I'm 58-32 on the year. I went 6-3 two weeks ago and 0-1 last week in picking Miami to beat Virginia. More to come on the Cavaliers' disappointing loss to North Carolina later in the week.
Virginia Tech at Boston College, 12:30 p.m. ACC Network
The Hokies, like the Cavaliers are in a position where they must win their final two games to go bowling. Virginia had a tough road to get there with UNC and playing at Virginia Tech. The Hokies have it a little easier, traveling to face a weak BC team and then hosting their in-state rivals, who they have beaten eight straight years. In a season of surprises for the Hokies, I would be surprised once again if they lose to the Eagles.
Virginia Tech 17, Boston College 10
No. 18 USC at No. 17 UCLA, 3:05 p.m. FOX
The South Division title for the Pac-12 is on the line and, thus, the right to probably play Oregon though the Ducks don't have the North wrapped up just yet. USC has owned this rivalry in L.A. in recent seasons. The Trojans have won five in a row in mostly games that have been not competitive. But first-year coach Jim Mora Jr. has done a good job with the Bruins this season, who only have two losses right now. I think UCLA breaks the streak.
UCLA 33, USC 29
N.C. State at No. 11 Clemson, 3:30 p.m. ABC and ESPN2
Clemson has quietly put together a heck of a season after losing to Florida State in late September. N.C. State fell into a rut with back-to-back losses to UNC and Virginia but got back on track last week with a 37-6 victory over Wake Forest to get to its sixth win and bowl eligibility. Should be a pretty high-scoring, fun game if both offenses bring their 'A' games.
Clemson 37, N.C. State 28
No. 23 Texas Tech at No. 24 Oklahoma State, 3:30 p.m.
Shame that a game that should be quite exciting won't be on TV. Both teams should put up lots of yards and points. The Cowboys have six wins and haven't fallen too hard this season despite the loss of Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon and the Red Raiders have been a pleasant surprise. In a game as see as kind of a toss-up, I'll go with the home team.
Oklahoma State 40, Texas Tech 35
Duke at Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m. ESPNU
This game will barely make a blip on the national radar but both these teams are fighting for a spot in the ACC title game. And the Yellow Jackets, at 5-5, aren't bowl eligible. I think they will be after Saturday though. Then if Miami somehow trips up at Duke next week, Georgia Tech would end up taking the division. If the Blue Devils pull this out, it will come down to their clash with the 'Canes next week. Georgia Tech put up an incredible 68 points on UNC last week. I just can't see Duke being able to stop the Yellow Jackets enough in this one.
Georgia Tech 45, Duke 34
No. 13 Stanford at No. 2 Oregon, 8 p.m. ABC
The Ducks can wrap up a Pac-12 North Division title with a win over the Cardinal in Eugene. Oregon has scored at least 42 points in every game this season. Stanford has one of the better defenses the Ducks will see. The Cardinal ranks 12th in the country in points per game allowed (17.2). Oregon should still have enough to get past Stanford. Last year at Stanford, the Ducks won 53-30.
Oregon 44, Stanford 29
Virginia Tech at Boston College, 12:30 p.m. ACC Network
The Hokies, like the Cavaliers are in a position where they must win their final two games to go bowling. Virginia had a tough road to get there with UNC and playing at Virginia Tech. The Hokies have it a little easier, traveling to face a weak BC team and then hosting their in-state rivals, who they have beaten eight straight years. In a season of surprises for the Hokies, I would be surprised once again if they lose to the Eagles.
Virginia Tech 17, Boston College 10
No. 18 USC at No. 17 UCLA, 3:05 p.m. FOX
The South Division title for the Pac-12 is on the line and, thus, the right to probably play Oregon though the Ducks don't have the North wrapped up just yet. USC has owned this rivalry in L.A. in recent seasons. The Trojans have won five in a row in mostly games that have been not competitive. But first-year coach Jim Mora Jr. has done a good job with the Bruins this season, who only have two losses right now. I think UCLA breaks the streak.
UCLA 33, USC 29
N.C. State at No. 11 Clemson, 3:30 p.m. ABC and ESPN2
Clemson has quietly put together a heck of a season after losing to Florida State in late September. N.C. State fell into a rut with back-to-back losses to UNC and Virginia but got back on track last week with a 37-6 victory over Wake Forest to get to its sixth win and bowl eligibility. Should be a pretty high-scoring, fun game if both offenses bring their 'A' games.
Clemson 37, N.C. State 28
No. 23 Texas Tech at No. 24 Oklahoma State, 3:30 p.m.
Shame that a game that should be quite exciting won't be on TV. Both teams should put up lots of yards and points. The Cowboys have six wins and haven't fallen too hard this season despite the loss of Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon and the Red Raiders have been a pleasant surprise. In a game as see as kind of a toss-up, I'll go with the home team.
Oklahoma State 40, Texas Tech 35
Duke at Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m. ESPNU
This game will barely make a blip on the national radar but both these teams are fighting for a spot in the ACC title game. And the Yellow Jackets, at 5-5, aren't bowl eligible. I think they will be after Saturday though. Then if Miami somehow trips up at Duke next week, Georgia Tech would end up taking the division. If the Blue Devils pull this out, it will come down to their clash with the 'Canes next week. Georgia Tech put up an incredible 68 points on UNC last week. I just can't see Duke being able to stop the Yellow Jackets enough in this one.
Georgia Tech 45, Duke 34
No. 13 Stanford at No. 2 Oregon, 8 p.m. ABC
The Ducks can wrap up a Pac-12 North Division title with a win over the Cardinal in Eugene. Oregon has scored at least 42 points in every game this season. Stanford has one of the better defenses the Ducks will see. The Cardinal ranks 12th in the country in points per game allowed (17.2). Oregon should still have enough to get past Stanford. Last year at Stanford, the Ducks won 53-30.
Oregon 44, Stanford 29
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