Week 8 Predictions

FSU @ UNC: FSU is 2-4 and in a world of hurt. Academic issues, head coach who hasn’t coached in years is on the way out. UNC hasn’t beaten anyone worth a damn but a win in the ACC is much needed. The talent is probably equal and I think most feel UNC is going to hammer FSU. They might beat them but not by much.
UNC: 28
FSU: 27

Minnesota @ Ohio State: Minnesota is another team that is in desperate need of a conference win. Pryor is under pressure at Ohio St. to finally start producing and live up to his expectations of actually beating someone and leading OSU to the Promised Land. Thankfully, the Ohio State defense is ranked 16th is total defense and Minnesota ranks 114th in offense. I like Ohio State to win it comfortably.
Ohio State: 31
Minnesota: 10

Tenn @ Alabama: Lots of luck to Tennessee. Monte will find a way not to let Alabama run all over his defense but his son isn’t ½ the coach he is. Alabama will shut Tennessee down on offense and win a game similar to last week vs. South Carolina.
Alabama: 23
Tennessee: 6

Clemson @ Miami: I still don’t believe Miami is as good as their record indicates. Clemson has the 11th ranked defense but the offense is just terrible. Miami ranks 25th on defense and the offense is pretty much average. The game is in Miami but I feel Miami is the top 10 team going down this week. At some point they have to lose another game.
Clemson: 20
Miami: 17

Oregon @ Washington: Washington still seems to be riding the feel good story of knocking USC down to 7th in the BCS standings and a miracle win vs. Arizona. Everyone is pissed the Ducks didn’t beat Boise State so we wouldn’t have to hear about their BCS hopes. Oregon was left for dead after the disaster in Boise but they have recovered in a big way. A home game vs. USC is coming up so the ducks might be “looking ahead” as they say. I don’t think so.
Oregon: 45
Washington: 24

Penn St. @ Michigan: Last year Michigan was destroyed in happy Valley. It was a terrible loss and one that can not be repeated this year. Michigan normally has Penn State’s number and with this game in Ann Arbor and with an improved offense, I like Michigan to win it outright. Penn State has played a giant steaming pile of garbage so far and in the one game against a team with a pulse, they lost. At home.
Michigan: 34
Penn State: 30


Oklahoma @ Kansas: Battered OU vs. a Kansas team still fighting for respect. Kansas laid an egg in Boulder last week and despite the injuries OU has, the defense is by far the best Kansas has seen so far. OU will still win based off the talent margin.
Oklahoma: 34
Kansas: 21

Iowa @ Mich St.: Iowa gets another road test at MSU. Iowa is carrying the Big1011 banner and a win in East Lansing would do wonders to get them 1 step closer to the Rose Bowl or a possible BCS title game. Outside of a trip to Ohio State, this is the last major hurdle. I smell upset. Michigan State is pretty much average on both sides of the ball but they’ll do enough to slow down the Iowa offense which ranks 79th in total offense.
MSU: 20
Iowa: 16

Florida @ Missy St.: Florida is great on D and as of late the offense leaves a little to be desired. The Missy St. HC is an ex-Gator assistant and I have to feel he can find a way to but up enough to keep this contest within 20. My fear is that Meyer just wants to tune someone up and will “unleash the hounds” and down the Bulldogs by 50.
Florida: 38
Missi State: 17

TCU @ BYU: A MWC game for game of the week? I think so. TCU has one of the best defenses in the country and Max Hall is not all that careful with the football. I think 2-3 picks and TCU wins in Provo, further bolstering their BCS ranking.
TCU: 30
BYU: 17

Auburn @ LSU: LSU can eat shit.
Auburn: 21
LSU: 20