Eventual 2019-2020 National Champion Michigan State 27, Arizona State 10
ASU has struggled to score against lower level competition, although their defense has been stellar – again, Kent and Sac States. I think our offense turned the corner, with Eventual 2019 Heisman Trophy Winner Brian Lewerke looking crisp and confident in the passing game, and Eventual 2020 Heisman Trophy Winner Elijah Collins making an impressive bid for bell cow status. We gave up more passing yards than I would like, and not all of it in garbage time. I trust we can handle the true freshman and get our revenge for last year.
the Pennsylvania State University 35, Pittsburgh 7
the PSU struggled against Buffalo in the first half offensively, but I am not worried about their ability to score against the Fightin’ Narduzzis. Pitt had trouble with their offense against a good Virginia team, and could barely score against the non-the version of Ohio college football. I know it is a rivalry, and it is not out of memory that a victory by Pitt in the early season derailed PSU’s bid for the CFB playoffs. I just don’t see it.
Maryland 42, Temple 14
Jesus, yankguy. Do I really have to take the Terps seriously? Because if their ass whuppin of the Cuse is reality, the Big Whatever’s East really is CFB’s toughest division, top to very close to the bottom.
THE (not tm) 42, Indiana 13
THE has not seemed to miss an offensive beat in its two offensive beat downs, although the defense seems prone to inexplicable lapses. I do not think that changes, at least not this week. Fields looks like a good fit for the THE offense, and between Master Teague and Tuf Borland THE has a strong two headed entry in the “Best First Names in CFB” sweepstakes.
Our Lady of the Perpetual Tie 31, New Mexico 3
Not really an interesting game, but it is cross sectional. And gives me the opportunity to call the school that must not be named “Out Lady of the Perpetual Tie.” Thanks, banks.
University of California* 27, Brigham Young 24
Nice test for the second game for the Scottsdale Flash. BYU is decent, not great on defense. They played their role in moving Jeremy Pruitt over Helton in the “Most Fired” poll. He keeps the lead for another week, at least.
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Alabama 45, South Carolina 3
Yeah, should be easy. I think somewhere along the line Alabama will have issues with a team we do not expect it of, but not the Cawks with their true freshman QB.
Iowa 23, Iowa State 17
ISU was a sexy pick to win the Pure Prairie League until the squeaked an OT win over Northern Iowa. I am really not sure if we have enough to go on for them. Iowa has been OK at best against the Ohio version of Miami and Rutgers. Got no real sense of this game.
Kentucky 21, Florida 17
Not that KY has Jelled against the two MAC foes they have played, but I did not like what I saw ofr Florida against what looks to be a poor Florida version of Miami team. Never bet against a Stoops in a big game.
ClemSIN 45, Syracuse 10
Maybe losing to Maryland is not that bad this year, but by 43 fucking points? This was supposed to by ClemSIN’s big regular season test. Now, losing any game for the rest of their schedule – which does not include Indiana – looks well nigh impossible. I am morally certain they go into the post season unbeaten.
Virginia 28, Florida State 10
Sweet Mother of Holy Jesus what in the wide wide world of sports happened to Florida State? I haven’t seen anyone go so completely off the cliff so completely and so suddenly since they used to show cliff diving from Acapulco.
Oklahoma 49, University of California* 3
Chip Kelly, genius. Interesting to see who transfers in for one year of Sooner QB glory next year.
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