A 2-3 performance last week and hope to improve this week. I've been sick all week so this will be a very abbreviated pick session. Here are the picks
Rice vs Marshall
This should be a very competitive and exciting game. Rice's running attack will be too much for the Thundering Herd as the Owls will break away in the fourth quarter.
+Rice University 28 - +Marshall Thundering Herd 17
Duke vs FSU
Too much offensive firepower by FSU in this game. Great season for Duke but FSU rolls in this one on their way to the National Championship.
+Florida State Seminoles 49 - +Duke Athletics 21
Auburn vs Missouri
Tigers vs Tigers in this one. Auburn is coming off a serious high after knocking off the #1 team in the land and is in the hunt for the National Championship if they knock off Missouri in impressive fashion. Missouri's best asset is their pass rush, however, Auburn is extremely run heavy which neutralizes Missouri's best weapon. This will be a close game throughout and won't be decided until Marshall drives his team into the end zone with only seconds left.
+Auburn Athletics 31 - +Mizzou Athletics 28
Stanford vs Arizona St
A rematch between Stanford and Arizona St is upon us as the Pac 12 champion will be crowned Saturday night. The first matchup was a back and forth offensive showdown where Stanford ran all over Arizona St but Arizona St also had some moments as well most notably in the pass. This game will be decided by the ASU front seven. If they can do a better job stopping the run than they did in the first game, than ASU will win. If Stanford can run the way they did and keep the ASU offense on the sidelines, than Stanford will win. In the end, Stanford has made it a habit of running all over opposing teams with Tyler Gaffney and that will continue again on Saturday as the Cardinal will win the Pac 12 Championship.
+Stanford Athletics 38 - +Arizona State Sun Devils 28
Upset Special
Michigan St vs Ohio St
Michigan State's defense has been spectacular all season long. It will get its biggest test on Saturday against the Ohio St Buckeyes. The Buckeyes have won many games in impressive fashion, however, they have also struggled against lower level competition and don't have a signature win yet on the season. If they win on Saturday, the Buckeyes will be in the National Championship. This game will be ugly early with each team struggling to score. The Buckeyes will jump out on top but the Spartans will rely on the run game to get them back in it and keep the Buckeye offense off the field. A critical Braxton Miller interception in the fourth sets the Spartans up with great field position with only a couple minutes to go. After a first down, the Spartans milk the clock down and kick the game winning field goal as time expires.
+Michigan State Athletics 23 - +Ohio State Buckeyes 20
Last Week: 2-3
2013 Season: 43-27
