College Football Saturday

We have seen some crazy stuff over the first few weeks of the season. Tomorrow should be no different. We will likely see some confusing results, some blowouts, but some close games as well. The tough part is knowing which game will fit those descriptions. Today, we are taking a look at five of the marquee matchups on "College Football Saturday."

22 Arizona at 3 Oregon

With USC's loss to Stanford, Oregon is now in the driver's seat for the conference crown. Their next step is a win at home against a very good Arizona squad in its first year under Rich Rodriguez. Arizona has had a surprisingly good offense, and that makes this important Pac-12 matchup an intriguing one. Matt Scott is quickly becoming one of the best dual threat QB's in the country. He already has almost 1,000 yards passing and 200 yards rushing in just 3 games.  I expect Oregon to win,  but I don't think it will be as easy as they originally thought when they looked at this game on the schedule. - Greg

From what I have seen, Oregon has been the most impressive team in the nation outside of Alabama. I fully expect them to run the table and be playing the Tide in the BCS Championship Game. The fact they have this game at home, is even more reason to believe they will handle the Wildcats. Arizona may be good on offense, but their defense will not slow down the Ducks. In fact, even without LaMichael James, the offense in Eugene may be even more impressive this year than the last few. - Andrew

Greg: Oregon 47 - Arizona 42

Andrew: Oregon 51 - Arizona 31

10 Clemson at 4 Florida State

This is probably the best game of the weekend. Clemson has owned FSU over the past 10 meetings, and have had the tougher schedule coming into this game. Even more impressive is that they have won two of their three games without their most potent offensive weapon: Sammy Watkins. Florida State's defensive statistics are off the charts as they come into this game giving up only 1.0 pts/game.  While I don't think FSU will hold Clemson to 1 point, the fact that this game is in Tallahassee gives them the edge. I see the Seminoles coming out on top. - Greg

This game will and has received a lot of hype, and rightfully so. This may very well decide the ACC Title. But I don't believe it will be as close as many expect. The Seminoles are finally back to being a national power, and their defense is the reason why. Clemson does pose some problems with their potent attack, but FSU is too strong. I see the home team getting ahead early, and coasting to a semi-easy win. - Andrew

Greg: Florida State 30 - Clemson 24

Andrew: Florida State 31 - Clemson 17

15 Kansas St. at 6 Oklahoma

I saw a headline yesterday about Colin Klein being a star in the wrong Manhattan.  This week I see him being a star in Norman.  Kansas State has just the type of team to be able to beat Oklahoma, and I don't think Oklahoma is nearly as strong as they have been in the past.  The UTEP miners nearly beat them in week 1.  I see Kansas State controlling the clock, running the ball, and physically dominating a soft Oklahoma squad. - Greg

I am a big Landry Jones fan and I think he shows up in this one. If there was ever a stage to put up Heisman numbers, this is one of the games. Although he won't put up video game stats, I do believe he makes a statement here with a strong second half and they pull this one out. As Greg said, K-State does have a team to beat Oklahoma. But it's just too tough to win at Oklahoma. - Andrew

Greg: Kansas State 24 - Oklahoma 17

Andrew: Oklahoma 30 - Kansas State 20

18 Michigan at 11 Notre Dame

No other game this week depends more on the weather. The Irish have shown they CAN run the ball, and now that Cierre Wood is back for his second game that will help. But Brian Kelly has shown he wants to win by passing the ball. The forecast calls for rain, and rain doesn't necessarily say you CAN'T throw the ball, it just makes it more difficult. Michigan on the other hand would prefer to just let Denard Robinson run the ball every play, and the rain will make him even more elusive than he usually is. He has traditionally done very well against Notre Dame, but this year's Notre Dame team appears to have a little bit of magic surrounding it. The Irish defense will win this game for them in a well played, but defensive game. - Greg

I've gone back and forth on this game all week. Notre Dame is frankly the better team and they are playing at home. Michigan has looked sloppy and I still can't get over how overmatched they were against Alabama in week 1. If I were a betting man, I'd say Notre Dame pulls this one out in a close game. But I don't believe they can keep their "Irish Magic" all season. So I may as well pick them to lose this one. PS: I am a ND hater after all. - Andrew

Greg: Notre Dame 20 - Michigan 13

Andrew: Michigan 21 - Notre Dame 20

2 LSU at Auburn

This game really won't be close at all.  Auburn nearly lost last week to Louisiana-Monroe at home. Though LSU is also from Louisiana, that's all they have in common with Louisiana-Monroe.  LSU wins this game handily on the road in a blowout. Gene Chizik should start to get nervous about people calling for his job. His Auburn teams have looked pretty average since Cam Newton left. - Greg

LSU is clearly the better team here, but I never count out a wounded rival at home. I know Auburn barely won last week against an inferior squad, but their play may have been partially affected with thoughts of LSU this week. I think Auburn shows up and at least keeps it close for a while. They don't have the guns to pull off the upset though. - Andrew

Greg: LSU 49 - Auburn 14

Andrew: LSU 34 - Auburn 17

Enjoy the weekend!

By: The Sports Guys