Today is a big day in college football all over the country as well. Many intriguing nonconference matchups all over the board, and I'm looking forward to tuning in and seeing American flags flying high.
Florida State vs. Oklahoma
- I like the Sooners in this matchup, but don't be shocked to see FSU putting up quite a fight. Mark Stoops, defensive coordinator for the Seminoles, might have a trick up his sleeve on how to defend his older brother Bob's potent offensive duo of QB Landry Jones and RB DeMarco Murray
Miami vs. Ohio State
-I'm really pulling for the Hurricanes here, mostly due to my hatred of Ohio State and partially to avenge the Willis McGahee knee debacle. I really like how QB Jacory Harris has matured in his career in Coral Gables, and I think Terrelle Pryor might by star-gazing in search of "pal" LeBron James at the Shoe.
Penn State vs. Alabama
-No Mark Ingram, no problem. Penn State has a solid football team, but not good enough to take down the best team in the country in Alabama. JoePa is an icon, but Nick Saban might be the best college football coach in the land.
Iowa vs. Iowa State
-Upset special? Don't think so. QB Ricky Stanzi and the Hawkeyes should be just fine.
Notre Dame vs. Michigan
-You probably know that this is the game that my eyes will be glued to this afternoon. RichRod and the Wolverines come into South Bend for Dayne Crist and head coach Brian Kelly's real first test, and I'm not extremely confident in their abilities just yet. I like what I've seen out of the ND offense, especially Armando Allen and Crist's grasp of the spread, but Michigan has an athletic QB in Denard Robinson that will test the Irish defense. I predict a game in the high 20s, with hopefully the Irish prevailing 27-24.
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