Posted on 09/13/2006 5:43:31 PM PDT by MikefromOhio
Week Three – College Football
Week Two gave everyone the earliest #1 vs. #2 showdown in modern college football history. The game, however, turned out to not really live up to the hype. This week we are treated to SEVERAL big games, some of which are in conference in the SEC, and a historically significant rivalry renews in South Bend.
As always, all rankings are from the ESPN.com Scoreboard page. I will also list any games of interest (FReepmail me if you want your team included and I will include them from here on out) and any other games listed in my Yahoo league.
GAME of the WEEK
Saturday, September 16th, 2006 – 3:30 PM on CBS
(6) LSU at (3) Auburn (-3.5)
This is going to be a fun game to watch I think. We have Auburn which has been the odds-on favorite to win the SEC this year against a very good and very fast LSU team that is looking to spoil the Auburn season AND put itself into the national spotlight. Both teams feature strong defenses, good running games and good coaching. Fewest mistakes wins this game. I’m going with the home team.
Auburn 16 – LSU 13
Thursday September 14th, 2006 (ESPN Thursday Night Game)
Maryland at (5) West Virginia (-17)
West Virginia gets one of their rivalry games out of the way early. This should be a decent test for a team that hasn’t beaten a BCS School yet.
It’s not in the pick’em league, but I’ll give a pick anyway.
WVU 42 – Maryland 13
Saturday September 16th 2006 (in ranking order)
Cincinnati at (1) Ohio State (-30)
Ohio State 45 – Cincinnati 7
(11) Michigan at (2) Notre Dame (-6)
Notre Dame 27 – Michigan 20
(19) Nebraska at (4) USC (-19)
USC 42 – Nebraska 20
(7) Florida (-3.5) at (13) Tennessee
Florida 17 – Tennessee 9
(8) Texas (-31) at Rice
Texas 55 – Rice 6
Clemson at (9) Florida State (-4.5)
FSU 24 – Clemson 16
UAB at (10) UGA (-17)
UGA 35 – UAB 10
(17) Miami at (12) Louisville (-4.5)
Miami 22 – Louisville 20****UPSET ALERT
Duke at (14) Virginia Tech (-35)
VT 45 – Duke 3
(15) Oklahoma at (18) Oregon (-4.5)
Oregon 28 – Oklahoma 20
Iowa State at (16) Iowa (-13.5)
Iowa 32 – Iowa St. 10
(24) Texas Tech (-1) at (20) TCU
Texas Tech 45 – TCU 39
Portland St. at (21) California (NL)
Cal 58 – Portland St. 10
(22) Arizona St. (-10) at Colorado
ASU 38 – Colorado 7
BYU at (23) Boston College(-7)
BC 21 – BYU 19 ****UPSET ALERT
Youngstown St. at (25) Penn State (NL)
Penn State 52 – Y’Town St 6
38-4 Straight UP
32-10 Against the Spread
It could very well determine who goes to the BCS title game.
If Michigan can come out like this the rest of the year, it will be Michigan/Ohio State for the Big Ten title AND a possible BCS title game shot.
I think there is no doubt about it after this, Michigan vs OSU for the shot, Iowa I dont think is going to be much of a factor.
So...
Is this the end of Brady Quinn as a Heisman candidate, barring a Buffalo-Bills-esque collapse by Michigan?
ND got one back. Long way to go.
I have to take exception to the Bills comment, in the early 90's it was the Bills who caused the collapsing, and they include the greatest come back of all time.
well maybe...
Iowa could play kingmaker this year...
I don't see them going through the Big Ten undefeated and I honestly think that Michigan will lose in Columbus (I think that game would be different if it was in Ann Arbor)....
LOL. Good show.
LOL :)
I caught that after I posted it....
LOL!!
do you think the post game meal was at a buffet?
Yes, they're my two favorite college teams. Leave me alone...I'm feeling a good pout coming on.
;O)
The Wolverines have a LOTTA talent...they should move up four or so spots in the rankings (depending on what the others do). Their defense appears on a par with OSU (a click below, but still up there).
Happy Valley?
Penn State is winning that game and Youngstown St would beat quite a few D-1A teams anyway...
It is 34-14 now in the Missagain-ND game.
Looks like Louisville scored with the first possession of the second half, TD
Uh-oh, Brian Brohm is out for Louisville with a sprained thumb. That's going to make it interesting.
Notre Dame will have to make the comeback of the year, and they don't show any signs of stopping Michigan.
Frankly, I think they were overrated at the beginning of the season, as usual.
Penn State got it's ass kicked by the team now being destroyed by Michigan. That's embarrassing.
Beating up on Youngstown State is no mean feat.
Auburn scores on a QB sneak
They still know how to play football in Ann Arbor.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.