No. 1 Ohio State at No. 25 Penn State Week 9

Saturday night will mark the 23rd time Ohio State has played Penn State. The series is tied 11-11 and Joe Paterno is 7-11 against the four-point favorite Buckeyes.

If history repeats itself expect neither team to score more than thirty points. In the previous 22 games Penn State scored over thirty points four times and Ohio State twice. When you add these two great defenses to the mix you would expect the first team to score 14 points to win.

Quarterback Anthony Morelli, halfback Rodney Kinlaw, receivers Jordan Norwood and Deon Butler are Penn State's key offensive players. However, the Nittany Lions' defensive players will determine the outcome of this game.

Maurice Evans, Sean Lee and Dan Connor have led Penn State to the most sacks (35) in the nation. If Ohio State’s offensive line can’t contain Penn State’s front four the Buckeyes could be in for a long night.

The View's Take
Expect Penn State to apply the same defensive pressure you saw from Michigan State in the second half of last week's game. Boeckman will make the right decisions, the line will hold and the Buckeyes should score more than 30 points.

Ohio State 30, Penn State 13

The Players
QB
O-State- Todd Boeckman 1,546 yards 18 TD 7 INT 65.6%
PSU-Anthony Morelli 1,739 yards 13 TD 7 INT 59.5%

RB
O-State- Beanie Wells 863 yards, 5.8 ypc, 7 TD
PSU- Rodney Kinlaw 728 yards, 5.2 ypc, 6 TD

WR
O-State- Brian Robiskie 37 rec, 728 yards, 19.7 ypc, 7 TD
O-State- Brian Hartline 30 rec, 360 yards 12.0 ypc, 4 TD

PSU- Jordan Norwood 30 rec, 381 yards 12.7 ypc, 3 TD
PSU- Javon Ringer 30 rec, 418 yards 13.9 ypc, 1 TD

Ohio State's History Against Penn State
Overall
Record: 11-11
Points Scored: 395-406
Avg Score: 18-19

Home
8-5
227-160
18-12

Away
3-5
149-215
19-27

Last Ten
6-4
230-127
23-13

Away Since PSU Joined Big 10
2-5
137-208
20-30

Away Since 2000
1-2
58-66 1
9-22

No. 12 USC at No. 5 Oregon Week 9

This is the yin and yang game of the day. Oregon's offense will play the role of yin. The Ducks lead the PAC-10 in rushing, scoring and total offense.

The yang role goes to USC. The Trojans' defense leads the PAC-10 in pass and total defense; and is ranked second in rushing and scoring defense.

Do you like offense or defense? Yin or yang? I like the team that can hold onto the ball. Oregon has a positive .71 turnover margin, while USC has a negative .57.

Yin 38, Yang 35


The Players
QB
ORE- Dennis Dixon 1,721 yards, 16 TD, 3 INT, 69.2%

USC- John David Booty 1,239 yards, 12 TD, 8 INT, 64.6%
USC- Mark Sanchez 153 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT, 61.9%

RB
ND- James Aldridge 249 yards, 3.7 ypc, 0 TD
ND- Armanod Allen 126 yards, 3.6 ypc, 0 TD

USC- Stafon Johnson 378 yards, 8.2 ypc, 4 TD,
USC- Chauncey Washington 362 yards, 3.6 ypc, 0 TD

WR
ND- Robby Parris 272 yards, 14.3, 1 TD
ND- John Carlson 160 yards, 7.3, 1 TD

USC- TE Fred Davis 498 yards, 17.2, 4 TD
USC- Patrick Turner 289 yards, 10.3, 1 TD

USC's History Against Oregon
Overall Record: 35-15-2
Points Scored: 1,272-640
Avg. Score: 25-12

Home Record: 22-6-1
Points Scored: 795-336
Avg. Score: 27-12

Away Record: 9-5-1
Points Scored: 367-224
Avg. Score: 25-15

Portland: 2-4
Points Scored: 69-74
Avg. Score: 12-12

Pasadena: 1-0
Points Scored: 21-0
Avg. Score: 21-0

Tokyo: 20-6
Points Scored: 243-190
Avg. Score: 24-19

No. 21 California at No. 4 Arizona State Week 9

Led by their talented quarterbacks, the offenses of California and Arizona State are putting up more than 35 points per game.

Nate Longshore has thrown for 1,369 yards, ten touchdowns and five interceptions for the Golden Bears. Arizona State's Rudy Carpenter has completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 1,730 yards and 16 TD.

Carpenter has a great receiver in Michael Jones, but Longshore will win this game because he has the dual threat of DeSean Jackson (41 receptions) and Lavelle Hawkins (39 receptions).

California 45, Arizona State 31

The Players
QB
ASU- Rudy Carpenter 1,730 yards, 16 TD, 7 INT, 66.3%
CAL- Nate Longshore 1,369 yards, 10 TD, 5 INT, 64.0%

RB
ASU- Ryan Torain 553 yards, 5.0, 5 TD
ASU- Keegan Herring 480 yards, 6.6, 4 TD
CAL- Justin Forsett 811 yards, 5.0 ypc, 10 TD

WR
ASU- Michael Jones 24 rec, 396 yards, 16.5, 5 TD
ASU- Chris McGaha 23 rec, 323 yards, 14.0, 0 TD

CAL- DeSean Jackson 41 rec, 453 yards, 11.0, 4 TD
CAL- Lavelle Hawkins 39 rec, 559 yards, 14.3, 4 TD

Arizona State's History Against California
Overall Record: 13-13
Points Scored: 708-571
Avg. Score: 27-22

Home Record: 9-6
Points Scored: 482-299
Avg. Score: 32-20

Away Record: 4-7
Points Scored: 226-272
Avg. Score: 21-25

Nebraska at No. 19 Texas Week 9

With the firing of Steve Pederson Bill Callahan is on borrowed time at Nebraska. To have a chance at saving his job he'll have to win the remaining games on this year's schedule. That still might not be enough.

Callahan has directed the Cornhuskers to four or more losses the previous three seasons. Nebraska currently has a three-game losing streak. Halfway through his fourth season Callahan has lost 18 games. The last time Nebraska lost that many games in a three year span was 1959-1961.

Texas 31, Nebraska 20

No. 11 Florida at No. 18 Georgia Week 9

This is the 85th game between Florida and Georgia. Florida has won 15 out of the last 17 games in the contest formerly known as the World's Largest Cocktail Party. The last five games in this series have been decided by seven points or less.

Tim Tebow leads the nation in pass efficiency, however he should be challenged by Georgia's 13th ranked pass defense. Tebow's test won't be as stiff as the cocktails the fans aren't supposed to be drinking.

Florida 30, Georgia 14

The Players
QB
FLA- Tim Tebow 1,711 yards, 17 TD, 3 INT, 66.1%
UG- Matthew Stafford 1,364 yards, 10 TD, 4 INT, 55.3%

RB
FLA- Tim Tebow 578 yards, 4.6, 10 TD
FLA- Kestahn Moore 381 yards, 5.4, 6 TD

UG- Knowshon Moreno 619 yards, 5.2, 3 TD
UG- Thomas Brown 413 yards, 5.4, 6 TD

WR
FLA- Percy Harvin 34 rec, 563 yards, 16.6, 3 TD
FLA- Louis Murphy 23 rec, 353 yards, 15.3, 2 TD

UG- Sean Bailey 19 rec, 290 yards, 15.3, 2 TD

Defense
UG- Dannell Ellerbe 53 tackles, 7.5 TFL
FLA- Derrick Harvey 6.5 sacks, 10.5 TFL

Michigan State at No. 1 Ohio State Week 8

No. 1 Ohio State looks to extend its regular season winning streak to 26 against 17-point underdog Michigan State. The Buckeyes are 25-12 against the Spartans and have won the last five games in the series.

Michigan State quarterback Brian Hoyer has three dynamic weapons at his disposal. Receiver Devin Thomas, along with running backs Javon Ringer and Jehuu Caulcrick, account for over 95% of the yards accumulated by the Big Ten's leading offensive unit. Thomas is second in the nation with 1,487 all-purpose yards . He also averages 18.2 yards per catch and has five touchdowns.

Ohio State's top-ranked defense is going to be tested by Michigan State's stellar running game. Javon Ringer has 932 rushing yards and is averaging 7.1 yards per carry. Caulcrick has 499 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The Buckeyes' offensive line will be challenged as well. Led by defensive linemen Jonal Saint-Dic and Ervin Baldwin; the Spartans' defense is ranked second in the country in sacks (29) and third in tackles for loss (66).

The View's Take
Michigan State has the talent to beat Ohio State. Do they have the mind-set?

Ohio State 31, Michigan State 17

Ohio State's History Against Michigan State

Overall
25-12 935-600 25-16

Home 13-7 515-329
27-18

Away
12-5
400-236
24-14

Last Ten
8-2
284-178
28-18

Last Ten Home
8-2
271-163
27-16

Last Ten Away
8-2
276-152
28-15
The Players
QB
O-State- Todd Boeckman 1,353 yards 16 TD 6 INT 65.6%
MSU-Brian Hoyer 1,476 yards 11 TD 3 INT 61.2%
RB
O-State- Beanie Wells 642 yards, 5.4 ypc, 6 TD
MSU- Javon Ringer 932 yards, 7.1 ypc, 6 TD
MSU- Jehuu Caulcrick 499 yards, 4.3 ypc, 13 TD

WR
O-State- Brian Robiskie 35 rec, 636 yards, 18.2 ypc, 6 TD
O-State- Brian Hartline 26 rec, 319 yards 12.3 ypc, 4 TD

MSU- Devin Thomas 38 rec, 690 yards 18.2 ypc, 5 TD
MSU- Javon Ringer 23 rec, 216 yards 9.4 ypc, 0 TD
DL Jonal Saint-Dic 1.14 sacks, 1.57 TFL
DL Ervin Baldwin .64 sacks, 1.5 TFL

No. 24 Michigan at Illinois Week 8

This game pits the Big Ten's best rushing team, Illinois, against the nation's leading rusher, Mike Hart. The Illini's J Leman will have the defense ready for Hart and the running game. Unfortunately for Illinois Chad Henne and Mario Manningham will exploit their 95th ranked pass defense. Illinois fans will still be looking for their first victory over Michigan since 1999.

Michigan 32, Illinois 24

Michigan's History Against Illinois Overall Record: 65-21-2
Points Scored: 1,870-900 Avg. Score: 21-10

Home Record: 33-9-1 Points Scored: 1,087-449 Avg. Score: 25-10

Away Record: 30-12-1 Points Scored: 759-446 Avg. Score: 25-10

The Players
QB
ILL- Juice Williams 716 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT, 55.5%
ILL- Eddie McGee 342 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT, 52.4%
UM- Chad Henne 1,057 yards, 8 TD, 4 INT, 61.7%

RB
ILL- Rashard Mendenhall 839 yards, 6.5, 10 TD
ILL- Juice Williams 319 yards, 4.6, 2 TD
UM- Mike Hart 1,078 yards, 5.4 ypc, 12 TD
UM- Brandon Minor 181 yards, 4.1 ypc, 0 TD

WR
ILL- Arrelious Benn 33 rec, 424 yards, 12.8, 1 TD
ILL- Rashard Mendenhall 21 rec, 200 yards, 9.5, 2 TD
UM- Mario Manningham 549 yards, 14.8 ypc, 4 TD
UM- Adrian Arrington 453 yards, 12.2 ypc, 4 TD

No. 15 Florida at No. 7 Kentucky Week 8

If Kentucky can return to reality from last week's upset, they have the opportunity to give Florida its third straight loss. The challenge will be for Wesley Woodyard (76 tackles) and Jeremy Jarmon (6.5 sacks) to be prepared for Florida's potent offense.

When was the last time Florida had a three-game losing streak? Galen Hall was in his last season as the Gators coach and the year was 1988. 2007 won't be added to the list.

Florida 35, Kentucky 21

Florida's History Against Kentucky Overall Record: 40-17 Points Scored: 1,447-968 Avg. Score: 22-14

Home Record: 23-4
Points Scored: 822-386
Avg. Score: 30-14

Away Record: 15-10
Points Scored: 559-503
Avg. Score: 22-10

Jacksonville Record: 1-2
Points Scored: 42-31
Avg. Score: 14-10

Tampa Record: 1-1
Points Scored: 24-48
Avg. Score: 12-24

Last Ten: Points Scored: Avg. Score:



The Players
QB FLA- Tim Tebow 1,455 yards, 13 TD, 3 INT, 65.5%
UK- Andre Woodson 1,786 yards, 21 TD, 4 INT, 63.7%

RB
FLA- Tim Tebow 500 yards, 4.8, 9 TD
FLA- Kestahn Moore 365 yards, 5.4, 4 TD
UK- Rafael Little 682 yards, 6.4, 3 TD
UK- Derrick Locke 275 yards,

WR
FLA- Percy Harvin 32 rec, 513 yards, 16.0, 3 TD
FLA- Cornelius Ingram 19 rec, 293 yards, 15.4, 4 TD
UK- Keenan Burton 39 rec, 511 yards, 13.1, 5 TD 1 RTD
UK- Steve Johnson 27 rec, 469 yards, 17.4, 6 TD

No. 17 Auburn at No. 4 LSU Week 8

Statistically LSU and Auburn have the SEC's top two defenses. However, the deciding factor in this game will come from the offensive side of the ball. Auburn is ranked a meager 105th in passing and 97th in total offense.

Since the turn of the century Auburn has won the even years and LSU the odd. I'll guarantee one thing in this game, the Tigers will win.

LSU 20, Auburn 13

The Players
QB
LSU- Matt Flynn 947 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT, 53.8%
LSU- Ryan Perrilloux 414 yards, 6 TD, 1 INT, 72.5%
AUB- Brandon Cox 1,064 yards, 4 TD, 7 INT, 58.8%,

RB
LSU- Jacob Hestter 494 yards, 4.8, 5 TD
LSU- Keiland Williams 277 yards, 6.9, 5 TD
AUB- Ben Tate 597 yards, 4.8, 4 TD
AUB- Mario Fannin 330 yards, 5.2, 5 TD

WR
LSU- Brandon LaFell 27 rec, 394 yards, 14.6, 1 TD
LSU- Demetrius Byrd 11 rec, 210 yards, 19.1, 2 TD

AUB- Rodgerigus Smith 27 rec, 397 yards, 14.7, 3 TD
AUB- Carl Stewart 11 rec, 129 yards, 11.7, 0 TD

No. 13 USC at Notre Dame Week 8

USC is 2-1 over the last three games, losing to Stanford and squeaking out wins against Washington (27-24) and Arizona (20-13). The once invincible Trojans are now vulnerable.

Unfortunately for Notre Dame, no matter how mortal USC is looking, the Irish offense is D.O.A. Charlie Weis has directed the nation's worst offense and Notre Dame's offensive line has given up more sacks (34) than any other team.

After this loss, the only bowling Charlie Weis will be doing this year will be at South Bend's Chippewa Bowl.

USC- 53, Notre Dame 10


USC's History Against Notre Dame Overall Record: 31-42-5 Points Scored: 1,376-1,571
Avg. Score: 18-20

Home Record: 21-17-4
Points Scored: 809-779
Avg. Score: 19-19

Away Record: 10-23-1
Points Scored: 549-772
Avg. Score: 16-23

Last Ten: 7-3
Points Scored: 221-261
Avg. Score: 22-26

Last Ten Away: 3-7 Points Scored: 221-261
Avg. Score: 22-26

Last Ten Home: 5-4-1
Points Scored: 243-190
Avg. Score: 24-19

Pete Carrol: 5-2
Points Scored: 224-119
Avg. Score: 32-17

Miami at Florida State Week 8

Points will be at a premium in this game. Last year Florida State defeated Miami 13-10. In 2005 they won 10-7. Miami's offense is ranked 95th and FSU is ranked 102nd in rushing. A victory Saturday will improve Bobby Bowden's record to 8-8 at home against the Hurricanes. This game might end 3-0 after four overtimes.

Florida State 17, Miami 14

The Players
QB
ND- Jimmy Clausen 618 yards, 1 TD, 5 INT, 57.4%
ND- Evan Sharpley 479 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT, 53.8%
USC- John David Booty 1,239 yards, 12 TD, 8 INT, 64.6%
USC- Mark Sanchez 153 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT, 61.9%

RB
ND- James Aldridge 249 yards, 3.7 ypc, 0 TD ND- Armanod Allen 126 yards, 3.6 ypc, 0 TD
USC- Stafon Johnson 378 yards, 8.2 ypc, 4 TD, USC- Chauncey Washington 362 yards, 3.6 ypc, 0 TD
WR
ND- Robby Parris 272 yards, 14.3, 1 TD
ND- John Carlson 160 yards, 7.3, 1 TD
USC- TE Fred Davis 498 yards, 17.2, 4 TD
USC- Patrick Turner 289 yards, 10.3, 1 TD Miami at Florida State (minus 3)
Florida State's History Against Miami

Overall Record: 22-28
Points Scored: 982-980
Avg Score: 20-20

Home Record: 9-12
Points Scored: 471-389
Avg Score: 22-19

Away Record: 13-16
Points Scored: 511-591
Avg Score: 18-20

Last Ten: 5-5
Points Scored: 229-194
Avg Score: 23-19

Last Ten Home: 6-4
Points Scored: 263-179
Avg Score: 26-18

Last Ten Away: 3-7
Points Scored: 192-226
Avg. Score: 19-23

Bowden Overall: 13-18
Points Scored: 699-659
Avg. Score: 23-21

Bowden Home: 7-8
Points Scored: 382-304
Avg Score: 26-20

Bowden Away: 6-10
Points Scored: 317-355
Avg Score: 20-22

The players
QB
MIA- Kyle Wright 1,152 yards, 9 TD, 8 INT, 62.1%
MIA- Kirby Freeman 113 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 39.4%
FSU- Xavier Lee 764 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT, 56.5%
FSU- Drew Weatherford 642 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT, 54.0%

HB
MIA- Graig Cooper 484 yards, 5.7 ypc, 3 TD
MIA- Javarris James 343 yards, 3.7 ypc, 4 TD
FSU- Antone Smith 322 yards, 3.4 ypc, 3 TD
FSU- Xavier Lee 82 yards, 2.6 ypc, 2 TD

WR
MIA- Darnell Jenkins 360 yards, 20.0 ypc, 1 TD
MIA- Lance Leggett 235 yards, 16.8 ypc, 1 TD
FSU- Greg Carr 508 yards, 20.3 ypc, 3 TD
FSU- Preston Parker 344 yards, 14.3 ypc, 1 TD

Kent State at No. 3 Ohio State Week 7

The last, and only, time Ohio State played Kent State was a 51-17 drubbing in 2002. Saturday the Buckeyes are a 30.5-point favorite.

The Golden Flashes will rely on the legs and hands of Eugene Jarvis. Averaging 141 yards per game he is ranked fifth in the nation. With 201 yards receiving, Jarvis is only four yards shy of the team leader.

Perhaps Kent State’s quarterback, Julian Elderman, should use his legs more than his arm. He is ranked 93rd in pass efficiency and has thrown more interceptions (8) than touchdowns (6).

Todd Boeckman doubled his interception total by throwing three interceptions last week at Purdue. Kent State's pass defense may not be the remedy Boeckman is looking for. The Golden Flashes are ranked 22nd against the pass and could provide a decent test.

Beanie Wells' four-game streak of 100 yard rushing games ended last week. Will the coaches keep him in long enough to break 100 yards this week? Probably not. Look for Brandon Saine and Maurice Wells to get more carries to protect Beanie's ankle.

The View's Take
Thank you Time Warner, and The Big Ten Network, for not allowing most of Central Ohio the opportunity to watch another in-state team get slaughtered by Ohio State.

Ohio State 41, Kent State 7

Player Stats
QB
O-State- Todd Boeckman 1,169 yards 14 TD 6 INT 63.9%
Kent-Julian Edelman 1,141 yards 6 TD 8 INT 51.8% 358 rushing yards 3.8 TD

RB
O-State- Beanie Wells 625 yards 5.5 ypc 5 TD
Kent- Eugene Jarvis 851 yards 5.9 ypc 8 TD 2 RETD

WR
O-State- Brian Robiskie 594 yards, 19.2 ypc, 6 TD
O-State- Brian Hartline 272 yards 11.8 ypc, 3 TD

Kent- Derek McBryde 11 rec, 205 yards 18.6 ypc, 0 TD
Kent- Eugene Jarvis 15 rec, 201 yards 13.4 ypc, 2 TD

No. 1 LSU at No. 17 Kentucky Week 7

Kentucky, and quarterback Andre Woodson (1,536 yards, 18 TD, 2 INT), will be the best passing offense to test LSU's secondary. The Wildcats are averaging 474 yards of offense and are scoring over 42 points a game.

LSU’s offense gains close to 230 rushing yards a game and Kentucky's defense is ranked 91st against the run. Quarterbacks platoon, Jacob Hester scores, Craig Steltz intercepts a pass and LSU wins.

LSU 35, Kentucky 21

LSU's History Against Kentucky
Overall Record: 38-15-1
Points Scored: 1,170-738
Avg. Score: 22-14

Home Record: 22-5-1
Points Scored: 637-350
Avg. Score: 23-13

Away Record: 16-10
Points Scored: 533-388
Avg. Score: 21-15

No. 19 Wisconsin at Penn State Week 7

This is only the twelfth game between Wisconsin and Penn State. Wisconsin leads the series 7-4, but is 2-3 at Penn State. The feature match-up is the nation's ninth ranked rusher P.J. Hill (125 ypg) against Penn State's eighth ranked defense (80.5 ypg).

However, this game will probably come down to turnovers. Wisconsin is 98th in turnover margin and Penn State is 91st. Whichever team can hold onto the ball should win this defensive game.

Penn State 17, Wisconsin 14

Penn State's History Against Wisconsin:
Overall Record: 4-7
Points Scored: 174-213
Avg. Score: 16-19

Home Record: 2-3
Points Scored: 108-89
Avg. Score: 22-18

Away Record: 2-4
Points Scored: 66-124
Avg. Score: 11-21

Last Ten: 4-6
Points Scored: 174-193
Avg. Score: 17-19

No. 11 Missouri at No. 6 Oklahoma Week 7

If you like offense, in particular passing offense, this is your game. Missouri's Chase Daniel has thrown for 1,712 yards and 15 touchdowns. Oklahoma's Sam Bradford has thrown for 1,423 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Offense is nice, but the better defense will win. Oklahoma's defense leads the Big 12 in rushing defense (66.5 ypg) and sacks (23). Missouri's defense is ranked 100th against the pass and has given up over 141 ypg on the ground.

Oklahoma 30, Missouri 21

Oklahoma's History Against Missouri
Overall Record: 63-23-5
Points Scored: 1,996-1,026
Avg. Score: 22-11

Home Record: 31-8-5
Points Scored: 1,117-455
Avg. Score: 25-10

Away Record: 32-15
Points Scored: 879-573
Avg. Score: 19-12

Last Ten: 9-1
Points Scored: 326-145
Avg. Score: 33-15

Last Ten @: 8-2
Points Scored: 296-135
Avg. Score: 30-14

Louisville at No. 15 Cincinnati Week 7

At the start of this season many people, head coach Steve Kragthorpe included, thought Louisville would go undefeated. Having lost three out of the last four games the Cardinals are fighting to become bowl eligible. As disappointing as Louisville has been Cincinnati has been surprising. With a win Saturday the Bearcats will be 7-0 for only the fourth time in school history.

Cincinnati 38, Louisville 33

No. 4 Ohio State at No. 23 Purdue Week 6

Saturday will mark the 50th game between No. 4 Ohio State and No. 23 Purdue. The seven-point favorite Buckeyes lead the series 35-12-2.

Quarterback Curtis Painter (12 touchdowns, 3 interceptions), tailback Kory Sheets (5.8 yards per carry), wide receiver Dorien Bryant (40 receptions, 4 TD) and tight end Dustin Keller (319 receiving yards) play large roles in the Boilermakers' potent offense.

Purdue's offense leads the Big Ten in passing (309.8 yards per game), total yards (495.8) and scoring (45 points per game). The Boilermakers’ defense is susceptible to the pass. Look for Ohio State to pick on sophomore cornerback David Pender when he is on the field.


Ohio State's defense has held opponents to a total of 36 points. Nine of those points coming from a safety and a kickoff returned for a touchdown. The Buckeyes lead the Big Ten in the following defensive categories; rushing (55 ypg), passing (142.6), total (197.6 ypg) and scoring (7.2 ppg).

The View's Take
Ohio State is winning this year by using a stout defense, a heady quarterback, a powerful but somewhat injury-prone running back and a big play receiver. Kind of resembles the 2002 team. Hopefully Beanie Wells will have a career night under the lights and this game won't come down to another fourth down miracle.

Ohio State 27, Purdue 17

No. 9 Florida at No. 1 LSU (minus 8.5) Week 6

In 2002 Bowling Green lost back-to-back games to Northern Illinois and South Florida. What significance does that have with this game? That was the last time an Urban Meyer coached football team lost back-to-back games.

Since losing to Florida last year, LSU has won 12 straight games. Will Ryan Perrilloux see more time behind center if Matt Flynn continues to struggle? No matter who the quarterback is; LSU's defense, Jacob Hester and Brandon LaFell will get the Tigers to 13 straight victories.

LSU 24, Florida 20

No. 19 Texas at No. 10 Oklahoma (minus 10.5) Week 6

Even though he suffered a concussion against Kansas State, Colt McCoy is slated to start this week. Having thrown eight touchdowns and nine interceptions this season might be adding to his headache. On the other sideline, Oklahoma's Sam Bradford has thrown for 15 TD and only 4 INT. Bradford's stellar play, coupled with the running of Allen Patrick and DeMarco Murray, will lead Oklahoma to victory in the 100th game between these rivals.

Oklahoma 38, Texas 21

No. 20 Cincinnati at No. 21 Rutgers (minus 3) Week 6

Cincinnati has won eight straight games. This is the first time the Bearcats have won the first five games of a season since 1954. Unfortunately, Rutgers is 6-0 against Cincy in New Brunswick, NJ. The Scarlet Knights' average margin of victory over the Bearcats is 35-17 in Rutgers Stadium. Most college football fans mention Ray Rice when they talk about Rutgers football. Rutgers Quarterback Mike Teel will be the player Cincinnati fans talk about Sunday.

Rutgers 35, Cincy 28

Notre Dame at UCLA (minus 20.5) Week 6

Notre Dame has never lost to UCLA. The Fighting Irish won 20-17 last year and are 3-0 against the Bruins. Should be an Irish win. Then again, Notre Dame is giving up 33 ppg and has never played UCLA outside of South Bend. 0-6, pick up sticks.

UCLA 33, Notre Dame 24