Conference rivalries. National title implications. Conference championship implications. Heisman race. Iron Bowl. Michigan Ohio State. Need I say more, this weekend in college football is jam packed with must see games that will produce monstrous moments. After last weekend’s wild outcomes, who knows what we are in store for and what top teams will fall.
Penn State @ Wisconsin: A winner takes all match in Camp Randall for a trip to Indy to play in the first ever Big Ten Championship game. Penn State boasts the third best defense in the country and has not given up more than 24 points all season. Then there is Wisconsin, who has been averaging over 50 points a game while playing at Camp Randall. Expect Montee Ball and Russell Wilson to be on a mission in this one as they don’t want to give up another chance for a crack at Michigan State. Maybe after Montee’s four touchdowns in this one, he will get a little more Heisman love. Wisconsin 41 – Penn State 20
Arkansas @ LSU: Talk about controversy. Even if Arkansas wins this game, there is a chance that they might not jump LSU in the BCS rankings and lose out on a shot at the BCS title game. LSU’s offense is nothing to write home about but Arkansas has a quarterback, Tyler Wilson, who is. Part of Wilson’s success is owed to his outstanding receiver core which will face its toughest match yet. LSU’s secondary is the best in the country and whoever wins this matchup I can see winning the game. LSU will put up points but not enough to pull completely away. Wilson will lead a late fourth quarter drive to deliver the Razorbacks a victory yet there will be no title game because of it. Arkansas 27 – LSU 24
Ohio State @ Michigan: 8 years, it has been 8 years since the Wolverines have had a victory over the Buckeyes but the fans can smell blood this year. If Brady Hoke wants to be the long term coach at Michigan, this is the game he needs to win. Whether he wins a bowl game or not will be irrelevant compared to this game. Denard is coming off one of the best games of his career and expect this game to be very similar. Ohio State let up over 200 yards on the ground last week and it might not be that much this week but Robinson will have over 50 yards including two scores. Due to this win, Michigan will most likely get a bid to head to the Sugar Bowl. Michigan 28 – Ohio State 10
Notre Dame @ Stanford: The Andrew Luck train has slowed down significantly over the past two weeks yet he is still one of the top vote getters for the Heisman. My take is he is getting votes for his name compared to his performance this season. The Cardinal should not overlook the Irish as they have been playing great football as of late. Notre Dame’s QB, Tommy Reese, has the ability to make game changing plays but even if he does, I do not think the Irish defense will be able to contain Andrew Luck. Luck will have a good game throwing for three TDs but with the lack of an appearance in the Pac 12 championship game, I do not think it will be enough to win him the Heisman. Stanford 34 – Notre Dame 24
Alabama @ Auburn: The Iron Bowl, one of the fiercest rivalries in all of college sports. Last year, Cam Newton marched into Bryant – Denny Stadium and erased a 24 point Crimson Tide lead on their way to a national championship. The tables are turned this year as the Tigers now stand in front of the Tide for a bid to the national championship game. Based on pure talent this game should not be close. The Alabama line should be able to control Auburn’s front four and open up plenty of holes for Trent Richardson. Barring a LSU loss, this will be Trent’s last chance to state his case for the Heisman as well. His case will be very strong after this one as he puts up 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. However, due to this being a rivalry game and the game being played in Auburn, I think this one will be closer than people think and I would not rule out a possible upset. Alabama 28 – Auburn 24
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