Football Predictions (Week 6)

I accidently forgot to post this yesterday afternoon.  

Top 25

#20 Oregon at #9 USC (-16.5)

USC looks to rebound from its loss to Oregon State and Oregon looks to redeem its season after losing to Boise State two weeks ago.  This could be the de facto Pac-10 championship game...

USC 34  Oregon 13  (USC covers)

#12 Ohio State at #17 Wisconsin (+2.5)

If either of these teams harbors national title hopes, this game serves basically as an elimination game.  If Ohio State loses, they will still be in the Big Ten race, but if Wisconsin falls, they may find it difficult to rebound from two conference losses.  

Ohio State 24  Wisconsin 20  (Ohio State covers)

#14 Auburn at #19 Vanderbilt (+3.5)

A few weeks ago it would have been difficult to imagine that this game would be between two ranking foes and that Vandy would come into the match-up undefeated.  Vandy needs to find two more wins for bowl eligibility, while Auburn needs to find some sort of offensive consistency.  A tough pick, but...

Auburn 17  Vanderbilt 10  (Auburn covers)

SEC Games

#13 Florida at Arkansas (+22)

Arkansas' nightmare season continues.  Now a "bask" (Yes, I looked up the name for a group of Gators) of angry Gators come to Fayetteville after their shocking loss to Ole Miss.  Don't look for a Hogs upset...

Florida 49  Arkansas 14  (Florida covers)

Kentucky at #4 Alabama (-16.5)

Bama slammed Georgia on the road last week to continue their climb up the polls and into the national spotlight.  Kentucky has quietly gone undefeated against a weak schedule and came within 1-yard of falling to Middle Tennessee State.  The step up in competition should come as a shock to the Wildcats...

Alabama 34  Kentucky 13  (Alabama covers)

South Carolina at Ole Miss (-2)

Ole Miss pulled off a shocker last week by knocking off the Gators on the road.  South Carolina has been dismal this season, particularly on offense...

Ole Miss 20  South Carolina 10  (Ole Miss covers)

Northern Illinois at Tennessee (-16)

Tennessee has struggled mightily while limping to a 2-2 record.  Northern Illinois is probably better than expected, but faces a tough task in Knoxville.  The Huskies have won in the SEC before (see NIU versus Alabama in 2003), so an upset wouldn't be unprecedented.

Tennessee 31  Northern Illinois 10 (Tennessee c0vers)

Games Involving Utah Schools

#7 BYU at Utah State (+28.5)

BYU keeps on winning and has positioned itself to play a role in the BCS saga as the season unfolds.  Utah State shocked me by actually winning a game two weeks ago against Idaho.  This one probably won't be pretty...

BYU 52  Utah State 10 (BYU covers)

Oregon State at #15 Utah (-10.5)

Oregon State shocked the college football world by knocking off then-#1 USC in front of a national ESPN audience.  An undefeated Utah continues to lurk on the outside of the BCS picture, but appears to be weaker than Mountain West rival BYU.  Can the Beavers continue their momentum from last week and repeat last year's win over the Utes?

Utah 27  Oregon State 20  (Oregon State covers)

Montana at Weber State (No line)

Weber, after a respectable loss at Utah, comes home to face a challenge from FCS #3 Montana.  Weber has played the Grizzlies close the last two seasons, but has been unable to come away with a win.  Montana, while highly ranked, seems vulnerable after several close contests this season.  Let's the roll the dice and...

Weber State 31  Montana 30