Week 12 Predictions

      We're here at Week 12 of the College Football season, which means almost all SEC teams get to have their mid-November cupcake on their schedule. Despite the built-in BYE weeks down south, there are still quite a few interesting matchups to watch this weekend. Here's all the big games to watch!

Week 11 Record: 9 -10

Overall Record: 110 - 58

Illinois at #3 Michigan

     After having the BIG 10 West Division nearly locked in, the Fighting Illini now find themselves with a 4-way tie for first place with Minnesota, Purdue and Iowa all joining Illinois at 4-3 for conference play. The Illini have lost the last two games and now travel to the Big House to take on the Wolverines. Both teams have a solid rushing attack and stout defenses. However, I think Michigan is far more legit than the Fightin' Illini. Michigan 34, Illinois 14.

#4 TCU at Baylor

     This is a BIG trap game for TCU to watch out for. Coming off a big win on the road at Texas with all the pageantry and hype from College Gameday, a road trip to your arch rival is just a recipe for disaster. Luckily the FROGS are quite adept at finding a way to win tough games. TCU keeps on winning and beats rival Bears 27-24.

#15 Kansas State at West Virginia

     The Wildcats are looking to hold onto that number 2 spot in the Big XII so they have a revenge opportunity against the Frogs. West Virginia had a surprising win at home against Oklahoma last week that likely saved their coach (at least for now), so don't count them out with this game being played in Morgantown. They will need to stop the run, but I think K-State will be too tough on defense to let this one slip. Wildcats win on the road 28-17.

Iowa at Minnesota (Battle for the Floyd of Rosedale)

     A bronze Pig Trophy is on the line as the Hawkeyes and Gophers meet for their annual BIG 10 West Battle. Both teams are tied for first in the division with records of 4-3, so this is a big game with only one more week before we go to conference championships. I will actually be attending this game today rather than the Husker game, so be sure to look for me on TV! I have the unique opportunity to rep my 'skers by wearing my BEAT IOWA hat and BEAT MINNESOTA sweatshirt. I'm excited to see a new stadium and rivalry game in person, but this will certainly be a cold, gridlock BIG 10 game. Iowa's stout defense should shut down the Gopher offense, but scoring for themselves is an entirely different question. I think the first team to 20 (if they get that many) wins this game and having watched Minnesota in person and with them being at home I'll give them the not. Gophers win the Pig as they beat Iowa 20-17.

#22 Oklahoma State at Oklahoma (BEDLAM)

     Unfortunately the last BEDLAM game doesn't have much spice to it as the Sooners come in at 5-5 still trying to make a bowl game and the Cowboys have been embarrassed multiple times this year. This is yet another historic rivalry conference re-alignment is killing off and it's sad no one is making an attempt to keep it with a permanent non-conference matchup for rivalry weekend like Georgia Tech/Georgia, Florida/Florida State or Clemson/South Carolina. Nonetheless, this is still BEDLAM and crazy things happen. Oklahoma State is a 7 point underdog on the road despite being ranked and this one should be a shootout. Both defenses have been a mess this year and I really don't know who to trust. Oklahoma very rarely loses BEDLAM though, so I'll take them at home 40-35.

#7 USC at #16 UCLA (Battle for LA)

     The Trojans and Bruins are square off in a major conference showdown that could make things very interesting in the PAC-12. Without divisions this year, there are multiple scenarios that could lead to teams leapfrogging over someone they've lost to due to weird tiebreaker rules. USC sits atop the conference and has their best (still slim) shot at making the College Football Playoffs. However, they're ranked #7 without having played or beaten a ranked team. UCLA slipped up last week, losing to Arizona, but don't discount the Bruins. Having watched them play a lot this year, look out for this offense. USC's got all they hype with Caleb Williams, but Dorian Thompson-Robinson is a veteran QB with a lot of weapons from ex-Michigan RB Zach Charbonnet and ex-Duke receiver Jake Bobo. This could be a high-scoring affair and I'm sure USC is out to prove they are the real deal. I'm not quite sure I buy it yet, so Bruins it is. UCLA 44, USC 37.

#10 Utah at #12 Oregon

     The Ducks slipped (literally) up last week and lost a game to the Huskies they certainly should not have. They need to rebound quick with a dangerous Utah team coming to town. Again, the PAC-12 could get really interesting the last couple weeks trying to see who will go to the conference championship. Utah is always tough on defense and poses a big threat to Oregon, but they struggle on the road and you know Oregon is looking to make up for last week. S'co Ducks as they win 37-31.

Wisconsin at Nebraska (Battle for the Freedom Trophy)

     It's been a decade since the Huskers last beat the Badgers in Football (and unfortunately half that time in Volleyball as well). The Freedom Trophy didn't even exist last time the Huskers won this game. Both teams are not good this year and this will be a cold, rugged game in Lincoln today. The Badgers will look to lean on RB Braelon Allen who has over 1,000 yards with 10 TDs on the ground. The Husker defense should hold solid for a while, but if the offense doesn't start something soon this game will putter out in favor of the wrong red and white team. Casey Thompson is expected to return for Nebraska which should help significantly, and if they were going to beat Wisconsin this would be the year. However, I still can't trust this team to make it to 20 points before their opponent as Nebraska is usually done scoring after the second drive at best. Wisconsin wins again as the Huskers fall on Senior Day. Badgers 21, Huskers 10.

Quick Hit Predictions

#1Georgia at Kentucky - Headaches early but DAWGS win big 38-13.

#24 NC State at Louisville - Watch out for the Cardinals, Louisville with a sneaky one 24-21.

Texas at Kansas - Jayhawks need to score early if they want to win this game. Get Texas down quick. However, the defense is too much, Hook 'Em. Texas 28, Kansas 17.

Texas Tech at Iowa State - Cyclones have a stingy defense, but the Red Raiders should take this one 33-27.

Boise State at Wyoming - A little Mountain West action to keep you on your toes. Great rivalry game but the Broncos still have this number 34-20.

#14 Ole Miss at Arkansas - The Hogs hung around with LSU last week without KJ Jefferson. If he's able to go today I like their chances. Woo Pig Sooie upsets 24-21.

Syracuse at Wake Forest - Both teams have fallen from the ranks quick but have great QBs to watch in this one. Demon Deacons at home, I'll give it to Sam Hartman. Wake Forest 33, Syracuse 28.

Thanks for reading my gameday predictions and remember to watch for me on TV up in Minnesota. GO
 BIG RED!

#CFBKnowItAll

Alex Fernando

Week 11 Predictions

      Welcome to Week 11 of College Football! This is always a unique point in the season where things are just a few weeks from wrapping up the season but still so much to decide. We had a lot of big shakeups last week with the CFB Playoff Rankings, but there's potential for more upsets this week. Let's dive right in and look at the big games to watch for Week 11.

Week 10 Record: 7 - 10

Overall Record: 101 - 48

Wisconsin at Iowa

     The Badgers and Hawkeyes meet in battle for a bronze Cow. This game has potential for some BIG 10 Championship game implications, but even with a win both teams will need some help by Illinois stumbling. Regardless, this classic midwestern matchup should feature rugged defense and tire-fire offense led by a semi-strong ground game. Both teams have had numerous struggles on offense this year but with a heavy dose of rushing attack both defenses should know what to expect. Surprisingly though, the Hawkeyes' offense has the 119th ranked rushing attack this year, so even that has fallen with their woes. Their defense will keep things tight, but I don't think they have enough boost to finish off the Badgers. Wisconsin wins in Iowa City 24-17.

#9 Alabama at #11 Ole Miss

     The Alabama Crimson Tide have lost 2 regular season games for the first time since 2019 and are essentially eliminated from the College Football Playoffs this season. They travel to the Grove to take on the Rebels today who have stumbled a bit, but Lane Kiffin's squad has been on the right side of a majority of their close games. The offensive weapons for Ole Miss, RB Quinshon Judkins and WR Jonathan Mingo need to be the focus in this game. They are some of the best athletes in this game and can be the difference-makers against an angry Alabama defense. On the flip side, I don't see many issues for the Bama offense in this one. They woke up in the second half against LSU, scoring 25 points after halftime. However, their defense continues to give up big chunk plays at the wrong time this season. They need to step up in this one and I think they will. Roll Tide as they win 36-27.

#22 UCF at #17 Tulane

     The Green Wave were so close to hosting College Gameday, but Austin, Texas got the nod instead. Although many are ignoring the 8-1 boys from New Orleans, the Knights of UCF aren't taking anything for granted. Statistically these teams are nearly identical, so this is where I dig deep and find a hidden stat that could break this game open. One interesting stat is that the UCF defense has the best Red Zone Conversion rate in the country, giving up scores just 61% of the time. However, a stat going the way of the Wave is the turnover margin. UCF is -5 while Tulane is +4. Turnovers are a game breaker, and I want to see the Wave keep rolling. Plus they did their own College Gameday bit to announce their uniforms for today. Tulane wins a good one at home 31-28.

#25 Washington at #6 Oregon

     A classic battle in the Pacific Northwest takes place as the Huskies look to keep pace in the PAC-12 conference. A loss here would all but eliminate them from PAC-12 Title contention, but they've lost 3 straight to the Ducks. With Bo Nix playing at a Heisman level, Autzen stadium is going to be wild tonight. Nix is responsible for 35 Touchdowns so far this season and has Oregon's offense rated #2 in the nation. Washington has a talented QB of their own with ex-Hoosier Michael Penix Jr. He's accounted for 25 TD's himself, so we could see plenty of points in this one. The Huskies have won a lot of close games this year, but they've struggled against high powered offenses and I really like Oregon at home. Ducks beat the Huskies 40-24.

#19 Kansas State at Baylor

     The Wildcats stumbled against the Longhorns at home last week, which means they need some help to get into the Big XII Title game. The Horns, Bears and Wildcats are all sitting at 4-2 in conference play. Baylor has a November gauntlet to run through with K-State and TCU at home then ending on the road at Texas. These next few weeks will help a lot with who is going to end up in the Big XII Title game as TCU takes on Texas today and Baylor next week. Regardless, in this game, K-State will look to bounce back with a heavy dose of Deuce Vaughn and Adrian Martinez. Defensively is where most of their issues came from last week as they gave up nearly twice the average amount of points they allow. Texas got out to a hot start and the Cats had to claw back into the game. If Baylor hits them with a couple of big punches early, this could slip from K-State as well. I see this being a tight game, but I like Baylor to edge it out at home. Sic 'Em as the Bears hold off the Wildcats 34-30.

Kansas at Texas Tech

     Another Kansas team visits a Texas team this week as the Jayhawks take on the Red Raiders. Kansas is bowl eligible for the first time since 2008 despite losing their star QB a couple of weeks ago. The Red Raiders are just a couple games off of bowl eligibility in the first season under hometown hero Joey McGuire. This will be a fun and unique game to watch if you have the time because both offenses are sneaky explosive and can put up points. Texas Tech needs to win 2/3 to become bowl eligible and while this will be a tricky one, I think they take this one at home. Guns Up! Red Raiders 37, Jayhawks 33.

#15 North Carolina at Wake Forest

     The Tar Heels keep squeezing out victories while the Demon Deacons continue to fall short the last few weeks. UNC ranks 120th in the nation in Pass Defense, so if Sam Hartman and the Wake Forest offense can wake up, they should have a field day. Defensively for Wake, they need to get pressure on Drake Maye. The Freshman sensation has 31 TDs through the air this season with just 3 picks. This should be a great QB battle and I'm still going to give my nod to Sam Hartman. Wake Forest 38, UNC 31.

#23 Florida State at Syracuse

     I had probably too much hype for the Orange the last few weeks and they’ve now lost 3 straight. The ‘Noles on the other hand have won their last two after a few close losses in October. Junior QB Jordan Travis leads a dynamic offense that averages just under 34 points per game. Syracuse has struggled to slow opponents down the last few weeks, so look for FSU to have success with big plays. Seminoles win on the road 34-24.

#4 TCU at #18 Texas

     Gameday is in Austin yet again as the Longhorns take on the 4th ranked Horned Frogs. TCU's offense is #1 in the Big XII and leads the nation in 60+ yard plays with 8 so far this season. The Longhorn defense is no slouch though, their linebackers fly all around the field making tackles and sitting very well in zone coverage to make things difficult for Max Duggan. Duggan never seems to waver though, he's always calm, cool and collected. TCU just knows how to win games and with Duggan leading the charge, they are tough to stop. Star wideout Quentin Johnston is questionable with an ankle injury, but there's too much talent, speed and power on this offense to be slowed down. Hypnotoad is in full effect as TCU wins a big one on the road 38-31. FROGS!!!

Nebraska at #3 Michigan

     This matchup between College Football blue bloods takes place as Jim Harbaugh is looking for his first 10-0 start to a season since he was with the University of San Diego. The Huskers on the other hand are looking for a coach who can win more than 3 or 4 games in a season. This one is likely to get ugly because although the Husker defense has been playing well the last few weeks, Michigan's offense is at another level. Star RB Blake Corum has nearly 1,200 yards on the ground with 16 TDs so far this year and 6 yard per carry average. The Huskers need to gang tackle him in order to slow down the rushing attack and prevent him from running wild. On the flip side, Nebraska will be without QB Casey Thompson again. This means we are likely to see Chubba Purdy and Logan Smothers again, although I think Smothers should get the nod. He looked far more under control against Minnesota and the Huskers probably could've won the game if he had been put in sooner for the second half. Regardless, the number one goal for the Huskers is get the ball to Anthony Grant and Trey Palmer in space. They really need to ride Grant more when he's hot. Through the first two drives last week he had 12 carries for 86 yards. Until the middle of the 4th quarter he only had 5 more carries for 11 yards. USE YOUR BEST PLAYERS! Don't get your hopes too high Husker fans, we might not cover. Michigan 45, Nebraska 14. GO BIG RED!

Sidenote: The first ever Bussin' Bowl takes place as there is now a trophy from the Bussin' with the Boys podcast hosted by ex-Husker Will Compton and ex-Wolverine Taylor Lewan.

Quick Hit Predictions:

#7 LSU at Arkansas - The Tigers have a trap game today in the battle for the Golden Boot Trophy. Arkansas has fallen off the radar a bit with a 5-4 record, but with LSU coming off the Bama win and Pig Sooie motivated at home this could be closer than the Tigers want. They should get out with a W though. LSU 27, Arkansas 21. KJ Jefferson is out for Arkansas.

Oklahoma at West Virginia - The Sooners still need a win to get bowl eligibility and WVU is spiraling toward firing their head coach. Mountaineers need a spirited effort but I don’t think they have it. Boomer Sooner 41-24.

Liberty at UConn - The Huskies are just one win away from bowl eligibility under Jim Mora, but a win over Liberty today is a big ask. They will play well but I expect Liberty to walk out the victors in this one 33-17.

Maryland at #14 Penn State - A classic rivalry out east takes place as the Nittany Lions host the Terps. Maryland has looked good in games against lesser opponents, but against a defense like Penn State they will be on lockdown. Nittany Lions 35, Terrapins 14.

Louisville at #10 Clemson - The Clemson Tigers do not look great this year and there’s legitimate fears around the CFB world they could lose to Louisville at home. Although the Tigers’ offense is struggling and the Cardinals lead the nation in sacks, I don’t believe Clemson has fallen as much as people say. They need a shake up for sure and to get some new playmakers on offense, but they win this one in Death Valley 38-21.

Purdue at #21 Illinois - The Boilermakers fell quickly in the BIG 10 West ranks, and despite their surprising loss last week the Illini still have a 1 game cushion over the rest of the division. They should ground and pound this one so Illinois 27, Purdue 17.

Iowa State at Oklahoma State - Both teams had huge hype around Big XII Championship Dreams and both have fallen off drastically. The Cyclones still need a couple wins to get Bowl Eligible and The Poke are in a bad spiral. I can never predict either of these teams right but I’ll take Iowa State for no particular reason. Cyclones 30, Cowboys 28.

Appalachian State at Marshall - Both the Mountaineers and the Heard are one win away from bowl eligibility, and they have the exact same remaining schedule with Georgia Southern and Georgia State. This game is more for bragging rights, but features a solid App State offense on the road against the Heard's defense. I usually give the nod to the defense at home, but there's just something about Chase Brice with App State. Mountaineers take this one 27-24.

#1 Georgia at Mississippi State - Stetson Bennett is legit and I apologize for doubting him. The Pirate’s air raid could give some headaches, but don’t expect them to hang around for long in this game. UGA wins the battle of the Bulldogs 42-14.

Thanks for reading my gameday predictions and enjoy your College Football Saturday!

#CFBKnowItAll

Alex Fernando

Week 10 Predictions

      Welcome to Week 10 of College Football and for the Huskers, it's BROKEN CHAIR WEEK! Nebraska squares off against Minnesota for the best trophy in all of sports, the $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy. The Twitter feud-made trophy has not found its home in Lincoln since 2018. This week has a MASSIVE slate of big games, and some very sneaky games you'll want to keep an eye on. We're into November football, so upsets will occur. Enjoy the GAMEDAY predications and GO BIG RED!

Week 9 Record: 10 - 3

Overall Record: 94 - 38

Texas Tech at #7 TCU

     The Horned Frogs are on the outside looking in after the first CFB Rankings, but can continue their unblemished season with a win at home over Texas Tech. A statement win would help TCU tremendously, but despite the Red Raiders 4-4 record, they are very talented on offense and will be upset minded in this one. Last week TTU could not get things moving as they fell to Baylor 45-17. They have not been consistent this season and the inconsistency will cost them against TCU. No matter what, the Frogs find a way to win. They'll be in a bit of a battle, but expect to see some muscle in this game. TCU wins 38-23.

#18 Oklahoma State at Kansas

     The Pokes were stunned last week by K-State as they lost 48-0, and now they travel back to the Sunflower State to take on the Jayhawks. Kansas has fallen off the radar the last few weeks suffering 3 straight losses after their hot start to 2022. They will be looking to right the ship against the Pokes, but a bounce back game might not be the best place to start. Oklahoma State will look to demolish KU as they try to fight back into the Big XII Title game mix. Look for Oklahoma State to bounce back in this one with a 37-33 victory.

#24 Texas at #13 K-State

     Despite the constant beatdowns the Wildcats are serving up to their Big XII foes, Texas is still favored in this one. Star QB Quinn Ewers is back and leading this offense well, but K-State's defense is the 11th ranked unit in scoring defense for the nation. They've shut out both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State this year. The Longhorns are coming off of a BYE week which is helpful, but Kansas State (the underdog) wins this game with a solid performance. Adrian Martinez is a game time decision, but backup QB Will Howard has been sensational in replacement, so no matter who plays, the Wildcats beat the Longhorns 34-21.

#4 Clemson at Notre Dame

     The Irish proved me wrong by knocking off Syracuse, but now the #4 ranked Tigers come to South Bend. Both teams will look to ground and pound with their running backs in this one. My X-factor to watch is the turnover game on defense. Notre Dame has just 5 takeaways all year while Clemson's defense has 12. If the Tigers start ripping the ball out, it could be along night for Notre Dame. My uncle can call me a hater all he wants, but I haven't seen enough to say the Irish are winning. Clemson holds off Notre. Tigers win this one 28-20.

#1 Tennessee at #3 Georgia

     There's a battle of Titans set between the hedges this afternoon, for just the 3rd time in College Football history we have a #1 versus #1 matchup. The Vols and the Dawgs square off for the biggest game of the season and the inside track to both the SEC Championship and the College Football Playoffs. Georgia has not had many challenges outside of their near stumble at Missouri earlier this year, so there's a lot of questions on how good they really are. They've dominated lesser competition all year long but due to that fact they were given a #3 ranking in the CFB Playoffs compared to their #1 AP ranking. They have one of the best athletes in the country playing Tight End, Brock Bowers. The appropriately named Sophomore leads the Bulldogs in receiving with 547 yards and 3 TDs. He's a very difficult force to bring down, and is not one to miss a block in the ground game. Tennessee will need to know where he's at on the field at all times. As for the Volunteers, they walk into Athens with the #1 offense in the nation. The QB-WR duo of Hendon Hooker and Jaylin Hyatt have accounted for 14 TDs together and look to blow the top off this Georgia defense. There's a lot of hype around UT and they will need to manage that target on their back. This feels like a game where Georgia crushes the glass slipper of this year's Cinderella, but Tennessee has shown they are built different this year. I'm taking the Vols in a crazy upset, I hope this one is as good as it looks. Vols 31, Dawgs 27. Good ole ROCKY TOP!

#6 Alabama at #10 LSU

     Normally the biggest game of a weekend like this, but the classic SEC West Rivalry between Bama and LSU takes a bit of a back seat today. They are still the prime time game tonight and the lights in Death Valley always make the game interesting. Bama & LSU have a lot to fight for still as the Tide look to recover from their loss on Rocky Top a few weeks ago and the Tigers still have a shot to get to the SEC Championship in Brian Kelley's first year. Junior QB Jayden Daniels has been playing very well this season, throwing for 12 TDs and just 1 pick. He also leads LSU in rushing this year with 524 yards. The Tigers' offense hasn't been anything special, but they've been consistent and one of the best in the nation on converting 3rd downs with 49% conversion rate. The Tide's offense has woken up the second half of this season and Heisman winner Bryce Young is looking to be in top form with a 19 TD to 3 INT ratio. Both defenses in this one have their work cut out for them, but I'll give the nod to Alabama in this one. Brian Kelley has turned this first year around since the opening week loss, but beating Bama your first year in the conference doesn't happen. Roll Tide as they win in Death Valley 34-20.

#12 UCLA at Arizona State

     We've got two fantastic PAC-12 After Dark games, and we'll start with UCLA on the road in the desert. The Sun Devils have had an up and down season since firing Herm Edwards, but they're always a pick for an upset. UCLA has skirted that loss a few times so they need to be sharp tonight. Keeping pace in the very crowded PAC-12 is their only shot at potentially avenging that loss to Oregon in the conference championship. I think DTR has a big night and lights up the Sun Devil defense down in the desert. Bruins win 37-20.

Cal at #9 USC

     Our other late night upset potential out west takes place in LA as the Golden Bears take on the Trojans. USC is also looking to square off against (most likely) the Ducks in the PAC-12 Championship, so they can't afford any more slip ups. Caleb Williams has Heisman caliber numbers with nearly 2,400 pass yards with 24 TDs and just 1 pick. He should light up the Golden Bear defense, but look for Jack Plumber to give some headaches to USC. The Trojans rank 94th in pass defense, so Cal has an opportunity to keep pace in this game. USC pulls away in the second half though and looks good with a 45-21 victory.

Minnesota at Nebraska (Battle for the $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy)

     The Huskers host the Golden Gophers as they battle for the $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy! Nebraska is in dire need of a moral boost after a very poor offensive performance against the Illini last week. The Gophers come in with a solid defense, giving up just 14.4 points per game. The Huskers' offense has been extremely inconsistent this season, and with Casey Thompson being questionable for today, things could get ugly if a ground game is not established. There was no patience with it last week and I think there was a lot more opportunity for Anthony Grant to get yards if they would've tried more on the ground. It's likely that if Thompson can't go the nod will go to Chubba Purdy. I personally think Smothers is a better option due to his ability to run the option, but we'll see what happens. Purdy did not look great in the second half of last week's game. He locked in on receivers, threw across the middle late and had no rhythm. A lot of that can also be attributed to the Husker O-Line, but who every plays QB for the Huskers today needs to take command and make some big plays. Minnesota's defense is vulnerable, especially if the Huskers can get the ball to Trey Palmer. Defensively, Nebraska played very well last week and kept the Huskers alive all game. They will face another heavy dose of run game today with Mohammed Ibrahim and the Gopher O-line. They should handle it fairly well, but will need support from the Husker offense so they're not on the field the whole time. There are plenty of ways the Huskers can win this game, most of them going through giving the ball to Grant and Palmer, but unfortunately this team just does not have it. You could feel it last week watching in the stadium, nothing about the product on the field will really get better this season they way they're playing. As much as I hate to make predictions like this, I think the Gophers walk out with the Broken Chair yet again. Hopefully they prove me wrong, but I've got Minnesota beating Nebraska 24-14. Someone fix this and bring me home a broken chair. GO BIG RED!

Quick Hit Predictions:

#21 Wake Forest at #22 NC State - The Demon Deacons should've dominated last week, but with 6 turnovers, they got dominated. They can't do that against NC State's rugged defense, but I like Sam Hartman to bounce back. Wake Forest wins 34-30 on the road.

Florida at Texas A&M - The Aggies have been so close the last few games but can't get over the hump. Now they've got the Gators coming to Kyle Field and have a shot. Neither team has done very well this season, and I really don't know who to trust. I'll take the home team, but this is not a confident pick for either side. Aggies 27, Gators 21.

#20 Syracuse at Pitt - The Orange let me down last week and Pitt did as well. Not sure who will step up first in this game, but the Panthers were shredded by the pass game last week so I'll give the 'Cuse the nod. Orange 37, Panthers 31.

Iowa at Purdue - The Hawkeyes and Boilermakers meet in West Lafayette for a typical BIG 10 mediocre November football matchup. Both teams have been underwhelming this year, despite Purdue having some big wins in early October. Good defense is always a staple at Iowa, but I've got Purdue hanging on at home. 23-20 Boilermakers win!

Maryland at Wisconsin - I still can't figure out the Badgers this season, but they should be able to handle Maryland at home. Feed Braelon Allen at RB and On Wisconsin as they beat the Terps at home 28-13.

Baylor at Oklahoma - Two teams that were pegged to be atop the Big XII standings are stuck in the middle due to some very rough performances this season. The Bears only have close losses though, so Sic 'em as Baylor wins on the road 38-35.

BYU at Boise State - The Cougars started hot but have disappeared quick. They didn't have a single win in October and I think they start November with a loss too. Broncos win 40-20.

Florida State at Miami - The Seminoles and Hurricanes clash in a classic rivalry that has lost its luster. Miami won last week but didn't score a TD. The Seminoles have been scoring a lot of TDs lately with 32.1 points per game on average. FSU beats Miami 36-28.

Thanks for reading my GAMEDAY Predictions and GO BIG RED! Someone bring me that Broken Chair!

#CFBKnowItAll

Alex Fernando