And the College Football season begins!!!

[The Shaman]

I think Cal will be the only challenge they have left. And it will be a tough challenge. Tougher than Arizona State, IMO.

The Trojans will not be able to stake Cal to an 18-point lead and expect to bounce back. And the stupid penalties need to stop. (Unsportsmanlike conduct on the sidelines after the play?!? No excuse whatsoever for that.)

I'm not overlooking the Irish in South Bend, either. Rivalry games have a tendency to upsets.

Every prospective national champion should have to come back against a ranked team in the fourth quarter - it's a test of mettle. This looked like it would be one of the two toughest games of the season, and it lived up to its billing.

I'm pleased with the ability of the Trojans to make adjustments on both sides of the ball. I admit that I miss Norm Chow in the OC headset, though.

Say it with me now: FIGHT ON!

In other news...go, Tide! Minnesota will be out of the rankings next week, unfortunately.

Virginia Tech is this season's Auburn - they will win out, and then watch SC beat Texas for the national championship on 4 January.

 

[Dimwhit]

I forgot USC has to go to South Bend. That should be another tough one. ND is looking good lately.

If USC can win out, they will absolutely deserve the title. They're an amazing team.

 

[Dungannon]

I hope this doesn't jinx it, but Washington has a 10-0 lead at halftime. They may actually get their first road win in over two years today, not to mention a win over a ranked opponent.

 

[Dimwhit]

I can't believe Boise is down 20-7 at half to Hawaii. This is just not turning out to be a very good year...

 

[fett527]

Just didn't feel like getting on yesterday.

My highlight: Bama over Florida- another piece of the puzle falls into place.

Lowlights: ASU making too many stupid mistakes. They could have beat USC. At least USC is showing they can be beat and can make a lot of mistakes themselves. VERY disappointed in MSU, Purdue and Minnesota. MSU isn't as bad as they still scored a lot of points so OSU's defense will still shine when they hold them out. Minnesota losing sucks but will hopefully make sure the Bucks take Penn State more seriously than usual.

 

[Crothian]

Penn State/OSU for the early lead in the Big Ten!! That's how I like my football.

 

[Dimwhit]

I'm just happy Boise pulled it out.

There are some good games coming up next week.

 

[Crothian]

so, can bama win out and take the SEC?

 

[fett527]

so, can bama win out and take the SEC?

can they? Yes. from what I saw yesterday. Will they, I don't think so nor do I want them to. Bucks have to be in the big gmae so that means everyone hsa to take loss somewhere! So, I hope they win the SEC with one loss.

 

[Crothian]

can they? Yes. from what I saw yesterday. Will they, I don't think so nor do I want them to. Bucks have to be in the big gmae so that means everyone hsa to take loss somewhere! So, I hope they win the SEC with one loss.

I think they might have the best defense in all of college football, that was amazing the pressure they put on the QB by rushing three. They still have Tenn, LSU, and the always tough Auburn game. And then the SEC championship game which could be verse Georgia.

But I'm not sure VT or Texas are going to lose, so might as well have a ton of undefeateds.