Picks History - Cory McCartney by Tom
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18-0
Georgia vs.
South Carolina Georgia: Now we see what Joe Tereshinski is made of. His nerves will be put to the test in Columbia, but he'll get help from Quentin Moses and a defense that should give South Carolina's offensive line fits. Georgia 21, South Carolina 10
Ohio St.: Vince Young and the 'Horns parlayed a win over Ohio State into a national title. Troy Smith and the Buckeyes will try to work that same magic in hostile territory against the nation's best defense. Ohio State 28, Texas 21
17-41
Penn St. vs.
Notre Dame Notre Dame: Brady Quinn and the Irish won't face a better linebacking corps all year than Penn State's Paul Posluszny-led bunch. Luckily for Quinn, a young, inexperienced secondary isn't quite so dangerous. Notre Dame 35, Penn State 24
21-20
Florida vs.
Tennessee Tennessee: It's David Cutcliffe vs. Urban Meyer as two of the nation's best offensive minds square off in Knoxville. This comes down to the Ds and the Volunteers get the edge, despite nearly losing to Air Force. Tennessee 20, Florida 14
Auburn: The Bayou Bengals defense may be every bit the equal of AU's physical crew. But stout D or not, Kenny Irons is in for a big day. He'll be fuming after a poor outing in Starkville. Bad news for LSU. Auburn 20, LSU 10
47-21
Michigan vs.
Notre Dame Notre Dame: The Irish looked scary good in ripping Penn State, while Michigan has been less than impressive in its wins. The Wolverines will get up for this one, but ND is just too much for Lloyd Carr's bunch. Notre Dame 30, Michigan 17
10-28
Nebraska vs.
Southern Cal Southern Cal: This is without question the biggest game of the Bill Callahan era at Nebraska. The Huskers have the defense to keep it close, but John David Booty and the Trojans just have too many weapons. USC 30, Nebraska 24
21-49
Arizona St. vs.
California California: This one has shootout written all over it. Defense will be a foreign word in Berkeley as Dirk Koetter and Jeff Tedford face off. In the end, the Golden Bears should ride Marshawn Lynch to a W. Cal 42, Arizona State 38
40-37
Notre Dame vs.
Michigan St. Notre Dame: This is a dangerous game for Notre Dame. Coming off the loss to Michigan, can the Irish get it together out on the road? After last year's stunner, ND should have enough in the way of motivation. Notre Dame 24, Michigan State 17
6-28
Penn St. vs.
Ohio St. Ohio St.: This looked to be a nice early test on the Big Ten schedule for the Buckeyes, but Penn State hasn't lived up to its billing. Troy Smith must have been salivating watching Notre Dame rip apart PSU's D. Ohio State 27, Penn State 13
LSU: The Gators' undefeated season ends here against the nation's top-ranked defense. The Bayou Bengals are third against the pass and UF may be without its starting RB. Not a good combo for Florida. LSU 17, Florida 10
Texas: Can Adrian Peterson find a way to run against a Longhorns' D that's allowing just 36.6 ypg on the ground? Paul Thompson has progressed, but he can't lead OU to the win if AD can't get going. Texas 28, Oklahoma 20
24-45
Oregon vs.
California California: The Memorial Stadium scoreboard is in for a workout. The Ducks are averaging 40.3 points and 497 ypg, while Cal is putting up 44 and 480.6 since the opening loss to Tennessee. Defense anyone? Cal 38, Oregon 35
51-33
Tennessee vs.
Georgia Tennessee: It's Georgia's stingy passing defense (133.4 ypg) vs. Tennessee's pass-happy attack (296.2). UGA handled S.C.'s Sidney Rice, but it can't bottle up both WRs Robert Meachem and Jayson Swain. Tennessee 20, Georgia 17
3-22
Virginia Tech vs.
Boston College Virginia Tech: Hokies QB Sean Glennon has gained confidence in his last three games, throwing six passes of 40-plus yards. He should cut up the Eagles pass D, which is 109th in the nation, giving up 256.6 ypg. Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 20
21-28
Arizona St. vs.
Southern Cal Southern Cal: It doesn't get any better for Dirk Koetter's crew. The Sun Devils end a tough three-game run against USC. ASU has allowed 49 and 48 points in two losses and USC is due for an offensive breakout. USC 40, Arizona State 28
Auburn: Like we've come to expect from key SEC matchups, defenses will rule and points will be at a premium. The Tigers should be fired up after last week's loss to the Hogs and will end Florida's perfect run. Auburn 17, Florida 14
38-7
Ohio St. vs.
Michigan St. Ohio St.: Ohio State's No. 1. The Spartans are slumping. Is this '98 all over again? I don't think so. The Buckeyes are too explosive on offense and Michigan State won't be able to keep up -- or slow them down. Ohio State 31, Michigan State 10
Rutgers: The one could be trouble for Rutgers. The Knights are 13th against the run, but there's nothing like Navy's triple option, which tops the nation (357.2 ypg). Rutgers can rest assured, Navy's D can't hang. Rutgers 30, Navy 21
7-31
Georgia Tech vs.
Clemson Georgia Tech: Could this be an ACC title game preview? Clemson will struggle to get its run game going vs. a unit that's allowed 2.4 ypc and the Tigers can't slow Calvin Johnson and his 137.6 ypg in ACC tilts. Georgia Tech 27, Clemson 23
Michigan: Seasoned QB (Chad Henne). Strong runner (Mike Hart). Potent defense. Sound familiar? This will end up looking like Iowa's loss to Ohio St. Expect a big day out of Hart, the Big Ten's top rusher. Michigan 30, Iowa 14
20-10
Rutgers vs.
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: The Scarlet Knights made a statement in handcuffing Navy. But can they handle Palko and the resurgent Panthers? Rutgers is 6-0 for the first time in 30 years, but the Panthers will end that fun. Pitt 24, Rutgers 10
Texas: Nebraska has gone old school and added a proven run game to Zac Taylor and the air attack, but the 'Horns run D (47.7 ypg) and an emerging McCoy will prove too much for the Cornhuskers. Texas 28, Nebraska 17
7-24
Clemson vs.
Virginia Tech Clemson: The Hokies have one of the nation's best rush Ds, allowing 98.6 ypg, but right now there's no slowing Davis, C.J. Spiller and a Tigers run game that's averaging 317.8 in their last five games. Clemson 28, Virginia Tech 10
Clemson: The Hokies have one of the nation's best rush Ds, allowing 98.6 ypg, but right now there's no slowing Davis, C.J. Spiller and a Tigers run game that's averaging 317.8 in their last five games. Clemson 28, Virginia Tech 10
Florida: The Dawgs are likely out of the SEC race, but the Gators still have designs on a national title. Expect Urban Meyer's crew to regain their swagger against a Georgia D that's been lackluster as of late. Florida 21, Georgia 10
Florida: The Dawgs are likely out of the SEC race, but the Gators still have designs on a national title. Expect Urban Meyer's crew to regain their swagger against a Georgia D that's been lackluster as of late. Florida 21, Georgia 10
Notre Dame: Navy's streak of games with 200-plus rushing yards was snapped at 26 in the loss to Rutgers. The Midshipmen may have problems hitting two bills against an Irish D that's improving against the run. Notre Dame 38, Navy 13
Notre Dame: Navy's streak of games with 200-plus rushing yards was snapped at 26 in the loss to Rutgers. The Midshipmen may have problems hitting two bills against an Irish D that's improving against the run. Notre Dame 38, Navy 13
26-10
Oklahoma vs.
Missouri Missouri: Allen Patrick had 110 yards in OU's first game without Peterson, but they had just 271 total yards. They'll need more than that to outlast Chase Daniel and a Tigers attack that pours in 419.5 ypg. Missouri 20, Oklahoma 14
Missouri: Allen Patrick had 110 yards in OU's first game without Peterson, but they had just 271 total yards. They'll need more than that to outlast Chase Daniel and a Tigers attack that pours in 419.5 ypg. Missouri 20, Oklahoma 14
