My Ten Pack of College Football Picks for Week Five -- Rewind

Season Record 12-8
This Week’s Record 6-4

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All game times are Central Standard Time

#16 South Florida (4-0) vs. Pittsburgh (2-2)

Thursday, September 29 7:00 pm ESPN

I almost had the right score just with the teams switched. I was very disappointed in the energy level of South Florida. Pittsburgh came out and imposed their will on the Bulls and didn’t look back. Pitts Ray Graham had 226 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns and gave the Panthers a much needed boost.

Prediction: #16 South Florida 45 Pittsburgh 17 Actual Score: Pittsburgh 44 #16 South Florida 17

Minnesota (1-3) vs. #19 Michiagn (4-0)

Saturday, October 1 11:00 am Big Ten Network

The Little Brown Jug will remain with Michigan after a massive beat down in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Denard Robinson threw the ball extremely well and wasn’t asked to be the entire offense for once. Vincent Smith ran for a touchdown, threw for one, and caught one for the 5-0 Wolverines.

Prediction: #19 Michigan 38 Minnesota 20
Actual Score: #19 Michigan 58 Minnesota 0






#3 Alabama (4-0) vs. #12 Florida (4-0)

Saturday, October 1 7:00 pm CBS

The Alabama defense came to play in the Swamp and showed the country why they are a top team. Trent Richardson also had a big game for the Tide, who defeated Florida for a third straight year.

Prediction: #3 Alabama 23 #12 Florida 12 Actual Score: #3 Alabama 38 #12 Florida 10

Nevada (1-2) vs. #4 Boise St. (3-0)

Saturday, October 1 1:30 pm Versus

The Broncos were up 30 to 0 after three quarters on Saturday. They destroyed Nevada at the line of scrimmage and dominated in all phases of the game. Kellen Moore has to be mentioned as a Heisman Trophy candidate.

Prediction: #4 Boise St. 55 Nevada 21 Actual Score: #4 Boise St. 30 Nevada 10

#17 Texas (3-0) vs. Iowa St. (3-0)

Saturday, October 1 6:00 pm FX

Terrible, terrible pick by me in this one. Iowa St was manhandled and blindsided by a good, growing Texas team. Texas was relentless and avenged a terrible loss against Iowa St. from last season.

Prediction: Iowa St. 28 #17 Texas 17 Actual Score: #17 Texas 37 Iowa St. 14

#8 Nebraska (4-0) vs. #7 Wisconsin (4-0)

Saturday, October 1 7:00 pm ABC

Wisconsin is a BCS Championship contender after their shellacking (follow link for very entertaining play by play) of Nebraska on Saturday evening. Russell Wilson is the real deal at quarterback and the victory puts the Badgers in prime position to win out and have a shot at playing in the BCS Championship Game.

Prediction: #7 Wisconsin 30 #8 Nebraska 20 Actual Score: #7 Wisconsin 48 #8 Nebraska 17





#13 Clemson (4-0) vs. #11 Virginia Tech (4-0)

Saturday, October 1 5:00 pm ESPN2

I thought this game would be closer than this. Virginia Tech was outplayed and outmatched on offense and defense by a great Clemson football team. Tajh Boyd was effective and the Clemson defense was suffocating. The win snapped Virginia Tech’s 12 game ACC winning streak.

Prediction: #13 Clemson 31 #11 Virginia Tech 24 Actual Score: #13 Clemson 23 #11 Virginia Tech 3

#14 Texas A&M (2-1) vs. #18 Arkansas (3-1)

Saturday, October 1 11:00 am ESPN

That’s it, I am not picking Texas A&M again, they have screwed me for the last time! For the second straight week the Aiggies have blown a big second half lead. The defense in College Station has got to improve after giving up 510 yards passing to Tyler Wilson.

Prediction: #14 Texas A&M 32 #18 Arkansas 14 Actual Score: #18 Arkansas 42 #14 Texas A&M 38

Michigan St (3-1). vs. Ohio St. (3-1)

Saturday, October 1 2:30 pm ABC or ESPN

You can stick a fork in Ohio St. because they are done. Their offense brings college football back to the 30s with the way they play. They cannot move the ball. Michigan St. played good defense but Ohio St. couldn’t hold blocks or hold on to the ball.

Prediction: Ohio St. 27 Michigan St. 21
Actual Score: Michigan St. 10 Ohio St. 7

Notre Dame (2-2) vs. Purdue (2-1)

Saturday, October 1 7:00 pm ESPN

This game was over at half time when Notre Dame went into the dressing rooms with a 21 to 3 lead. Michael Floyd is a big time playmaker and will be making those plays on Sunday’s next year.

Prediction: Notre Dame 48 Purdue 14 Actual Score: Notre Dame 38 Purdue 10