Friday Night Special
West Virginia vs. South Florida:
GOMER: Unlike my counterpart, I have not completely given up on the Bulls of South Florida. Yes they were beaten up by the Bearcats, but they are still a good team in the Big East. BJ Daniels of the Bulls and Noel Devin of the Mountaineers are the top talents to watch this game, and it should be a shootout. WVU: 28--USF: 34
CHIEF: I've been big on USF all year, but I think it's time to leave...which of course means I'm wrong. While Selvie is an absolute beast at DE, B.J. Daniels is too erratic at QB. Noel Devine will break contain enough times to cause serious problems for the Bulls. The Mountaineers role and continue to be a factor in the Big East. WVU: 24--USF: 10
Saturday Games
Texas vs. Oklahoma State
GOMER: Texas really has not looked that strong to me this season. They beat a banged up Oklahoma team in the Red River Rivalry, Colt McCoy has not necessarily been something special, but hasn't been terrible either. The teams they've really beat down are not that good, and Oklahoma State without Bryant is in that category. Zac Robinson is good, but I don't think good enough to carry his team to a victory. And by the way, even if Texas is down by 20-30 at half, don't worry because they always make a 2nd half comeback against the Cowboys. UT: 38--OSU: 20
CHIEF: This was a preseason upset of mine, but without Dez Bryant, I just don't know. It seems Kendall Hunter will return to balance the Pokes attack, but Texas should be able to score on a questionable defense. Stillwater will be rocking however, and the Cowboys definitely circle the wagons. This would be the marquee win of the Mike Gundy era, but I believe they come just short of the upset. Colt McCoy has a flawless 2nd half and keeps the Longhorns alive for the Title. (Still...GO POKES!!) UT: 41--OSU:40
USC vs. Oregon
GOMER: Last Saturday the Trojans jumped out to a sizable lead, but relinquished and almost lost the game in the 4th quarter. The USC juggernaut has been slow to wake up this season, but I think against suspect Pac-10 defenses the running game and passing attack will get rolling in what will be a very physical tough match-up for both teams. USC: 41--UO: 30
CHIEF: On this one, I will stay with my preseason pick. Quack Attack for the win. The Pac 10 title game is in the Autzen Zoo and I think Masoli and Lamichael James put on a rushing clinic. More importantly, the Ducks actually will hit some crucial throws downfield to seal the win. The thing about Oregon is everyone knows they're running the ball, but they do it successfully anyway. The Trojans are solid defensively for 2-3 quarters but tend to slip up in one quarter. The Ducks will pounce then. Barkley has won nailbiters on the road in two very tough venues, but the third times the charm for hairgel boy. quack..quack....Quack...Quack...QUACK..QUACK!!! USC: 30--UO: 31
CHIEF: On this one, I will stay with my preseason pick. Quack Attack for the win. The Pac 10 title game is in the Autzen Zoo and I think Masoli and Lamichael James put on a rushing clinic. More importantly, the Ducks actually will hit some crucial throws downfield to seal the win. The thing about Oregon is everyone knows they're running the ball, but they do it successfully anyway. The Trojans are solid defensively for 2-3 quarters but tend to slip up in one quarter. The Ducks will pounce then. Barkley has won nailbiters on the road in two very tough venues, but the third times the charm for hairgel boy. quack..quack....Quack...Quack...QUACK..QUACK!!! USC: 30--UO: 31
New Mexico State vs. Ohio State
GOMER: A closer than expected game mostly for the look-ahead and let-down factors. I think playing this game is a terrible terrible mistake because it gets the team out of the mentality of playing tough competition and outside of needed to perform at their best to win. Yes it will be nice to beat a bad team, but will do nothing to gain back respect lost with the Purdue loss, and in my opinion SEVERELY inhibit the Buckeyes momentum generated by the Minnesota victory. Penn State awaits... NMSU: 10--OSU: 37
CHIEF: It's our game so we have to talk about it. I don't see a Purdue-esque let down against the hapless Aggies. Pryor will look like Troy Smith for the 3 quarters he's in the game, and the defense will be a stonewall all day against the worst offense in the country. The highlight of the game will be undoubtedly the halftime show that I assisted in designing. Come out and enjoy. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! NMSU: 0--OSU: 48
The Leftovers:
Mississippi vs. Auburn: Gomer: AU Chief: Ole Miss
Georgia vs. Florida: Gomer: UF Chief: Florida
Michigan vs. Illinois: Gomer: UM Chief: UM
Penn State vs. Northwestern: Gomer: PSU Chief: PSU (close in a look ahead game)
Indiana vs. Iowa: Gomer: Iowa Chief: Iowa
Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt: Gomer: GT Chief: GT
South Carolina vs. Tennessee: Gomer: UT Chief: USC
