The Biggest Question left to answer?

Who will be “The Biggest Loser” on Saturday night after the SEC Championship – Florida or Alabama.

We believe it will be Florida emerging victorious.  CBS agrees.  Mark Schlabach from ESPN says Alabama will cause some alligator tears.

Either way, it should be a great one between #1 Florida and #2 Alabama.

Nebraska could cause problems for the Texas Longhorns, who will earn a spot opposite the SEC Champion in the BCS Championship Game with a win.  If the Longhorns lose, can TCU, Cincinnati or Boise State earn a place in the title game?

Surely Texas will roll…..but that’s what keeps this game exciting.

Here’s our current picks:

BCS National Championship: Florida vs. Texas

FedEx Orange Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. TCU

Allstate Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Cincinnati

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Iowa vs. Boise State

Rose Bowl: Oregon vs. Ohio State

Need to know when your team is playing?  Here’s the complete BCS and college football bowl schedule.

Who do you think will play in the BCS National Championship Game on January 7th in Pasadena?

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.

• Cal’s win against Arizona
• Stanford’s blowout over Southern Cal
• Georgia’s victory against Auburn
• Ole Miss’ drubbing of Tennessee
• Central Florida’s win against Houston

Here’s our latest BCS bowl predictions:

BCS National Championship Game: Florida vs. Texas

Allstate Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Cincinnati

FedEx Orange Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. TCU

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Iowa vs. Boise State

Rose Bowl: Oregon vs. Ohio State

Agree?  Disagree?  Let us know below.

With losses by Oregon and Iowa as well as Ohio State’s victory over Penn State there are several significant changes in this week’s predictions.

Here’s our latest picks for the BCS and 2010 BCS National Championship Game.

BCS National Championship: Florida vs. Texas

Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Cincinnati

Rose Bowl: Ohio State vs. Oregon

Fiesta Bowl: Penn State vs. Boise State

Orange Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. TCU

Agree?  Disagree?  Leave your comments below.

Florida State at Clemson: Amazingly, these two teams are both in the running to still make an appearance in the ACC Title Game. Clemson’s C.J. Spiller, who should be a significant Heisman candidate, has been a difference maker all season. Saturday is no exception. Clemson 34, FSU 31.

Ohio State at Penn State: Has anyone’s stock fallen faster than Buckeyes QB Terrelle Pryor? Once a rising star, now many around the program question if he can still lead the team. Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions continue their quest for a BCS berth. Penn State 27, Ohio State 17.

Oklahoma at Nebraska: This game used to be one of the season’s biggest. Now, the loser is out of the running for the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma 30, Nebraska 24.

Navy at Notre Dame: With the Big XII, ACC and Pac-10 all sending (likely) one team to the BCS, the door could be opened for Notre Dame – if they can win out. Pittsburgh, Connecticut and Stanford still pose threats, but the Irish earn some redemption. Notre Dame 30, Navy 23.

Oregon at Stanford: Early in the season it appeared that Stanford would be the better team in this matchup. The Ducks and Jeremiah Masoli need to keep winning big in the hopes of earning a BCS Championship bid. Oregon 41, Stanford 24.

USC at Arizona State: After last week’s destruction at Autzen against the Ducks, the Trojans need some big wins to get back into the BCS conversation instead of being relegated to the Holiday Bowl. It will be anything but a holiday on Saturday for the Sun Devils. Southern Cal 38, Arizona State 17.

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….

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?

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!

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)

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!