Paulie's Picks for Week 11 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Paul Sulzbacher   
Thursday, 12 November 2009

It is hard to believe we are now approaching the second week of November and the conclusion of the regular season in College Football. There are many key matchups this week. Here is how I see action unfolding this week. Before I go into that, with Veterans Day being yesterday, I want to take the time to thank all our service men and women who have fought for the freedom we enjoy in this country. (If you are reading this from facebook, click on the "View the Original Post".

#23 South Florida @ Rutgers: This is a big conference game for the USF Bulls who are still looking for respect for their program. After upsetting Florida State in Tallahassee, they went on to lose to conference title contenders Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, but are now on a high note. They travel to New Jersey to face a team that blew them out last season. Look for the Bulls to win this year, as they are led by freshman B.J. Daniels and they have a pretty solid defense. USF wins by ten.

West Virginia @ Cincinnati: This will be a big game for the Cincinnati Bearcats, as they face West Virginia in a big Big East showdown. Bearcats have won 11 in a row at home. Look for them to continue to win as they will edge the Mountaineers by a field goal to improve to 10-0 for the first time in school history.

#1 Florida @ South Carolina: Tim Tebow will play his last SEC regular season game against the coach he grew up admiring. This will be a big game for the Gators as the Gamecocks would love to trip them up. It won't happen. Look for Tebow and company to come out on top by a score of 24-14.

#2 Texas @ Baylor: Colt McCoy and his Longhorns are rollings and should have no problems with Baylor. Texas wins 45-14.

#3 Alabama vs Mississippi State: SEC West Champion and BCS Championship contender Alabama goes on the road in a big SEC showdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Bama's defense alone should win this game. Tide wins 28-14.

La-Tech @ #9 LSU: Tigers play a creampuff and should win big by a score of 54-14. What more needs to be said here?

#12 Miami @ North Carolina: The Canes go on the road to face a team that has given them fits in the past, as they will be looking for their first win against UNC in four tries. In order to have a shot at the ACC Championship game, Miami needs to beat the 'Heels and for Duke to beat GT. Miami faces a tough defense. I like the Tar Heels in a fifth straight win, and will win late on a field goal.

#7 GT @ Duke: The Yellow Jackets control their own destiny as a victory over Duke would clinch them a spot in the ACC Championship game. Last season Nesbitt and company downed Duke 27-0. Look for them to dominate again. Sorry, Miami fans. GT wins 31-14.

Idaho @ #6 Boise State: The Broncos are looking for respect and a chance to represent in the BCS, and in order to do so, the must not only win, but win big. Boise State has not lost at home since 2001 and the last three meetings between the two rivals from Idaho, the Broncos have scored an average of 64.3 points. I look for Boise State win win big again by a score of 42-17.

Notre Dame @ #8 Pittsburgh: This will be a huge game for the Irish, as they are coming off an upset loss to Navy, and are looking to garner back respect. This game will be a big test for the Panthers as well, as this and their next game will test them to see if they are good as their ranking and record suggest. Look for Pitt to win a tough game at home by a touchdown.

#25 Stanford vs #11 USC: Stanford is coming into this game in the Pac-10 Conference title hunt for the first time in a decade. The Cardinal look to build on an impressive victory as they will face the Trojans on Saturday. Look for the Stanford in an upset special by a score of 24-21.

#10 Ohio State vs #15 Iowa: The winner of this game will earn a birth in the Rose Bowl. Iowa went down after losing their starting quarterback. Ohio State rolled Penn State in Happy Valley. Look foor the Buckeyes to roll the Hawkeyes by a score of 24-14.

FSU @ Wake Forest: If the Noles want to keep their bowl streak alive, they must win two of their next three games. Being that one of those games is against the #1 Gators in the Swamp, they need to win the next two. In their game against Wake, FSU finds itself a six point dog to Riley Skinner's Demon Deacons. Unfortunately for Nole fans, the bowl appearance streak will come to an end as Riley and company will shread the Noles happless defense. Wake rolls Im afraid. Wake:31 Noles:24 (Ouch). When you are dogs to Wake Forest, it means its time for changes in the coaching staff at FSU. Its time to show Bobby the door.

Others:TCU over Utah, Houston over USC, Wiscy over Michigam, Clemson over NC-State, V-Tech over Maryland, Ok-State over Texas Tech, Oregon over Arizona State, BC over UVa, Iowa State over Colorado, Nebraska over Kansas, K-State over Mizzou, Oklahoma over Texas A&M, Tennessee over Mississippi, Georgia over Auburn, Kentucky over Vandy, Arkansas over Troy (Sorry Ellen), Louisville over 'Cuse, Minnesota over South Dakota State, Mich State over Purdue, Penn State over Indy, Navy over Delaware, Penn over Harvard, JU in an upset special over Butler

 
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