College Football Pick-Em: Week 2

Last week's picks could not have gone any better.  I nailed all five of my picks and didn't do a terrible job on the spread.  If you would like to pick alongside me, please include your picks in the comment section.  If enough people get involved maybe we can make some sort of game out of it.  Here are my picks for week 2:


Miami at Ohio State- As an ACC fan, I want to pick the U to go into the Horseshoe and win but I can't.  There are two factors that separate these teams.  The first is the superiority of the Buckeyes defensive line over the Hurricanes' offensive line.  It doesn't matter how many playmakers the U has if Jacory Harris is spending his whole day on his back.  The second factor is Terrell Pryor.  Like Vince Young in 2005, Pryor is a dynamic talent that can't be stopped.  Ohio State 28, Miami 21

Penn State at Alabama-  What a great week for outstanding non-conference match-ups!  The Nittany Lions have both components that lead to a road upset: a strong defense and a powerful running game.  However, beating the defensing champions in Tusculoosa would be difficult even with a seasoned veteran quarterback.  Throw in the fact that Penn State is starting a true freshman and it seems that the Tide will roll.  Alabama 31, Penn State 17

Georgia Tech at Kansas- The Turner Gil era is Kansas has gotten of to a rough start.  Last week the Jayhawks were embarrassed in a 6-3 loss to North Dakota State and this week the Yellow Jacket's powerful triple options runs in to town.  The Jackets rushing attack is powerful enough to put this game away early.  Hopefully, Paul Johnson will take some time to work out the kinks in their anemic passing attack before the conference schedule begins.  Kansas will play much better than they did last week, but it won't be nearly enough.  Georgia Tech 38, Kansas 17

Upset Special I: Georgia at South Carolina-  This game is match-up between an overrated and an underrated team.  Georgia has not done anything to warrant their ranking.  Their biggest asset is an experienced offensive line.  But a strong O-line means nothing when you are starting a redshirt freshman at quarterback.  The Gamecocks are in a very different situation.  This year is probably Steve Spurrier's last and he will go out on top.  Carolina's talent has been greatly upgraded by Spurrier and in Steven Garcia, they finally have a strong, veteran quarterback.  Games between the Bulldogs and Gamecocks are always close and this year will be no different.  South Carolina 17, Georgia 14

Upset Special II: Florida State at Oklahoma- I have saved my greatest pick for last.  Like the Bulldogs, Florida State has a very experienced O-line.  Unlike the Bulldogs, FSU also has an elite quarterback in Christian Ponder.  When you combine his talents with the terrible pass defense the Sooners showed against Utah State, it is obvious the Noles will score a lot of points.  The Sooners will also get their points behind the running of DeMarco Murray, but it won't be enough to keep their 31-game home winning streak alive.  The Noles are back!  Florida State 34, Oklahoma 27

Week 1 Record: 5-0
Season Record: 5-0