Willian vs. Farner
Oregon (-24) vs UCLA:
Brent: 24 points is a lot of points to be giving anyone. But the stakes are too high for Oregon to let off the gas. UCLA pulled off an upset in Austin a few weeks back, but don’t let that fool you. They were also pounded by Stanford and Cal, managing to score only 7 combined points in those two games. Oregon brings the #1 offense in the nation into this game, and of particular concern for UCLA is the Bruins’ 87th ranked rush defense. This one won’t be close. Oregon 41, UCLA 13
Keith: We've seen the No. 1 team fall the last two weeks, and while Oregon will likely win this game, UCLA will cover late. Aside from the Stanford and Cal games, the Bruins have put up at least 22 points in every game. The Ducks, meanwhile, have given up at least 23 in every conference game. Oregon 42, UCLA 28
Clemson (-5.5) vs Georgia Tech:
Brent: Not going to pretend I know anything about either of these teams, but what the hell, I’ll go with Clemson to cover at home. Clemson 30, Georgia Tech 24
Keith: Just when you think Clemson is ready to get on a roll following a confidence-boosting win over Maryland, the Tigers have trademarked underachieving. What's more, Maryland is the best team Clemson has beaten. Georgia Tech also is one of the more underrated teams in the country. The Jackets lost two of three, but have since won three straight, and have scored at least 25 points in every game this season. This is my double shot pick of the week for the Jackets to win outright. Georgia Tech 31, Clemson 28
Oklahoma (-2.5) at Missouri:
Brent: I’m just not sold on Missouri yet. Maybe they will prove me wrong this weekend. Missouri has been pretty consistent on the defensive side of the ball this year, but I still look for Landry Jones to have a big game, and give the Missouri defense problems. Oklahoma 34, Missouri 27
Keith: Again with the highly ranked teams going on the road (Alabama and Ohio State) and playing in an ESPN GameDay setting, the Sooners are vulnerable here. Missouri's defense is the best its been in several years. The Tigers have only allowed more than 13 points once, to San Diego State. The Sooners, meanwhile, have had close calls against Utah State, Air Force and Cincinnati. Missouri 28, Oklahoma 24
Auburn (-6.5) vs LSU:
Brent: LSU is quite possibly the worst 7-0 team ever. It took one of the biggest coaching blunders in recent memory for LSU to beat Tennessee, and they were not exactly convincing against West Virginia and McNeese State in Baton Rouge. Auburn, on the other hand, has put up 102 points the last two weeks, and Cam Newton is playing like a true Heisman contender. Auburn’s defense is suspect, no doubt, but luckily LSU has one of the worst passing games in college football. Newton comes through with another big performance and Auburn wins an important SEC game at home. Auburn 31, LSU 17
Keith: Auburn has yet to face a defense as talented as LSU, and the Tigers' talent more than makes up for the coaching deficiences of Les Miles. Cam Newton will be forced to pass early and often, and Auburn, due for a let down for several weeks, finally drops a game. While some like Brent would say LSU is lucky, I can't go against teams like this that appear destined to have a special season. LSU 28, Auburn 21
Kentucky (+3.5) vs Georgia:
Brent: To say that UK has momentum after its unexpected comeback last week against South Carolina would be an understatement. Suddenly UK is actually alive in a mixed up SEC East. Georgia has scored 84 points the last two weeks, but against Vanderbilt and Tennessee, probably the two worst teams in the division. While that is somewhat concerning, given UK’s recent habit of letting teams jump out to big leads and having to come back, Randall Cobb is playing as well as anyone in the country right now and UK has too much to play for. UK wins outright for my double shot pick of the week. Kentucky 38, Georgia 31
Keith: What a difference two weeks make as Georgia is no longer talking about Mark Richt's coaching status, and the defense has turned in two strong outings. This line tells me the teams would be even on a neutral field. Kentucky isn't as good as last week's fortunate win over South Carolina and its coaching blunder. The Wildcats' confidence is fools gold as its only signature win, which shouldn't have happened. Georgia 31, Kentucky 28