Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett
Well, now, this is just getting ridiculous.
I haven't missed a game in a month. In the last four weeks, I'm a perfect 17-0. So take these picks, run to Vegas and bet your life savings on them.*
(*Do not, under any circumstances, actually do this.)
Friday
West Virginia 28, South Florida 20: The Bulls have had as much success as anybody in the Big East in slowing down the Mountaineers offense the past few years. But the South Florida defense is a mess right now after allowing 75 points in the last two games. I have a hard time believing it can flip a switch and shut down what has become a very balanced attack by West Virginia. The Bulls are desperate for a win and will be playing at home on Friday night. Yet I think their confidence is shaken right now, and Noel Devine will test their resolve even further.
Saturday
Cincinnati 35, Syracuse 17: Tony Pike or no Tony Pike, the Bearcats shouldn't have to sweat this one. They've averaged 41 points a game against the Orange under Brian Kelly, and that Carrier Dome turf should provide a good track for the athletes in their spread offense. After this win, Cincinnati should only fall another two spots or so in the BCS standings.
Connecticut 20, Rutgers 13: I can't imagine UConn losing this game in its first home appearance since Jasper Howard's death. Rutgers doesn't have the offensive firepower to do much against the Huskies' sound defense, which should stuff Joe Martinek and the running game. UConn's passing game is slowly coming together behind Cody Endres.
Louisville 17, Arkansas State 14: I said all during the preseason that this could be a potential upset. Arkansas State certainly proved its spoiler potential by nearly winning at Iowa. If the Cardinals lose this one, Steve Kragthorpe may not survive the weekend. But I think they'll rally some pride, knowing there aren't many potential wins left on the schedule. It won't be pretty, though.
Last week: 5-0
Season: 40-6 (87 percent).
Well, now, this is just getting ridiculous.
I haven't missed a game in a month. In the last four weeks, I'm a perfect 17-0. So take these picks, run to Vegas and bet your life savings on them.*
(*Do not, under any circumstances, actually do this.)
Friday
West Virginia 28, South Florida 20: The Bulls have had as much success as anybody in the Big East in slowing down the Mountaineers offense the past few years. But the South Florida defense is a mess right now after allowing 75 points in the last two games. I have a hard time believing it can flip a switch and shut down what has become a very balanced attack by West Virginia. The Bulls are desperate for a win and will be playing at home on Friday night. Yet I think their confidence is shaken right now, and Noel Devine will test their resolve even further.
Saturday
Cincinnati 35, Syracuse 17: Tony Pike or no Tony Pike, the Bearcats shouldn't have to sweat this one. They've averaged 41 points a game against the Orange under Brian Kelly, and that Carrier Dome turf should provide a good track for the athletes in their spread offense. After this win, Cincinnati should only fall another two spots or so in the BCS standings.
Connecticut 20, Rutgers 13: I can't imagine UConn losing this game in its first home appearance since Jasper Howard's death. Rutgers doesn't have the offensive firepower to do much against the Huskies' sound defense, which should stuff Joe Martinek and the running game. UConn's passing game is slowly coming together behind Cody Endres.
Louisville 17, Arkansas State 14: I said all during the preseason that this could be a potential upset. Arkansas State certainly proved its spoiler potential by nearly winning at Iowa. If the Cardinals lose this one, Steve Kragthorpe may not survive the weekend. But I think they'll rally some pride, knowing there aren't many potential wins left on the schedule. It won't be pretty, though.
Last week: 5-0
Season: 40-6 (87 percent).
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Andrea Adelson
Adelson joined ESPN.com in 2010 after spending time as a college football columnist at The Orlando Sentinel. She has covered college football since her days as a University of Florida student, and lives in Orlando, Fla.
BIG EAST SCOREBOARD
Saturday, 12/17
Final Temple 37 Wyoming 15 Final Ohio 24 Utah State 23 Final San Diego State 30 Louisiana-Lafayette 32
Tuesday, 12/20
Wednesday, 12/21
Final 18 TCU 31 Louisiana Tech 24
Thursday, 12/22
Saturday, 12/24
Final Nevada 17 21 Southern Miss 24
Monday, 12/26
Tuesday, 12/27
Final Western Michigan 32 Purdue 37 Final Louisville 24 North Carolina State 31
Wednesday, 12/28
Final Toledo 42 Air Force 41 Final California 10 24 Texas 21
Thursday, 12/29
Final Florida State 18 Notre Dame 14 Final Washington 56 12 Baylor 67
Friday, 12/30
Final Brigham Young 24 Tulsa 21 Final Rutgers 27 Iowa State 13 Final Mississippi State 23 Wake Forest 17 Final Iowa 14 14 Oklahoma 31
Saturday, 12/31
Final Texas A&M 33 Northwestern 22 Final/OT Georgia Tech 27 Utah 30 Final Illinois 20 UCLA 14 Final Cincinnati 31 Vanderbilt 24 Final Virginia 24 25 Auburn 43
Monday, 1/2
Final 19 Houston 30 22 Penn State 14 Final Ohio State 17 Florida 24 Final/3OT 17 Michigan State 33 16 Georgia 30 Final 20 Nebraska 13 9 South Carolina 30 Final 10 Wisconsin 38 5 Oregon 45 Final/OT 4 Stanford 38 3 Oklahoma State 41
Tuesday, 1/3
Final/OT 13 Michigan 23 11 Virginia Tech 20
Wednesday, 1/4
Final 23 West Virginia 70 15 Clemson 33
Friday, 1/6
Final 8 Kansas State 16 6 Arkansas 29
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