Buckeyes Brawl: Predictions for Week 2 of the College Football Season

After an exhausting weekend of watching too much ESPN and ESPN 360 (that's all we get here in the UK), the VFA's back with predictions for what should be an awesome Week Two.

USC vs Ohio State

This game's going to be a monster. Terrelle Pryor should cause problems for USC's just-got-together defense, while we think Joe McKnight could do the same for Ohio State's tested 'D'. Remember, the Buckeye's defense very nearly failed against Navy. Look out for Trojans QB Matt Barkley - if he's great, OSU will have problems. If not, then expect problems for the Trojans.

Prediction: Going to be close. USC by seven.

Notre Dame vs Michigan

Great! The VFA gets to cheer on no-one! The Big Ten might be cheering for Michigan, but if we're honest, the VFA aren't.

But let's be honest: Michigan and the Golden Domeheads are suddenly on the up, and this is going to be a classic. Jimmy Clausen has the chance to put himself firmly into Heisman contention, but the story may well be about the running backs.

Prediction: Michigan in the 'upset' - by a field goal.

Clemson vs Georgia Tech

This is going to be a war. The ACC might well be college football's most exciting conference, and after the Miami-FSU game, this one's got a lot to live up to. Clemson will have to do a lot better than they did against Middle Tennessee State if they have a hope of beating the Yellow Jackets in this clash of conference titans on 'Thursday Night Raw'.

Prediction: Ramblin' Wreck ramble to victory. Georgia Tech wins by 10.

Syracuse vs Penn State

The Big Ten ineptitude that was seen when Syracuse QB Greg Paulus played Minnesota shouldn't happen at Happy Valley. Lions fans should see Evan Royster at least run better than he did last Saturday. If they don't, then the future for the Lions - in the Big Ten at least - doesn't look like pleasant watching. The receivers, led by Derrick Moye, should have a field day though.

Prediction: White lightning - Penn State by 21.

Stanford vs Wake Forest

Riley Skinner's season started with a bump when the Deacons lost at home to Baylor. Will lightning strike twice when he faces Stanford? Probably not. Yes, the Cardinal are 1-0 and 'Forest are 0-1. Yes, Stanford beat Washington State and the Deacs lost to Baylor, which was formerly a Big XII laughing stock. But Riley Skinner's still better than any QB Stanford has to offer.

Prediction: Riley's laughing. Wake by 10.

Iowa State vs Iowa

It can't be any worse for Iowa, can it? They should have lost to Football Championship Subdivision school Northern Iowa last week, and they will have to do a whole lot of improving to keep people from laughing when the words "Iowa" and "Big Ten contenders" are mentioned.

Prediction: Hawkeyes start slow again, and struggle to go 2-0. Iowa by 14.

UCLA vs Tennessee

Is Lane Kiffin the second coming of Phil Fulmer? For his scales' sake, we hope not! UCLA's Rick Neuhiesel will be hoping for the upset at Neyland. Which won't happen. Sorry.

Prediction: Tennessee will play well in back-to-back games. Shock! Horror! Vols by 21.

Idaho State vs Oklahoma

If you're a Sooners fan, you'll still be crying after Sam Bradford got injured against BYU. But don't worry, your team will just give the ball to DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown, and the rest will be touchdowns.

Prediction: Boomer! Sooner! Oklahoma by 31

South Carolina vs Georgia

Last week wasn't pleasant for both sides, and although Carolina won and Georgia lost, Carolina played worse than the Bulldogs did. Having said that, Georgia was hit by a bunch of injuries that can't have made easy watching for any fans of UGA.

Prediction: Woof! Woof! Georgia by 14

Purdue at Oregon

We'd love to give props to the Ducks for scheduling toughies like Boise State and Purdue in back-to-back games. Purdue will find Autzen a frightening - and - noisy prospect.

Prediction: Hot Oregon cheerleaders jumping around—yay! Oregon by 10

Mississippi State vs Auburn

With Vandy against LSU as our other choice in the SEC this week, this SEC West game won't exactly be pretty, but it could be intriguing.

Prediction: Bring out the eagle and see the toilet paper. Auburn by 7

And now, for your viewing pleasure, back to Oregon.