Week 12 Picks
Back in 1997 Nebraska and Michigan split the National Title. That split National Title help lead to the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). Now we find those same two teams in the same division in the Big 10. Now these teams will play every week and will likely challenge for the Division Title every year. As for this game we will see a battle. Michigan has a much improved defense and will look to slow a Nebraska offense that wants to run the ball down your throat. Nebraska's defense struggles to play against mobile QBs and they face one of the most electric QBs in college football in Denard Robinson. Add in that the winner of this game could sneak into a BCS Title game if they win out, and this is a huge game.
Prediction: Nebraska 24 Michigan 21
#18 USC Trojans (8-2) vs #4 Oregon Ducks (9-1)
Despite all the drama USC has had to deal with, they have still been playing at a high level. Oregon has really bounced back after getting embarrassed by LSU opening weekend and knocked off previously unbeaten Stanford last weekend. Now they are looking to keep that momentum going and try and somehow get back into the National Title picture. While USC is treating these big games like their Bowl Games. Normally Oregon has a big advantage with their speed and athleticism, but USC still has the athletes and should match up well. However USC may be without their best offensive player Robert Woods who has been banged up. If USC will be looking to slow Oregon's uptempo attack. But Oregon must stop USC who has the talent to put up lots of points too. This game will be a lot closer than some think.
Prediction: USC 28 Oregon 38
#5 Oklahoma Sooners (8-1) vs Baylor Bears (6-3)
This is a match up of two high powered offensives that love to put points on the board. Oklahoma was on cruise control to the National Title Game before they lost to Texas Tech. Baylor and Robert Griffin was the toast of college football before they lost games to Kansas State, A&M, and Oklahoma State. A win over Oklahoma could really help to save their season. However that is easier said than done. Not only does Oklahoma have a high powered offense, they have a defense to match. If Baylor is going to win this game they are going to need RG3 to have the game of his life and their defense to get a few timely spots. Can it happen, yes. Will it???
Prediction: Oklahoma 42 Baylor 38
#19 Kansas State Wildcats (8-2) vs Texas Longhorns (6-3)
For whatever reason, Kansas State has had a lot of success against Texas. And most of the time they have done it with a lot less talent. This year KState has a much better team and they are looking to show that they are the 3rd best team in the Big 12. Texas on the other hand is young and very inexperienced. They are trying to salvage their season and turn it into some momentum for next year. If Texas wants to win this game they are going to have to slow down QB Colin Klein who is a do it all QB. Texas would need their young offense to grow up in a hurry and put up some points. But a big factor is that this game is in Austin....but KState has won there before.
Prediction: Kansas State 35 Texas 21
Virginia Cavaliers (7-3) vs Florida State Seminoles (7-3)
This is a match up of two 7-3 teams that have a lot to prove. Neither team has a shot at the ACC Title game, but that shouldn't prevent a good game from happening. Virginia Cavaliers are on their way back up after several seasons of no success. While Florida State is trying to prove that they belong in the Top 25. The difference in this game could go to Florida State who just has too many athletes for Virginia to handle. But the Cavaliers are a well coached team and are very disciplined.
Prediction: Virginia 28 Florida State 31
Current Standings
Last week I went 4-2, picking incorrectly on Iowa beating Michigan State and Boise State beating TCU. This brings my season totals 19-10. 66% isn't too shabby. But hopefully I can get my first perfect week. Let's hope.
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