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Ah, week four. We begin conference play. And what a slate of conference match-ups we have, as well as a dandy non-conference tilt...

Ryan's College Football Predictions: Part 5

by Ryan (Senior Writer)

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Preview/Prediction

August 01, 2008


Ah, week four.  We begin conference play.  And what a slate of conference match-ups we have, as well as a dandy non-conference tilt.  Things are starting to heat up in the college football world and we now get to see who are the contenders and who are the pretenders.

#4 Florida Gators @ Tennessee Volunteers
This series always seems to go back and forth, yielding an exciting and close result each time. The Gators will enter this game as the favorite and for good reason. Tennessee, however, isn't exactly the typical underdog here.

This could turn into a battle of the defenses.  Both teams have potentially dominant defenses and the x-factor could be, who else, Heisman winner Tim Tebow.  If he can keep the potent Gator offense on the field and wear down the Vols defense, it would swing the advantage in favor of the Gators.

Look for linebackers Ellix Wilson and Rico McCoy to keep a close eye on Tebow.  The Vols will more than likely leave one of the two as a regular spy. It's really the only way to keep Tebow in check.

On the flip side of things, the Vols will no doubt try to ground and pound against a very athletic Gator defense.  The game could be won in the trenches for the Vols, with Arian Foster being the offensive catalyst.

After getting shellacked in the Swamp last year, the Vols will come out more determined to win and things will likely be close.  But an uber-athletic defense and the Heisman winner should be enough for the Gators to squeak by their rival.

Florida: 20  Tennessee: 17

#8 LSU Tigers @ #11 Auburn Tigers
The battle of the big cats in Jordan-Hare stadium should be an interesting one. Last year, the visitors from Auburn took the eventual National Champions to the limit, losing 30-24 in Death Valley.

This year, with a strong rushing attack and one of the SEC's better defenses, Auburn looks to change things. The platoon of Brad Lester, Ben Tate, Mario Fannin and Tristan Davis should help keep the LSU defense on it's toes all day, setting up Chris Todd to find one of his veteran receivers.

LSU, meanwhile, will also try to emphasize the ground game while getting the new quarterback comfortable, whoever that may be. The front four on defense may be just as good as last year but LSU has issues at linebacker and in the secondary.  They will have to use a heavy pass rush to help out the back line.

This will be a gritty battle to the very end and will  be good old smash mouth, SEC football.  This will come down to the wire and feature our first "upset" of the year, with Auburn pulling out the tight victory in front of the Jordan-Hare faithful.

Auburn:17  LSU: 14

#1 Georgia Bulldogs @ #14 Arizona State Sun Devils
This isn't the SEC/Pac-10 battle most would hope for, but it isn't too shabby.  The Bulldogs are stacked from top to bottom, featuring one of the better defenses in the nation.  They'll be looking to stifle an explosive ASU attack in a hostile environment.

Though ASU's defense is improved, it may be know match for the Bulldog offense.  Knowshawn Moreno and Matt Stafford should keep things moving, mixing run and pass well.  The Bulldog offensive line will be a catalyst, trying to wear down and obliterate the front four of the Sun Devils.

On the other side of things, ASU is going to want to make sure that quarterback Rudy Carpenter stays upright long enough to get his passes off. Though, with his penchant for holding onto the ball too long, that may be a tough task.  Defensively, they'll want to limit the ground game and try to put pressure on Stafford--a taller task than they'd like.

ASU won't be embarrassed but they also won't be able to stop the #1 team in the nation.  Look for Moreno to have a big game and lead his Bulldogs to a big non-conference victory.

Georgia: 30 Arizona State: 21

An updated look at the top 15.

#1 Georgia (4-0)
#2 Oklahoma (3-0)
#3 USC (2-0)
#4 Florida (3-0)
#5 West Virginia (3-0)
#6 Clemson (4-0)
#7 Missouri (3-0) 
#8 Ohio State (3-1)
#9 Auburn (4-0)
#10 Texas Tech (3-0)
#11 Texas (3-0)
#12 LSU (3-1)
#13 BYU (4-0)
#14 Wisconsin (3-0)
#15 Kansas (4-0)

 

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17 comments Last one added 11 months ago — Leave a Comment

  1. Jimson Cuenta 11 months ago

    Wow, this is very unoriginal - It's almost like you "copied" Week 4 of Justin's series:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/33366-the-original-2008-college-football-championship-series-week-four

    I am very sure that any objective observer would see that... this article is PRETTY MUCH IDENTICAL to Justin's article (which can be seen in the link above)!

    P.S. - You misspelled "College", in your title! Don't worry, I'll edit this article... and correct the spelling for you, lolz :)

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    • Ryan 11 months ago

      Typo's happen, you know.

      And actually, I didn't copy Justin's. There are bound to be similar idea's shared, but thanks for basically saying I plagiarized it.

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    • Ryan 11 months ago

      I guess taking two favorites and prediciting an upset means it's word-for-word copied. Honestly, you're an idiot. Stop editing my pieces and stop commenting if you're going to bring this BS around.

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    • Jimson Cuenta 11 months ago

      "I guess taking two favorites and prediciting an upset means it's word-for-word copied. Honestly, you're an idiot. Stop editing my pieces and stop commenting if you're going to bring this BS around."

      Hey, you were the one who attached my name to series:

      "Jimson Cuenta over in the College Football part of town has inspired me. After reading—rather, skimming and rolling my eyes—his college football predictions, I felt I had to do one of my own."

      For the record, I never asked for this "series," and I certainly don't want my name attached to it.

      Therefore, I have EVERY RIGHT... to comment on this series - whether you like it or not!!!

      I know, I know, the TRUTH really does hurt - And that's the reason why you're getting mad... because YOU are NOT MAN ENOUGH, to HANDLE the TRUTH :)

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    • Ryan 11 months ago

      Comment all you want but to accuse me of plagiarism is a huge deal. Watch where you step.

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    • Jimson Cuenta 11 months ago

      "Comment all you want but to accuse me of plagiarism is a huge deal. Watch where you step."

      Okay, so you didn't plagiarize... BIG DEAL. lol!!!

      Well then, I can HONESTLY CLAIM that... YOUR series (so far) has been BORING, AND LACKS ANY EXCITEMENT, WHATSOEVER :)

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    • Ryan 11 months ago

      If I had Kansas #1, you'd be singing my praises. Keep living in fairly land, Jimson. Hope it suits you well.

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    • Jimson Cuenta 11 months ago

      "If I had Kansas #1, you'd be singing my praises. Keep living in fairly land, Jimson. Hope it suits you well."

      But, I ALREADY KNOW that... YOU will NEVER have Kansas at #1, lolz :)

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    • Ryan 11 months ago

      Because maybe they don't deserve it? Maybe they won't win 9-10 games this season and probably won't finish the year ranked? Maybe that's why?

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    • Jimson Cuenta 11 months ago

      "Because maybe they don't deserve it? Maybe they won't win 9-10 games this season and probably won't finish the year ranked? Maybe that's why?"

      Well, I am PRETTY SURE that... MY Kansas Jayhawks have a BETTER CHANCE to WIN 9-10 games THIS SEASON, than YOUR Michigan Wolverines, lolz :)

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    • Ryan 11 months ago

      I'll take that bet. I bet the Wolverines 9-3 record is better than where Kansas will finish.

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    • Jimson Cuenta 11 months ago

      "I'll take that bet. I bet the Wolverines 9-3 record is better than where Kansas will finish."

      So, you want to take bet... Okay, here's the deal:

      IF Michigan wins AT LEAST 9 games this year (regular season), then I will send you 240 bucks in the mail. However, IF Michigan wins 7 or less, you NEVER write on Bleacher Report again.

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  2. Kent Moore 11 months ago

    Jimson,

    You have about as much college football knowledge as a booger on a bathroom wall.

    Kansas Sucks and will be exposed this year by a strong Big XII. One hit wonders.

    USC will demolish Stanford.

    Your rankings are horrible to read.

    Kansas Sucks.

    The end.

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  3. Joe D. 11 months ago

    Ugh I hate continuing to mention bias. But Jimson has admitted to bias before. For example listing Hawaii as a "key game" each week to show how bad he thinks they will be next year.

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  4. Joe D. 11 months ago

    Nope. I don't see any real bias here then again you don't make numerous posts concerning a couple teams ;).

    I'll keep checking in on this.

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