College Football Predictions for the Last Big Weekend of Non-Conference Games

So far we have looked at Georgia-South Carolina, Auburn-Mississippi State, and Georgia Tech-Virginia Tech. Onto the rest of the SEC and ACC, where Arkansas and Maryland step out of conference with tough matchups from the Big 12 and Pac-10. Clemson and NC State meet in the Textile Bowl.

Rest of the SEC (winners in italics)

UAB at Tennessee 12:30 ET—Raycom

The Vols have licked their wounds and should roll over the Blazers.

Arkansas at Texas 3:30 ET—ABC

This is an old Southwest Conference rivalry renewed in hurricane-weary Austin. The Razorbacks just don't have the horses to beat the Longhorns this year, and Texas should roll in this one.

Middle Tennessee at Kentucky

The Blue Raiders go for their second BCS win against Kentucky. Ain't gonna happen against the Wildcats stingy "D."

Western Kentucky at Alabama

Clemson hangover is gone. Tide rolls.

North Texas at LSU

Game will be played in Baton Rouge. These storms have to have an effect on the Tigers eventually, but they should still win comfortably.

Rice at Vanderbilt

Commodores coming off a big win? History tells me they blow it the next weekend and Rice is improved. Take the Owls.

Samford at Ole Miss

Rebels win.

Rest of the ACC (winners in italics)

NC State at Clemson

Textile Bowl goes to Clemson.

Chattanooga at FSU

Terrell Owns ain't walking through that door for the Mocs. Noles chop.

Cal at Maryland

The Terps have serious issues on offense. I didn't think I would ever say that about a Ralph Friedgen team. Cal wins, but closer than the line suggests.

Navy at Duke

The Midshipmen won this high-scoring affair last year. I think Duke wins this one in another high-scoring game.

North Carolina at Rutgers

The Heels did not exactly impress in their opener vs McNeese State. Gotta go with the home team in Rutgers.

Virginia at UConn

Huskies lost a close one to the Cavs last year. They win this one by a two touchdowns (i.e. they cover).

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