It's almost the weekend and that means you're only hours from sitting on your couch, eating bags of Doritos and watching as much football as your beer-addled brain can handle. And if it doesn't mean that, you're doing something wrong with your life. To prepare you for this week's game line-up, we've put together a prediction run-down of all the big games, all with the help of some sexy cheerleaders. Hut, hut, HIKE!
Check out College Football Week Eight after the jump!
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No. 1 Texas (6-0) vs No. 11 Missouri (5-1)
After defeating No. 1 Oklahoma last week, the Longhorns host another offensive monster, Missouri. Colt McCoy was in top condition in beating the Sooners, while Mizzou QB Chase Daniel struggled to his worst game of the season versus Oklahoma State. The Longhorns have won the past four meetings by an average of 23.0 points, but the game will definitely come down to defense - in short, it should be a track meet.
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No. 2 Alabama (6-0) vs Ole Miss (3-3)
Alabama is back in action after a week off - not like they needed a break. Ole Miss will be on the hunt for another upset after taking out Florida in September. Alabama leads the series with Ole Miss 44-9-2 and has won four straight meetings and 20 of the past 23. Bama is going to rout Ole Miss…badly…
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No. 3 Penn State (7-0) vs Michigan (2-4)
Penn State will be looking to a nine year losing record to Michigan when the Wolverines visit Happy Valley. The teams are heading in opposite directions: PSU is unblemished with an average margin of victory of 34 points; Michigan has been taking a beating under the Rich Rodriguez regime, with the latest loss to Toledo.
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No. 4 Oklahoma (5-1) vs No. 16 Kansas (5-1)
Oklahoma will be looking to rebound after suffering its first loss of the season last week. The Jayhawks will have a tough time at Memorial Stadium, as the Sooners have won 21 straight there. OU has won four straight meetings with KU, but regardless of that, KU has not played anyone of Sooner-caliber this season. Don’t look for an upset here.
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No. 6 USC (4-1) at Washington State (1-6)
A beating. That is what Washington State is going to receive. USC is averaging 36 points per game while Washington State is allowing 45. The Cougars have allowed 63 points or more to three Pac-10 foes. The Trojans have won the past five meetings by an average of 27.6 points and are 55-8-4 in the all-time series. The Trojans are angry and looking to beat the sh*t out of someone - the Cougars are that someone.
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No. 7 Texas Tech (6-0) at Texas A&M (2-4)
Texas Tech looks to continue its winning ways when it travels to Texas A&M. The Red Raiders needed overtime to beat Nebraska last week, and the Aggies lost to Kansas State. A&M is Tech’s last unranked opponent before a four-game stretch against ranked teams. Texas Tech has won six of its past seven meetings with Texas A&M. Let’s hope that the Raiders haven’t looked pass the Aggies - look here for the potential upset of the week.
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No. 8 Oklahoma State (6-0) vs Baylor (3-3)
Oklahoma State will stomp Baylor. The Cowboys beat Missouri last week, Baylor has zero chance. The undefeated Pokes are back in the top 10 for the first time in two decades. OSU is seeking its first 7-0 start since 1945. The Cowboys haven’t lost to Baylor for an even longer stretch: They lost 13-0 on Oct. 7, 1939.
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No. 10 Georgia (5-1) vs No. 22 Vanderbilt (5-1)
After suffering its first loss of the season last week, Vanderbilt is changing QBs. It won’t be easy for Adams and the Commodores in facing Georgia. Georgia has only lost to ‘Bama, and not too many people (if any) are going to beat them this year. The Vandy QB change is a HUGE mistake, and will bite them in the ass this week.