Week 11 College Football Preview

By Justin Albers
basketballss132002@yahoo.com
INDIANAPOLIS- This week poses some interesting matchups, a couple of which could impact the BCS.

Thursday, November 9th
#3 Louisville (8-0) @ #15 Rutgers (8-0)
I have honestly been looking forward to this game all week. In this classic Big East battle, the winner could still possibly play in the national championship, especially if Louisville wins.
I look for Rutgers to pull the upset and win the biggest game in their team's history. The Scarlet Knights have an exceptional defense, something that Louisville has yet to face this season. And with a great running back in Ray Rice, Rutgers can play ball control and keep Louisville's offense off of the field. It should be a game for the ages, but Rutgers pulls it out in the end.
Final Score: Rutgers 34 Louisville 31

Saturday, November 11th
#1 Ohio State (10-0) @ Northwestern (3-7)
#2 Michigan (10-0) @ Indiana (5-5)
#4 Texas (9-1) @ Kansas State (6-4)
Georgia (6-4) @ #5 Auburn (9-1)

South Carolina (5-4) @ #6 Florida (9-1)
The Gamecocks are a better team then their record shows. You have to remember that they play in the toughest conference in football where they are playing teams like Auburn, Arkansas, and Tennessee in consecutive weeks. I think South Carolina will give the Gators everything they have, but I see Florida pulling it out in the end to keep their national title asperations alive. South Carolina is without an experienced quarterback which will hurt them against the ferocious Gator defense.
Final Score: Florida 31 South Carolina 20

#21 Oregon (7-2) @ #7 USC (7-1)
This Pac-10 matchup could very well be the game of the day. USC is still thinking about that tough loss to Oregon State, and should be playing with a bit of an edge at home. Oregon has proven to be a tough game all year long, ending Oklahoma's championship hopes with a contreversial win there. In the end I think that the athleticism of the Trojan wide receivers will be too much to handle, and USC will win a close one.
Final Score: USC 38 Oregon 28

#8 California (8-1) @ Arizona (4-5)
#9 Notre Dame (8-1) @ Air Force (4-4)

#13 Tennessee (7-2) @ #11 Arkansas (8-1)
This game is expected to be a close battle, but for some reason I don't think it will be. Tennessee's starting quarterback (Erik Ainge) is banged up and questionable for the game, but he won't be 100% regardless. The Razorbacks have played like one of the best teams in the country this season, and if they win the rest of their games I would say that they are the best 1 loss team out there. If there weren't so many other good teams I think they could be playing in the national championship. Anyway, I see Arkansas blowing the pants off the Vols in this one.
Final Score: Arkansas 27 Tennessee 7

Alabama (6-4) @ #12 LSU (7-2)
#16 Wisconsin (9-1) @ Iowa (6-4)

Texas Tech (6-4) @ #17 Oklahoma (7-2)
I think this will be one of the best games of the day even though it doesn't appear that way. I have been picking against the Sooners for weeks, and every week they have responded. I think that will end this week when the Red Raiders come to town. Despite a 6-4 record, Texas Tech has played everybody tough this year and have had some heartbreaking losses. Still without Adrian Peterson, I don't think the Sooners can hang with the high scoring Tech offense.
Final Score: Texas Tech 31 Oklahoma 21

#18 Wake Forest (8-1) @ Florida State (5-4)
Miami (FL) (5-4) @ #23 Maryland (7-2)

Nebraska (7-3) @ Texas A&M (8-2)
These two teams have to have the best records for unranked teams. Both the Aggies and the Cornhuskers have been impressive this season, but I have to go with the home team in this one. Texas A&M's defense is going to stop the Nebraska offense in a defensive struggle.
Final Score: Texas A&M 13 Nebraska 10

Pittsburgh (6-3) @ UCONN (3-5)