Colorado coach Mike McIntyre has the Buffs going in the right direction but they have a big game this weekend against Washington State at home.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at TCU Horned Frogs: The Cowboys still have a shot at a New Years Day bowl bid but they will need to win this game.
It won’t be easy against Gary Patterson’s Horned Frogs. Frogs quarterback Kenny Hill and company can score on every possession and as always, the Frogs play good D.
Oklahoma State better prepare for a shootout. Mason Rudolph and company will need to play well and not overlook TCU with Bedlum next week.
Prediction: Oklahoma State 38 TCU 35
#2 Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans: The Buckeyes should win this game. Michigan State has been awful this season. At 3-7, Mark Dantonio’s squad is playing for pride.
Ohio State has to be careful not to get caught looking ahead to Michigan next weekend. Urban Meyer must keep his team focused on this one.
Prediction: Ohio State 38 Michigan State 17
#23 Florida Gators at #16 LSU Tigers: This is a make up game from earlier this season. Both teams need to win this game for bowl positioning. Florida is still in the drivers seat in the SEC East.
Interim LSU coach Ed Orgeron has been a breathe of fresh air for the Tigers. Not only that but he’s also opened up the offense which has made the Tigers more explosive.
I think the defenses will be the difference in this one. That’s why I’m picking the Gators on the road. They have a better defense.
Prediction: Florida 20 LSU 16
#22 Washington State Cougars at #10 Colorado Buffaloes: The pride of Colorado is back baby and it’s good for college football.
Mike McIntyre has done a tremendous job rebuilding the Colorado football program. He’s done it by emphasizing a three phase approach. Recruit to be good in all three phases.
Washington State has been impressive this season but I don’t buy them defensively. That and playing on the road will be the difference. I like Colorado at home in this one.
Prediction: Colorado 38 Washington State 31
#9 Oklahoma Sooners at #14 West Virginia Mountaineers: Outside of Alabama, Oklahoma has been the best team in the country the past two months.
Baker Mayfield has developed an explosive rapport with wide receiver Dede Westbrook and the Sooner defense is starting to play better defensively.
West Virginia has been a nice story but they haven’t really beaten anyone. Sure they are tough at home but Oklahoma is the better team and that’s why I’m picking them.I like the Sooners big on the road.
Prediction: Oklahoma 48 West Virginia 31