Here's a look at Iowa's recruiting class for 2014, looking pretty good thus far, especially with the recent pick up of Tyler Wiegers.
TYLER WIEGERS 6'4" 213 FRANKLIN, MICHIGAN QB
RIVALS: 4* #13 PS QB
SCOUT: 3* #26 QB
ESPN: 4* #17 PP-QB
247: 3* #33 QB
COMPOSITE: 3* #24 QB #456 OVERALL
OFFERS: IOWA, BOWLING GREEN, C. MICHIGAN, RUTGERS, TOLEDO, W. MICHIGAN
RECRUITED BY: PHIL PARKER
JR: 285-173-2,465-22-4
JAY SCHEEL 6'1" 170 LA PORTE CITY, IOWA QB/WR
RIVALS: 4* #17 ATH
SCOUT: 3* #69 WR
ESPN: 4* #36 ATH
247: 4* #28 ATH
COMPOSITE: 3* #34 ATH #366 OVERALL
OFFERS: IOWA, IOWA STATE, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA
RECRUITED BY: REESE MORGAN
MARKEL SMITH 5'10" 210 KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI RB
RIVALS: 3* #37 RB
SCOUT: 4* #21 RB
ESPN: 3* #145 RB
247: 4* #18 RB
COMP: 3* #23 RB #390 OVERALL
OFFERS: IOWA, ILLINOIS, OLE MISS, MISSOURI
RECRUITED BY: ERIC JOHNSON
SO: 260-1,498-16
C.J. HILLIARD 5'11" 185 CINCINNATI, OHIO RB/DB
RIVALS: 3* #19 APB
SCOUT: 3* #32 RB
ESPN: 3* #117 RB
247: 3* #66 RB
COMP: 3* #60 RB #863 OVERALL
OFFERS: IOWA, AKRON, BOSTON COLLEGE, BOWLING GREEN, MIAMI OH, OHIO, TOLEDO, WESTERN MICHIGAN, INDIANA
RECRUITED BY: CHRIS WHITE, BRIAN FERENTZ
LUCAS LEGRAND 6'5" 260 DUBUQUE, IOWA OL
RIVALS: 3* T
SCOUT: 3* #40 G
ESPN: 3* #55 T
247: 3* #73 T
COMP: 3* #78 T #860 OVERALL
OFFERS: IOWA, NORTHERN COLORADO
RECRUITED BY: REESE MORGAN
KEEGAN RENDER 6'3" 310 INDIANOLA, IOWA OL
RIVALS: 3* G
SCOUT: 3* #38 G
ESPN: 3* #52 G
247: 2* #94 G
COMP: 3* #71 G
OFFERS: IOWA, IOWA STATE, NORTHERN ILLINOIS
RECRUITED BY: REESE MORGAN
TERRANCE HARRIS 6'2" 240 PERAMUS, NEW JERSEY DE
RIVALS: 2* SSDE
SCOUT: 3* #115 DE
ESPN: 3* #120 DE
247: 2* #77 SSDE
COMP: 2* #82 SSDE
OFFERS: IOWA, FAU, UMASS, W. MICH
RECRUITED BY: CHRIS WHITE
MATT NELSON 6'7" 249 CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA TE/DL
RIVALS: 3* SSDE
SCOUT: 3* #39 DE
ESPN: 3* #67 DE
247: 3* #14 TE
COMP: 3* #24 TE #590 OVERALL
OFFERS: IOWA, STANFORD, NOTRE DAME, ARKANSAS, IOWA STATE, NEBRASKA, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, WISCONSIN
RECRUITED BY: REESE MORGAN
JAMEER OUTSEY 6'3" 210 SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY DE/LB
RIVALS: 3* OLB
SCOUT: 3* #133 DE
ESPN: 3* #86 OLB
247: 3* #71 WSDE
COMP: 3* #68 WSDE
OFFERS: IOWA, AKRON, BUFFALO, PITTSBURGH
RECRUITED BY: CHRIS WHITE
AARON MENDS 6'1" 204 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI LB
RIVALS: 3* OLB
SCOUT: 3* #104 OLB
ESPN: 3* #36 ILB
247: 3* #46 ILB
COMP: 3* #62 ILB
OFFERS: IOWA, IOWA STATE
RECRUITED BY: LEVAR WOODS
BEN NIEMANN 6'3" 185 SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS LB
RIVALS: 2* ATH
SCOUT: 3* #77 OLB
ESPN: 3* #97 ATH
247: 2* #151 OLB
COMP: 3* #138 OLB
OFFERS: IOWA, E. MICH, ILLINOIS STATE, NORTHERN ILLINOIS
RECRUITED BY: JIM REID
PARKER HESSE 6'3" 205 WAUKON, IOWA LB
RIVALS: 2* ATH
SCOUT: 2* OLB
ESPN: 3* #98 OLB
247: 3* #113 ATH
COMP: 3* #120 ATH
OFFERS: IOWA, UNI, S. DAK ST, W. ILL
RECRUITED BY: REESE MORGAN
SR: 1,439-16 1,273-23 59 TACKLES 2 INT
OMAR TRUITT 5'11" 185 WASHINGTON, DC CB
RIVALS: 3* ATH
SCOUT: 3* #49 CB
ESPN: 3* #80 ATH
247: 3* #68 CB
COMP: 3* #60 CB #857 OVERALL
OFFERS: IOWA, MARYLAND, SYRACUSE, MIAMI OH, RICHMOND
RECRUITED BY: CHRIS WHITE
JALEN EMBRY 5'11" 176 DETROIT, MICHIGAN CB
RIVALS: 3* #38 ATH
SCOUT: 3* #57 CB
ESPN: 3* #177 ATH
247: 3* #82 CB
COMP: 3* #72 CB
OFFERS: IOWA, BALL STATE, C. MICH, CINCINNATI, E. MICH, N. ILL, OHIO, TOLEDO, W. MICH, WISCONSIN
RECRUITED BY: PHIL PARKER
MARCEL JOLY 5'11" 180 FORESTVILLE, MARYLAND CB
RIVALS: 3* CB
SCOUT: 2* #145 CB
ESPN: 3* #147 ATH
247: 3* #63 CB
COMP: 3* #53 CB #764 OVERALL
OFFERS: IOWA, MARYLAND, OLD DOMINION, TEMPLE, VANDERBILT
RECRUITED BY: PHIL PARKER, CHRIS WHITE
JOSH JACKSON 6'1" 175 CORNITH, TEXAS DB
RIVALS: 2* CB
SCOUT: 3* #97 CB
ESPN: 3* #52 CB
247: 2* #139 CB
COMP: 3* #150 CB
OFFERS: IOWA, COLORADO STATE, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO STATE
RECRUITED BY: BOBBY KENNEDY
JYAZ JONES 6'1" 180 DALLAS, TEXAS S
RIVALS: 2* S
SCOUT: 3* #74 S
ESPN: NR S
247: 4* #31 S
COMP: 3* #86 S
OFFERS: IOWA, BAYLOR, COLORADO STATE, NEBRASKA, NEW MEXICO STATE, TEXAS TECH
RECRUITED BY: LEVAR WOODS
MICK ELLIS 5'10" 182 LUCAS, TEXAS K
RIVALS: 2* K
SCOUT: 3* K
ESPN: 3* #28 K
247: 2* #16 K
COMP: 3* #12 K
OFFERS: IOWA, YALE
RECRUITED BY: CHRIS WHITE, BOBBY KENNEDY
Monday, December 23, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Bowl Game Predictions
The bowl season starts on Saturday with the New Mexico Bowl, which will be played just blocks from my house. I can look out the window and see the stadium from where I'm sitting right now. Should be a good slate of games this year, a lot of close matchups. Here are my predictions for the bowl games.
New Mexico Bowl: Colorado State vs Washington State
If you like points, this game should have no shortage. Last time Colorado State played in Albuquerque they put up over 60 points behind star RB Kapri Bibbs. Mike Leach brought Texas Tech to Albuquerque and has the Cougars offense rollin' this year.
Washington State 52 Colorado State 42
Las Vegas Bowl: Fresno State vs USC
Two of the top WRs in the country square off in this one. USC has played pretty well since getting rid of Kiffin, Fresno was one game away from a BCS bowl berth before being knocked off in a shootout with San Jose State. Derek Carr is a solid QB, but USC has too much talent.
USC 38 Fresno State 28
Idaho Potato Bowl: Buffalo vs San Diego State
I didn't get to see Buffalo in action this year, but I like San Diego State. The Aztecs head coach, Rocky Long, is a great guy, too. I did a show for the New Mexico football team when he was the head coach and I really liked interacting with him and his wife, great people.
San Diego State 35 Buffalo 24
New Orleans Bowl: Tulane vs UL-Lafayette
I didn't get to see any of these teams play at all, I don't really follow the Sun Belt or Conference USA that closely.
UL Lafayette 34 Tulane 27
Beef O' Brady Bowl: East Carolina vs Ohio
I know Ohio has some talented players on their team, but East Carolina is pretty good. Should be a great matchup.
East Carolina 35 Ohio 31
Hawai'i Bowl: Boise State vs Oregon State
Boise got smoked by Washington to begin the season, Oregon State got upset by an FCS team. Boise will be without their head coach as he accepted the coaching vacancy at Washington. Look for a lot of offense in this one as the Beavers feature one of them most potent pass games in the nation.
Oregon State 45 Boise State 27
Little Caesars Bowl: Pittsburgh vs Bowling Green
Bowling Green played extremely well in their win over Northern Illinois and Pittsburgh is somewhat unpredictable. I think Pitt will be ready to go and they have too much talent.
Pittsburgh 38 Bowling Green 28
Poinsettia Bowl: Utah State vs Northern Illinois
If Chuckie Keeton wouldn't have been injured, this game would feature two of the most exciting QBs in the country. Jordan Lynch, a Heisman finalist should lead the Huskies to victory in his final game.
Northern Illinois 31 Utah State 24
Military Bowl: Marshall vs Maryland
Marshall had a great season, and Doc Holliday has done a nice job turning the program into a winner, but Maryland has a lot of talent on offense with Diggs and Long at WR and should be able to put up some points.
Maryland 38 Marshall 24
Texas Bowl: Syracuse vs Minnesota
I wasn't too impressed with Minnesota when I watched Iowa beat them early this year, but they reeled off four straight wins before losing to Michigan State and Wisconsin. I didn't get a chance to watch Syracuse at all this year.
Minnesota 28 Syracuse 21
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: Washington vs BYU
This should be a pretty exciting game, two teams with tough schedules going head-to-head. Expect another high scoring game, Washington RB Bishop Sankey is fun to watch.
Washington 38 BYU 27
Pinstripe Bowl: Notre Dame vs Rutgers
This one could be a blowout, I don't know what happened at Rutgers this year, but they're not playing very well. Notre Dame is not elite, but much better than Rutgers.
Notre Dame 34 Rutgers 13
Belk Bowl: Cincinnati vs North Carolina
This could be a good game, Cincinnati has a pretty solid team, and North Carolina has been on a good roll late in the season.
Cincinnati 27 North Carolina 21
Russell Athletic Bowl: Miami vs Louisville
This could be the beginning of a good rivalry as Louisville joins the ACC next season. Both teams were ranked high during part of the season. I think Teddy Bridgewater will bring it and pull off the win.
Louisville 31 Miami 23
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Michigan vs Kansas State
This should be a good matchup, Kansas State started off slow and came on strong late. Michigan was the opposite, appearing near the top 10 before slipping up in conference play. If Michigan plays like they did against Ohio State they win easily.
Michigan 31 Kansas State 21
Armed Forces Bowl: Middle Tennessee vs Navy
Navy is coming off a huge win against Army, but I think Middle Tennessee pulls this one off.
Middle Tennessee 31 Navy 24
Music City Bowl: Ole Miss vs Georgia Tech
I think this one will be good. Ole Miss started strong, but their schedule got the best of them.
Ole Miss 28 Georgia Tech 21
Alamo Bowl: Oregon vs Texas
Oregon had a couple of sloppy games, but Texas' defense will have a hard time slowing them down.
Oregon 49 Texas 31
Holiday Bowl: Arizona State vs Texas Tech
Another game with a lot of offense, should be a fun one.
Arizona State 42 Texas Tech 34
Sun Bowl: UCLA vs Virginia Tech
I like Virginia Tech before the year started, they were my darkhorse to win the ACC, but they were inconsistent. UCLA has been solid.
UCLA 35 Virginia Tech 24
Liberty Bowl: Rice vs Mississippi State
Mississippi State kind of surprised me by making a bowl game.
Mississippi State 28 Rice 17
Advocare Bowl: Arizona vs Boston College
I'm a big fan of running backs, so I will definitely tune in to this one. It features two of the best in the nation Carey vs Williams.
Arizona 34 Boston College 24
Chick Fil A Bowl: Texas A&M vs Duke
Heisman winner, Jameis Winston was too much for Duke in the ACC title game, now they face last years Heisman winner, Johnny Manziel. Should result in a similar outcome.
Texas A&M 45 Duke 21
Godaddy Bowl: Arkansas State vs Ball State
I like both teams, but once again, don't know much about either one.
Ball State 28 Arkansas State 24
Heart of Dallas Bowl: UNLV vs North Texas
UNLV was much improved this year, but North Texas should win. They held their own against Georgia earlier this year.
North Texas 34 UNLV 28
Compass Bowl: Vanderbilt vs Houston
I only caught Vanderbilt for one quarter this year, but it was the fourth quarter against Georgia and they looked great.
Vanderbilt 31 Houston 21
Gator Bowl: Nebraska vs Georgia
I really don't like Nebraska, I usually root for the Big Ten in their bowl games, but it's really hard when it's Nebraska. I hate their coach and their fans. Georgia I thought would be great this year and Murray is out, but I still think they win.
Georgia 34 Nebraska 28
Outback Bowl: Iowa vs LSU
I know LSU has more talent than Iowa and Iowa hasn't beaten any top 25 teams, but they'll be well prepared for this one. Iowa is typically an underdog in bowl games, but Kirk Ferentz is 6-4 in bowls, including a thrilling win over LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl. Ferentz has also beat South Carolina and Florida in bowl games, while losing once to Florida (they cheated). LSU will also be without QB Zach Mettenberger, but they have two solid RBs and WRs. Iowa has the best LB trio in the country.
Iowa 27 LSU 21
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State vs Missouri
A match up between two former conference foes. Missouri had a dream season, while Oklahoma State watched their BCS hopes slip away against Oklahoma.
Missouri 31 Oklahoma State 27
Cap One Bowl: Wisconsin vs South Carolina
I really like Wisconsin's rushing attack with White and Gordon, should be a nice test for the talented defense of South Carolina.
Wisconsin 24 South Carolina 17
BCS Championship: Florida State vs Auburn
I think Winston leads Florida State to the national title. Auburn has played well and had some miracle plays, so don't count them out.
Florida State 31 Auburn 28
Rose Bowl: Michigan State vs Stanford
This might be the most physical of the bowl games, I'm excited about this one. The Spartans play dirty, but their defense is the best in the nation.
Michigan State 24 Stanford 17
Fiesta Bowl: UCF vs Baylor
UCF coasted through a pretty easy schedule, Baylor has an offense that UCF hasn't seen yet this year.
Baylor 35 UCF 24
Orange Bowl: Clemson vs Ohio State
This should be a solid game, the Buckeyes' winning streak was snapped with a loss to Michigan State, Clemson's only losses were to South Carolina and Florida State.
Ohio State 38 Clemson 27
Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma vs Alabama
Oklahoma snuck into the BCS with a win over Oklahoma State, while Alabama was shocked by Auburn and knocked out of the championship picture. I'm rooting for Stoops' squad, but Alabama should win.
Alabama 34 Oklahoma 24
New Mexico Bowl: Colorado State vs Washington State
If you like points, this game should have no shortage. Last time Colorado State played in Albuquerque they put up over 60 points behind star RB Kapri Bibbs. Mike Leach brought Texas Tech to Albuquerque and has the Cougars offense rollin' this year.
Washington State 52 Colorado State 42
Las Vegas Bowl: Fresno State vs USC
Two of the top WRs in the country square off in this one. USC has played pretty well since getting rid of Kiffin, Fresno was one game away from a BCS bowl berth before being knocked off in a shootout with San Jose State. Derek Carr is a solid QB, but USC has too much talent.
USC 38 Fresno State 28
Idaho Potato Bowl: Buffalo vs San Diego State
I didn't get to see Buffalo in action this year, but I like San Diego State. The Aztecs head coach, Rocky Long, is a great guy, too. I did a show for the New Mexico football team when he was the head coach and I really liked interacting with him and his wife, great people.
San Diego State 35 Buffalo 24
New Orleans Bowl: Tulane vs UL-Lafayette
I didn't get to see any of these teams play at all, I don't really follow the Sun Belt or Conference USA that closely.
UL Lafayette 34 Tulane 27
Beef O' Brady Bowl: East Carolina vs Ohio
I know Ohio has some talented players on their team, but East Carolina is pretty good. Should be a great matchup.
East Carolina 35 Ohio 31
Hawai'i Bowl: Boise State vs Oregon State
Boise got smoked by Washington to begin the season, Oregon State got upset by an FCS team. Boise will be without their head coach as he accepted the coaching vacancy at Washington. Look for a lot of offense in this one as the Beavers feature one of them most potent pass games in the nation.
Oregon State 45 Boise State 27
Little Caesars Bowl: Pittsburgh vs Bowling Green
Bowling Green played extremely well in their win over Northern Illinois and Pittsburgh is somewhat unpredictable. I think Pitt will be ready to go and they have too much talent.
Pittsburgh 38 Bowling Green 28
Poinsettia Bowl: Utah State vs Northern Illinois
If Chuckie Keeton wouldn't have been injured, this game would feature two of the most exciting QBs in the country. Jordan Lynch, a Heisman finalist should lead the Huskies to victory in his final game.
Northern Illinois 31 Utah State 24
Military Bowl: Marshall vs Maryland
Marshall had a great season, and Doc Holliday has done a nice job turning the program into a winner, but Maryland has a lot of talent on offense with Diggs and Long at WR and should be able to put up some points.
Maryland 38 Marshall 24
Texas Bowl: Syracuse vs Minnesota
I wasn't too impressed with Minnesota when I watched Iowa beat them early this year, but they reeled off four straight wins before losing to Michigan State and Wisconsin. I didn't get a chance to watch Syracuse at all this year.
Minnesota 28 Syracuse 21
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: Washington vs BYU
This should be a pretty exciting game, two teams with tough schedules going head-to-head. Expect another high scoring game, Washington RB Bishop Sankey is fun to watch.
Washington 38 BYU 27
Pinstripe Bowl: Notre Dame vs Rutgers
This one could be a blowout, I don't know what happened at Rutgers this year, but they're not playing very well. Notre Dame is not elite, but much better than Rutgers.
Notre Dame 34 Rutgers 13
Belk Bowl: Cincinnati vs North Carolina
This could be a good game, Cincinnati has a pretty solid team, and North Carolina has been on a good roll late in the season.
Cincinnati 27 North Carolina 21
Russell Athletic Bowl: Miami vs Louisville
This could be the beginning of a good rivalry as Louisville joins the ACC next season. Both teams were ranked high during part of the season. I think Teddy Bridgewater will bring it and pull off the win.
Louisville 31 Miami 23
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Michigan vs Kansas State
This should be a good matchup, Kansas State started off slow and came on strong late. Michigan was the opposite, appearing near the top 10 before slipping up in conference play. If Michigan plays like they did against Ohio State they win easily.
Michigan 31 Kansas State 21
Armed Forces Bowl: Middle Tennessee vs Navy
Navy is coming off a huge win against Army, but I think Middle Tennessee pulls this one off.
Middle Tennessee 31 Navy 24
Music City Bowl: Ole Miss vs Georgia Tech
I think this one will be good. Ole Miss started strong, but their schedule got the best of them.
Ole Miss 28 Georgia Tech 21
Alamo Bowl: Oregon vs Texas
Oregon had a couple of sloppy games, but Texas' defense will have a hard time slowing them down.
Oregon 49 Texas 31
Holiday Bowl: Arizona State vs Texas Tech
Another game with a lot of offense, should be a fun one.
Arizona State 42 Texas Tech 34
Sun Bowl: UCLA vs Virginia Tech
I like Virginia Tech before the year started, they were my darkhorse to win the ACC, but they were inconsistent. UCLA has been solid.
UCLA 35 Virginia Tech 24
Liberty Bowl: Rice vs Mississippi State
Mississippi State kind of surprised me by making a bowl game.
Mississippi State 28 Rice 17
Advocare Bowl: Arizona vs Boston College
I'm a big fan of running backs, so I will definitely tune in to this one. It features two of the best in the nation Carey vs Williams.
Arizona 34 Boston College 24
Chick Fil A Bowl: Texas A&M vs Duke
Heisman winner, Jameis Winston was too much for Duke in the ACC title game, now they face last years Heisman winner, Johnny Manziel. Should result in a similar outcome.
Texas A&M 45 Duke 21
Godaddy Bowl: Arkansas State vs Ball State
I like both teams, but once again, don't know much about either one.
Ball State 28 Arkansas State 24
Heart of Dallas Bowl: UNLV vs North Texas
UNLV was much improved this year, but North Texas should win. They held their own against Georgia earlier this year.
North Texas 34 UNLV 28
Compass Bowl: Vanderbilt vs Houston
I only caught Vanderbilt for one quarter this year, but it was the fourth quarter against Georgia and they looked great.
Vanderbilt 31 Houston 21
Gator Bowl: Nebraska vs Georgia
I really don't like Nebraska, I usually root for the Big Ten in their bowl games, but it's really hard when it's Nebraska. I hate their coach and their fans. Georgia I thought would be great this year and Murray is out, but I still think they win.
Georgia 34 Nebraska 28
Outback Bowl: Iowa vs LSU
I know LSU has more talent than Iowa and Iowa hasn't beaten any top 25 teams, but they'll be well prepared for this one. Iowa is typically an underdog in bowl games, but Kirk Ferentz is 6-4 in bowls, including a thrilling win over LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl. Ferentz has also beat South Carolina and Florida in bowl games, while losing once to Florida (they cheated). LSU will also be without QB Zach Mettenberger, but they have two solid RBs and WRs. Iowa has the best LB trio in the country.
Iowa 27 LSU 21
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State vs Missouri
A match up between two former conference foes. Missouri had a dream season, while Oklahoma State watched their BCS hopes slip away against Oklahoma.
Missouri 31 Oklahoma State 27
Cap One Bowl: Wisconsin vs South Carolina
I really like Wisconsin's rushing attack with White and Gordon, should be a nice test for the talented defense of South Carolina.
Wisconsin 24 South Carolina 17
BCS Championship: Florida State vs Auburn
I think Winston leads Florida State to the national title. Auburn has played well and had some miracle plays, so don't count them out.
Florida State 31 Auburn 28
Rose Bowl: Michigan State vs Stanford
This might be the most physical of the bowl games, I'm excited about this one. The Spartans play dirty, but their defense is the best in the nation.
Michigan State 24 Stanford 17
Fiesta Bowl: UCF vs Baylor
UCF coasted through a pretty easy schedule, Baylor has an offense that UCF hasn't seen yet this year.
Baylor 35 UCF 24
Orange Bowl: Clemson vs Ohio State
This should be a solid game, the Buckeyes' winning streak was snapped with a loss to Michigan State, Clemson's only losses were to South Carolina and Florida State.
Ohio State 38 Clemson 27
Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma vs Alabama
Oklahoma snuck into the BCS with a win over Oklahoma State, while Alabama was shocked by Auburn and knocked out of the championship picture. I'm rooting for Stoops' squad, but Alabama should win.
Alabama 34 Oklahoma 24
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
College Football Dec 4
Wow, what a great weekend of college football! It started Friday morning, watching the Hawkeyes beat up on Nebraska. They didn't really beat them down, although the score 38-17 would say otherwise. The Huskers were actually in the game in the fourth quarter.
The Michigan-Ohio State was a high scoring game, back and forth all the way. Once the Buckeyes went up by two touchdowns I thought it was over. I ran to the store, came back and Michigan was right back in it. It was a pretty ballsy move by Hoke to go for two. Didn't think it would get better than that.
Then the Auburn-Alabama game happened. I really don't like either team, but it was nice to see Alabama lose.
I was 7-3 on predictions last week, now 106-43 for the year.
Here's my new top 25
1-Florida State
2-Ohio State
3-Auburn
4-Missouri
5-Alabama
6-Oklahoma State
7-South Carolina
8-Michigan State
9-Baylor
10-Stanford
11-Northern Illinois
12-Arizona State
13-Clemson
14-Oregon
15-UCF
16-LSU
17-Louisville
18-Oklahoma
19-UCLA
20-Duke
21-Wisconsin
22-Cincinnati
23-Texas
24-Miami
25-Fresno State
Predictions
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State: Huge game for Cowboys, if they win they'll win the conference. Okla State 42 Oklahoma 31
Texas at Baylor: Texas has been a lot better in the second half of the season and Baylor hasn't. Baylor 38 Texas 28
Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green: Jordan Lynch is a beast. Northern Illinois 42 Bowling Green 28
Fresno State vs Utah State: Utah State keeps winning without Chuckie Keeton, Fresno suffered their first loss last week. Utah State 34 Fresno St 31
Florida State vs Duke: Florida State is good, Duke is ok. Florida State 45 Duke 24
Michigan State vs Ohio State: Michigan State's got the defense tat can stop the Buckeyes. Michigan State 24 Ohio State 21
Stanford vs Arizona State: This should be a great game. Arizona State 31 Stanford 27
Missouri vs Auburn: This game is hard to predict, both teams have momentum heading into the game. Missouri 28 Auburn 21
Louisville at Cincinnati: Bridgewater needs a big game to get his name back in the Heisman watch. Cincinnati 34 Louisville 28
Heisman Watch
Jameis Winston QB Florida State
3,490-35-8
Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M
3,732-33-13 686-8
Bryce Petty QB Baylor
3,557-28-2
Jordan Lynch QB Northern Illinois
2,457-22-5 1,755-20
Marcus Mariota QB Oregon
3,412-30-4
Derek Carr QB Fresno State
4,462-45-5
Andre Williams RB Boston College
2,102-17
Not sure who the top 5 would be right now, Bridgewater, Boyd and McCarron might have a shot.
The Michigan-Ohio State was a high scoring game, back and forth all the way. Once the Buckeyes went up by two touchdowns I thought it was over. I ran to the store, came back and Michigan was right back in it. It was a pretty ballsy move by Hoke to go for two. Didn't think it would get better than that.
Then the Auburn-Alabama game happened. I really don't like either team, but it was nice to see Alabama lose.
I was 7-3 on predictions last week, now 106-43 for the year.
Here's my new top 25
1-Florida State
2-Ohio State
3-Auburn
4-Missouri
5-Alabama
6-Oklahoma State
7-South Carolina
8-Michigan State
9-Baylor
10-Stanford
11-Northern Illinois
12-Arizona State
13-Clemson
14-Oregon
15-UCF
16-LSU
17-Louisville
18-Oklahoma
19-UCLA
20-Duke
21-Wisconsin
22-Cincinnati
23-Texas
24-Miami
25-Fresno State
Predictions
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State: Huge game for Cowboys, if they win they'll win the conference. Okla State 42 Oklahoma 31
Texas at Baylor: Texas has been a lot better in the second half of the season and Baylor hasn't. Baylor 38 Texas 28
Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green: Jordan Lynch is a beast. Northern Illinois 42 Bowling Green 28
Fresno State vs Utah State: Utah State keeps winning without Chuckie Keeton, Fresno suffered their first loss last week. Utah State 34 Fresno St 31
Florida State vs Duke: Florida State is good, Duke is ok. Florida State 45 Duke 24
Michigan State vs Ohio State: Michigan State's got the defense tat can stop the Buckeyes. Michigan State 24 Ohio State 21
Stanford vs Arizona State: This should be a great game. Arizona State 31 Stanford 27
Missouri vs Auburn: This game is hard to predict, both teams have momentum heading into the game. Missouri 28 Auburn 21
Louisville at Cincinnati: Bridgewater needs a big game to get his name back in the Heisman watch. Cincinnati 34 Louisville 28
Heisman Watch
Jameis Winston QB Florida State
3,490-35-8
Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M
3,732-33-13 686-8
Bryce Petty QB Baylor
3,557-28-2
Jordan Lynch QB Northern Illinois
2,457-22-5 1,755-20
Marcus Mariota QB Oregon
3,412-30-4
Derek Carr QB Fresno State
4,462-45-5
Andre Williams RB Boston College
2,102-17
Not sure who the top 5 would be right now, Bridgewater, Boyd and McCarron might have a shot.
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