I watched part of the Iowa State-TCU game and Oklahoma-Texas Tech. I still can't believe that Iowa State keeps winning. I didn't catch any of the New Mexico game, but they got crushed by Wyoming, turnovers killed them, and they aren't equipped for big come backs. It's been a rough season for Bob Davie, but the Lobos are still in a much better position than they were with Mike Locksley. Here's my top 25 for the week.
Top 25
1-Alabama 8-0
2-Georgia 8-0 I've been tempted to put them at #1 since they have a solid win over ND
3-Ohio State 7-1
4-Wisconsin 9-0
5-Miami 7-0
6-Notre Dame 7-1
7-Oklahoma State 7-1
8-Virginia Tech 7-1
9-Clemson 7-1
10-Oklahoma 7-1
11-Penn State 7-1
12-TCU 7-1
13-Washington 7-1
14-Auburn 6-2
15-Iowa State 6-2
16-UCF 7-0
17-Stanford 6-2
18-USC 7-2
19-Memphis 7-1
20-LSU 6-2
21-Michigan 6-2
22-Michigan State 6-2
23-Arizona 6-2
24-USF 7-1
25-NC State 6-2
Other teams to watch: Boise State 6-2, Washington State 7-2, South Carolina 6-2, Mississippi State 6-2, Toledo 7-1, Army 6-2, San Diego State 6-2, West Virginia 5-3
Top Games of the Week
Last week I was 9-5, 47-19 on the season now.
Clemson at NC State: NC State is coming off a tough loss to Notre Dame, but they still have a shot to win the division. I don't think they will though.
Clemson 34 NC State 24
Virginia Tech at Miami: What a big game here, the winner will most likely take the division and still be in the hunt for the playoff.
Miami 17 Virginia Tech 14
UCF at SMU: UCF is the only unbeaten non power 5 team, but SMU has a pretty solid offense. Could be a tough test.
UCF 38 SMU 31
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State: It's Bedlam week in Oklahoma! What a huge game this year, the loser gets knocked out of the playoff hunt, and the winner is set up nicely for a run at the Big 12 title.
Oklahoma State 38 Oklahoma 34
Texas at TCU: TCU only scored seven against Iowa State last week, and Texas' defense is much better than the Cyclones. TCU needs a win to stay in the playoff and conference race.
TCU 17 Texas 13
Iowa State at West Virginia: Iowa State is the best story in college football this year. It's hard to pick against them. I think David Montgomery will have a big game.
Iowa State 31 West Virginia 27
Penn State at Michigan State: Penn State looked like they were well on their way to an undefeated season until the 4th quarter happened Saturday at Ohio State. Michigan State lost a heartbreaker to Northwestern in triple overtime. Can their defense shut down Penn State?
Penn State 31 Michigan State 21
Ohio State at Iowa: I really don't want this one to be a blowout, and it might not be, but only because it's at Kinnick Stadium. Last year I thought Michigan was going to crush Iowa, and that didn't happen. Lets hope the Hawkeyes keep it close.
Ohio State 24 Iowa 10
Utah State at New Mexico: New Mexico really needs a victory, and I think they will get one here.
New Mexico 31 Utah State 23
Oregon at Washington: I thought Oregon was looking a lot tougher this year, but they've struggled in Pac 12 play. Washington is the only conference team with a shot at the playoff.
Washington 38 Oregon 24
Stanford at Washington State: This is a tough one to predict, especially since I don't know the status of Bryce Love. If he plays, I would pick Stanford, but if not, I would go with Washington State.
Washington State 28 Stanford 24
Arizona at USC: Arizona came out of nowhere and is challenging USC for the division crown, which could be settled this week. Two great young QBs in this one.
USC 38 Arizona 31
LSU at Alabama: Alabama lacks a solid win, and beating LSU, probably doesn't help, even though they are ranked at the moment.
Alabama 38 LSU 21
Auburn at Texas A&M: This could be a blowout as A&M is probably looking ahead to their game against New Mexico. Just kidding. Can A&M hang with Auburn? Maybe for a couple of quarters.
Auburn 31 Texas A&M 17
South Carolina at Georgia: Another game that could help decide a division champion in this game. South Carolina has been a surprise this year, but I don't think they're good enough to hang with Georgia.
Georgia 38 South Carolina 27
Heisman Watch
1-Saquon Barkley Jr RB Penn State
vs Ohio State: 21-44-1 4-23 Kr Td
Season: 138-801-9 471 rec yds, 378 kr yds, 1,650 ap yds, 14 td
Hasn't been as effective running the ball, but still making big plays, ran the game's opening kick for a td against the Buckeyes
2-Bryce Love Jr RB Stanford
did not play vs Oregon State
Season: 135-1,387-11
Missed the last game with an ankle injury, if he misses another game his stock will probably drop a bit
3-J.T. Barrett Sr QB Ohio State
vs Penn State: 39-33-328-4-0 17-95
Season: 246-171-2,166-25-1 2,620 total offense
What a performance against Penn State, he's definitely a solid contender now
4-Baker Mayfield Sr QB Oklahoma
vs Texas Tech: 34-22-281-4-1 6-20-1
Season: 236-171-2,628-23-3 2,818 total offense
5 touchdowns against Texas Tech will certainly help his chances
5-Mason Rudolph Sr QB Oklahoma State
vs West Virginia: 34-20-216-3-1 2-5-1
Season: 276-181-2,866-22-5 2,929 total offense
Didn't have huge numbers in the win against West Virginia, but good enough to stay in the race
Others to watch
Lamar Jackson Jr QB Louisville
vs Wake Forest: 44-27-330-1-1 27-161-3
Season: 326-197-2,808-18-6 163-1,029-14
His team keeps losing, but he's putting up ridiculous numbers once again
Jonathan Taylor Fr RB Wisconsin
vs Illinois: 12-73
Season: 161-1,185-11
Heard he might not play this week, but he's someone to keep an eye on the next couple years
Rashaad Penny Sr RB San Diego State
vs Hawaii: 30-253-2
Season: 209-1,368-12 1,799 ap yds, 15 td
Had a huge game against Hawaii, over 250 on the ground! Won't win the Heisman, but still fun to watch
Playoff Race
ACC:
Clemson 7-1 has good wins against Auburn and Va Tech, bad loss to Syracuse. Still has 11/4 at NC State, 11/11 Florida State, 11/25 at South Carolina.
Miami 7-0 no good wins, but no losses. 11/4 Va Tech, 11/11 Notre Dame The next two weeks are huge for the Hurricanes.
Virginia Tech 7-1 good win West Virginia, lost to Clemson. 11/4 at Miami, 11/11 at Ga Tech.
Big 12:
Oklahoma 7-1 good win at Ohio State, lost to Iowa State. 11/4 at Oklahoma State, 11/11 TCU, 11/25 West Virginia. Defense needs to step up this week to keep them in the race.
TCU 7-1 good wins against Oklahoma State and West Virginia, lost to Iowa State. 11/4 Texas, 11/11 at Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State 7-1 good win against West Virginia, lost to TCU. 11/4 Oklahoma, 11/11 at Iowa State.
Big 10:
Penn State 7-1 good win against Michigan, lost to Ohio State. 11/4 at Mich State.
Ohio State 7-1 good win against Penn State, lost to Oklahoma. 11/4 at Iowa, 11/11 Mich State, 11/25 at Michigan
Wisconsin 8-0 no good wins so far. 11/11 Iowa, 11/18 Michigan.
Ind:
Notre Dame 7-1 good wins against USC and NC State, lost to Georgia. 11/11 at Miami, 11/25 at Stanford. Both of their tough games are on the road.
Pac 12:
Washington 7-1 no good wins, lost to Arizona State. 11/11 at Stanford, 11/25 Washington State.
SEC:
Alabama 8-0 no good wins, no losses. 11/4 LSU, 11/11 at Mississippi State, 11/25 at Auburn.
Georgia 8-0 good wins against Notre Dame and Mississippi State. 11/4 South Carolina, 11/11 at Auburn.
AAC:
UCF 7-0 good win against Navy. 11/4 at SMU 11/25 USF.
My predictions:
Clemson will run the table
Miami will lose to Notre Dame, but beat Virginia Tech
Oklahoma State wins out
Penn State wins out
Ohio State wins out
Wisconsin loses to Iowa
Alabama runs the table
Georgia loses to Auburn, but wins the division
Heading into the conference title games, Clemson, Miami, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Alabama and Georgia are still alive.
ACC: Clemson vs Miami
Big 12: Oklahoma State vs ?
Big 10: Ohio State vs Wisconsin
SEC: Alabama vs Georgia
Playoff
1-Alabama
2-Ohio State
3-Clemson
4-Georgia or Penn State? I think they would pick Penn State just to avoid an Alabama-Georgia rematch just weeks apart.
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