Gomer: As nice as it would be for the Razorbacks to pull the upset, the rushing attack of Alabama just is too much for Arkansas. Mark Ingram will re-assert himself onto the Heisman watch list and make everyone start to fear for Archie Griffin's ability to retain the ability to be the only player with 2 Heisman trophies. Bama: 34 -- Ark: 20
Chief: This very well may be the the Tide's toughest test in the regular season. They invade Fayetteville with the Razorbacks having dreams of upsets. I love the big armed (UM trasfer) Ryan Mallet and he has certainly looked good this year with one of the strongest arms since Mr. Purple Drank Jamarcus Russell. With that being said, I just don't see it. Bama is just too stacked on offense (McElroy, Ingram, Richardson, Jones, etc.) and their defense just reloads under Saban. I don't even know if the Hogs can keep it close. Bama: 27--Ark: 13
Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fightin' Irish
Gomer: It should take a small miracle for ND Coach Brian Kelly to not start the season 1-3 and most of us in Ohio wouldn't mind seeing that. The Cardinal are a very well rounded team who are going to take a mammoth effort to knock off, even on the road. Don't expect Stanford to lose it now... Stan: 28 -- ND: 20
Chief: After getting punched in the gut last week by the OT loss to MSU, the Irish have to take on a very balanced Cardinal team (My preseason predicted Pac 10 Champ). Stanford is led by do-it-all QB Andrew Luck who has been phenomenal in every game thus far and looks to be the number 1 pick in the 2011 NFL draft (if it happens). The Irish have a very nice receiving corps, but very little else. A young QB and questionable defense is just not enough for the Irish. Stan: 31--ND: 17
Oregon State vs. Boise State
Gomer: Blue turf, schmu turf. The Beavers will have a tough chance at coming away with a win in Boise regardless of what the Beavers prepare for. Frankly, this game shouldn't be good as the Broncos and ESPN would hope for, but should be entertaining regardless. OSU: 16 -- BSU: 37
Chief: Oh boy...another 'marquee' game on the blue turf. I'll give you the Ducks last year Boise, because they were actually good. The Beavers have 2 good players (the Rodgers's) but that's it. This game will most likely be a colossal disappointment. Oregon St. won last week over Louisville (bad)...at home...by 7. Boise is a solid top 10 team (not a National Title team) and should make easy work of the Beavers before entering High School (WAC) season. The Broncos will run it up as much as possible (and get way too much credit). OSU: 20--BSU: 48
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Louisiana State Tigers
Gomer: The Tigers may have a tough time against the speedy WVU 'neers but frankly, LSU shouldn't have a problem. This game will be interesting for sure but LSU's running game will help the Tigers prevail in this matchup, WVU: 20 -- LSU: 35
Chief: West Virginia has certainly surprised me this year, but I'm still not sold, especially not in Death Valley. Bill Stewart is massively overrated (by that, I mean, I'm surprised he's employed). LSU is not great, but Jefferson and 'The Hat' should make quick work of the Big East 'power'. Death Valley is never fun for opposing schools. WVU: 10--LSU: 20
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Auburn Tigers
Gomer: Somehow, someway the Gamecocks offense is gonna find a way to be productive. I don't know how, but a team as flakey as the 'Cocks aren't gonna let this one get away. I thought that Clemson would upset the Tigers at home, but no such luck. Auburn's inconsistency will catch up with them today. SC: 29 -- Aub: 23
Chief: This is a pretty nice game for this week. A very underrated SEC matchup should be a slobberknocker. Auburn showed last week that they hit extremely hard and pulled off the win over Clemson (mediocre ACC team)....at home...in OT...by a missed kick. Auburn is a decent team and the home field is a HUGE advantage, but I really like what I've seen out of South Carolina this year. Spurrier's defense has been surprisingly good like last year and the offense is getting better and better. Go Cocks for the SEC road upset after all the injuries/bruises for Auburn last week. SC: 13--Aub: 10
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Gomer: Only the worst team in D-I over the last 3 seasons... if the Buckeyes struggle for a few minutes, don't be surprised. The Buckeyes should have no problems shooting down the Eagles and making a mockery of ESPN on ABC at 3:30pm. There is no reason for this game to even be worth watching other than taking stock of what's going on prior to Big Ten season. EMU: 6 -- OSU 48
Chief: This one...is going to be ugly. EMU hasn't won since the Reagan administration (give or take) and the Buckeyes are chugging along. Why is this on ABC? Ohio State should have Pryor and the starters out of pads by halftime. Very important for the Buckeyes to establish a running game and NOT SUCK ON SPECIAL TEAMS!!! Other than that, this is a glorified scrimmage. Should be a similar view for Ron English (EMU head coach and former Wolverine's defensive coordinator); being blown off the field by the Scarlet and Gray! EMU: 0 (calling it)--OSU: 51
Other Games to pick
Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati: Gomer: OU Chief: OU
Temple vs. Penn State: Gomer: PSU Chief: Temple
Austin Peay vs. Wisconsin: Gomer: Wisconsin Chief: Let's Go Peay!! (I pick UW)
Ball State vs. Iowa: Gomer: Iowa Chief: Iowa
Bowling Green vs. Michigan: Gomer: UM Chief: UM
Northern Colorado vs. Michigan State: Gomer: MSU Chief: MSU
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