As I write this post, I can't help but how bittersweet my feelings are going into "rivalry week." One one hand, I'm excited, as this weekend showcases great rivalries across the country. On the other hand, it also represents the last "full slate" weekend of college games until bowl season kicks off.
Last week, I went 10-3 with my picks. This brings me to 90-34 on the season!
I was on a trip for most of the week, so I missed out on the Egg Bowl (Ole Miss defeated Mississippi State) and Arkansas/Missouri. Sorry about that!
Let's see if I can add some more wins with this week's picks:
#1 Georgia (-35) @ Georgia Tech
I don't see the Bulldogs having much trouble in this one. The Georgia defense will be up to the task.
The Pick: Georgia 42 Georgia Tech 10
Florida State @ Florida (-3)
This game will be an exciting one to watch Saturday, as both of these teams are seeking win number six to qualify the victor for a bowl game. I'm going to go with the team that has more stability with coaching at the moment, which is the Seminoles. If Florida State drops this rivalry game, I think we might see a coaching change in Tallahassee. Perhaps, Deion Sanders might be called upon as the next Florida State coach?
The Pick: Florida State 21 Florida 20
#3 Alabama (-20.5) @ Auburn
Saturday writes another chapter in the storied "Iron Bowl." There aren't too many rivalries that stack up against this game, and this year should be another exciting edition.
The Pick: Alabama 34 Auburn 23
Vanderbilt @ Tennessee (-31.5)
Tennessee wins big in a rivalry that's oddly had a 5-5 record for each team over the last 10 seasons.
The Pick: Tennessee 45 Vanderbilt 13
#15 Texas A&M (-6.5) @ LSU
A sad farewell for Ed Oregeron, as the Aggies defense will be just too much for LSU. I do expect the Tigers to keep it close for a while, though.
The Pick: Texas A&M 31 LSU 20
#23 Clemson (-11.5) @ South Carolina
Shane Beamer's team has won some games that the Gamecocks weren't supposed to win. My "crazy Gamecock pick" carries over, as last week, South Carolina was able to take a huge step forward in a win against Auburn. The Gamecocks have played like a different team at home this season.
The Pick: South Carolina 24 Clemson 23
Kentucky @ Louisville (-3)
Kentucky started off strong, and the Wildcats defense will carry Kentucky to a big win against a bitter rival.
The Pick: Kentucky 27 Louisville 23
Plus 3 Games:
#14 Wisconsin 21 Minnesota 17
#7 Oklahoma State 34 #10 Oklahoma 31
#11 Oregon 31 Oregon State 21
As always, thanks for reading! Enjoy rivalry week! We'll see you come bowl season!
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