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No. 5 Texas vs. No. 1 Oklahoma The most anticipated meeting annually in the Big 12 boasts the top ranked team in the country against a Texas team that has dominated every opponent. So far this season, the Longhorns have an average margin of victory of more than 35 points. This matchup will be a battle of the quarterbacks as Colt McCoy will duke it out with Sam Bradford, both of which have already thrown more than 15 touchdowns each. Though neither team has faced any legitimate opponents yet, this showdown should be the best game of the week as the top ranked team in the country loses to their rival.
No. 11 Florida vs. No. 4 LSU at 8 p.m. The biggest SEC battle of the week will be played in Gainesville, Fla. as the Gators look to gain national respect after losing to Ole Miss two weeks ago. Look for Tim Tebow to find shifty wide receiver Percy Harvin for big gains. In the Ole Miss game, Harvin ran for 82 yards and caught 13 passes for 186 yards and a touchdown. With a win this weekend, the defending National Champion Tigers will likely be the favorite to win the SEC again. LSU has close wins over Auburn and Mississippi State so they have a good chance in a close fight against Florida.
No. 17 Oklahoma State vs. No. 3 Missouri at 8 p.m. Oklahoma State has been coasting through this season and is led by shifty quarterback Zac Robinson who has a higher passer rating than Chase Daniels. Though Oklahoma is undefeated, their run should come to an end as they meet Daniels and the Missouri Tigers. Daniels has already thrown for more than 1,600 yards and 15 touchdowns and is in the mix with McCoy and Bradford for the best QB in the country. If Daniels can hook up with standout wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, the Tigers should be able to fend off the Cowboys at home.
Tennessee vs. No. 10 Georgia at 3:30 p.m. In the other big SEC game, the Tennessee Volunteers will head to Athens and try to salvage their disappointing season. Tennessee is 2-3 with losses to Florida, Auburn and UCLA and will need to win if they want to stay alive in the SEC. The Vols have no true leader at quarterback and will likely be dominated by the Bulldogs like they were against the Gators. Running back Knowshon Moreno has already run for 10 touchdowns and has gotten into the end zone in every game this year. Though Moreno has only rushed for 113 yards in his two SEC games combined, he will likely be the reason Tennessee loses this game.
Wisconsin vs. No. 6 Penn State at 8 p.m. Penn State has only been tested in one game this season and that was in their 38-24 win over Illinois. The Nittany Lions are led by junior quarterback Daryll Clark who has thrown nine touchdowns and ran for four. Clark will be hooking up with sophomore running back Evan Royster this weekend as he has already rushed for eight touchdowns this season. Wisconsin is looking to bounce back after losing two consecutive Big 10 games against Michigan and Ohio State. If Wisconsin running back P.J. Hill can convert in the red zone, they should be able to pull off the upset at home.
Nebraska vs. No. 7 Texas Tech at 3 p.m. The Red Raiders may be the most overrated team in the country as they have yet to play any significant competitor and their closest game was a 14-point win over Nevada. Texas Tech's success has come from their senior quarterback Graham Harrell who has already thrown for more than 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns. Though the statistics are impressive, the Red Raiders might be outmatched against the Cornhuskers. Nebraska has lost two straight games against Virginia Tech and Missouri. With no standout offensive threat, the Huskers will need their consistently dominant defense to create this upset. Though Nebraska might keep it close for a while, expect the Red Raiders to stay undefeated until they play Texas in November.
Colorado vs. No 16 Kansas at 12:30 p.m. Kansas will be looking to fend off a Colorado team that has already faced some stiff competition this year. After beating West Virginia, the Buffaloes have lost two consecutive games against Florida State and Texas. Expect sophomore quarterback Cody Hawkings to use his experience in those games to challenge the Jayhawks. Kansas has had a weak schedule with the highlights being a loss against South Florida and a two-point win over Iowa State. This overrated Big 12 team will lose this weekend as Colorado enjoys their second upset of the season.
Notre Dame vs. No. 22 North Carolina 3:30 p.m. The Tar Heels are finally earning some national credit as they are undefeated with their two biggest wins coming against Miami and Connecticut. North Carolina's offense is led by Hakeem Nicks and Brandon Tate who have hauled in four and three touchdowns respectively. Notre Dame has been relatively successful with their only loss coming against Michigan State. Sophomore quarterback Jimmy Clausen will need to step up big if he wants the win on Saturday. Though it is weird to say, Notre Dame will upset North Carolina this weekend.
Arkansas vs. No. 20 Auburn at 5 p.m. In the third most prominent SEC game this week, the Auburn Tigers will attempt to get back on track after tough losses against LSU and Vanderbilt. Though Auburn beat Tennessee by two points just two weeks ago, their confidence has to be shot after losing to the Commodores for the first time in more than 50 years. Look for the Tigers to use the quarterback tandem of Chris Todd and Kodi Burns to beat a really sad Arkansas team. After beating Western Illinois and Louisiana-Monroe by a combined five points, the Razorbacks have lost three straight games against Alabama, Texas and Florida by a combined 108 points. Though anything can happen in an SEC game, the Tigers should dominate Arkansas.
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