If you watch ESPN you would think that the only game that was on this weekend is the LSU/Alabama game. However there are some other good games this weekend that will help decide a lot of conference championships and impact the National Title race.
Week 10 Games
Kansas State (who was exposed last week) doesn't get much of a break after facing Oklahoma last week and now facing Oklahoma State. KState had trouble with Oklahoma's offense, and the Cowboys is even better. If the Wildcats want to have a chance to win this game, they are going to have to play keep away. Because if they have to pass the ball, they are going to struggle. But that's easier said than done. Okie State should win this game going away.
Prediction: Kansas State 24 Oklahoma State 48
Northwestern Wildcats vs #8 Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska was able to take advantage of a Michigan State team that was coming off two big wins.. But could they face the same fate to a pesky Northwestern team? I tend to think no. Northwestern isn't the same team that many thought they would be at the beginning of the season. And Dan Persa isn't the same QB since the Achilles injury. Add in that Nebraska runs a physical running offense that plays into Northwestern's weakness on defense. Northwestern will score on Nebraska, but this game should be one sided.
Prediction: Northwestern 21 Nebraska 42
Texas A&M Aggies vs #6 Oklahoma Sooners
If Texas A&M could hold onto a 2nd half lead, they very well could be undefeated and this game would be a match up of top 10 ranked teams. Instead they are 5-3 and facing an Oklahoma team that just blew out previously undefeated Kansas State. This should be a shoot out between two offenses that have a lot of fire power. You'd think that Oklahoma would have a big advantage here, but their defense is inconsistent and allowed Texas Tech to put up points and yards on them. The key is whichever team's defense decides to show up will determine the winner.
Prediction: A&M 31 Oklahoma 45
#10 South Carolina Gamecocks vs #9 Arkansas Razorbacks
Everybody is talking about LSU vs Alabama, and rightfully so. But nobody is talking about this game which features two top 10 ranked teams. South Carolina is looking to get back to their 2nd straight SEC Title Game, while Arkansas is hoping to still somehow sneak their way in. It is important for South Carolina that they get their star WR Alshon Jeffery back into the offense especially since they don't have Marcus Lattimore the rest of the season. But I'm really looking forward to seeing Arkansas' high powered offense matching up against South Carolina's defense that is loaded with talent. Whoever wins that battle will win the game.
Prediction: South Carolina 17 Arkansas 28
#7 Oregon Ducks vs Washington Huskies
Washington is a vastly improved team and their only losses are to #8 Nebraska and #4 Stanford. This is the same team that went win less a couple of years ago. They are much improved team that is relying on underrated RB Chris Polk and QB Keith Price. This is a popular upset pick for some, but I don't know if I can buy it yet. Oregon isn't the same team that went to the National Title game last year. Against Washington State they struggled for most of the first half before running up the score. If Washington can limit Oregon's big plays they should have a chance. But they just don't have the depth they need hang with this Ducks team.
Prediction: Oregon 49 Washington 28
#1 LSU Tigers vs #2 Alabama Crimson Tide
This has to be one of the most hyped games we've seen in the past 10 years. The thing is that it's justifiable. LSU and Alabama are clearly the two best teams and nobody else is really that close. The winner of this game is basically a shoe in for the National Title Game. Heck their is a chance that they could get a rematch in the National Title Game. This game showcases the two best defenses in the Nation. LSU defense is built on speed and they fly to the ball. Alabama's defense is full of 1st round NFL Draft talent that is very experience and is always at the right spot at the right time. The keys to this game are the two offenses. Whichever teams offense has a better game could be the team that wins. LSU has the more experienced QB, but Alabama has the best offensive player in Trent Richardson. Also don't forget this game is in Tuscaloosa. This game should be a dozy.
Prediction: LSU 20 Alabama 24
Standings
Last week I went 3-2 bringing my season record to 11-6. The two games I missed on were Nebraska upsetting Michigan State and Clemson getting stoned by Georgia Tech.
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