Logan Thomas of Virginia Tech following his team’s loss to Clemson in October 2011. Will there be smiles after a win? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
This weekend is filled with so much college football the Gal Pal just can’t handle it! Here are the games I’m going to be on the lookout for- even while cheering on my beloved Wahoos, live at Scott Stadium tomorrow. If you want to meet up with the Sports Gal Pal she’ll be tailgating with the Camp Wahoo gang.
No. 12 Texas at Oklahoma State
This is a big road test for the Longhorns who are 3-0 leading up to this divisional match up with Oklahoma State. Coming off an impressive win against SEC opponent Ole Miss, quarterback David Ash threw for 326 yards and had 4 touchdowns in the Longhorn win.
But don’t discount Oklahoma State whose QB J.W. Walsh threw for 347 yards and too had four touchdowns in last week’s match against Louisiana Lafayette.
I look for the Longhorns to come out of top for this match up- but look for a high scoring game for both sides.
Louisiana Tech at Virginia
Yay I get to talk about my Wahoos- and the fact that we could potentially lose tomorrow L
Louisiana Tech is being called a BCS killer for good reason, they are currently a 2.5 point favorite over the Wahoos and average about 55 points a game. Right now Virginia is coming off of two awful road losses- Duke (3-1) has a better football record than us that isn’t good.
For Virginia to win the offense must do better than the short passing game plan- especially on 3rd down!
In hate to say it but I think Louisiana Tech is going to win this one.
No. 25 Baylor at No. 9 West Virginia
Geno Smith seems to have everything going his way- and with Michigan and USC losing he just might be in the minds of Heisman Trophy voters too.
In their Big 12 debut I think West Va is going to have a great offense game and Baylor who seems to have a habit of digging into holes early isn’t going to be able to keep up.
The only reason to watch is it is West Virginia’s first round in the Big 12.
West Virginia wins easily.
No. 18 Oregon State at Arizona
Is Oregon State for real? After coming off of two losing seasons the Beavers are ranked 18th and are 2-0. But this will be a true road test for them as they face Arizona.
Under new coach Rich Rodriguez the Wildcats have been getting more media attention but there seems to be issue of a lack of depth- especially on defense that could give Arizona trouble. But they are coming off of an embarrassing lost to Oregon 49-0 last week.
I’m going to give this one to the Beavers- I just don’t think that Arizona has the talent to keep up with an emerging offense.
No 14. Ohio State at No 20. Michigan State
ESPN’s College Game Day is making the trip out to East Lansing. Will it be the Buckeyes or can Sparta say victor in this Big 10 match up?
This could technically be the Big 10 Championship since the Buckeyes are still suspended from post season play- tattooing can be serious stuff kids.
I think the Buckeyes have a solid shot at a great road victory. But they have been shaking barely getting by UAB and California. Michigan State can win if they shake off the demons from two weeks ago with their loss to Notre Dame.
I can’t call this one- I think it is a toss up. If Michigan St’s wide outs can stop dropping passes then they have a real shot.
Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati at Fed Ex Field
These former Big East rivals on a big stage- and the last time Hokies played at Fed Ex they lost to Boise State. Will Beamer Ball be the winning ticket or will the Bearcat chop on some Turkey?
The Bearcats arrive undefeated and the Hokies are looking forward to not losing twice in a season to a Big East foe. Interesting note that the last time these two teams played it was in 2009 at the Orange Bowl where Hokies shocked the world by winning a bowl game (come on I had to throw one in there).
If the Hokies can jam the offense then they could pull the win. All the Bearcats have to do is stop Logan Thomas.
I’m not picking a winner because I don’t want to… and you can’t make me.
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