21 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. 24 Missouri Tigers
An old school rivalry in which Nebraska has dominated...except for lately. Gary Pinkel has turned Mizzou into a consistent winning program, winning 30 games in the last 3 years. Nebraska is one its way back up and will have to flex some defense against the high powered Tiger offense.
17 Auburn Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
There is no doubt both these teams can score, as Auburn has turned their dismal offense around from last year. The question is, van either of these teams play defense. Auburn is already 2-0 in the SEC West, while the Hogs have gone 0-for so far.
Boston College Eagles vs. 5 Virginia Tech Hokies
These two teams have battled for ACC supremacy over the last couple of years and we may be getting a ACCCG preview this week. BC has finally found an offense in 25-year old QB Shinskie, who will undoubtedly be facing its toughest defense yet in VT. Tyrod Taylor has done enough to keep VT winning, but BC is no sloudh on defense either.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers
The VOls defense has looked good this year but the offense has struggled mightily. Georgia is coming off a great game against LSU in which they lost in the final seconds at home. Tennessee will have to find a way to score if they want a fleeting chance in this game.
3 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. 20 Mississippi Rebels
Ole Miss may have been ranked to high early in the season and facing a really good Alabama team may not help their chances of proving the pollsters right. Alabama has gotten steller play from their young QB McElroy and Rb duo in Engram and Richardson. Match that with a top 5 defense and you have a potential powerhouse. As long as the Tide does not look too far ahead to their potential SECCG with Florida, they may run the table and with ease.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes
Wisconsin has done its part this season: win, even if not all of them were pretty. They will get a chance to measure their 5-0 record against a rolling OSU team who seems to be on a path of vengeance since losing to USC at home.
Connecticut Huskies vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
A critical Big east matchup that boasts two 1-loss trams (both lost to ACC teams). Pitt is already 1-0 after defeating UL and they hope to add to that by taking out UConn. As of right now, USF looks very tough and WVU is still in the mix, as they are all looking up at Cincy and will need to keep pace.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Oregon State Beavers
Stanford is off to their best start since 1999, the same year they went to the Rose Bowl. OSU is off to their usual slow start, which they then go onto to lok nearly unbeatable. Stanford;s only away game yielded a loss this year to a mediocre WF team, in which they fell apart in the 2nd half. Gerhart and company are going up against a physical defense in OSU which matches up well against power formation teams like Stanford. The Pac-10 is wide open so every game is a crapshoot so far.
22 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Florida State Seminoles
FSU is off to their worst start since 1976, Bowden's first year at FSU. Both teams have been a bit Jekyl & Hyde this year and who knows which team will show up in this game. FSU's pass defense has been suspect to say the least, but GT will run and run and runs and run some more in the triple option offense. If FSU can force Nesbit to throw and GT can force FSU to run, this game could be a low scoring affair.
GAME OF THE WEEK
1 Florida Gators vs. 4 LSU Tigers
Is LSU for real? Will Tebow play? Can Florida be as productive if he doesn't? Could this be a preview of the SECCG? Lots of question looked to be answered in this game and who knows what could happen. LSU is 32-0 @ home in night games...which puts Florida at a slight disadvantage. But if Tebow is under center, anything can happen and that streak could definitely be in jeopardy.
An old school rivalry in which Nebraska has dominated...except for lately. Gary Pinkel has turned Mizzou into a consistent winning program, winning 30 games in the last 3 years. Nebraska is one its way back up and will have to flex some defense against the high powered Tiger offense.
17 Auburn Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
There is no doubt both these teams can score, as Auburn has turned their dismal offense around from last year. The question is, van either of these teams play defense. Auburn is already 2-0 in the SEC West, while the Hogs have gone 0-for so far.
Boston College Eagles vs. 5 Virginia Tech Hokies
These two teams have battled for ACC supremacy over the last couple of years and we may be getting a ACCCG preview this week. BC has finally found an offense in 25-year old QB Shinskie, who will undoubtedly be facing its toughest defense yet in VT. Tyrod Taylor has done enough to keep VT winning, but BC is no sloudh on defense either.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers
The VOls defense has looked good this year but the offense has struggled mightily. Georgia is coming off a great game against LSU in which they lost in the final seconds at home. Tennessee will have to find a way to score if they want a fleeting chance in this game.
3 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. 20 Mississippi Rebels
Ole Miss may have been ranked to high early in the season and facing a really good Alabama team may not help their chances of proving the pollsters right. Alabama has gotten steller play from their young QB McElroy and Rb duo in Engram and Richardson. Match that with a top 5 defense and you have a potential powerhouse. As long as the Tide does not look too far ahead to their potential SECCG with Florida, they may run the table and with ease.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes
Wisconsin has done its part this season: win, even if not all of them were pretty. They will get a chance to measure their 5-0 record against a rolling OSU team who seems to be on a path of vengeance since losing to USC at home.
Connecticut Huskies vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
A critical Big east matchup that boasts two 1-loss trams (both lost to ACC teams). Pitt is already 1-0 after defeating UL and they hope to add to that by taking out UConn. As of right now, USF looks very tough and WVU is still in the mix, as they are all looking up at Cincy and will need to keep pace.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Oregon State Beavers
Stanford is off to their best start since 1999, the same year they went to the Rose Bowl. OSU is off to their usual slow start, which they then go onto to lok nearly unbeatable. Stanford;s only away game yielded a loss this year to a mediocre WF team, in which they fell apart in the 2nd half. Gerhart and company are going up against a physical defense in OSU which matches up well against power formation teams like Stanford. The Pac-10 is wide open so every game is a crapshoot so far.
22 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Florida State Seminoles
FSU is off to their worst start since 1976, Bowden's first year at FSU. Both teams have been a bit Jekyl & Hyde this year and who knows which team will show up in this game. FSU's pass defense has been suspect to say the least, but GT will run and run and runs and run some more in the triple option offense. If FSU can force Nesbit to throw and GT can force FSU to run, this game could be a low scoring affair.
GAME OF THE WEEK
1 Florida Gators vs. 4 LSU Tigers
Is LSU for real? Will Tebow play? Can Florida be as productive if he doesn't? Could this be a preview of the SECCG? Lots of question looked to be answered in this game and who knows what could happen. LSU is 32-0 @ home in night games...which puts Florida at a slight disadvantage. But if Tebow is under center, anything can happen and that streak could definitely be in jeopardy.
