NCAAF Game Picks
-Friday Sept. 10th-
#19Missouri (1-0) @ #23Arizona State (1-0)
Both teams played inferior opponents last week and this will be the first real test for each. Missouri, however, has more trouble in their first game and will need to play much better to win on the road. I see ASU's defense being too much for Missouri's offense that looked out of sync last week. Big game for the PAC-12.
Missouri 19, Arizona State 27
-Saturday Sept. 10th-
#16Mississippi State (1-0) @ Auburn (1-0), 9:20am
Everyone will be picking Mississippi State after Auburn struggles at home against lowly Utah St. but I think this one will be closer than many think. Expect QB Chris Relf and back Vic Ballard to be the difference for the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State 31, Auburn 27
#2Alabama (1-0) @ #23Penn State (1-0), 12:30pm ABC
On paper, Penn State really has no business beating the Crimson Tide but maybe facing a young opposing Quarterback and home-field advantage will help the Nittany Lions keep it close for awhile.
Alabama 23, Penn St. 13
Nevada (0-0) @ #14Oregon (0-1), 12:30pm FX
The Ducks might start slow but don't expect this one to be a game in the 4th quarter.
Oregon 49, Nevada, 13
BYU (1-0) @ #24Texas (1-0), 4:30pm
BYU had a solid win on the road against an SEC team last week but I see them as just not having the athletes to win this game in Austin.
BYU 20, Texas 28
Utah (1-0) @ USC (1-0), 4:30pm
Neither of these teams looked particularly good last week so with little to go off in week 1, I have to pick USC. I expect both teams to play better but for USC to outlast one of the PAC-12's newest members.
Utah 24, USC 30
Notre Dame (0-1) @ Michigan (1-0), 5pm ABC
Notre Dame didn't look good last week but in all reality, they did not play terrible football. I think Notre Dame is too explosive to lose this game. The Fighting Irish start to point their season in the right direction.
Notre Dame 38, Michigan 24
OTHER PICKS:
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Hawaii @ Washington Washington
UNLV @ Wash St. Washington St.
#12South Carolina @ Georgia South Carolina
#25TCU @ Air Force TCU
Friday, September 9, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
NCAA Football Week 1 Game Predictions
Saturday September 3rd
South Florida @ #16Notre Dame, NBC 12:30pm
-This is expected to be a good game and some are picking the upset with USF. I'm just not ready to buy USF QB BJ Daniels and I've at least seen promise out of the Fighting Irish.
USF 20, Notre Dame 31
Minnesota @ #25 USC, ABC 12:30pm
-USC will win this game but the telling sign will be by how much. The defense needs to show it can dominate a weak Golden Gopher team. Look for Matt Barkley to chuck the ball around with success.
Minnesota 16, USC 38
UCLA @ Houston, 12:30pm
-UCLA beat this team at home last year but that was without Houston QB Case Keenum for most of the game. The key for UCLA will be to limit the big plays from Keenum and to slow the game down with their running attack. I see the Bruins playing well enough on the road to pull out the win.
UCLA 26, Houston 24
BYU @ Ole Miss, 1:45pm
-This one is an intriguing one as BYU probably has the better team but this will be in an SEC atmosphere and Ole Miss is sure to have some athletic bodies. I see the Rebels getting the home win as BYU makes too many errors.
BYU 30, Ole Miss 38
Fresno St @ Cal, 4pm
-This is technically a home game for Cal but it's being play away from campus and Fresno St. has sold twice as many tickets. This should be a close one.
Fresno St. 20, Cal 23
Tulsa @ #1Oklahoma, 5pm
-Oklahoma are big favorites but I think Tulsa will hang around longer than expected. Oklahoma should win at home but don't be shocked if Tulsa QB GJ Kinne can make some nice plays.
Tulsa 27, Oklahoma 41
#3Oregon vs. #4LSU, ABC 5pm
-This year the Cowboy Classic, played in Dallas, features two national title contenders as the Ducks and Tigers face off. This should be a close game as Oregon boasts a great offense while LSU's defense is one of the best in the country. LSU slows down the Ducks early but doesn't have enough offense to hold on.
Oregon 31, LSU 24
#5Boise St. @ #19Georgia, ESPN 5pm
-Boise St. comes in as slight favorites but many are picking Georgia. If I've learned anything by watching the Broncos, it's to not pick against them in big games. Boise St. overcomes losses at key positions and pulls one out late against the Bulldogs.
Boise St. 30, Georgia 24
South Florida @ #16Notre Dame, NBC 12:30pm
-This is expected to be a good game and some are picking the upset with USF. I'm just not ready to buy USF QB BJ Daniels and I've at least seen promise out of the Fighting Irish.
USF 20, Notre Dame 31
Minnesota @ #25 USC, ABC 12:30pm
-USC will win this game but the telling sign will be by how much. The defense needs to show it can dominate a weak Golden Gopher team. Look for Matt Barkley to chuck the ball around with success.
Minnesota 16, USC 38
UCLA @ Houston, 12:30pm
-UCLA beat this team at home last year but that was without Houston QB Case Keenum for most of the game. The key for UCLA will be to limit the big plays from Keenum and to slow the game down with their running attack. I see the Bruins playing well enough on the road to pull out the win.
UCLA 26, Houston 24
BYU @ Ole Miss, 1:45pm
-This one is an intriguing one as BYU probably has the better team but this will be in an SEC atmosphere and Ole Miss is sure to have some athletic bodies. I see the Rebels getting the home win as BYU makes too many errors.
BYU 30, Ole Miss 38
Fresno St @ Cal, 4pm
-This is technically a home game for Cal but it's being play away from campus and Fresno St. has sold twice as many tickets. This should be a close one.
Fresno St. 20, Cal 23
Tulsa @ #1Oklahoma, 5pm
-Oklahoma are big favorites but I think Tulsa will hang around longer than expected. Oklahoma should win at home but don't be shocked if Tulsa QB GJ Kinne can make some nice plays.
Tulsa 27, Oklahoma 41
#3Oregon vs. #4LSU, ABC 5pm
-This year the Cowboy Classic, played in Dallas, features two national title contenders as the Ducks and Tigers face off. This should be a close game as Oregon boasts a great offense while LSU's defense is one of the best in the country. LSU slows down the Ducks early but doesn't have enough offense to hold on.
Oregon 31, LSU 24
#5Boise St. @ #19Georgia, ESPN 5pm
-Boise St. comes in as slight favorites but many are picking Georgia. If I've learned anything by watching the Broncos, it's to not pick against them in big games. Boise St. overcomes losses at key positions and pulls one out late against the Bulldogs.
Boise St. 30, Georgia 24
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