Next Saturday

[Jens1893]

Could be one for the ages ... just look at THIS lineup of games.

#8 LSU at #4 Auburn, 3:30 PM (CBS)
#10 Michigan at #4 Notre Dame, 3:30 PM (NBC)
#17 Miami (FL) at #13 Louisville, 3:30 PM (ABC)
#15 Oklahoma at #20 Oregon, 3:30 PM (ABC)
#24 Texas Tech at #23 TCU, 5:30 PM (CSTV)
#18 Clemson at #9 Florida State, 7:45 PM (ESPN)
#21 Nebraska at #3 USC, 8:00 PM (ABC)
#7 Florida at #11 Tennessee, 8:00 PM (CBS)

That´s 16 ranked teams playing against each other.

[SoCalBronco]

Could be one for the ages ... just look at THIS lineup of games.

#8 LSU at #4 Auburn, 3:30 PM (CBS)
#10 Michigan at #4 Notre Dame, 3:30 PM (NBC)
#17 Miami (FL) at #13 Louisville, 3:30 PM (ABC)
#15 Oklahoma at #20 Oregon, 3:30 PM (ABC)
#24 Texas Tech at #23 TCU, 5:30 PM (CSTV)
#18 Clemson at #9 Florida State, 7:45 PM (ESPN)
#21 Nebraska at #3 USC, 8:00 PM (ABC)
#7 Florida at #11 Tennessee, 8:00 PM (CBS)

That´s 16 ranked teams playing against each other.

For what its worth, my picks.

Auburn 27 LSU 17
Notre Dame 24 Michigan 16
Louisville 31 Miami 22
Oregon 34 Oklahoma 17
Texas Tech 31 TCU 28
Clemson 24 Florida State 17
USC 36 Nebraska 20
Tennessee 19 Florida 17

[SoonerBronco]

Oregon 34 Oklahoma 17


I'm starting not to like your pics socal :wave:

[BMF Bronco]

I'm starting not to like your pics socal :wave:

when do you get to town, we should hit a sports bar and watch the Big XII thump on the PAC 10 that weekend! Nebraska plays USC in evening, so I am going to be nice and primed by game time!:thumbsup:

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Could be one for the ages ... just look at THIS lineup of games.

#8 LSU at #4 Auburn, 3:30 PM (CBS)
#10 Michigan at #4 Notre Dame, 3:30 PM (NBC)
#17 Miami (FL) at #13 Louisville, 3:30 PM (ABC)
#15 Oklahoma at #20 Oregon, 3:30 PM (ABC)
#24 Texas Tech at #23 TCU, 5:30 PM (CSTV)
#18 Clemson at #9 Florida State, 7:45 PM (ESPN)
#21 Nebraska at #3 USC, 8:00 PM (ABC)
#7 Florida at #11 Tennessee, 8:00 PM (CBS)

That´s 16 ranked teams playing against each other.

Lots of questions will certainly be answered this weekend. I got away with watching about 14 hours of college ball last Saturday. Doubt I can make that happen again this weekend.

I'll take:
Auburn
Michigan
Louisville
Oregon
Tex Tech
Florida St.
USC
Florida

[SoonerBronco]

when do you get to town, we should hit a sports bar and watch the Big XII thump on the PAC 10 that weekend! Nebraska plays USC in evening, so I am going to be nice and primed by game time!:thumbsup:

I'll be in Pueblo on Friday visiting my aunt and uncle, then Sat I'll be in Denver with Visiting one of my Frat Brothers and My cousin and his wife. I'll PM you my cell.

[Jens1893]

Nebraska (2-0) at USC (1-0) 8 pm EST ABC Saturday, September 16th

Why to watch: Don't laugh. Don't snicker, don't sneer, don't guffaw. Ready? ... This might turn out to be the game for the national title. Fine, so there are about a bazillion other teams out there that would happily challenge that notion, but it's hard to ignore how Nebraska has become a balanced, championship-caliber team on both sides of the ball with a running game to help the ever improving passing attack. The defense has a defensive line on the verge of breaking out and a secondary that, well, more on that in a moment. Yeah, the two wins have come against Louisiana Tech and Nicholls State, but this still looks like a Husker team on the verge of huge things. With Texas looking vulnerable, check out the remaining Husker schedule and find the one, sure-thing loss: Troy, Kansas, at Iowa State, at Kansas State, Texas, at Oklahoma State, Missouri, at Texas A&M , Colorado. Sold yet? If Nebraska is good enough to be USC at USC, it's good enough to blow through the rest of its schedule on the way to a likely rematch with Texas in the Big 12 title game. Of course, there's that little matter of getting past the nation's best team. No, it's not Ohio State, it's not Notre Dame, and it's not someone in the SEC. At the immediate moment, the most talented team in the land is in L.A. with an offense that'll be every bit as effective as previous versions and a defense that should be better than last year's. In other words, this game is a must watch in a weekend of must watch game.
Why Nebraska might win: It'll all be about tapping the Booty. Nebraska's defense led the nation in sacks and tackles for loss and has all the parts back, While the group hasn't been up-to-2005-snuff so far with only two sacks and ten tackles for loss, there have been some suggestions that the coaching staff didn't exactly turn the dogs loose over the first two weeks in order to keep things under wraps a little bit. USC QB John David Booty has been around for years, but he hasn't faced the pressure he'll see on Saturday outside of a few intense practices. If he's getting popped, the Huskers have a great shot at pulling off the upset. However, if Booty gets a wee bit of time to go through all his reads and let his receivers work deep ...
Why USC might win: ... the Trojans should be able to call their shot and score at will. Don't let the numbers fool you; Nebraska doesn't have the nation's 11th best pass defense. Nicholls State is a pure running team that failed to complete a pass last week in the 56-7 loss. Louisiana Tech wasn't exactly sharp in its passing game, but it came up with 238 yards. The Huskers might have blinding speed in the secondary, but they don't have a lot of experience and are still trying to make all the parts fit after injuries struck early. That's not a plus when facing the nation's best receiving corps.
Who to watch: Does USC have the defense to slow down the Nebraska offense? The overall talent is there, and the linebacking corps is out of this world, but top players are getting picked off by injuries. Starting DT Sedrick Ellis will be out for a while after undergoing knee surgery after suffering an injury in practice. That means Chris Barrett and Fili Moala, who have a little bit of experience, have to play like grizzled veterans. In the secondary, Taylor Mays will try to replace Josh Pinkard after the senior got knocked out for the year with a knee injury. Mays is an NFL talent waiting to blossom, but he's only a freshman and will be picked on right off the bat.
What will happen: This will be Nebraska's coming out party. The offense will put up big numbers and the defense will come up with a gem ... for three quarters. USC will make a few adjustments and will hit just enough home runs in the fourth quarter to get by with a tough, tough win.
CFN Prediction: USC 38 ... Nebraska 28 ... Line: USC -18
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Dancing with the Stars) ... 5

Oklahoma (2-0) at Oregon (2-0) 3:30 pm EST ABC Saturday, September 16th

Why to watch: The Pac 10 needs this. Badly. Everyone knows and respects USC, but it's been hard for anyone outside of the Pacific Time Zone to give two hoots about the rest of the conference. To be fair, it's not like the league has done anything to earn any recognition with losses in most of the high profile games. Cal got spanked by a Tennessee team that struggled the following week against Air Force, Washington State and Arizona each got thumped in their SEC road games, and Oregon lost to Oklahoma in last year's Holiday Bowl after being this close to making a BCS game. Outside of UCLA's date with Notre Dame, this is sort of it for the Pac 10 to get some love. OU has been shaky over the first two weeks and now has to deal with the toughest place to play in the Pac 10 in Autzen Stadium. Oregon is a great team that's battle tested and is playing well enough to come into this expecting a big win. Yes, this is a must-win for Oregon to jack the confidence through the roof going into nasty road dates at Arizona State and Cal over the following two weeks. OU gets a tune-up against Middle Tennessee before the Texas showdown. Everyone figured the Sooner offense would slip a little bit after losing QB Rhett Bomar, but most assumed the defense and the running of Adrian Peterson would make up for it. Peterson has been fine, but the defense hasn't been quite up-to-snuff even though it only allowed 37 points in the first two games. There have been turnovers from the O, inconsistencies, and a general lack of big playmaking from the D.
Why Oklahoma might win: Adrian Peterson. The best player in America rushed for 139 yards and took a short pass 69 yards for a score against UAB, and he tore through Washington for 165 yards and two scores. While Oregon is defense on the defensive front, it couldn't handle Fresno State's Dwayne Wright who ran for 154 yards and a score on 29 carries. The depleted Duck secondary can't sell out on every play to stop Peterson, so suddenly-solid OU QB Paul Thompson should see plenty of good matchups to exploit.
Why Oregon might win: Where is the Oklahoma run defense? Quarterback was supposed to be an issue, and the offensive line was supposed to be a huge problem, but the defensive line was supposed to be among the best in America with too many great pass rushers to get on the field at the same time, and a stout interior that was expected to stop running games cold. UAB and Washington weren't consistent on the ground, but they were able to bust off some big runs and stay alive in tight games. If Oregon RB Jonathan Stewart is back in form after only playing one play against Fresno State due to an ankle injury, it might be a long day for OU. The last thing the Sooners need will be for Oregon to control the clock, the tempo, and the crowd, and the Duck running attack might just do that.
Who to watch: While the focus will be on the tailbacks, the real matchup will be the Oklahoma receivers vs. the Oregon secondary. Last week might have been the official coming out party for Oklahoma sophomore WR Malcolm Kelly. The speedster came on at the end of last year, catching seven passes for 79 yards against the Ducks, but he has grown into a more complete receiver as evidenced by a six-grab, 121-yard two touchdown day against the Huskies. Oregon wasn't exactly a rock in the defensive backfield, and now it has to go on without top corner Jackie Bates, who broke his ankle against Fresno State. That means it'll either be an experienced freshman, or safety Patrick Chang moving around to cover the OU receivers one-on-one. If Thompson can exploit this early and loosen things up, Peterson will end up running for 200 yards.
What will happen: Chalk this up to the home field advantage. Oklahoma just hasn't been solid enough to show that it can go into a road game like this and come through. Oregon QB Dennis Dixon will be effective, and the ground attack, with or without Stewart, will bust off at least two big runs in the shootout.
CFN Prediction: Oregon 35 ... Oklahoma 31 ... Line: Oregon -3.5
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Dancing with the Stars)

[Jens1893]

Florida (2-0) at Tennessee (2-0) 8 pm EST CBS Saturday, September 16th

Why to watch: Tennessee appeared to be back to being Tennessee after a dominating 35-18 shocker over California, and then the team reverted back to its flaky 2005 self by coming within a missed two-point conversion of possibly losing Air Force. Call is a lookahead game, call it a tough outing against a quirky Falcon offense that had an extra week to prepare, call it a red-flag that signaled that things might not be all back full for Phil Fulmer's club. All doubts can be erased with a win over a Florida team with national title talent on both sides of the ball to go along with, arguably, the nation's nastiest schedule. Not only do the Gators have to go to Knoxville, but they have travel to Auburn, Florida State, and play Georgia in Jacksonville to go along with home dates with Alabama and LSU. On the flip side, Tennessee has to go on the road to face Georgia, but it gets LSU and Alabama at home. In other words, Florida probably as to win this game to stay alive in the SEC title race, while the Vols can likely suffer a loss and still be in the hunt. This is the chance for Florida head man Urban Meyer to take a huge step in the respect department among SEC coaches, while Fulmer can quickly go from hot seat to hot coach with a win. These two teams are loaded with enough talent to keep the NFL stocked for years with speed, skill, and stars on both sides of the ball.
Why Florida might win: It's been a long, hard road, but Florida has finally found some semblance of offensive balance. Cal could throw on Tennessee, but couldn't run. Air Force ran amok on the Vols, but didn't throw. Florida will be able to do a little bit of both thanks to the suddenly effective combination of DeShawn Wynn and Kestahn Moore. The more these two can produce, the better QB Chris Leak will be and the less he'll have to press. The senior Heisman candidate has been fantastic completing 68% of his passes for 600 yards and seven touchdowns with two interceptions, and he's throwing better on the run than he did over his first three seasons. He has seen it all in SEC play and won't be the slightest bit unnerved by the magnitude of this game.
Why Tennessee might win: Much of QB Erik Ainge's newfound success has been credited to the tutoring from offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe, but the main reason for the improvement has been time; he's getting four days to throw. The Vols have yet to allow a sack this season while Florida's defensive line has been one of the mysteries of the first two games. There's too much talent on the Florida front four to come up with no sacks so far. The linebackers have generated the mere two sacks in two games, and this isn't likely to be the game things suddenly change.
Who to watch: Ainge hasn't just been better than last year, he has turned into a superstar leading the nation in passing efficiency. Of course, it helps when you can throw a short pass to Robert Meachem and let him roll for long gains. There hasn't been a better receiver in America over the first two games than the junior Vol with five catches for 182 yards and two touchdowns against Cal and eight grabs for 115 yards and two scores against Air Force. For Florida, Dallas Baker and Andre Caldwell have been Leak's main targets. but all the buzz has been about freshman sensation Percy Harvin after his 58-yard touchdown against UCF. He's a do-it-all game-breaker with the home run hitting speed to be a dangerous runner as well as a frightening number three receiver.
What will happen: Each team will throw their share of haymakers, but Florida will have a bit more overall offensive success along with a little more production from special teams. Tennessee will drive deep into Florida territory late in the game, but the Gator defense will come through with the stop.
CFN Prediction: Florida 24 ... Tennessee 20 ... Line: Florida -3.5
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Dancing with the Stars) ... 5

LSU (2-0) at Auburn (2-0) 3:30 pm EST CBS Saturday, September 16th

Why to watch: It's not an overstatement to suggest that this might be for the SEC West, SEC, and national championship. These teams are that good, and this game is that big. These two played one of the best games in a 2005 season full of classics with LSU coming out on top 20-17 in overtime, and nothing less than another brilliant battle is expected. Unlike other top teams across the country, these two come in hitting on all cylinders with LSU beating UL Lafayette 45-3 before annihilating Arizona by the same score in what was fashionably being called a possible upset special. Auburn blasted a better-than-you-think Washington State squad 40-14 and showed off all the weapons in a 34-0 SEC opener against Mississippi State. While this is as big as it gets for both teams, it's far more important for LSU with road tips to Florida, Tennessee, and Arkansas still to deal with. It's not exactly smooth sailing for Auburn the rest of the way if it wins, but the toughest games left are at home against Florida and Georgia. The two tough road games are at South Carolina and Alabama, and both are very winnable for a team this good.
Why LSU might win: Auburn terrorized quarterbacks over the first two games with a fearsome pass rush that blew up the Cougar and Bulldog offenses. With nine sacks in two games, the Tigers haven't have been able to do whatever it's wanted to defensively because of all the pressure. The LSU offensive line might not be the dominant force it was last year, but it's still plenty good and has the talent to keep QB JaMarcus Russell clean. Russell has been fantastic over the first two games because he's had three days to throw, so if he gets a little bit of time, he'll be deadly.
Why Auburn might win: Will LSU be able to run the ball? It used a bevy of backs to crank out 231 yards on the ground with three touchdowns against Arizona, but the key runners, Alley Broussard and Justin Vincent, are still looking like players trying to get healthy. Jacob Hester and Charles Scott have been good, but to beat Auburn, the entire backfield will have to be great. Last year Joseph Addai helped carry the LSU offense to the win and Russell had a mediocre game. If the offense can take away the LSU ground game and Russell isn't on, it could be a long night for the Tiger attack. On the other side of the ball, the LSU defense will look to stop RB Kenny Irons, who ran 27 times for 218 yards and a touchdown in last year's game. This year, the Auburn offense is far better equipped to put points on the board if Irons is taken out of the gameplan.
Who to watch: Auburn senior PK John Vaughn had an excellent 2005 season connecting on 11 of 14 field goals in 11 of the team's games, but against LSU, he missed five field goals with his final attempt bouncing off the left upright in overtime to give the other Tigers the win. To be fair, he missed a couple of bombs, but his rough day cost Auburn the win and the West title. He's had to hear about that game every day since last October 22nd, and he'll be the focus of all the media attention because of the previous heartbreak. In a game that should be as tight as last year's classic, he'll likely have a chance to exorcise his demons. On the other side, sophomore PK Colt David has hit all 12 of his extra points and hit his one field goal attempt, but he's still untested and will have to prove he can handle the pressure.
What will happen: The Tigers will win.
CFN Prediction: Auburn 23 ... LSU 17 ... Line: Auburn -3.5
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Dancing with the Stars) ... 5

[Jens1893]

Michigan (2-0) at Notre Dame (2-0) 3:30 pm EST NBC Saturday, September 16th

Why to watch: One way or the other, a flock will be converted. There are still some doubters out there about Notre Dame even after a 41-17 whupping of Penn State and disrespected, tough 14-10 win over Georgia Tech. Maybe the Nittany Lions aren't any good? Didn't the Yellow Jackets sort of beat themselves with ther conservative play calling? Has this defense really faced a talented, balanced offense? While the trip to East Lansing to face a thorn-in-the-side Michigan State team will be a tough test, this week's battle with Michigan probably represents the last real shot for a possible Notre Dame loss until the regular-season ender at USC. For Michigan, this is as much a must-win game for Lloyd Carr as any against Ohio State. While recent Big Ten titles are great, a large segment of the Maize and Blue fan base is getting a little itchy waiting for Michigan to once again be a player in the national title race. Under Carr, the Wolverines have been out of the hunt before the leaves have turned losing their opening road game in each of the last six seasons and in seven of the last eight years. Losing three of the last four to the South Benders hasn't helped. A win would propel Michigan into a BCS race and generate a major buzz going into the Big Ten opener against Wisconsin. With Penn State appearing to be average and the toughest Big Ten games at home until the season-ending showdown at Ohio State, a win might mean clear sailing until late November.
Why Michigan might win: Penn State's Tony Hunt and Georgia Tech's Tashard Choice are decent backs, but neither will make any All-America lists. Even so. the Notre Dame defense has been average against the run allowing 277 yards in the first two games. Michigan's Mike Hart is healthy and on a roll rushing for 116 yards and three touchdowns in a limited role against Central Michigan and 146 yards against Vanderbilt. This is a different team when Hart is pounding the ball, and now he finally gets a chance to see what he can do against the Irish after getting knocked out early in last year's game. The better Michigan is at controlling the clock with Hart, the long Brady Quinn and the Irish attack will hang out on the sidelines.
Why Notre Dame might win: Where's the go-to Michigan receiver? Steve Breaston, Mario Manningham, and others have failed to adequately step up and replace the Jason Avant's lost production putting more and more pressure on the ground gameto produce. Michigan QB Chad Henne is good enough to win a game like this as long as his receivers are giving him a little bit of help, but that could be a problem. The Notre Dame secondary did as good a job as humanly possible against Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson, and it all but erased Derrick Williams and the Penn State receivers. The main reason for the production in the Irish secondary is because ...
Who to watch: ... safeties Chinedum Ndukwe and Tom Zbikowski are flat-out crushing and killing everything in their path. With a combined 26 tackles and enough teeth-rattling hits to fill a highlight reel, these two have quickly become the nation's most intimidating safety tandem. Are the Michigan receivers tough enough to go over the middle on a consistent basis? We'll quickly find out. On the other side of the ball, Notre Dame's offensive line still has to prove that it can keep Quinn upright. Michigan's pass rush, led by LaMarr Woods and Rondell Biggs, have to be effective at hurrying Quinn while knocking him around a little bit. Georgia Tech beat Quinn up, and the Irish offensive sputtered. The Wolverine pass rushers must provide some pop from the moment they step on the field
What will happen: Never screw with a streak. This is a new Michigan team with several new coaches and a leaner, meaner attitude, but it's still Michigan in a road opener. Notre Dame will know it's been in a fight.
CFN Prediction: Notre Dame 23 ... Michigan 20 ... Line: Notre Dame -7
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Dancing with the Stars) ... 5


Texas Tech (2-0) at TCU (2-0) 5:30 pm EST CSTV Saturday, September 16th

Why to watch: 70-35. When these two met in 2004, Texas Tech ripped apart a Horned Frog team hoping for a big season. That was the beginning of the end to a disappointing year, but TCU bounced back with a fantastic 2005 on the way to the nation's longest winning streak at 12 games after beating Baylor and UC Davis without much of a problem. The Texas Tech game doesn't just represent the team's main chance at national respect, it also kicks off a brutal three-game stretch that'll make or break the season with BYU and Utah to follow. Texas Tech got pushed to the wall last week in a 38-35 overtime win over UTEP. With SE Louisiana next week, a win over TCU means it'll be a 4-0 start going into the Big 12 opener at Texas A&M.
Why Texas Tech might win: TCU got a bit of a dry run against a Texas Tech-like offense when it played Baylor, and it allowed 286 passing yards and a score. Texas Tech's attack is a wee bit sharper than BU's. The Horned Frog secondary will give up yards and the line isn't generating nearly enough pressure considering the talent up front. If Red Raider QB Graham Harrell gets a little bit of time, he'll pick apart TCU all game long. In the first two games, Harrell has been sacked just once.
Why TCU might win: TCU's defense might not be making too many plays in the backfield, but Texas Tech's defense is doing absolutely nothing to get to the quarterback with no sacks and not nearly enough consistent pressure. Its not like there haven't been chances; UTEP's Jordan Palmer threw it 5 times last week. TCU's secondary will get beat from time to time, but it'll also come up with some big plays with three interceptions so far.
Who to watch: Can Aaron Brown continue to carry the TCU running game? The team's great stable of backs has been quickly diminished with Lonta Hobbs hobbling with a foot injury and Robert Merrill struggling through a back problem. Brown has grown into a strong receiver with nine catches for 166 yards, but he only has 122 rushing yards. TCU needs both dimensions to keep the offense moving. Texas Tech RB Shannon Woods has been solid so far in place of Taurean Henderson running the ball, but he hasn't quite added the same flash as a receiver. He has the speed, and now he has to start getting the ball in space so he can make more big plays.
What will happen: TCU's offense will get its licks in, and the secondary will come up with at least two interceptions, but it won't be enough. Tech will start a pace the Horned Frogs won't be able to keep up with.
CFN Prediction: Texas Tech 31 ... TCU 24 ... Line: Texas Tech -2
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Dancing with the Stars) ... 3.5

[Jens1893]

Clemson (1-1) at Florida State (2-0) 7:45 PM EST ESPN Saturday September 16th

Why to Watch: From Clemson’s standpoint, this game is do or die. Lose this one after the crushing 34-33 overtime loss to Boston College last week, and the Tigers’ goal of playing on New Year’s Day, not to mention in the ACC championship game in Jacksonville, will die. The Seminoles would love to be the team that puts that dream to sleep for another year after losing to Tommy Bowden’s club in two of the last three years. Although FSU suffered a major letdown against the Troy Trojans, it did what championship teams do: win. With the sandwich game between this one and the season opener at Maryland in the past, this should be a fully focused team. Of course, this matchup is always about family when the Bowdens get together. Lately, it’s been more about the game on the field. This one should be no exception.
Why Clemson Might Win: Clemson RB James Davis might be the back carrying the running game load, but true freshman and Florida native RB C.J. Spiller has added an explosive dimension to the offense taking a short flare pass and turning it into an 82-yard touchdown against the Eagles. He helps balance a Clemson offense that’ll be the best FSU has faced so far. In stark contrast to the Clemson running game, the FSU ground attack has accounted for only 46 total rushing yards in two games. Even without the services of injured LB Tremaine Billie and Anthony Waters, the Noles might find yards hard to come by.
Why Florida State Might Win: Even without defensive tackle Paul Griffin, who’s out for the year with an ACL tear, FSU can counter Clemson’s strength, the running game, with its strength, the defensive front seven led by two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Week ILB Buster Davis. On offense, QB Drew Weatherford hasn’t put up overly impressive numbers (511 yards in two games with two picks and two touchdowns), but he’s been clutch at the right time. He’s now a big-game quarterback who should handle the pressure well.
Who to Watch: With the spotlight squarely on him since he took his first snap against Miami last season, Weatherford continues to make progress in all aspects of his game. His ability to elude Clemson DE Gaines Adams, who’s fighting through a shoulder injury, and get rid of the ball on time is a major key to the FSU passing game to once again bail out the punchless ground attack. However, Adams and the Clemson defensive line didn’t register a sack on BC’s Matt Ryan in 60+ minutes of action. Whether Adams is on the field or not, the Tiger front four must generate enough pass rush to force the FSU offensive coordinator Jeff Bowden to leave his backs in to block on passing downs to help his offensive line.
What Will Happen: Clemson QB Will Proctor proved that he could throw the football well enough last week (25 of 40 for 343 yards and two TDs) to get the attention of FSU defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews. Expect Andrews to make life uncomfortable for Proctor through blitz packages and an unrelenting pass rush that could force him into bad decisions. Proctor had sufficient time in the pocket against Boston College and it showed in the numbers at game’s end. Andrews and the FSU defensive staff should erode that time immensely. On offense, the Seminole RB duo of Lorenzo Booker and Antone Smith will finally break out.
CFN Prediction: Florida State 23 ... Clemson 17 ... Line: Florida State -4
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Dancing with the Stars) ... 4

Miami (1-1) at Louisville (2-0), 3:30 EST, ABC, Saturday, September 16th


Why to watch: Remember how much fun it was when these two met in Miami’s thrilling 41-38 win in 2004? This weekend’s game could be just as good, and it’s likely to turn out to be much more important. This is your classic high-powered offense meeting a head-knocking defense with storyline after storyline to make this a standout game on a day with several standout games. With a win over a top-shelf program, Louisville immediately gets stamped as a viable contender for a national championship, and it also makes itself an even bigger target for West Virginia down the road. With a loss, Miami inexplicably slips below .500 and puts Larry Coker on double secret probation For years, Louisville has had a pipeline to the Sunshine State with 22 Floridians, including chatty LB Nate Harris, on this year’s roster who’ll have a little something extra to prove. Oh, and then there’s the Big East, the BCS red-headed stepchild. This is the league’s best opportunity for national respect since it was gutted by the ACC three years ago, and it has to take advantage of the opportunity. Throw in victories by West Virginia and Pittsburgh over Maryland and Michigan State, respectively, and Big East fans could be dancing on Saturday night. A Miami would prove that it’s really a high-powered contender to get back in the national title chase.
Why Miami might win: This is, by far, the best defense Louisville will face all year. It’s one thing to hang 50 on Kentucky and Temple, but it’s another thing entirely to score points on a Cane defense that lives for challenges like this. You’ve got to go the NFL to find a better secondary than a Cane group jammed with future pros. If UL QB Brian Brohm can be neutralized, the Cards will turn to its stable of backs. That’s precisely when it’ll become evident that Michael Bush is on the shelf and show why he was such a difference maker.
Why Louisville might win: Despite all the off-season tinkering, the Miami offense is still very much a work in progress and a liability if QB Kyle Wright doesn’t get protection. Against Florida State, the Canes managed just two yards rushing and ten points while failing to make the proper adjustments in the second half. It took a visit from Florida A&M last week for the offense to find itself. If this game is played in the 30s, the Canes might not have the firepower to keep pace.
Who to watch: RB Tyrone Moss returned three weeks earlier than expected from an ACL tear to give an emotional boost to the Miami ground game last Saturday. He had 64 yards and a touchdown on eight carries, and represents a physical, ball control option that’s been lacking since he went down last year. Also, keep an eye on Art Carmody and Jon Peattie. They’re two of the best kickers in the country and should play a key role late.
What will happen: We know all about Louisville’s skill position players, but do we know if that revamped left side of the line can protect Brohm’s blindside? Can a spotty secondary can contain Miami’s speed receivers? With its back against the wall, the Cane defense will keep the Cards from going wild or getting over the mythical hump.
CFN Prediction: Miami 26 ... Louisville 24 ... Line: Louisville -4.5
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Dancing with the Stars) ... 5

[BMF Bronco]

Thanks Jens!

[anthonypacino]

Could be one for the ages ... just look at THIS lineup of games.

#8 LSU at #4 Auburn, 3:30 PM (CBS) LSU
#10 Michigan at #4 Notre Dame, 3:30 PM (NBC)No real winner here
#17 Miami (FL) at #13 Louisville, 3:30 PM (ABC)tough to call
#15 Oklahoma at #20 Oregon, 3:30 PM (ABC)Sooners
#24 Texas Tech at #23 TCU, 5:30 PM (CSTV)Toads
#18 Clemson at #9 Florida State, 7:45 PM (ESPN)Nole's
#21 Nebraska at #3 USC, 8:00 PM (ABC)U.niversity of S.ending C.ash to reggie and the boys
#7 Florida at #11 Tennessee, 8:00 PM (CBS)Gators

That´s 16 ranked teams playing against each other.

It's going to be a great Sat. College ball at it's best, at least as close as we can get.

[SoCalBronco]

Louisville 31 Miami 7 so far.

Outstanding. Everything is going according to plan. Now there is no way the administration can do anything but fire Coker. Perfect.

[Northman]

at least you lost to a ranked team man. UVA lost to ****ing Western Michigan of all schools!!!! lmao