Pick em! (Week 5)

With conference play starting today we are treated to several good games. Here is a look at who I predict will win. (Rankings are based off of the Football Warehouse Top 25)

#3 Alabama (4-0) at #14 Florida (4-0)
In what could be an early preview of the SEC Title game these long time rivals face off to start conference play. Alabama stout defense faces off against a rejuvenated Florida offense that has a ton of speed. It will be quite a match up between Florida OC Charlie Weis and Alabama HC Nick Saban. But this game will come down to the play of the Alabama offense. There will be a time where young QB AJ McCarron will have to make a completion on 3rd and long. How he plays in those situations will be whether Alabama wins or loses.
Prediction: Alabama

#10 Nebraska (4-0) at #6 Wisconsin
Its Nebraska's first game as a member of the Big 10 conference and they have a doozy against defending Big 10 Champs and #6 ranked Wisconsin. This will be a fun game to watch. This is the best Wisconsin offense in a long time and they are facing off against a traditionally strong Husker Backshirt defense. However the Blackshirts have struggled this year. The Nebraska offense will look to take advantage of the slower Badger defense. The Badgers will look to have Martinez beat them through the air, which isn't his strong suit. The key to this game will be if Nebraska's offense can put up points.
Prediction: Wisconsin

#11 Clemson (4-0) at #12 Virginia Tech (4-0)
After upsetting Auburn and then Florida State, the Clemson Tigers are one of the hottest teams in college football. However history has told us that Clemson doesn't handle success well and this is a game that they usually drop. However this year could be different. Clemson is loaded with good young talent and they have a defense that is very solid. However Virginia Tech is quietly off to a strong start behind the play of RB David Wilson. Clemson has the momentum going for them, but they have to face off against one of the best defensive minds in college football in DC Bud Foster.
Prediction: Clemson

Auburn (3-1) at #7 South Carolina (4-0)
I'd have to admit that Auburn has played better than I thought. However they still aren't a contender to win the SEC West. This game isn't a great match up for the Auburn Tigers. Their run defense is horrible and South Carolina has the best RB in the nation in Marcus Lattimore. Unless SC QB Stephen Garcia goes pick happy, the Gamecocks could roll.
Prediction: South Carolina

#13 Arkansas (3-1) vs #16 Texas A&M (3-1) (at Cowboys Stadium)
These former Southwest Conference rivals play for the second straight year at Cowboys Stadium. Last year the Razorbacks got the the win, now the Aggies are hoping to even the score this year. Both teams are coming off of losses and looking to bounce back. Both teams have good offenses, but A&M has the advantage with a better defense. I believe RB Knile Davis' absence (injury) will hurt the Razorbacks in this match up.
Prediction: Texas A&M

Upset Pick

#16 Texas (4-0) at Iowa State (4-0)
This is definitely an interesting game. Texas is looking to bounce back after missing a bowl last year, while the Cyclones are off to their best start in school history. Last year Iowa State was able to beat the Longhorns in Austin, and now host them in Ames. Iowa State is lead by QB Steel Janz who has a knack for 4th quarter comebacks. Texas is lead by QB Chase McCoy who has the offense humming after taking over for ineffective Garrett Gilbert. This should be a good one.
Prediction: Iowa State