Week 6--Conference Grind

Alabama Crimson Tide @ South Carolina Gamecocks

Gomer: Once again, one of these "oooo maybe something will happen" match-ups. Sorry, Alabama is the real deal. They may let you think for a while that your team has a chance at the upset, and then they pull the carrot away teasing you incessantly for honestly believing they would lose a game. The run game of Alabama will do the trick against the always-pesky Gamecocks. Bama: 35--SC: 17

Chief: Another big time game for the Tide on the road against a team who had a bye to rest up and prepare...something Saban's boys better get used to as 6 of their next 7 opponents (I believe) have a bye before the Tide. The Cocks have looked pretty good this year and certainly provide another big test for the number one team. They went to the wire against Auburn at Jordan-Hare but Bama is a different animal. The atmosphere in Colombia will be rocking and those fans are just nuts, but the Tide's discipline will carry through. I see a close game, but Garcia/Spurrier will make one mistake late to quell the upset. Bama: 27--SC: 23

Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines

Gomer: Very interested to see if the Wolves can survive this year's rivalry game with those pesky Spartans. Kirk Cousins is a questionable quarterback at best, as most MSU QB's tend to be. I have no idea how Michigan will stop the rushing attack of the Spartans, but if they want to force Cousins mistakes, they have to. Denard Robinson may be slowed, but he will not be completely contained. 6 games in, the Heisman Trophy will still be his to lose. MSU: 24--UM: 35

Chief: Here we go Michigan. Put up or shut up. If you want to be taken seriously, this is your chance. I will give credit where credit is due if you can pull off a win vs. a decent team. Robinson has been stunning, but against defenses kept out of the basement by the Wolverines ineptness(Basically, I'm slamming UM's defense). MSU has All American Greg Jones and a stout disciplined team under Dantonio. I think they band together and pull off a huge win for Sparty using fundamental football and smart playcalling vs. the flash of RichRod and Robinson. UM's defense makes Kirk Cousins look Heismanesque and Sparty retains Paul Bunyan's Trophy. MSU: 42--UM: 31

LSU Tigers @ Florida Gators

Gomer: I don't ever cheer for Florida, but I am completely okay with a Gator win in this SEC match-up. Les Miles is a freaking idiot. I have students who could do a better job coaching than him, and they don't understand football. The Gators get back on the winning track... for now. LSU: 14--UF: 33

Chief: Derpy derpy derp....that's Les Miles speak for 'How much time is left?' This is where the dumb luck runs out for Les. The Tigers are probably the most fortunate 5-0 team (and I'm including the defenseless Wolverines). They have survived in spite of rather than due to coaching. The Gators where absolutely smashed last week by a much better team. UF will have 2-3 losses by the end of the year, but the Swamp will carry them to a big one here. LSU: 13--UF: 31

Florida State Seminoles @ Miami Hurricanes

Gomer: Miami will continue to be the 2010 version of the 2002 Washington State Cougars and help the Buckeyes strength of schedule with a big win against the arch-rival Seminoles. Jacory Harris will undoubtedly throw a few arm-punts in this game making FSU think they have a chance, but seriously when was the last time that happened? This game used to matter, and wouldn't you know it, moving rivalry games lessens their importance. Gene Smith sucks. FSU: 21--UM: 38

Chief: Maybe this game is back to some level of relevance. It's been a while since these teams mattered on a national scale, and it's still not a game of national importance...but it's getting there. There's a really good chance that this is the preview of the ACC Championship Game (the one that the conference was set up to have even though it's never happened). VT still needs to prove they can make a statement to oust these teams. FSU is back to form after the embarrassment in Norman and Ponder should be able to move the ball. Harris is still too interception prone to put the Noles away. FSU has the edge at QB so I'm going with them winning on the road (did you really expect me to pick Miami?). Jimbo is bringing his talents to South Beach! FSU: 27--UM: 23

Indiana Hoosiers @ The Ohio State University Buckeyes

Gomer: The Hoosiers may bring a high-power offense to Columbus, but that doesn't mean this game will be a shootout. The Silver Bullets will look to post their first shutout of the season, but it may be a struggle again. Like Chief, I thought it was fairly certain the Bucks would post one at Illinois, but for whatever reason some weird stuff started happening. I think Tressel is going to be very cautious using Pryor this week which will mean more chances for the stable of running backs to prove themselves. IU: 9--OSU: 41

Chief: Alright Bucks. Another mediocre road win but a win nonetheless. The weather played a factor, but the performance was not up to the Buckeye standards. It will be good to get the team home before the trip to Madison. IU is a much better offensive team behind the arm of Ben Chapell than Illinois but their defense is atrocious. Expect the Hoosiers to score, but to give up much more. Michigan actually gave the blueprint to the Buckeyes on how to beat IU: Rush 2 and drop 9. The IU offensive line is no good but Chapell can pick you apart (even in a few seconds) unless no one is open. The soft rush will get there before a receiver gets open. Also, cover number 2 (Ross?) because he's their only real threat at receiver. The banged up secondary needs some game time to get ready for Wisky. The mantra for the game (this one and all) is: Win...but for the love of God, DON'T LET PRYOR GET HURT!! IU: 13--OSU: 45

Other Games

Minn @ Wisc: Gomer: Wisc Chief: Wisc

BC @ NCSt: Gomer: BC Chief: NCSt

Ill @ PSU: Gomer: PSU Chief: PSU (close)

BGSU @ Ohio: Gomer: OU Chief: BGSU

OrSt @ Zona: Gomer: Zona Chief: Zona (big)

Pur @ NW: Gomer: Purdue Chief: NW

USC @ Stan: Gomer: Stan Chief: Stan