Central Florida at Florida
Everyone is talking about year two of an Urban Meyer offense and how it is supposed to excel. Although Chris Leak still doesn't look 100% comfortable in this offense, I think the Gators will be too overpowering for UCF. As long as they don't beat themselves with turnovers, and the defense plays like they should...
PICK: Florida -23Ohio State at Texas
Last year, this was one of the best games of the regular season. It defined who Texas was and what they could accomplish. This year, Ohio State seems to be the loaded team with Troy Smith and Ted Ginn competing for the Heismann. They will have revenge on their minds when the Buckeyes travel to Austin this weekend for the prime time Saturday night game.
Texas still has a great team, but have a few factors working against them:
1. Vince Young is in the NFL and Texas is starting a freshman QB. Although he looked good last week vs. North Texas, come on, that's North Texas. The skill level required to look good against North Texas compared to the skill level required to look good vs. Ohio State are two very different things.
2. The distractions of the two Longhorns that were arrested this week can't have Mack Brown too thrilled. Both were suspended, and one of them was a starting CB.
I don't think Ohio State has the type of team to blow anyone away, especially Texas, but I do think they pull this one out in a close game.
PICK: Ohio State +2.5
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