The college football season has flown by – we’re already in week 6.  After another subpar performance last week leaves me at 16-18-2 on the season. This is a huge weekend in the SEC with some great matchups.  Lets turn it around and get some wins this weekend.  Pics are italicized.

1. UGA (+1) @ Tennessee.  I was really surprised with the maligned Bulldog defense last week against LSU.  The defense will look to improve on its ranking this week against a horrible Tennessee offense.  The Bulldog offense will need to step it up this game after a poor showing last week against a solid Volunteer defense.  This game will be ugly, but the Bulldogs win in a close one.

2.  Auburn (-3) @ Arkansas.  If you like offense – this is going to be a fun game.  Auburn is looking a lot better than most people expected this year and is playing very balanced on offense while playing their usual stout defense.  Arkansas can score a lot of points, but their defense has been shaky.  This is going to be a shootout with Auburn pulling off a close one.

3. Alabama (-5) @ Ole Miss.  Alabama has played really well this season on both sides of the ball and I feel like they should be ranked #1.   Jevan Snead has struggled so far this year throwing a a handful of interceptions.  That being said – this game is going to be a lot closer than people think.  Snead will throw a costly pick late in the game and Bama just barely covers.

4. Wisconsin (+15  1/2) @ Ohio State.  The spread is way too big in this game.  Ohio State  has done well against the middle of the road teams in the Big 10, but Wisconsin will be a big test for them.  They will be able to control the ball with the running game and move the chains, while limiting the Buckeye offense.  Look for this to be a close game with the Badgers potentially winning the game.

5. Ga. Tech (+3) @ Florida State.  I know Tech has never won a game in Tallahassee – but after all the stuff that has gone on this week with the boosters calling for Bowden to resign and the inconsisten play – you can’t pick the Seminoles.  Tech has been playing really well on offense the past few weeks and will be able to run the ball all over the Seminole defense while their tough D will keep Christian Ponder frustrated all game.  Look for Tech to win this game and keep FSU winless in conference and at home against FBS opponents.

6. Florida (-8) @ LSU.  The question everyone is asking is will Tebow play.  Regardless if he plays – this game is all about the Gator defense.  They will finally have their breakout game this season and whoever is under center for the Gators will be able to keep the pressure on the Tiger defense all game long.  Look for a close game for 3 quarters before Florida goes up by two scores late to seal it.

7. Michigan (+8) @ Iowa. Tate Forcier and Michigan have been a big surprise this season as have the Hawkeyes.  Iowa has played some bad games against their lesser opponents, but has stepped up in the big games.  This will be a close game coming down to the last play.  If Iowa wins it, they do not cover.

8. Oregon (-3 1/2) @ UCLA.  The Ducks have bounced back nicely from their opening night debacle against Boise State.  UCLA has been a nice surprise this season and has played solid defense while the offense has been doing just enough to get them some wins.  However – Oregon will have too much offense for the Bruins and cover.

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