Cram Session - Week 11

Pretty weak slate of games this weekend. I guess the most intriguing game by default is Georgia at #2 Auburn, especially with all the controversy surrounding Heisman front runner QB Cam Newton. However, with that being said, sometimes the most interesting weekends in college football end up coming out of nowhere.

Games That Matter to Me That May Not Matter to You

#14 Utah (8-1) at Notre Dame (4-5)

Another nightmare season is close to ending for Notre Dame. A loss to Tulsa is inexcusable but then again look at all that the Irish are missing. Starting QB gone, leading running back gone, leading tight end gone, second leading receiver gone. I would dare any team to be missing that many guys that contribute on offense and keep winning. What makes it even harder for the Irish is that their defense is atrocious. I don't expect the Irish to win this game or win at USC to close the season, just please for the love of God don't lose to Army next week.

Prediction: Utah 38, Notre Dame 20

Top 10

Friday, November 12

#4 Boise State (8-0, 4-0) at Idaho (4-5, 1-3)

Wake me when it's November 26th and Boise is playing at Nevada. Until then, it's cupcake city for the Broncos.

Prediction: Boise State 57, Idaho 13

Top 10

Saturday, November 13

#1 Oregon (9-0, 6-0) at California (5-4, 3-3)

Oregon is number one and minus all the distractions that are accompanying their possible BCS opponent, number two Auburn. The Ducks have been piling up points all season, with their lowest output being 42. California is a terrible road team but has yet to lose at home this season. However, the Golden Bears won those home games with Kevin Riley at quarterback. In this game they will be forced to start the inexperienced Brock Mansion (great name). Mansion struggled against a terrible Washington State team last week, so things could get really ugly for him against the best team in the nation.

Prediction: Oregon 41, California 14

Georgia (5-5, 3-4) at #2 Auburn (10-0, 6-0)

It has been an awful season for Georgia but if they can knock off Auburn on the road and end the Tigers national title hopes, their fans would be able to feel some joy this season. The only reason the Tigers would lose this game is that they have been overwhelmed by the distraction that is Cam Newton's various alleged indiscretions. The Tigers are much better than the Bulldogs but they will have to account for perhaps the best receiver in college football, A.J. Green. I think once the game starts the distractions of the week will melt away and Cam Newton will once again have an outstanding, jaw dropping performance.

Prediction: Auburn 28, Georgia 24

San Diego State (7-2, 4-1) at #3 TCU (10-0, 6-0)

I've been banging the TCU drum all season, while most focused on Boise State. People have come around to my side after the butt whooping the Horned Frogs laid on the Utes in Utah last Saturday. Next they face the Aztecs who with a 7-2 record should present a challenge. Should is the key word though, as TCU is proven they are on a whole other level compared to the rest of the Mountain West conference.

Prediction: TCU 38, San Diego State 10

LA-Monroe (4-5) at #5 LSU (8-1)

Tigers coach Les Miles could eat grass this entire game, not wear a headset or make a single decision and LSU would still win.

Prediction: LSU 34, LA-Monroe 7

#6 Stanford (8-1, 5-1) at Arizona State (4-5, 2-4)

The Sun Devils are coming off a heartbreaking loss to USC, while Stanford just keeps decimating opponents. The Cardinal may not have faced the toughest schedule this year but their domination shouldn't be overlooked. The Sun Devils will present a challenge on the road but the Cardinal should keep rolling behind QB Andrew Luck.

Prediction: Stanford 47, Arizona State 24

Indiana (4-5, 0-5) at #7 Wisconsin (8-1, 4-1)

The Hoosiers would have knocked off Iowa last week if their player whose name I am too lazy to look up would have caught what should have been an easy touchdown. It was a heartbreaking defeat for the Hoosiers and kept them winless in the Big Ten. Good news for them is that they will never be close against Wisconsin, so they won't have any chance to be heartbroken.

Prediction: Wisconsin 43, Indiana 16

Kansas (3-6, 1-4) at #8 Nebraska (8-1, 4-1)

Former Husker QB and assistant coach Turner Gill returns to Memorial Stadium, as he leads the enemy Kansas Jayhawks into town. Gill has faced some bumps in the road in his first season in Kansas and shouldn't expect to fare any better this weekend. Nebraska is lucky to have escaped with a win at Iowa State, as they were forced to start third string QB Cody Green. Doesn't explain why the defense struggled so much with Iowa State though. QB Taylor Martinez is supposed to be back and starting in this game. The Jayhawks defense is awful and they will find themselves in a huge hole like they were against Colorado last week. Only difference is Nebraska won't choke the game away like the Buffaloes.

Prediction: Nebraska 47, Kansas 17

Penn State (6-3, 3-2) at #9 Ohio State (8-1, 4-1)

Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno earned his 400th win last week, a feat that will likely never be seen again because no other school will let a man that can't control his bowels continue to coach their team. Ohio State is quite the fraud. They have played one good team all season, and what do you know, they got their asses handed to them. Penn State doesn't qualify as a good team, so the Buckeyes will continue to inflate their record versus mediocre competition.

Prediction: Ohio State 33, Penn State 13

#10 Oklahoma State (8-1, 4-1) at Texas (4-5, 2-4)

That loss to Texas is going to haunt Huskers fans for a while. Not only would Nebraska have won the game if their players could have caught the ball on that day, but Texas has dropped three in a row since beating the Huskers. In years past the Cowboys would get a huge lead over Texas, only to find some way to blow it. That changes this year, Cowboys get a huge lead, then pour more salt in the wounds of the Longhorns.

Prediction: Oklahoma State 35, Texas 12

Last Week: 6-2
Overall: 62-13