OU Again...

Iowa State is currently 5-76-2 versus Oklahoma lifetime.   Now that Nebraska has defected.  I would say OU SUCKS.  Iowa State's last win against Oklahoma was in 1990.   That is not what I would consider a competitive rivalry. 

The Sooners (5-2, 3-1) are averaging 40.1 points and 473.9 yards. Their losses have come against undefeated #3 Kansas State and #4 Notre Dame.  I would expect a tough game on Saturday. 

Iowa State's defense continues to be stellar.  The Baylor Bears entered with the third-best offense in the nation and had converted on 10-of-11 fourth-down situations. But, Knott against the Cyclones they were 0-3 on fourth downs. 

This in from the Bobby Stoops (Oklahoma Head Coach) weekly press conference.  

 On Ames being a tough place to play:
"Iowa State has done really well. They are well coached and they're an excellent team in how they execute plays. They have played well this year on the road and at home; they've been very tough."

On playing Iowa State:
"It is a huge test. They typically always play really well at home. They have a good defense. It will be a big challenge to see how we respond to this loss and what kind of team we are going to put out there on Saturday."

On avoiding an upset at Iowa State:
"It all comes down to our preparation. We need to watch a lot of film, get on some of their tendencies defensively. When it comes down to it, we need to play fundamental and physical football on Saturday. Their defense takes a lot of pride in the way they play and how physical they are at the line of scrimmage. So we need to play well."

I'm not quite sure what he is saying.   I think he is saying: Iowa State is a huge test, ISU has a great defense, and ISU plays well at home.

 

Predictions: This was supposed to be the biggest week in college football.   The monsters match up in the SEC and the PAC 12.   Alabama and LSU in the SEC and Oregon and USC in the PAC 12.  This was supposed to be the battle of unbeatens.  But, both LSU and USC have losses and that has affected the overall impact of both of these games.  But there is still a lot riding on both of these games.

# 1 Alabama @ #5 LSU:   I have thought LSU has been over-rated most of the year, but they have gained some momentum and have been getting better on offense.   But, Nick Sabin rarely losses in big games.   Alabama all the way in this one.  

#4 Oregon @ #17 USC: I still like Matt Barkley, QB from USC.   But, as musch as I like Barkley I dislike Lane Kiffin Head Coach of USC.  And, I really like Oregon.   The Ducks are fast, fast, fast and they run this one out with ease. 

#24 Oklahoma State @ #2 Kansas State:  Oklahome State is deep on the depth chart at Quarterback, and a little over-rated in my opinion.   Kansas State walks away with this one.  

#16 Texas aTm @ #15 Miss State:  Texas A&M has been a frustrating team for me this year.   I have gone against them and was wrong then I went with them and was wrong.   I don't know much about Miss State so I going to go with Texas aTm.   This is really a toss up game and the one I'm mostly likely to miss this week.

 #23 Texas @ #17 Texas Tech:  How can Texas be so bad?   They are one of probably 5 programs in college football in which they don't recruit - they select their players.   Texas Head coach Mack Brown is a good coach, but things have gotten away from him in Austin.   Texas Tech is playing well and looking like a really good team.   Texas Tech wins this one and signs the marching papers for Mack Brown to find a new job next year.