There are plenty of fun games this weekend.   First in the Big XII we have #8 WVU versus #11 Texas.   After last weeks defenseless game against Baylor the Mountaineers take on a another talented Texas team but also missing a defense.   The over/under last week was 80.   This week it is likely to be 100, which mean both team need to score over 50, I expect that to happen.   This is a real test for Heisman Trophy Candidate and Quarterback for WVU taking on Texas on the road.   When he delivers in this game he move securely to the top of the Heisman list.  WVU will get the last score and finish ahead of Texas by 3-7 points.

Another game of note:   The Catholics versus the Convicts.   They actually had to suspend this match up for a number of years because of the animosity.  Unranked Miami comes to South Bend Indiana to take on #9 Notre Dame Domers.   Notre Dame has a chance to prove they really deserve their #9 rank.   They should win this one at home.   This one shouldn't require more than a couple rosaries.  Notre Dame by 17.

#22 Nebraska travels to Columbus Ohio to take on the #12 Ohio State Buckeyes.  Nebraska stormed back from a 17 point deficit against a Swiss Cheese Wisconsin team.   If Nebraska falls back early Hang On Sloopy because Urban Meyer will not let them back in the game.   Ohio State by 10.

#4 LSU travel to #10 Florida.  I'm going with the Swamp home team on this one.   Yes LSU has a great defense.   But, the won 12-10 against Auburn on the Road and Auburn is not good this year.  I believe LSU is overated and riding a great legacy from last year and the lose this one on the road by 7.   I like the #10 Gators as home. 


The most intriguing game of the week and highest profile is #5 Georgia who travels to #6 South Carolina.   This one is just too close to call.   Expect a tight game with Georgia has a good offense and South Carolina has a good defense but not vice versa.   This probably comes down to home field advantage and turnovers.   I like the South Carolina Gamecocks

I was getting nervous about the upcoming Iowa State Until I read this weekend's opponent #15 TCU's starting quarterback is suspended on Saturday for being arrested on DWI charges early Thursday morning.   I guess quarterback Casey Pascall was out late on Wednesday night and wasn't worried about attending his Geology "Rocks for Jocks" class.   Because he was held on $1,000 bail.

TCU has traditionally been a very solid defensively built program.   Therefore with a new quarterback and ISU hardly able to move the ball against Texas Tech.   This match up sets up to be a low scoring defensive contest.   Close games play to the Iowa State advantage, unless Steele Jantz is the quarterback.   If Jantz gives up a couple of early turnovers - don't be surprised to see Jared Barnett step in to get the majority of playing time.  Jared Barnett is a native of Garland, TX a suburb of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.   Barnett could set up to be a highlight story.   TCU has not lit up the scoreboard and won 20-6 against Kansas and the Jayhawks are stinky bad as Colorado, which is buffalo chip smelly.  Game time is 2:30 on Saturday, this is an opportunity to renew my enthusiasm for the Cyclone's 2012 season.