College Football Picks Week 9: 10 Games No One Is Talking About

With the season already in full swing, we are getting to the point where every single game matters, especially for teams that do not have a conference championship games.  

Every week, the schedule is loaded with so many great games that many people forget about the little teams or forget to watch the games that they feel will be a squash.

The truth is that every team in college football has a chance every week of the year.

Here are 10 games that are going under the radar.

James Evens is a Purdue student and Basketball/Football Featured Columnist for the Boilermakers, along with being a Writing Intern at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter, or like him on Facebook.

Purdue Vs. Illinois

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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 23: Robert Maci #58 of the Purdue Boilermakers returns an interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Purdue comes in after an embarrassing 49-0 loss to Ohio State in Columbus last weekend.  They have many questions on their offense including who is going to play quarterback.

Red-shirt freshman Rob Henry tore his fingernail off and is still questionable for the weekend. If he cannot go, they will be forced to start true freshman quarterback Sean Robinson.  

Illinois is led by freshman quarterback  Nathan Scheelhaase, who has had a year that has offered little hope for the Fighting Illini. 

This game will be a good one and will be featured on ESPN 2, look for Purdue to win by a field goal.

Kentucky Vs. Mississippi State

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LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 09: Jordan Aumiller #86 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the SEC game against the Auburn Tigers at Commonwealth Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty I

Mississippi State has been under the radar all year, as has Kentucky.  Mississippi State comes in ranked No. 21 in the nation and they are playing a pretty decent Kentucky Wildcats team, who gave No. 1 Auburn quite the scare earlier.

Look for Mississippi State to win this one, with or without the cowbells, but don't look for Kentucky to just lay down for them.

Michigan Vs. Penn State

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 09: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines warms up prior to the start of the game against the Michigan State Spartans on October 9, 2010 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan State Spartans defeated the

Both teams in this matchup were both ranked earlier in the year. Both teams have been struggling as of late, but this could be a great game, with both teams trying to rebound.

I would have to take Michigan in this one, as this could be the last time Joe Paterno faces Michigan.  Michigan is going to win this one because they are the better team, and Robinson is going to bounce back.

Florida Vs. Georgia

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Trey Burton #8 of the Florida Gators looks to lateral against the Mississippi State Bulldogs October 16, 2010 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Although this game doesn't mean much, this is still a rivalry game and has the makings of a good one.  With how weak the SEC East is this season, the winner of this game could potentially be the winner of the division.

This game isn't receiving much hype due to the lack of rankings, but it will be a good game.  Expect Georgia to win this one though. 

Tennessee Vs. South Carolina

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KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23: Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a touchdown during the SEC game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

South Carolina is ranked No. 20 in the nation, but Tennessee has a shot at making some noise in this game.  Tennessee has a decent team but hasn't been able to win a big game quite yet this year.  This game could get the Volunteers back on track and should be a good one.

The Volunteers will win, as long as they don't volunteer to house agents.

Stanford Vs. Washington

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PALO ALTO, CA - OCTOBER 23: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal passes the ball against the Washington State Cougars at Stanford Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Although Stanford is having a great year I think that Washington still has a shot at this one.  Washington can never be counted out, and one would think that the Huskies do have the opportunities to beat the Cardinals.

I still think that Stanford is going to win this one.

Vanderbilt Vs. Arkansas

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 16: Fullback Van Stumon #44 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs with the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Arkansas is definitely the favorite in this one, but Vanderbilt is going to keep up with Arkansas.  Although Arkansas is by far the favorite here, I think that the game will still be close.

Arkansas is going to win this one, in a close one.

Baylor Vs. Texas

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LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Garrett Gilbert #7 of the Texas Longhorns during first half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Texas Defeated Nebraska 20-13. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)

Baylor is at the top of the conference right now.  Texas is having an off year and coming off an embarrassing loss to Iowa State, Coach Brown will have the boys fired up in this game.  I think that Texas is going to surprise them.

Expect Texas to win this one by a field goal.

UCLA Vs. Arizona

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EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 21: Richard Brehaut #12 of the UCLA Bruins scrambles out of the pocket against the Oregon Ducks on October 21, 2010 at the Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Although Arizona is very good I think that UCLA could surprise them.  They are a team that could cause some problems.  Although I think that Arizona is the superior team, it could be a bit more of a game than they expect.

Expect Arizona in this one, in a close one.

Mississippi Vs. Auburn

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers is tackled by Brandon Taylor #15 of the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn has played gloss games all season, and this will be no exception.  Mississippi will keep up with Auburn in this one and could possibly pull the upset, but the cards will need to fall the right way.

Expect Auburn to win this one in a close one.