BCS Rank * Team(record) * TV * CST * Favorite
Thurs. Nov 27, 2008
Texas A&M (4-7) @ #2 Texas (10-1) ESPN 7pm, Texas by 35
Expectations are for UT to run up the score for BCS & Heisman style pts, however with expectations comes pressure. UT being favored to win by 5 TD's seems bizarre since this is an intense rivalry and A&M has upset UT the last two years. The UT 2005 national champ team was favored by 28 pts over a similar A&M team, but only won by 11 pts. A&M is capable of throwing for 300 yds, but they have too many costly turnovers, and their defense is horrible. Texas is far better in all 3-phases and protects the ball. Texas wins 49-20.

Fri. Nov 28, 2008
West Virginia (7-3) @ #25 Pittsburgh (7-3) ABC 11am, WV by 1.5
In last years Backyard Brawl, Pitt knocked WV out of the national championship. WV beat Lousiville last week, while Pitt lost to Big East leader Cinci. WV spread option QB White set the NCAA record for career rushing yds by a QB, but he will face a tough Pitt front 7 that knocked him out last yr. White must take advantage of passing opportunities v. a suspect Pitt secondary. Pitt relies heavily on the pass and will face a solid WV defense & secondary. WV has a far better turnover margin and thus will win this game 24-21.

Sat. Nov. 29, 2008
#22 Georgia Tech (8-3) @ #11 Georgia (9-2) CBS 11am, Georgia by 11
Last week, the GT triple option shredded a tough Miami defense, while 2-weeks ago Georgia won a squeaker over Auburn. GT's #4 nationally rushing offense v. Georgia's #16 nationally rush defense. The skilled Georgia offense with their injury riddled offensive line faces a GT defense that creates turnovers & is ranked #20 nationally in sacks, scoring, and total defense. The GT triple option will riddle another defense. GT wins 28-24.

#4 Florida (10-1) @ #20 Florida St. (8-3) ABC 2:30, Florida by 14
Both teams are ranked in the Top 10 nationally in total defense, but UF has the Heisman trophy winner at QB surrounded by more playmakers than when he won the award a year ago and UF is tied for the best turnover margin in the nation. FSU is erratic at QB and more turnover prone. UF wins 35-20.

Auburn (5-6) @ #1 Alabama (11-0) CBS 2:30, Bama by 17
Both teams are near the bottom nationally in pass offense and rely on special teams play and grinding run games to score pts. Bama has a slightly better defense and turnover margin, which will be the difference in the Iron Bowl. Bama wins 20-10.

#23 Oregon (8-3) @ #17 Oregon State (8-3), VS, 6pm, OSU by 3.5
An OSU win in the Civil War puts them in the Rose Bowl, but it's doubtful injured OSU star RB Rodgers will play. His replacement will be his brother who will move over from WR and was excellent filling in at RB during last weeks win over Arizona. Both teams have very productive offenses with OSU the more balanced than run focused Oregon. OSU does a better job at protecting the ball and will attack a horrible Oregon secondary. OSU wins 28-24.

#3 Oklahoma (10-1) @ #12 Oklahoma State (9-2) ABC 7pm, OU by 8.5
Two of the best offenses will be on display, with OU focusing more on the pass, while OSU implements a little more run option. Injured OSU star RB Hunter is listed as questionable. OSU has a solid turnover margin, but OU has been spectacular, tied for #1 nationally with Florida. Several pundits have picked OSU to upset OU by looking at the past few games in Stillwater where OU lost in 2002, and won squeakers in 2000, 2004 & 2006. However, OU has not struggled on the road like those teams and blewout OSU last year, shutting down the same skill players that they will face again this Saturday. OU wins 42-28.

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