Thursday, October 8, 2009

NCAA Football Predictions: Week 7

Not even Uncle Rico's arm could help the Georgia Bulldogs
(Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

It's week 7 in the NCAA Football season with a lot of separation already happening. Here's what we know:
  • The Georgia Bulldogs are a lot worse than realized. Losing 45-19 to Tennessee is a wake up call that your team needs help.
  • Two big matchups this weekend are National Championship Implicators: Notre Dame Vs. USC and Oklahoma Vs. Texas.
  • The Florida Gators are still the team to beat. They have a few difficult matchups ahead with Arkansas this week then Georgia.

Without further or due, here are my predictions for week 7:
Chris's 2009 Season Record: 28-14 (Last Week: 4-2)

Arkansas Vs. #1 Florida

Analysis: The Gators are good. Their defense that is. Even with their anemic offense against LSU last week in the 13-3 win, the Gators defense helped them hold onto the win. This is what seperates Florida from the rest. Arkansas has a gunslinger in Mallett but the defense is terrible. Another Gator Chomp this week.

Score: #1 Florida 28 Arkansas 12

#22 South Carolina Vs. #2 Alabama

Analysis: The Crimson Tide look like the best team in the SEC (besides Florida) as they not only have a solid defense but their offense is great under the direction of new QB Greg McElroy. Meanwhile, Steve Spurrier has the Gamecocks crowing at 5-1 and look to play spoiler once more as they knocked off Ole Miss earlier this season. It would be great to see another upset but with the game at Bama and Florida left on the docket, the Gamecocks will drop at least one of those games. I think it will be this one.

Score: #2 Alabama 28 #22 South Carolina 17

#4 Virginia Tech Vs. #19 Georgia Tech

Analysis: What an intrguing matchup. First the Virginia Tech Hokies who have been stellar since their opening game loss to Alabama. Then there's Georgia Tech, whose only slip up has been to the Hurricanes of Miami. Both have high octane offenses but I have to give the edge to Virginia Tech. Georgia Tech has the triple option but not a great passing attack. Hokies win but it'll be close.

Score: #4 Virginia Tech 35 #19 Georgia Tech 21

#6 USC Vs. #25 Notre Dame

Analysis: What a game this might be. It's a toss up between the USC Freshman Barkley and the Notre Dame seasoned QB Clausen. Part of me thinks Notre Dame is going to be too much for the Trojans but then I remember the Michigan game. I will say this, the Irish lose and it's bye bye bye to Charlie Weis and hello hello to Urban Meyer.

Score: UPSET! #25 Notre Dame 17 #4 USC 14

UNRANKED SPECIAL: Georgia Vs. Vanderbilt

Analysis: Who would have thought Georgia would be unranked and sitting at 3-3? Not I. The Dawgs are reeling off losses to LSU and the shocker in Knoxville last week to Tennessee. The Dawgs need to regroup. Whether that is with Joe Cox or Logan Gray remains to be seen. Cox was pulled after an atrocious 3 interceptions were thrown last week. The running game was non-existant as well and needs to emerge without the help of Caleb King who broke his jaw in the LSU game. Richard Samuels and Co. need to step up. Vanderbilt is coming off a loss to Army, a really bad football team. Can they kick Georgia while they're down? Maybe but I'm sticking with my Dawgs to resurrect what's left of their season before a week off then the Gators.

Score: Georgia 35 Vandy 10

I-AA Special! Villanova Vs. JMU

Analysis: After starting out the season 2-1, JMU has hit a wall losing 2 straight in the CAA to Hofstra and Richmond. It doesn't get easier as they host 5-1 Villanova for JMU Homecoming. The Dukes need to get back to basics and run the ball. This is going to be close but JMU will unfortunately fall.

Score: Villanova 24 JMU 14


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