Say What?: 10 Bold Prediction For Week 4 in College Football

What does someone think of when you say the word, upset? Instantly images of Appalachian State and Michigan pop into my head along with LSU and Kentucky and the "Blue Grass Miracle." Point being, we as fans love the underdog, the unheralded and underrated bunch of guys sticking head to head with the so-called "Favorite."

This parody that was love as college football fans should be in full swing in Week 4 of the college football season. So if you thought Mark Dantonio and his Michigan State Spartans going for the fake field goal and the win against Notre Dame was crazy, then this week should provide just as many highlights.

One last thing question? What's better than college football in september? college football in September with SEC conference play starting. What a beautiful thing.

Pittsburgh Will Upset Miami at Home

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Dion Lewis #28 of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers runs against the the Rutgers University Scarlett Knights on October 16, 2009 at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

This may not be seen as an "upset" by some, but Miami is a four-point favorite on the road to a solid Pittsburgh Panthers team that isn't shy of talent with Dion Lewis and James Baldwin who are both future NFL players.

Not to give any discredit to Miami as a team either, I just think Pittsburgh is primed for an upset as ESPN will be there and that crowd will be rowdy as ever. Mark May approves of this prediction as well.

John Brantley and The Florida Gators Put on a Huge Passing Show Against Kentucky

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KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback John Brantley #12 of the Florida Gators drops back to pass against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

This is more a product of the improvement they showed against Tennessee last weekend. Brantley is the right guy, and he will develop as a passer, and this fans is the game we're going to see the good side of Brantley.

Kentucky has seen nothing close to an offense such as Florida's this season. Western Kentucky and Akron are just atrocious, and Louisville is sub-par... at best.

When Deonte Thompson lines up and doesn't have Trevard Lindley opposing him at corner (All-SEC CB for Kentucky who graduated last season) he will have a big smile on his face.

Florida will have a great day, and this will only set the hype machine even higher for Alabama-Florida on October 2nd.

Stanford Will Lose to Notre Dame in South Bend

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 04: Dayne Crist #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks for a receiver against the Purdue Boilermakers at Notre Dame Stadium on September 4, 2010 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 23-12. (Photo by Jonathan Da

Now before I get bombarded with "You're just spewing out random upsets!". I looked into this, and this could easily happen.

The running game has killed the Irish this season (i.e. Michigan State and Michigan games). However, their pass defense has been decent, and could contain Andrew Luck.

In games like these, a running game will be needed to physically set up the pass, and Stanford doesn't have one of those after the departure of Toby Gerhart to the NFL.

One more thing that rides in the Irish's favor is the classic "Overlook" game, that this is. Stanford goes to No. 5 Oregon next week in what will probably be the featured "College Gameday" site.

Tell me that isn't enough to get you looking over your shoulder a tad to the Ducks next week?

Case closed. Be weary Cardinal. You're on upset alert.

West Virginia Will Upset LSU in Baton Rouge

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Geno Smith #12 of the West Virginia Mountaineers drops back to pass against the Florida State Seminoles during the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl on January 1, 2010 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville,

This call is more in the stance that Jordan Jefferson has looked nothing short of awful this season. In what supposed to be his "breakout" season for the Tigers.

Jefferson has been more of a liability for the Jungle Cats, and against a team that has as many athletes as the Mountaineers, this could lead to a huge turnover affair if he tries to force in passes that aren't there.

Not to mention Geno Smith who has been leading an onslaught from the Quarterback position, and Noel Devine is a constant game planning nightmare for any Defensive Coordinator in the country.

Keep an eye on this one folks, should be a great game.

Fresno State Will Beat Ole Miss... in Oxford

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OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 10: A Mississippi Rebel fans sits dejectedly in the stands following a 22-3 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in their college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Dave Martin

As hard as it is to not beat the dead horse, how can I not take opportunity to take a shot at Ole Miss? The Rebels have no suffered losses to Jacksonville State and Vandy at Home... Let me repeat: Lost to Jacksonville State AND Vandy at HOME?!

It's tough being a Rebel fan these days, as you can tell from the fellow pictured above.

Drawing a steady Fresno State team that always competes is even worse luck for these Rebels who are just looking for a break at this point.

Overall, Pat Hill and his Bulldogs is just too much and Ole Miss falls to 1-3... That's rough.

LeVeon Bell and Edwin Baker Combine For Over 300 Yard Rushing

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MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 26: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Michigan State Spartans looks to pass the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers on September 26, 2009 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Now, the disclaimer is the fact that the Michigan State Spartans are playing Northern Colorado... So temper your expectations, but I did set the bar pretty high, and I think they'll meet that!

I also picked this so I could sorta give a shout-out to Mark Dantonio on the fine job he has done at Michigan State.

Upon their gutsy come-from-behind win against Notre Dame, Dantonio went into cardiac arrest with "heart attack-like" symptoms. He has been hospitalized and is said to be in great condition and should have a full recovery.

I just felt it was important to take a moment to reflect on what Dantonio has done and to pray for a speedy and healthy recovery for him. It's never good for anyone to suffer something like this.

SMU Will Push TCU to OT, But Lose a Heartbreaker

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 04: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs at Cowboys Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Fightin' June Joneses of SMU are ready for a fight, need proof? They're playing the the Iron Skillet!

SMU hasn't had said 'Skillet' since 2005 and June Jones' fellas are ready to bring it home.

Do I think SMU has the talent to beat TCU? No, not at all.

Do I think behind an energized stadium and an ESPN game can they scare the Frogs and take then to OT? I believe they can.

Prepare for lots of points. Dick LeBeau, beware... There's not gonna be any defense in this one.

South Carolina Comes into Auburn and Beats The Tigers

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COLUMBIA, SC - SEPTEMBER 11: Tailback Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates with teammates after his second quarter touchdown during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbi

I really want Auburn to win, I really do... I just don't know if they are going to have enough 'Umph' to get past the Gamecocks.

I understand it's a home game for the Tigers, and I understand they have Bo Jackson, erm, Cameron Newton at quarterback. I just think the 'Cocks have a little too much.

A steady dose of Marcus Lattimore mixed with Stephen Garcia play-action to Alshon Jeffery could spell disaster for Auburn.

Boise State Stomps Oregon State and Wins by at Least 14 Points

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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 06: Quarterback Kellen Moore #11 of the Boise State Broncos prepares to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies at FedExField on September 6, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

This could very well make me look like an idiot or the smartest guy in the room. I'm leaning with the latter. When you look at Boise you see an outstanding passing attack mixed with a stellar running game and a ball-hawking defense.

When I look at Oregon State I see an offense that has sputtered and done absolutely nothing for the first three games.

Advantage: Boise State

Do I believe in the Smurf Turf? You betcha.

Alabama Beats Arkansas in Fayettville

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DURHAM, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores on a 45-yard touchdown run during third quarter action against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Durham, North Carolina. The Crimson Tid

Here it is folks, the pick of the week, however... I'm not going with the general population on the upset train for Arkansas.

Let's look at a few statistics: Broderick Green, Arkansas' Running Back has had 32 Carries for 109 Yards and 1 TD in THREE games for the 'Hogs.

Point being, they have no running game, at all.

Another statistic is the Alabama offense, which rolls up hot off of a beat-down of Duke, is averaging a whopping 250 Yards on the ground.

Point being, the Tide have a running game, and they will use it, a lot.

One last statistic is Greg McElroy. Now I know he's not a statistic, but his 200.5 Passer Rating is one of the best in the nation.

Point being, if the game has to fall into McElroy's hands to produce, he can do it.

An upset is possible, but the Tide is gonna roll along and head into their matchup with Florida undefeated.