How can this be? Week 8 of the College Football Season is here already? November is coming close to knock on the door. Unreal.
Last week I had 9 winners and 5 losers. The evening games certainly let me down. I certainly thought Louisville would beat Pitt. I was sure UK would beat Mizzou. Both teams should have won. Both teams played uninspired football.
The season tally: 77 winners 21 losers.
I am a little anxious to see what kind of attendance we have in Bloomington on Saturday. Rutgers comes calling. Not the greatest Big Ten attraction, Rutgers. Neither are the Hoosiers. I certainly hope things take a turn for the best for Indiana this week. What has transpired this season is extremely disappointing. The last thing I want to do is show up and listen to folks give Coach Allen a hard time. When your Dad was a coach, that is never an easy thing to deal with.
The Ole Miss Rebels are back in action this week after being idle last week. Do they still say that? Idle? There was a time when not all teams took a week off. Yes, I know. No one cares about leather helmet days now. I just hope the Rebs give a better offensive showing against Auburn. Hugh Freeze coaching against his old team is a story line for sure. Coach Freeze will surely have his team ready for this one.
On to this week’s picks.
Penn State beats Ohio State…This is a noon home game in Columbus. What makes me think the Nittany Lions will be more prepared for this one?
Arkansas beats Mississippi State…The Hogs are the best 2-5 team in the history of college football. Look at their scores if you get a chance.
Oklahoma beats UCF…The Sooners are rolling.
Iowa beats Minnesota… Iowa the last of what football used to look like.
Nebraska beats Northwestern…The Huskers give the Wildcats a hard time.
Alabama beats Tennessee… It’s Sweet Home Alabama vs. Rock Top. Roll Tide.
North Carolina beats Virginia…Funny how no one mentions UNC as a playoff candidate.
Ole Miss beats Auburn…The Rebs run wild in a night game.
Florida State beats Duke…The Seminoles all the way.
Michigan beats Michigan State…The Wolverines take care of Sparty with ease.
Clemson beats Miami… A couple teams on the brink of something.
USC beats Utah…I say this because it is in The Coliseum.
Washington beats Arizona State… The Penix, Jr. Heisman Tour continues.
UCLA beats Stanford…Stanford is still tired from their game against the Buffs.
Enjoy the games this weekend.
Speaking the Rights…
Danny Johnson