Let's Pick 'Em - College Football Edition

*note all rankings reflect current BCS standings

(4) Florida at (20)Florida State
If the Gators are looking ahead to Alabama then they are going to be in some trouble, no matter how good they have been playing against some weak SEC teams all year and that powerhouse The Citadel last week. The Noles defense is going to go after Florida’s offensive playmakers, but in the end they won’t have to make much plays as the Gator’s D is pretty formidable itself.

Florida 17, FSU – 13

(1) Alabama vs. Auburn
Alabama is certainly not looking ahead to Florida as they are frothing at the mouth to end a 6-year losing streak in the Iron Bowl and the timing couldn’t be better as the Crimson Tide will roll over the Tigers behind one of the best O-lines in the country helping QB John Parker Wilson make the big plays downfield.

Alabama 31, Auburn 10

(2) Oklahoma at (12)Oklahoma State
The Cowboys will give the Sooners a much better game than the Red Raiders did last week in Norman. And with the home field advantage on their side I expect a very close game although in the end I don’t have enough faith in Oklahoma State’s defense to slow down a steamrolling Sooner offensive attack.

Oklahoma 45, Oklahoma State 28

(5) University of Southern California vs. Notre Dame
Memories of last year’s 38-0 shutout as well as last week’s last second home loss to Syracuse means Charlie Weiss is going to have demand a serious gut-check from his Fighting Irish. The Trojans have spent most of the year playing the JV Squads of the Pac-10 but Notre Dame will still have to play the games of their lives to even keep it close. Jimmy Clausen if there was ever a time to have your first real breakout game of your much-hyped college career this is it.

USC 49, Notre Dame 21

(2) Texas vs. Texas A&M
Colt McCoy finally gets the monkey off his back and wins big over Mike Sherman’s first year Aggie Squad that is hovering at the bottom of the Big-12. This could also be a Heisman clincher for McCoy, but I’m not expecting that he’ll put up massive numbers per se, as the game will probably be well in hand by halftime and I don’t see Mack Brown trying to put up “style” points like so many of his contemporaries do. He’s too classy of a coach to do that. Even so, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Longhorn second team look list starters against this Aggie team.

Texas 52, Texas A&M 17

Bonus NFL Pick :

Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the Cowboys, although it’s nice to have the Texas Longhorns on the same day as well. The Cowboys much like the Longhorns are facing an opponent they should have no problems with. Last week against the 49ers Terrell Owens exploded to over 200 yards receiving despite Tony Romo still having some gimpy throws affected by his injured pinky. The Seahawks have an even less formidable secondary so I’m confident the good times will continue to roll. Look for Rookie TE Martellus Bennet to continue to make an impact when the defense goes after a banged-up Jason Witten.

Cowboys 35, Seahawks 17

Tomorrow will come a more appropriate Thanksgiving related post, until then Peace, Love & Prosperity to all.