Re: College Football - Week of Oct. 31st

[Andy]

Top 25 games

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Georgia vs (1) Florida – in Jacksonville (3:30 pm, CBS)

(3) Texas at (14) Oklahoma State (8 pm, ABC or ESPN2)

Indiana at (4) Iowa (12 pm, ESPN)

(5) USC at (10) Oregon (8 pm, ABC or ESPN2)

UNLV at (6) TCU (4 pm, Versus)

San Jose State at (7) Boise State (3 pm, ESPN 360)

(8) Cincinnati at Syracuse (12 pm, ESPNU)

Tulane at (9) LSU (8 pm, ESPN 360)

(11) Georgia Tech at Vanderbilt (7:30 pm, CSN South)

(12) Penn State at Northwestern (4:30 pm, ESPN)

North Carolina at (13) Virginia Tech (7:30 pm Thursday, ESPN)

Wyoming at (16) Utah (8 pm, The Mountain)

New Mexico State at (17) Ohio State (12 pm, BTN)

Southern Miss at (18) Houston (1 pm, CSN South)

(19) Miami at Wake Forest (3:30 pm, ABC - Regional)

(21) West Virginia at South Florida (8 pm Friday, ESPN2)

(22) South Carolina at Tennessee (7:45 pm, ESPN)

Washington State vs (23) Notre Dame – in San Antonio (7:30 pm, NBC)

(24) California at Arizona State (3:30 pm, ABC – Regional)

(25) Ole Miss at Auburn (12 pm, SEC Network)

 

Games of interest

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Akron at Northern Illinois (12 pm, ESPN 360)

Ohio at Ball State (12 pm)

Purdue at Wisconsin (12 pm, ESPN2)

NC State at Florida State (12 pm, Raycom Sports)

Missouri at Colorado (12:30 pm, FSN/CSN)

Nebraska at Baylor (12:30 pm, Versus)

Western Michigan at Kent State (2 pm)

Duke at Virginia (3:30 pm, ESPN 360)

Kansas at Texas Tech (3:30 pm, ABC - Regional)

Michigan at Illinois (3:30 pm, ABC – Regional)

Iowa State at Texas A&M (3:30 pm)

Arkansas State at Louisville (3:30 pm)

UCLA at Oregon State (4 pm)

Louisiana Tech at Idaho (5 pm, ESPN 360)

Kansas State at Oklahoma (7 pm, FSN/CSN)

Eastern Michigan at Arkansas (7 pm, ESPNU)

Mississippi State at Kentucky (7 pm, Sun Sports)

UL Monroe at Troy (7 pm)

Michigan State at Minnesota (8 pm, BTN)

 

Other nationally available games

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East Carolina at Memphis (8 pm Tuesday, ESPN2)

Rutgers at UConn (12 pm, ESPN 360)

Coastal Carolina at Clemson (1:30 pm, ESPN 360)

Temple at Navy (3:30 pm, CBS College)

Toledo at Miami (OH) (3:30 pm, ESPN 360)

Central Michigan at Boston College (3:30 pm, ESPNU)

New Mexico at San Diego State (7:30 pm, CBS College)

Marshall at Central Florida (8:15 pm Sunday, ESPN)

 

Non I-A games of interest

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Southern Illinois at Indiana State (12 pm, Mediacom)

Holy Cross at Fordham (1 pm)

UC Davis at Southern Utah (3 pm)

Edited October 27, 2009 by Andy

[Andy]

USC/Oregon on ABC and Texas/OK St on ESPN2 is an assumption (GameDay's going to Eugene). I haven't seen confirmation of it.

[Derwood]

We're 2/3 of the way through the season, and here is how I see the BCS Picture breaking down:

 

ACC - Georgia Tech holds the upper hand with just 1 loss and a head-to-head tiebreaker advantage over the only other 1 loss team (Va Tech). The Yellow Jackets have just Duke and Wake Forest left on their conference schedule, with a pair of non-cons (Vandy and Georgia). Even if Ga Tech gets upset in the ACC title game, the conference is only getting one BCS bid.

 

Big East - Cincinnati is getting all the love, but Pitt is 7-1 and 4-0 in conference. Cincy still has Pitt and WVU on the schedule, so running the table is no guarantee. If Cincinnati DOES win the conference, Pitt is unlikely to get an at-large (based on their current #15 ranking)

 

Big Ten - Iowa is #4 and has the conference in hand. 3 of their final 4 games are at home (all against conference bottom feeders) with the only real test being a November 14 date @Ohio State. One loss Penn State has OSU at home and MSU on the road, but even if they win out (and Iowa loses to the Buckeyes), Iowa would go to the Rose Bowl (re: tiebreaker). Penn State can still get an at-large bid if they a) win out and either b) Iowa plays in the NC game or c) TCU and/or Boise State lose. Ohio State can only get an at-large if they win out and Iowa goes to the NC

 

Big XII - If Texas wins out, they'll play for the National Championship. The biggest bump in the road seems to be this week's matchup with Oklahoma State, who is also undefeated in the conference. If Texas loses to either OkSt or in the Big XII title game (to Kansas St?) it would open the door for Iowa to go to the NC game.

 

Pac 10 - Despite leading the conference by a game over USC, Oregon is 5 spots behind in the BCS. They play this week, and both have yet to play #20 Arizona. Whoever comes out on top here will go to the Rose Bowl, unless enough upsets happen at the top to slot USC into the title game.

 

SEC - Bama and Florida are 1/1a in both the SEC and the BCS, and they don't play in the regular season. Alabama's only potential tripping point is in 2 weeks against one-loss LSU, while Florida plays Georgia, @South Carolina, plus season closing rivalry game Florida State. If they both go undefeated, they will play for the SEC Championship, with the winner going to the NC game and the loser getting a BCS at-large. This would leave LSU out of the BCS (due to the 2-team max rule), rendering their top 12 BCS standing moot.

 

Notre Dame - Already has 2 losses, but has a decent chance of finishing with 10 wins (if they can get by Pitt). They will need a lot of help to get a BCS berth.

 

Non-BCS - TCU and Boise State are both undefeated and in the Top 8 of the BCS. TCU's only roadblock is a home game against #16 Utah, while Boise State plays no ranked teams in their final 5 contests. Controversy will abound if both teams finish 12-0 but one does not get an at-large bid (especially if they are snubbed for a one-loss at-large team like PSU, USC, etc.) It will be interesting to see how the computers will see their wins against bad teams as we move forward.

[hawkeyecub]

Iowa is 17.5 point favorites to Indiana next weekend.

 

If you're a betting man I would feel pretty comfortable going with the Hoosiers. Iowa has been close to putting it all together at times and if they do they'll cover. I just would feel pretty good with 17 points in my pocket when they haven't played that well at home this year and have kept everything close.

[Flames24Rulz]

Well hopefully TCU and Boise both make BCS games, but that's going to be tough now.

 

SIU faces the resurgent Indiana St. Sycamores who got their first win in like three years against a Division I team. Couple that with the fact that we're going to be with our backup QB the next few weeks, we'll probably only win by 45 compared to the usual 70 that we beat them by.

[hotshot13422]

We get to make another kansas team look like they're fifth graders this week, yay lol

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Big game for the Warhawks vs Troy. The winner likely wins the Sunbelt and gets a bowl berth. ULM is hoping starting QB Trey Levell is back for the game or they will have a freshman QB starting his second game in what is a really big game for the Warhawks.

[Tracer Bullet]

Halloween night game against Washington State. jeez, I'm glad I'm not in college. It would be so hard to decide whether to go out to the parties with all the slutty _______ costumes or stay home and watch that thriller.

[Butterscup1679666578]

cant wait to lose to colorado

[Tracer Bullet]

We're 2/3 of the way through the season, and here is how I see the BCS Picture breaking down:

 

ACC - Georgia Tech holds the upper hand with just 1 loss and a head-to-head tiebreaker advantage over the only other 1 loss team (Va Tech). The Yellow Jackets have just Duke and Wake Forest left on their conference schedule, with a pair of non-cons (Vandy and Georgia). Even if Ga Tech gets upset in the ACC title game, the conference is only getting one BCS bid.

 

Big East - Cincinnati is getting all the love, but Pitt is 7-1 and 4-0 in conference. Cincy still has Pitt and WVU on the schedule, so running the table is no guarantee. If Cincinnati DOES win the conference, Pitt is unlikely to get an at-large (based on their current #15 ranking)

 

Big Ten - Iowa is #4 and has the conference in hand. 3 of their final 4 games are at home (all against conference bottom feeders) with the only real test being a November 14 date @Ohio State. One loss Penn State has OSU at home and MSU on the road, but even if they win out (and Iowa loses to the Buckeyes), Iowa would go to the Rose Bowl (re: tiebreaker). Penn State can still get an at-large bid if they a) win out and either b) Iowa plays in the NC game or c) TCU and/or Boise State lose. Ohio State can only get an at-large if they win out and Iowa goes to the NC

 

Big XII - If Texas wins out, they'll play for the National Championship. The biggest bump in the road seems to be this week's matchup with Oklahoma State, who is also undefeated in the conference. If Texas loses to either OkSt or in the Big XII title game (to Kansas St?) it would open the door for Iowa to go to the NC game.

 

Pac 10 - Despite leading the conference by a game over USC, Oregon is 5 spots behind in the BCS. They play this week, and both have yet to play #20 Arizona. Whoever comes out on top here will go to the Rose Bowl, unless enough upsets happen at the top to slot USC into the title game.

 

SEC - Bama and Florida are 1/1a in both the SEC and the BCS, and they don't play in the regular season. Alabama's only potential tripping point is in 2 weeks against one-loss LSU, while Florida plays Georgia, @South Carolina, plus season closing rivalry game Florida State. If they both go undefeated, they will play for the SEC Championship, with the winner going to the NC game and the loser getting a BCS at-large. This would leave LSU out of the BCS (due to the 2-team max rule), rendering their top 12 BCS standing moot.

 

Notre Dame - Already has 2 losses, but has a decent chance of finishing with 10 wins (if they can get by Pitt). They will need a lot of help to get a BCS berth.

 

Non-BCS - TCU and Boise State are both undefeated and in the Top 8 of the BCS. TCU's only roadblock is a home game against #16 Utah, while Boise State plays no ranked teams in their final 5 contests. Controversy will abound if both teams finish 12-0 but one does not get an at-large bid (especially if they are snubbed for a one-loss at-large team like PSU, USC, etc.) It will be interesting to see how the computers will see their wins against bad teams as we move forward.

 

ND really needs to beat Pitt and have Pitt win all its other games (Cincy and WVU, really). There are enough match-ups among top 25 teams left that a 10-win ND team will be in the top 15 or so of the BCS, especially with a road win against a then-top-15 Pitt team and a road win against a bowl-bound Stanford team to end the year.

[dew1679666265]

A win over South Carolina this week would be huge. Knocking off a top 25 team (regardless of opinions on whether they should be there or not) would be a great boost for the Vols after blowing out Georgia and (nearly) beating Alabama.

 

That said, as long as the QB and WR play is what it has been the past couple of weeks, Tennessee should win. I wouldn't be surprised at all to go 4-1 or 5-0 the rest of the season if the QB/WR positions keep playing this well. Ole Miss will be the toughest test, but I'd be very happy with 7-5 or 8-4 this year.

[Guest]

USC-Oregon better live up to the hype.

[RedFlash]

A win over South Carolina this week would be huge. Knocking off a top 25 team (regardless of opinions on whether they should be there or not) would be a great boost for the Vols after blowing out Georgia and (nearly) beating Alabama.

 

That said, as long as the QB and WR play is what it has been the past couple of weeks, Tennessee should win. I wouldn't be surprised at all to go 4-1 or 5-0 the rest of the season if the QB/WR positions keep playing this well. Ole Miss will be the toughest test, but I'd be very happy with 7-5 or 8-4 this year.

 

I know it isn't "politically correct" (being as Bama fans should not respect Tennessee, vice bersa, bs) for me to say that dew, but I am definately pulling for you guys the rest of the way. Anyway Auburn can get knocked away from a postseason bid is fine with me.

[shnsajax]

Well hopefully TCU and Boise both make BCS games, but that's going to be tough now.

 

SIU faces the resurgent Indiana St. Sycamores who got their first win in like three years against a Division I team. Couple that with the fact that we're going to be with our backup QB the next few weeks, we'll probably only win by 45 compared to the usual 70 that we beat them by.

 

I don't want to see TCU choke. I really want to see them vs. a major conference champion. Right now I think they are the 4th best team in the country, and capable of beating anyone. They would also put up a great game vs. Florida or Bama with their defense.

[Andy]

Halloween night game against Washington State. jeez, I'm glad I'm not in college. It would be so hard to decide whether to go out to the parties with all the slutty _______ costumes or stay home and watch that thriller.

Why choose? Game long decided by 10:30 or 11, show up fashionably late to the parties (which normally start around 10 here - I can't speak for other schools).

[jersey cubs fan]

Halloween night game against Washington State. jeez, I'm glad I'm not in college. It would be so hard to decide whether to go out to the parties with all the slutty _______ costumes or stay home and watch that thriller.

Why choose? Game long decided by 10:30 or 11, show up fashionably late to the parties (which normally start around 10 here - I can't speak for other schools).

 

Watch game at party?

[hawkeyecub]

USC-Oregon better live up to the hype.

 

And Oregon better win.

 

I'm doubtful though. Go Oregon, Go Okie State.

 

Iowa is ripe for an upset. Starting G and our best lineman this year is out until the bowl game. Starting FS is questionable. Starting RB is probably out as is what would have been our 3rd best RB. With Jewel out for the year we're down 3 of our top 4 backs. Our true freshman who has been playing all year has rib problems. So then it's the walk-on who was bad in the first game and hasn't played since and a true freshman who had been redshirting.

[Andy]

Halloween night game against Washington State. jeez, I'm glad I'm not in college. It would be so hard to decide whether to go out to the parties with all the slutty _______ costumes or stay home and watch that thriller.

Why choose? Game long decided by 10:30 or 11, show up fashionably late to the parties (which normally start around 10 here - I can't speak for other schools).

 

Watch game at party?

The only person I know that would ever have college football games on at Halloween parties is typing this post.

[SouthSideRyan]

Skip the game cause ND will win by 30?

[jersey cubs fan]

Halloween night game against Washington State. jeez, I'm glad I'm not in college. It would be so hard to decide whether to go out to the parties with all the slutty _______ costumes or stay home and watch that thriller.

Why choose? Game long decided by 10:30 or 11, show up fashionably late to the parties (which normally start around 10 here - I can't speak for other schools).

 

Watch game at party?

The only person I know that would ever have college football games on at Halloween parties is typing this post.

 

I can't remember the last time I went to a party where there was zero access to watching a sporting event if one was on.

[shnsajax]

Halloween night game against Washington State. jeez, I'm glad I'm not in college. It would be so hard to decide whether to go out to the parties with all the slutty _______ costumes or stay home and watch that thriller.

Why choose? Game long decided by 10:30 or 11, show up fashionably late to the parties (which normally start around 10 here - I can't speak for other schools).

 

Watch game at party?

The only person I know that would ever have college football games on at Halloween parties is typing this post.

 

I can't remember the last time I went to a party where there was zero access to watching a sporting event if one was on.

 

You ever been to a Lambda Lambda Lambda party?

[SpongeWorthy]

UCLA WR Randall Carroll on his offensive coordinator Norm Chow via twitter:

 

oregon, stanford, and cal should have been easy wins ,, but shyt thys nigga norm chow dnt be trustin us ,, so it is what it is

 

And yeah, ND/WSU on Halloween night in San Antonio is like the most random game ever.

[Z38Cubs]

Yea, I don't think that even ND could make a game against Washington St. close. Choose the parties.

[Guest]

Watch the first half and then when ND is up 28 at the half, go to the parties. The starters won't be playing much in the second half anyway.

[Uber]

Halloween night game against Washington State. jeez, I'm glad I'm not in college. It would be so hard to decide whether to go out to the parties with all the slutty _______ costumes or stay home and watch that thriller.

Why choose? Game long decided by 10:30 or 11, show up fashionably late to the parties (which normally start around 10 here - I can't speak for other schools).

 

Watch game at party?

The only person I know that would ever have college football games on at Halloween parties is typing this post.

 

because you would be an authority on how to properly host any sort of party that doesn't take place at chuck e cheese