By Justin Albers
INDIANAPOLIS- It's that time again. Another Friday means we are just a day away from another great week in college football. This week will pose some interesting matchups, with a few ranked teams playing one another. Below is the way I see it.
Friday, October 20th
#4 West Virginia @ UCONN
Saturday, October 21st
Indiana (4-3) @ #1 Ohio State (7-0)
#5 Texas (6-1) @ #17 Nebraska (6-1)
I see Texas getting it done, even if it is on the road. Nebraska is a quality ball club, but the Longhorns seem to have found their stride and are playing strong behind young quarterback Colt McCoy. I think Texas still feels like it has something to prove after a loss to Ohio State, and I think they will take it out against a ranked opponent here. Don't look for it to be close.
Final Score: Texas 34 Nebraska 17
#6 Louisville (6-0) @ Syracuse (3-4)
#21 Wisconsin (6-1) @ Purdue (5-2)
N.C. State (3-3) @ Maryland (4-2)
Ole Miss (2-5) @ #15 Arkansas (5-1)
Kansas State (4-3) @ #24 Missouri (6-1)
UCLA (4-2) @ #10 Notre Dame (5-1)
This is a great opportunity for the Irish to make a statement to the country. Even though they are winning, they have not played well yet this season. I look for them to pick it up against a Pac 10 opponent that is without their starting quarterback. If Notre Dame isn't careful this could be a potential upset, but I don't think it will happen.
Final Score: Notre Dame 38 UCLA 20
Iowa (5-2) @ #2 Michigan (7-0)
This is the most dangerous game remaining for Michigan until they play #1 Ohio State, but I think they will handle the Hawkeyes. Iowa will be out to prove something after losing to Indiana last week, which could make this game closer than it should be.
Final Score: Michigan 21 Iowa 13
Alabama (5-2) @ #7 Tennessee (5-1)
#22 Boston College (5-1) @ Florida State (4-2)
This ACC rivlary could end up being the closest game of the week, and I think that it could go either way. I am taking Boston College because I still am not a strong believer in the Seminoles. BC has an experienced quarterback that could help the Eagles get a tough road victory.
Final Score: Boston College 34 Florida State 31
#16 Oregon (5-1) @ Washington St. (4-3)
#19 RUTGERS (6-0) @ PITTSBURGH (6-1)
I have this game in all caps because I see it as the game of the week. Pittsburgh is a team that many people suspect could be a spoiler that ends up in a BCS game, and that road starts against the undefeated Scarlet Nights. It should be a great game, and I think the fact that this game is nationally televised could help the Panthers.
Final Score: Pittsburgh 28 Rutgers 17
#13 Georgia Tech (5-1) @ #12 Clemson (6-1)
This one should be another classic, with these two teams battling for a chance at the ACC title and a BCS bowl. Georgia Tech proved a lot to me the first week when they stuck with Notre Dame, and I see them as a solid ball club. Clemson is also a great team, but I think that with Reggie Ball and Calvin Johnson the Yellow Jackets will be too much to handle.
Final Score: Georgia Tech 24 Clemson 21
#23 Texas A&M (6-1) @ Oklahoma St. (4-2)
South Carolina (4-2) @ Vanderbilt (2-4)
I think this game could be closer than people think because of the fact that Vandy shocked Georgia last week. I think the Gamecocks will pull it out in the end, but expect a good game.
Final Score: South Carolina 34 Vanderbilt 24
Colorado (1-6) @ #20 Oklahoma (4-2)
This it another game that I could see being closer than the teams look on paper. Oklahoma lost their star running back last week, which could mean they come out and rally like Louisville has done, or they will pack it in. Colorado has hung in with some good teams this year but have just had some tough losses.
Final Score: Oklahoma 27 Colorado 17
Washington (4-3) @ #11 California (6-1)
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