Suspenseful Saturday: Top 25 Preview
#2 LSU vs. #9 Virginia Tech
Everyone is talking about this game even before the teams hit the field. And who can blame them? This game will make one team and break another. The winner will most likely go on to finish big at their conference championship games, whereas the loser will be scratching their heads and wondering what happened. Matt Flynn has to deal with the wrath of the ACC before the monsters of the SEC come calling for them. Many believe that the Tigers will win this one big, but this will not be because of Matt Flynn. I smell an upset in this game. Final Score: Virginia Tech 34, LSU 26
#3 West Virginia vs. Marshall
The dynamic duo of Patrick White and Steve Slaton will continue their dominance when they visit the Thundering Herd of Marshall. The Herd will put up a fight…in the first quarter. After the first quarter, the Mountaineers will take over, and embarrass Marshall in the process. Final Score: West Virginia 63, Marshall 10
#4 Wisconsin vs. UNLV
The Badgers earned their #4 spot after beating up Washington State last week. Tyler Donovan and P.J. Hill will deliver their customary one-two punch against the Rebels. Expect fireworks in a one-sided game. When it’s over, the Rebels will be Runnin’ away from the mighty Big Ten. Final Score: Wisconsin 42, UNLV 7
#5 Texas vs. #21 TCU
The Horns squeaked by Arkansas State last weekend. The team that was picked to win the Big 12 this year barely beat a mediocre Indians team. They will have to find that elusive “A” game if they expect to pick up a victory this weekend. Their challenge: The TCU Horned Frogs. Their qualifications: 5 straight victories over Big 12 teams and have won 9 of 10 over BCS Conferences. The Horns are good, but the Frogs are better. If there is going to be any upsets this weekend, look no further than right here. In the end, TCU will have six straight over the Big 12. Luck runs out for Texas. Final Score: TCU 34, Texas 24
#6 Florida vs. Troy
Florida always gets two warm-ups before Tennessee jumps on the schedule. The Gators will continue their dominance against the Trojans. Tim Tebow will continue his control of Gator Air while the halfbacks will keep grounding and pounding until Troy has no choice but to tap out. Good workout. Good prep game. Good victory. Florida will be ready for Tennessee, and you can take that to the bank. Final Score: Florida 63, Troy 3
#7 Oklahoma vs. Miami
The Sooners left North Texas black and blue. But now, they have a tougher ACC powerhouse coming to town. Sam Bradford and D-Marc had a field day last week against the Mean Green, but can they duplicate those results against the Hurricanes? New Canes coach, Randy Shannon, has Miami thinking about the ACC Crown instead of another cheesy bowl game. The first big test for both teams, expect a shootout between the ACC and the Big 12. Final Score: Oklahoma 45, Miami 38
#8 Cal vs. Colorado State
Cal was 2-3 on the road last season, and they will improve this season…starting with a road trip to Fort Collins. I say I’m sorry to the CSU faithful having a drink in the local pub downtown, but I don’t see Caleb Hanie giving the Rams their first win of the season against a more focused Golden Bears team. Expect Nate Longshore to dispatch the Rams by halftime. Enough said. Final Score: Cal 49, CSU 10
#10 Ohio State vs. Akron
No Troy Smith. No Ted Ginn, Jr. No Problem. Defense is still dangerous and Todd Boeckman is looking like the perfect fit as the Buckeyes’ field general. Ohio State is 1 of 3 teams eyeing the vacated Big Ten throne (thanks, Michigan). And with the Zips on their plate for Saturday, and then they can start focusing on whether they can actually beat both Wisconsin and Michigan. Final Score: Ohio State 45, Akron 3
#11 Georgia vs. South Carolina
Final Score: UGA 26, USC 13
#14 Penn State vs. Notre Dame
Final Score: PSU 31, ND 10
#15 Nebraska vs. Wake Forest
Final Score: Neb 24, Wake 21
#16 UCLA vs. BYU
Final Score: UCLA 27, BYU 21 OT
#17 Auburn vs. South Florida
Final Score: Auburn 26, S Fla 20
#18 Hawaii vs. Louisiana Tech
Final Score: Hawaii 63, LaTech 10
#20 Georgia Tech vs. Samford
Final Score: Ga Tech 52, Samford 7
#22 Tennessee vs. Southern Miss
Final Score: Tenn 38, USM 24
#23 Boise State vs. Washington
Final Score: BSU 48, Was 20
#24 Michigan vs. Oregon
Final Score: Oregon 41, Michigan 35
#25 Texas A&M vs. Fresno State
Final Score: Texas A&M 37, FSU 10
Enjoy the Party. Be Safe. See ya Sunday for the official return of the NFL.
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