Bad news: We’re halfway through the College Football season.

Great news: We’re now into the meaty part of the conference schedule, with most of the cupcake games out of the way.  Things will start to heat up as the race for the BCS Bowl Games and National Championship moves into full swing.

Starting tonight, we’ll have some big games on the schedule.  Here’s the college football predictions for the weekend of October 17th.

Pittsburgh at Rutgers (Friday): Five of the eight teams in the Big East have only one loss, including both the Panthers and the Scarlet Knights.  Pitt RBs Dion Lewis and Ray Graham will lead the charge as Coach Wannstedt finally gets his first win against Rutgers after five tries.  Pitt 28, Rutgers 20.

Texas vs. Oklahoma (Dallas): This game was supposed to be for a berth to the Big XII Championship game and for the rights to face Florida in the BCS National Championship game.  Although Sooners QB Sam Bradford is back, he’s too late to stop the Longhorns train to Pasadena.  Texas 30, Oklahoma 20.

Alabama vs. South Carolina: The past king of the SEC, Steve Spurrier, and the Gamecocks take on the future king of the SEC in Nick Saban’s Tide.  This is a classic trap game for Alabama with Lane Kiffin and the Vols rolling into town next weekend.  It will be close early, but look for QB Greg McElroy to make some key throws down the stretch to separate these two squads.  With this win, RB Mark Ingram will continue to keep his name in the Heisman Trophy conversation.  Alabama 21, South Carolina 17.

USC at Notre Dame: Speaking of the Heisman, can you believe it’s been more than 20 years since anyone from Notre Dame has taken home the disctinction?  It’s true, the last was Tim Brown in 1987.  Although the Irish are winning and Jimmy Clausen is getting some love for the award, you get the sense he needs a big win in order to step ahead of Tebow and McCoy.  He’ll give it his best shot, but it won’t be enough.  USC 31, Notre Dame 17.

Cal at UCLA: When the season opened, the Bears had dreams of playing in the Rose Bowl.  Unfortunately, they were talking about the game played in January, not this matchup with the Bruins.  Cal needs this one to keep the season from being a complete disaster.  They’ll get it.  Cal 24, UCLA 21.

Iowa at Wisconsin: The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde show heads to Madison for a big-time showdown against the Badgers.  Iowa out-hustled the Badgers last season.  In a victory for pride everywhere, Wisconsin ends Iowa’s bid for perfection.  Wisconsin 20, Iowa 16.

Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech:  This one is really intriguing.  With a win here, the Jackets create a log jam at the top of the division between themselves, the Hokies and Miami.  If Tyrod Taylor can lead his team to victory, it’s a near guarantee they will reach the ACC Championship Game in Tampa.  Virginia Tech has too much riding on this game to let it slip away.  Virginia Tech 34, Georgia Tech 24.

Arkansas at Florida: The Hogs with QB Ryan Mallett are really firing on all cylinders on offense scoring 48, 44, 41 and 47 points in a 3-2 start to the season.  Unfortunately, they posted only seven points in a 35-7 loss against Alabama.  The Gators defense, led by Brandon Spikes, isn’t quite that good, but close enough.  Florida 31, Arkansas 13.

Missouri at Oklahoma State:  Suspended Cowboys WR Dez Bryant told the NCAA this week he is “very, very sorry.”  Unfortunately, he still isn’t eligible, which is bad because OSU really, really needs him.  Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert gets back on track after a horrendous performance last week against Nebraska.  Missouri 27, Oklahoma State 24.

Kansas at Colorado: The Buffaloes are feeling a little flat after letting a first half lead against Texas eviscerate on the way to a second half beatdown.  Confidence of the Buffs defense is not high after the 38 points they allowed last weekend.  At here comes Todd Reesing and the Jayhawks, who are looking to secure a BCS berth – or more.  When is Reesing going to get more love for the Heisman?  Answer: After they defeat Oklahoma next weekend.  Kansas 41, Colorado 20.

Feel free to leave your comments below and, as always, enjoy the games….

Updated October 4th, 2009.

The latest College Football bowl projections for the 2010 BCS bowl games and the 29 other bowls are now updated for MrBCS.com, ESPN and CBS Sportsline.

Significant changes include the following:

ESPN’s Mark Schlabach now projects Alabama to win the SEC Championship and play for the 2010 BCS National Championship.

Oklahoma is no longer projected to earn a BCS berth.

ESPN no longer projects Iowa to earn a BCS bid, but CBS now believes the Hawkeyes will make the FedEx Orange Bowl.

All three services currently agree on the following league champions.

Big East: Cincinnati

Big XII: Texas, who Mr.BCS and CBS forecast will make the 2010 BCS National Championship Game.

Here’s the complete list of predictions for MrBCS.com

BCS National Championship Game: Florida vs. Texas

Rose Bowl: USC vs. Ohio State

FedEx Orange Bowl: Virginia Tech vs. Oregon

Allstate Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Cincinnati

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Penn State vs. Boise State

We also have the complete schedule for 2009-2010 College Football Bowl Games.

What are some of your predictions for the Bowl Games after the first five weeks of the college football season?

UCLA at Stanford: These two Pac-10 foes are trying to break into the upper echelon of the conference this season. Stanford’s Toby Gerhart and the Cardinals #11 rushing attack will find yards tough to come by against the Bruins and their #9 ranked rushing defense. If injured UCLA QB Kevin Prince were back, I’d got with the boys in blue. Instead, look for a big day from Stanford’s freshman quarterback Andrew Luck. Stanford 24, UCLA 20.

Washington at Notre Dame: This game is a lot more interesting than what it appeared in the pre-season. It’s just a matter of which team will show up. The Fighting Irish won a thrilled last Saturday night, defeating Purdue in the final minute, while Washinton lost at Stanford. Jimmy Clausen says he’ll have to battle through his turf toe for the reaminder of the season. As long as he’s playing, they’ve got a chance. Notre Dame 27, Washington 24.

LSU at Georgia: One of the biggest stories for the Tigers and the Bulldogs have been their defensive coordinators. John Chavis, LSU’s new defensive “chief” has been able to get just enough plays to keep the Bengal Tigers undefeated. Meanwhile, Georgia’s DC, Willie Martinez, has been like a sinking boat that continues to take on water. Fans and the media are in an uproar over the team’s performance. They’ll still be upset with the Bulldogs defensive play come Saturday night, but thankful for the offense. Georgia 37, LSU 31.

Auburn at Tennessee: The two most controversial offseason coaching hires face off in Knoxville with both Lane Kiffin and Gene Chizik heaping high praise onto one another. Can Auburn’s high flying offense outwit Tennessee’s Monte Kiffin? Just barely. Auburn 27, Tennessee 24.

USC at California: It’s been a challenging time on the field at Cal this week, while a challenging week off the field at USC. The Bears, who were exposed by Oregon last Saturday are reeling and don’t have time to feel sorry for themselves with the Trojans and undefeated Bruins next up on the schedule. The Trojans, on the other hand, are dealing with the horrific injury to RB Stafon Johnson. Look for SC to keep the pressure on Cal QB Kevin Riley and put an emotional week behind them. USC 38, Cal 24.

Oklahoma at Miami: The big question for this game is whether or not Sam Bradford will return to play for the Sooners. It won’t matter as the Sooners keep the momentum rolling against the Hurricans. Oklahoma 27, Miami 13.

Central Michigan at Buffalo: No team has fallen as far as Turner Gill’s squad. Gill who was one of the nation’s hottest coaches last season is mired in a 1-3 slump to start the season. Unfortunately, it won’t get any better on Saturday. Central Michigan 45, Buffalo 20.

Texas A&M at Arkansas: The upstart Aggies have been a huge surprise to start 2009. With Baylor QB Robert Griffin out for the season, the door is open for Mike Sherman’s squad to earn their first bowl victory since 2001. First, they’ll have to contend with the nation’s 4th best passing offense. Arkansas 38, Texas A&M 31.

What about you? Who are your picks for the weekend?

Updated September 27th, 2009.

The latest College Football bowl projections for the 2010 BCS bowl games and the 29 other bowls are now updated for MrBCS.com, ESPN and CBS Sportsline.

Significant changes include the following:

Cal is no longer projected to be a factor in any of the BCS games based on the latest bowl projections from all three services.

CBS Sports now believes Oregon will win the Pac-10, following their 42-3 victory over Cal this past weekend.

ESPN believes Iowa will win the Big Ten and face USC in the Rose Bowl.

MrBCS.com projects that Oregon will be the at-large team selected by the FedEx Orange Bowl, following replacement picks by the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and Allstate Sugar Bowl.

ESPN and CBS now join Mr. BCS in projecting Virginia Tech to win the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).  Both had been projecting Miami (FL) to win following week 3.

All three services also now agree on the following league champions.

Big East: Cincinnati (Mr. BCS had been projecting Pittsburgh)

Big XII: Texas, who we all forecast will make the 2010 BCS National Championship Game.

SEC: Florida, who we project will play Texas for the National Championship based on the latest bowl predictions.

Here’s the complete list of predictions for MrBCS.com

BCS National Championship Game: Florida vs. Texas

Rose Bowl: USC vs. Ohio State

FedEx Orange Bowl: Virginia Tech vs. Oregon

Allstate Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Cincinnati

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Penn State vs. Boise State

We also have the complete schedule for 2009-2010 College Football Bowl Games.

What are some of your predictions for the Bowl Games after the first four weeks of the college football season?

Well, the SEC’s reign among the Top 4 (#1 Florida, #3 Alabama and #4 Ole Miss) didn’t last long. The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Rebels in Columbia 16-10.

That’s only the first of many great games this weekend. Here’s a few that will have a big impact on the BCS Bowl Games, conference titles and National Championship picture.

Washington at Stanford: See if this story sounds familiar. Pac-10 team (USC) wins a big game (Ohio State) and then loses to a conference opponent (Washington). Could this happen to the Huskies after last week’s victory against the Trojans? Not with QB Jake Locker leading the way. Washington 24, Stanford 21.

UNC at Georgia Tech: Two questions will be answered early on in this contest. Can North Carolina and their quick defensive line bottle up the Jackets running attack? Secondly, can Jonathan Dwyer make enough plays to open up the passing game? In a close one, Georgia Tech 27, North Carolina 20.

Alabama at Arkansas: With Bobby Petrino and Nick Saban leading these programs, this will be a great chess match. I think this game is about a year away from really becoming interesting. Alabama 34, Arkansas 21

Penn State at Iowa: If the Hawkeyes are going to contend for the Big Ten Championship, now is the time to weigh in. JoePa and the Nittany Lions are too strong for Iowa. Penn State 31, Iowa 17.

Cal at Oregon. Both teams are coming off big wins and performances last week. The Bears won at Minnesota while Oregon defeated Utah, ending the nation’s longest winning streak. Will Cal get caught looking ahead to next week’s home game against Southern California? If they do, the Ducks will run them out of Autzen. Look for Cal RB and Heisman favorite Jahvid Best to do all the running on Saturday. Cal 30, Oregon 20.

TCU at Clemson: Can the Horned Frogs crash the BCS party? If they want to, they’ll need a signature win. This is it. TCU 27, Clemson 24.

Texas Tech at Houston: Taylor Potts and the Red Raiders Air Raid offense come rolling into Houston on Saturday. This is one of there last opportunities to make a big statement to the voters. This is the biggest home game for the Cougars in nearly 20 years. I don’t think it will leave the home fans smiling. Texas Tech 35, Houston 31.

South Florida at Florida State: If USF QB Matt Grothe were healthy, I’d believe the Bulls could contend with the Seminoles. FSU looks like they are starting to get it all together. FSU 41, South Florida 13.

Boise State at Fresno State (Friday): This could be the final stop between the Broncos and a BCS bowl game. Titas Young and Austin Pettis have been catching everything thrown their way this season. This year’s contest will be tougher than 2008 (61-10 Boise State win), but expect Chris Petersen’s club to come out on top. Boise State 38, Fresno State 24.

Cal at Minnesota: The Golden Gophers have been on a surprising streak to start 2009 toughing out an OT win over Syracuse and a 20-13 win over Air Force. Meanwhile the Cal bears have been exactly as advertised, mauling their opponents en route to a 2-0 record. Cal should win handily if they can keep from focusing on next week’s game in Oregon. Expect Tedford to make sure that happens. Cal 41, Minnesota 17.

Utah at Oregon: Nothing has gone right for Oregon this season. Expect it to change on Saturday. Oregon 24, Utah 20.

Nebraska at Virginia Tech: Bo Pelini and his staff are really making a difference in Lincoln and can further cement their return with a win against the Hokies, which would avenge last season’s home loss. I want to pick Virginia Tech, but I’m just not sold on the Hokies this season. Hail to the Huskers. Nebraska 20, Virginia Tech 17.

Cincinnati at Oregon State. The darkhorse candidate for the Pac-10 hosts the trendy early-season favorite from the Big East. After watching Cincinnati dispatch Rutgers earlier this season, I’m sold until proven otherwise. Oregon State’s near loss at UNLV just solidifies my selection. Cincinnati 34, Oregon State 20.

Texas at Texas Tech. BCS National Championship game. Big XII Title Game berth. Undefeated Season. Think the Longhorns have some reasons to get up for this game on Saturday? So do I. Texas 41, Texas Tech 20.

Michigan State at Notre Dame: Both teams are a little down after last week. The Spartans fell to Central Michigan while the Irish gave up a late score to rival Michigan. The Irish always seem to lose this one when they gave momentum. I expect they’ll send a message and overwhelm MSU. Notre Dame 38, Michigan State 14.

West Virginia at Auburn. Two questions this week. Can Auburn stop West Virginia RB Noel Devine and will the 3-3-5 slow down the Tigers’ high-powered rushing attack. I’ll go with OC Gua Malzahn. Auburn 30, West Va 20.

Georgia at Arkansas: The Dogs have too much talent on both lines and will keep Hogs QB Ryan Mallett on the move all day. Georgia 23, Arkansas 20.

Tennessee at Florida. Mr. Kiffin, class is in session and all your talk this offseason just earned you a trip to Principal Meyer’s office. Florida 56, Tennessee 20.

Florida State at BYU: Cougars QB is one more big game away from jumping into the Heisman hunt. The Seminole fans are one game away from jumping off a bridge. Send out the Coast Guard. BYU 27, Florida State 24.

After having a tough weekend, the ACC has delivered some outstanding football, with tonight’s Georgia Tech vs. Clemson game as well as FSU vs. Miami going down to the wire.

We’ve got several big games in week 2 of the College Football season.  Our picks for Saturday are below.

#3 USC at #8 Ohio State.  The Buckeyes were embarassed 35-3 in Los Angeles last season.  Jim Tressel spent this week fielding questions about his team’s ability to win games against Top 5 teams and wondering whether he now needs to micro-manage what players put on their eye blacks.  In case you didn’t hear about it, QB Terelle Pryor had “Vick”, in reference to Eagles QB Mike Vick on one of his eyes last week.  Even with the game in Columbus, I get the sense USC and their freshman QB, Matt Barkley, will come into this game loose and ready to play.  USC 35, Ohio State 17.

South Carolina at #21 Georgia.  It was a tale of two games for the Dawgs last weekend, with senior QB Joe Cox leading a great drive to open the contest, followed by a Oklahoma State defense that clamped down on Georgia’s offensive attack.  If Steve Spurrier’s Gamecocks can stay patient and not make too many mistakes, they’ll walk out of Athens with a win.  With Arkansas, Arizona State, LSU and Tennessee on Georgia’s schedule the next four weeks, this season could spiral out of control in a hurry.  South Carolina 20, Georgia 17.

#18 Notre Dame at Michigan.  Both coaches, Rich Rodriguez and Charlie Weis really could use a victory here.  Neither have had great offseasons and both are feeling the pressure from their constituents.  The Irish defense was stout last weekend against a tremendous Nevada offense.  If QB Jimmy Clausen can have a big week against Michigan and the following week (Michigan State), he will start to get some serious love for the Heisman.  Look for the Fighting Irish to show that last week was not a fluke.  Notre Dame 27, Michigan 24.

#16 TCU at Virginia.  This is a statement game for the Horned Frogs, who are out to get some press and demonstrate they belong in the BCS conversation with Boise State and BYU.  In light of last week’s loss by Al Groh’s Cavaliers to William & Mary, is this the beginning of the end for him?  This won’t help.  TCU 41, Virginia 20.

Mississippi State at Auburn.  Last season’s 3-2 victory by the Tigers showed that the spread offense on Tony Franklin wasn’t working, which contributed to his mid-season firing and the unraveling of Tommy Tuberville at the University.  New coaches Dan Mullen (MSU) and Gene Chizik (Auburn) should show they have both programs moving in a positive direction.  The winner of this one won’t finish last in the SEC West, but the loser might.  Auburn 31, Mississippi State 17.

Air Force at Minnesota.  The Golden Gophers got all they wanted from a weak Syracuse team last weekend, emerging victorious in OT.  Meanwhile, Air Force destroyed Nicholls State 72-0.  The Mountain West conference will continue to build respect.  Air Force 34, Minnesota 24.

UCLA at Tennessee.  This will be the first big win of the Lane Kiffin era as the Vols get revenge for last season’s stunning loss at the Rose Bowl.  Home field will be a big factor in this one.  Tennessee 33, UCLA 27.

East Carolina at West Virginia.  After Cincinnati’s demolition of Rutgers last weekend, combined with West Virginia’s sluggish victory over FCS opponent Liverty, it will be interesting to see how the Mountaineers come out this weekend.  Skip Holtz will have his Pirates ready.  Look for WVU to pull away late in the contest.  West Virginia 28, East Carolina 24.

Purdue at Oregon.  How will the Ducks respond following the suspension of RB LeGarrette Blount?  New coach Chip Kelly would like to see his offense back on track this week.  Meanwhile, can the Big Ten finally get a non-conference win at Autzen Stadium?  Oregon 20, Purdue 13.

What are your picks for this weekend?

Enjoy the games!

Week one is officially in the books and what an outstanding Labor Day weekend of College Football!

It started with a defensive battle as South Carolina defeated NC State 7-3 and ended with an offensive shootout that left Florida State with three chances to win the game late from inside the five yard line before falling to Miami 38-34.

We’ve got all the latest 2009-2010 BCS Predictions and Bowl Projections posted.  These include the projections for MrBCS.com as well as those from our friends at ESPN, CBS Sportsline and Sports Illustrated.

Here’s a summary of a few changes.

We now believe it is clear the SEC will get two teams into the BCS, with Alabama securing a berth in the Sugar Bowl opposite Pittsburgh.

ESPN’s Mark Schlabach is now agreeing with MrBCS.com that California will make it into the BCS playing Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl. Mark also believes Ohio State will no longer make the BCS, with Penn State winning the Big Ten Conference.

MrBCS.com updated Bowl Picks:

BCS National Championship Game: Florida (SEC Champion/BCS #1) vs. Texas (Big 12 Champion/BCS #2)

Rose Bowl: USC (Pac-10 Champion) vs. Penn State (Big Ten Champion)

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Ohio State (At-large) vs. Boise State (At-large)

FedEx Orange Bowl: Virginia Tech (ACC Champion) vs. Cal (At-large)

AllState Sugar Bowl: Alabama (At-large) vs. Pittsburgh (Big East Champion)

I wrote Thursday night in the LeGarrette Blount aftermath about how Oregon coach Chip Kelly, AD Mike Belotti and the Pac-10 were on the clock with how the handled any disciplinary action regarding the Ducks RB.  In case you somehow missed it, the Oregon senior punched Boise State’s Byron Hout, then a teammate, before he went after fans and had to be physically removed by Oregon assistant Scott Frost and several stadium personnel – all captured by ESPN.

On Friday, Oregon announced they would suspend Blount for the remainder of the season, including any bowl game.  As we’ve talked with several people across the country, the reaction has been mixed, ranging from complete agreement to total opposition.

As for the year-long suspension, here’s three reasons why Oregon made their decision on LeGarrette Blount.

#1. It was B-A-D.  No matter how you view it, whether Hout taunted him (he did), Blount was caught up in the moment (I’m sure he was) or the Oregon RB was frustrated over his performance (he should have been), you can’t deny it was a horrible scene.  Certainly, the large TV audience didn’t help as ESPN promoted this extensively as the flagship college football game of opening night…evidenced by the quick reaction to the fight on Twitter.  In the end, this was much more reminiscent of something you’d see in WWE instead of College Football.

#2. Three rookies “made the decision”.  Chip Kelly is in his first year as head coach of the Oregon Ducks.  Mike Belotti is in his first year as Athletic Director of the University of Oregon.  Larry Scott is in his first football season as Pac-10 commissioner.  Ultimately, each of them knew their reaction on this would be widely criticized and, unfortunately for Blount, none of them had the level of political clout to survive a negative reaction.  Do you think the other two rookies left this decision solely up to Kelly as Belotti and the Pac-10 have claimed?  No way.

Lastly, had this happened at Florida State (Bobby Bowden), Alabama (Nick Saban), USC (Pete Carroll) or Ohio State (Jim Tressel), do you think Blount would have been suspended for the remainder of the season?  Not a chance.  The reason?  All of those coaches have significantly more political clout than Kelly, who is in his first season.

#3 The Roger Goodell factor.  The NFL head boss has been cracking down big time on player behavior with the league’s personal conduct policy.  Although initially many people – especially NFL players – didn’t believe this would last, Goodell has commanded the respect of the entire league.  This is clear in the way Goodell has handled some high profile situations, including Eagles QB Mike Vick, Browns WR Donte Stallworth and former NFL CB Adam “Pacman” Jones, who is out of the league largely because of the NFL’s hard line stance.  Unfortunately for Blount, Goodell’s stance is gaining support (and admiration) from other leagues as well as NCAA conference commissioners, such as the Pac-10′s Larry Scott.

What do you think?  Was Blount’s year-long suspension justified or did Oregon and the Pac-10 overreact?

This is absolutely my favorite time of year, when all the predictions, dialogue and analysis ends and we get to see it all play out on the field.

Here’s our predictions for a few of this weekend’s games.

#13 Georgia at #9 Oklahoma State. For all the talk about the Cowboys and the raucous environment in Stillwater, keep in mind the Georgia Bulldogs are a team who have been extremely successful on the road under Mark Richt, compiling a 30-4 record during his tenure. Despite losing their starting QB and RB to the NFL Draft, I think Richt will have his team ready, but Zac Robinson and 60,000 strong will be waiting. In a close one, Oklahoma State emerges victorious 24-20.

#20 Brigham Young vs. #3 Oklahoma (Dallas). BYU wants to prove they belong in the BCS discussion. Oklahoma will prove they aren’t ready for prime time just yet. Oklahoma 35, BYU 20.

#5 Alabama vs. #7 Virginia Tech. If Darren Evans were healthy, I wouldn’t hesitate to pick the Hokies. Alabama has to replace their starting quarterback, three offensive linemen and, until Wednesday night, looked like they might be without their top wide receiver, Julio Jones, and starting running back, Mark Ingram until the NCAA ruled they could play. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Frank Beamer and company emerge victorious, but something tells me Alabama is ready for this game. Alabama 24, Virginia Tech 14.

Maryland at #12 California. Last season, Maryland upended the Bears in College Park. This season, Cal welcomes the Terps to the West Coast as they kickoff what they hope will be a BIG season, led by Heisman candidate Jahvid Best. It’s payback by the Bay for Maryland. California 34, Maryland 17.

#11 LSU at Washington. Unlike the past several seasons, LSU is flying far below the radar to begin 2009. New Washington head coach, Steve Sarkisian, will get the Husky program headed back on the right track, just not this season. LSU 34, Washington 13.

#8 Mississippi at Memphis. This has traditionally been a close game for both teams early in the season. Memphis last won 10-6 in 2004, with four of the past five contests being decided by a touchdown or less. Look for Houston Nutt’s Rebels to make a statement against the Tigers that they are ready for big things in 2009. Ole Miss 38, Memphis 17.

Cincinnati at Rutgers. Has any game between two unranked teams meant so much at the beginning of the season? Both are expected to contend for the Big East Championship and a berth in, likely, the AllState Sugar Bowl. Greg Schiano will ride the home crowd to victory on Labor Day. Rutgers 23, Cincinnati 20.

Miami (FL) at #18 Florida State. Remember when this game was dubbed “The Game of the Century” every season? Here’s how far it has fallen…..tickets were still available to this game from the ticket office this week. Either way, this one is still big for FSU and “The U”. Whichever coach, Bobby Bowden or Randy Shannon, is dealt the loss will begin to hear the drumbeat for change. I believe the drumbeats of victory sound for the Seminoles. Florida State 24, Miami Hurricanes 17.

Enjoy the opening weekend of the 2009 College Football season!