Red River Week

Games of the Week:

#3 Oklahoma vs. #11 Texas @ Dallas – This showdown of unbeatens will match  the top defense in the Big 12 against Landry Jones and the high octane Oklahoma offense.  The most interesting match-up will be the inexperience of the Texas quarterbacks against an experienced Sooner defense. In the end we believe the Oklahoma offense and their defense are just enough to knock off the Longhorns. Pick: OK 31 Texas 24.

#17 Florida @ #1 LSU – This game is here because it is 2 top 25 teams. In the end it really isn’t that interesting. LSU beats up on a shorthanded Gator squad. Pick: LSU 41 Florida 17

Other Games to Watch:

#15 Auburn @ #10 Arkansas – Tyler Wilson and the Razorbacks bounced back from a Crimson Tide beat down to edge future SEC rival Texas A&M last week.  They need to be able to put points on the board and get a lead on Auburn if they want to beat the defending champs. The Tigers all year have been  hanging in games and pulling out the victory at the end. We expect a close game… but not that close. Pick: Arkansas 38 Auburn 30

Georgia @ Tennessee – This is a make or break  game for Bulldog coach Mark Richt. Many think he is out at the end of the year regardless of this game; we think he can save it if he runs the table. The Georgia players love Richt and are going to do everything they can to keep him safe. Pick: Georgia 27 Tennessee 20

Upset of the Week:

#12 Michigan @ Northwestern – Call us crazy but we don’t think Michigan is the 12th best team in the country.  They are exciting and thrive on big plays but at some point the luck will end. We love Northwestern and Dan Persa to win this game straight up. Pick Northwestern 31 Michigan 17