It is a great day for college football fans and an important one too. There are 3 big games that have big implications on the conference championship races. I am 19-14 with my predictions this season after a 1-2 record last week. This week's slate includes games from the PAC-12, Big 12, and SEC.
#12 Oklahoma State vs #24 Texas
Texas hasn't loss since Week 3 and are in the driver's seat to win the Big 12. Oklahoma State's offense has been electric this season. Their only loss came to West Virginia in an upset. This will be a high-scoring game and I expect it to be decides at the wire. It could come to which defense can get a stop. This will be a thriller and expect the Longhorns' fans to be rowdy, but I think OSU will get the job done.
My Pick: Oklahoma State 37 Texas 34
#25 Georgia vs #7 Auburn
Both of these teams have been playing terrific football as of late. Auburn has been lead by a dynamic rushing game and a tough defense. Georgia has been very injured this season, but Aaron Murray has made best with what he has. Gus Malzahn has done an amazing job with the Tigers this year and they are in the hunt for an SEC Championship. This will be a very interesting game. This could be Georgia's last test before the bowl season. Auburn has a bye next week, then the highly anticipated Iron Bowl against #1 Alabama.
My Pick: Auburn 27 Georgia 17
#4 Stanford vs USC
Stanford and USC are both playing the best football they have played all season. College Gameday is in LA and broadcasted from the McCarthy Quad earlier today. The Cardinals are coming off a huge win against Oregon last Thursday night in which they dominated the line of scrimmage. USC is 4-1 under interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron since firing Lane Kiffin. They have new life and are still in the race for a PAC-12 Championship berth. Stanford is the leader in the North Division. This will be a very hard nosed football game. Stanford likes to pound you up the middle. USC fans are hoping Orgeron (old D-line coach) has his men up front ready for the game. Stanford will have trouble matching up with Nelson Agholar and Marqise Lee on the outside. Tyler Gaffney will be tough to bring down for Stanford. His performance last week against Oregon was Heisman-esque.
My Pick: Stanford 24 USC 23
Stanford and USC are both playing the best football they have played all season. College Gameday is in LA and broadcasted from the McCarthy Quad earlier today. The Cardinals are coming off a huge win against Oregon last Thursday night in which they dominated the line of scrimmage. USC is 4-1 under interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron since firing Lane Kiffin. They have new life and are still in the race for a PAC-12 Championship berth. Stanford is the leader in the North Division. This will be a very hard nosed football game. Stanford likes to pound you up the middle. USC fans are hoping Orgeron (old D-line coach) has his men up front ready for the game. Stanford will have trouble matching up with Nelson Agholar and Marqise Lee on the outside. Tyler Gaffney will be tough to bring down for Stanford. His performance last week against Oregon was Heisman-esque.
My Pick: Stanford 24 USC 23
