
Prediction: UF 52 – UT 10


Texas Tech @ Texas – I have been told this game will be closer than we all think after the barn burner in 2008. The game is at Texas where in the past 4 meetings, Texas has won by an average score of 49-26. TTU is without Crabtree, Harrell and Lubbock. Texas should have superior talent at every position. My feeling is Texas has looked bad due to playing two cupcakes to start the season and they knew talent alone would be enough to get the win. They know this game counts and Mack will have them plenty fired up.
Prediction: Texas 42 – Texas Tech 24

Michigan St. @ Notre Dame – Both lost heart breakers in week 2 and both seriously need a win to avoid the dreaded 2 loss start, which instantly eliminates them from any chance at a BCS bowl. State is going to have issues covering Tate and Floyd and Claussen should have plenty of time to throw. The game is also in South Bend. IT is always nice to see either of these teams lose, but I like Notre Dame by 14.
Prediction: Notre Dame 35 – MSU 21

Nebraska @ Virginia Tech – VT steps out with another quality non-conf opponent but this time gets them at Lane which will make all the difference. TT should be able to move around the Nebraska defense which is still a year or two from competing against the Big12 south. I thought VT was overrated to start the season but I win here would be big for VT and the ACC.
Prediction: VT 23 – Nebraska 20

California @ Minnesota – This game is high on my interest meter. Cal has to travel for an early kickoff as they did last year against Maryland. And we all know what happened then. Minnesota has a nice new stadium which should be packed with highly ranked Cal coming in. Minnesota got off to a solid start with wins @ Syracuse and home to Air Force. Now they get Best and Company who wrecked Maryland and EWU. I think this stays close early before Cal slowly pulls away in the 2nd half.
Prediction: Cal 41 – Minnesota 24

USC @ Washington – Looks like Matty Legend is out for Washington so Corp has his chance to shine. I think he makes it count and this isn’t the game that traps USC in a game they shouldn’t lose. Washington is still a couple years away from being a legit bowl team and I think USC takes it out on them.
Prediction: USC 45 – Washington 17

Georgia Tech @ Miami – We all know what GT is going to do. Run the option left and right mixed in with a shot load of dive plays. Miami held FSU to 110 rushing yards but triple that for GT. Miami is overrated based on 1 win against a very average FSU squad.
Prediction: GT 28 – Miami – 20

Other games of interest:
Utah @ Oregon: Oregon 28 – Utah 27
Boise St. @ Fresno St.: BSU 42 – Fresno 21
Arizona @ Iowa: Iowa 24 – Arizona 23
Cincy @ Oregon St.: Cincy 38 – Oregon St. 27