Football Future-See Week 14

This whole constant denial of perfection thing is really beginning to wear thin. C’mon, another 4-1 week. What do we have to do?

Notre Dame at (5) USC
Notre Dame just lost to Syracuse, the first time ever that the Irish have lost to a team with 8 losses. The initial points spread for this game is 29 in favor of USC. That seems about right. The Trojans are trying to make a case that they belong in the National Title game, or at least in a BCS Bowl. You’ll see no mercy from the men of Troy in this game.
Final Score: USC 48, Notre Dame 10

(3) Oklahoma at (12) Oklahoma State
Oklahoma dismantled Texas Tech last week, hanging 65 points on the Red Raiders, a team that beat Oklahoma State 55-20. Oklahoma is looking for the top spot in the BCS come bowl time, and a win over the Cowboys would put them over the top. Sam Bradford needs a big game to propel his Heisman hopes.
Final Score: Oklahoma 42, Oklahoma State 21

(22) Georgia Tech at (11) Georgia
Recently a friend asked me if I was afraid of the Tech game, and I said, “Well… I am, and I’m not.” Georgia Tech played like a team possessed against Miami, racking up 472 rushing yards. Their only problem is that one week Tech will look masterful on the field, and the next week they look like a typical ACC team, on-again-off-again. Georgia, meanwhile, has had two weeks to recuperate, getting healthy for the final game. Georgia is poised for a Capital One Bowl berth, likely against Ohio State, which would fulfill part of our prophecy (we predicted Georgia over Ohio State, just not in the Capital One Bowl).
Final Score: Georgia 24, Georgia Tech 21

(23) Oregon at (17) Oregon State
Oregon State needs to win out to play in the Rose Bowl against Penn State. They got a chance, playing rival Oregon at home. The Badgers running back, Jacquizz Rodgers, is electrifying to watch. The ground game will be of utmost importance to Oregon State, if they want the PAC-10 Title.
Final Score: Oregon State 20, Oregon 14

Auburn at (1) Alabama
The Iron Bowl. Auburn has won five straight meetings, but Alabama has been setting the pace for football teams this year. Auburn might be looking for a new coach, as Tommy Tuberville’s future with the team is uncertain. Coach Saban has Alabama controlling its own destiny concerning the BCS National Championship Game. The Crimson Tide will control both sides of the line in this contest.
Final Score: Alabama 38, Auburn 13