Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Football Future-see Week 13

Michigan at (10)Ohio State
The Big Game pits a dismal Wolverine squad against an Ohio State team with Rose Bowl aspirations. Truthfully, this game shouldn't even be close. But, it's a rivalry game, and we all know that rivalry games have a tendency to throw track records out the window. A mere two years ago I was saying that these two teams deserved to play each other for the National Title, they were that good. Michigan has since fallen off the radar, and Ohio State was stomped by the SEC twice.
Final Score: Ohio State 35, Michigan 14

Citadel at (4)Florida

Some teams put a weak non-conference opponent at the front of their schedule, hoping to pad the resume come end of the season. Florida is taking the opposite direction with this game, putting Citadel at the tail-end of their home schedule before Florida State and the SEC Championship Game. For all intents and purposes, this is a week off for the Gators. For the record, this is the first time we've ever predicted a shutout.
Final Score: Florida 77, Citadel 0

(15)Michigan State at (8)Penn State

Penn State wins this game and they go to the Rose Bowl, it's as simple as that for the Nittany Lions. Michigan State can go to the Rose Bowl if they knock off Penn State, and if Michigan miraculously beats the Buckeyes. In other words, Michigan State should go on and make travel plans for the Outback Bowl.
Final Score: Penn State 27, Michigan State 17

(2) Texas Tech at (5)Oklahoma

It seems that every week produces the biggest game of the century in the Big XII, which is what happens when you have a whole lot of offense and very little in the way of defense. Texas Tech is averaging around 50 points per game, and Oklahoma is doing the same. I really think that if a team can bring a decent defense against either of these opponents, they can win, because neither OU or the Red Raiders are likely to shut down an opponent. Graham Harrell should have another big day, as he tried to lead Texas Tech to a National Championship Game.
Final Score: Texas Tech 42, Oklahoma 37

(21)Oregon State at Arizona

Every egg is in the basket for Oregon State in this game. If they can find a way to win out, they will go to the Rose Bowl over a far more impressive USC team, solely because back in week 2 or 3, Oregon State shocked the Trojans. Arizona is well aware of the plans of Beaver Nation, and they will do all they can to stop them from coming to fruition. Watch for Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers to smoke the Wildcat defense.
Final Score: Oregon State 28, Arizona 20

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