Football Future-see Week 4

Well, last week wasn't so good. We correctly predicted the winner in 3 out
of 5 games. Once again, the complete disarray that is the ACC presented us
with some problems. And Fresno State didn't come through against Wisconsin
like we thought they would.

And our upset alerts are going both ways this season. We correctly picked
South Florida knocking off Kansas, but we missed Fresno State.

This week we're picking a slate of games that could potentially go either
way. In other words, this is the hardest selection we've ever given ourselves.

(4) Florida at Tennessee
Florida had a week off to prepare for this game. In fact, I think every
SEC opponent that Tennessee plays this year gets a bye the week before
playing the Vols. It's like the schedule makers sought to get Fulmer fired
this time out. The Gators have one of the best offenses in the game, but
the defense is still somewhat suspect, given that their toughest opponent
has been Miami. UT is still reeling from the upset at the hands of
UCLA. Look for the Gators offense to take control during the second
quarter, and completely take the Neyland faithful out of the game by the
end of the third.
Final Score: Florida 42, Tennessee 16

Mississippi State at Georgia Tech
The Bulldogs of Mississippi State held the vaunted Auburn offense to a mere
3 points last weeks. Granted, Mississippi State was only able to muster 2
points (Auburn's offense was flagged for holding in the end-zone, which
results in a safety). Georgia Tech's football prowess has been come and go
this year. They trampled Jacksonville State, then barely upset Boston
College, then lost by a slim margin to Virginia Tech. Georgia Tech has a
very good defense, but their offense has yet to prove that they have
"staying" power. Possible Upset!
Final Score: Georgia Tech 16, Mississippi State 14

(3) Georgia at Arizona State
Georgia needs to win this game running away. They need a landslide
victory. After barely escaping South Carolina, the Dawgs dropped to #3 in
the AP Poll. Arizona State was upset by UNLV, a loss that dropped the Sun
Devils out of the Top 25. Stafford and Moreno are out to prove that
Georgia does have a strong offense, and the UGA defense should prove more
than adept at stopping the Sun Devil attack.
Final Score: Georgia 31, Arizona State 21

Troy at (13) Ohio State
After Ohio State's less-than-stirring performance against the USC Trojans
last week, it's very tempting to call for the Troy Trojans to take down the
Buckeyes this week. The problem for Troy is: Beanie Wells will probably be
healthy enough to play. Ohio State is a different team when Beanie
plays. The Buckeyes will look to re-assert themselves offensively. Close,
but Ohio State wins in the end.
Final Score: Ohio State 38, Troy 28

(18) Wake Forest at (24) Florida State
Wake Forest is easily the most balanced team in the ACC. I said "most
balance," not "best offense." So far, Florida State has wielded a strong
offense. QB Riley Skinner will bring the Demon Deacon offense into the
hostile territory of Tallahassee, looking to prove them belong atop the
ACC. Bobby Bowden is not yet ready to surrender his spot in the ACC's
upper echelon. Upset Alert.
Final Score: Florida State 28, Wake Forest 24