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. Im 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 hasnt beaten a BCS School yet.
Its not in the pickem league, but Ill 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 YTown St 6
38-4 Straight UP
32-10 Against the Spread
True, but they are looking good regardless.
My Mountaineers had better learn to keep their heads on straight and stay focused. The game is 60 minutes long and there's another team out there on the field.
Correction: Last score I saw was WV winning 45-17.
Oh, they'll win this game. But the penalty situation is gonna have Rich goin' nuts at the meeting.
I have a feeling one team is going to blow out the other (i.e. 17+)....problem is, I don't know which one...;-)
War Eagle!
"...problem is, I don't know which one...;-)"
LOL!!
War Eagle, FRiend.
You're right about the spread...
But it's an upset by ranking :)
I have a criteria for that. Anything after week 2, which this is and any difference in ranking greater than 4, which these teams are....
And look out for those pesky Men of Troy U. LOL!
I'll pick Tennessee to win. AL your other picks I agree with.
A little breather for the next 2 weeks they play Penn State (a game i'll be at BTW) and at Iowa on saturday night.
Tell that to Miami & Notre Dame. LOL!
LOL
Well that weekend my wife's sister is getting married.
So I won't really be able to watch much of the game unfortunately.
However, I will have a radio thing in my pocket :)
Ohio State is getting it's ass kicked too
Ohio State favored by 29.5 , I hate picking against the spread! It is so much more difficult to get them right.
LOL
Cincy always gives them issues.
Cinc 7 - Ohio State 6
Ohio State looks to be a bit sluggish....lots of slips and falls too, they aren't moving their feet very well....
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