Predictions for Week 13 of the 2009 College Football season
Posted by Mr. BCS | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 27-11-2009
Tags: 2009, 28, BCS, bowl, college, football, Heisman, November, predictions, Projections
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What a way to spend Thanksgiving weekend with thrilling games involving two of the nation’s Top 3 teams. Third-ranked Texas slugged it out against Texas A&M behind current Heisman front-runner Colt McCoy, while #2 Alabama survived against arch-rival Auburn, 26-21.
Here’s the predictions to close out rivalry Saturday.
Florida State at Florida: Tim Tebow’s final home game and, likely, Bobby Bowden’s final visit to the Swamp. After watching the Longhorns and Crimson Tide struggle on Thursday and Friday, the Gators leave no doubt. Florida 42, FSU 20
Notre Dame at Stanford: After gut-wrenching losses over the past several weeks, does the Fighting Irish have anything left in the tank? Expect Charlie Weis to be relieved from his duties within 48 hours following the conclusion of this game, his sixth loss of the season. Stanford 34, Notre Dame 27
Georgia at Georgia Tech: After breaking a long losing streak to the Dogs last season, Georgia Tech will be looking to make a statement in this game. They’re not completely out of the National Championship race, but would need significant help to get in (ala #7 LSU’s rise in 2007). They won’t be worrying about that as a miserable season keeps getting worse for Georgia. Georgia Tech 42, Georgia 30
Clemson at South Carolina: Can Clemson focus on this game with their biggest game in 15 years (ACC Championship vs. Georgia Tech) looming next week? Spurrier and company pull out all the stops, but CJ Spiller makes the difference. Clemson 24, South Carolina 20
Miami at South Florida: Jacory Harris and the ‘Canes keep South Florida from being the second-best team in the state. Miami 31, South Florida 17
Utah at Brigham Young: Technically, BYU is still “under consideration” for a berth in a Bowl Championship Series game, although it’s extremely unlikely. After “The Holy War” on Saturday, it’s completely out of the questions. Utah 35, BYU 31
Arkansas at LSU: All week long, everyone has been questioning Les Miles’ play-calling in the final minutes of last week’s loss to Ole Miss. The questions don’t get any easier as the likely All-SEC QB Ryan Mallett steals the show with a huge day and secures a berth in the AT&T Cotton Bowl. Arkansas 34, LSU 24
UCLA at USC: The Bruins need this game to solidify their position in the bowl pecking order as well as backing up Rick Neuheisel’s claim that “The LA football dynasty is over”. They’re still two years away from making the happen. Southern Cal 38, UCLA 17
Agree? Disagree? Let me know who your winners are below.
