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College Football Week 10

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College Football Week 10

I swear I posted this yesterday. Maybe it didn't go through. Anyway let's get right to the game of the week


4 Ohio State at 3 Penn State 12:00 FOX OSU -3
Screw FOX and their big noon that is keeping this from being a night game and a whiteout. Both FOX and ESPN shows will be in Happy valley for this one.

There's actually more pressure on Ohio State for this one. They already have a loss and a 2nd loss puts them on the playoff bubble. Ryan Day is starting to feel some pressure.

If Penn State loses, it will make the fanbase freak out but untimately it may barely change their playoff chances. Even with a loss, they will likely finish 11-1 and get the 5 or 6 seed. If they winm, then they will probably face Oregon in the Big 10 title game and if they lose that, they'll get the 5 or 6 seed.

Injuries on both sides are the main story. Drew Allar was knocked out of the Wisconsin game. I'll be very surprised if he doesn't start but will he have to tap out again?

Penn State will also be without their top DE and likely their starting RT. Ohio State will be starting their 3rd string RT on an OL that has been struggling already.

Penn State has had slow starts. On offense they have started conservatively, testing out how the defense will react to various concepts. On defense, it's more about sloppy play. Under DC Manny Diaz, they were all about man coverage. Now they use more zone and they are blowing assignments in zone.

The Penn State WRs are still a letdown. They aren't making enough plays. So far defenses have played it safe, taking away deep shots. Ohio State has better athletes so they may take more chances and that could actually open up a few more big play opportunities.

Ohio State has great WRs as usual. But they want to run the ball. Penn State has had an excellent run defense. Will Howard is pretty good but struggles with pressure. Penn State can bring pressure.

As I mentioned above, this really isn't a must win in terms of playoffs but it would be a huge win for for the program, a signature win that can build confidence and help recruiting.

Penn State has a real shot to win this. We'll see.


Duke at 5 Miami 12:00 ABC Mia -21
Miami is still unbeaten but they've survived a bunch of close calls against mediocre teams. This game features 2 Cuban coaches Miami's Mario Cristobal and Duke's manny Diaz. Miami fired Diaz to hire Cristobal. You know Diaz wants this one.


19 Ole Miss at Arkansas 12:00 ESPN Miss -7.5
Ole Miss is still alive with 2 losses but just barely. They had hopes of an SEC championship and a deep playoff run after spending a bunch in NIL. Arkansas is a tough team that can pull an upset if Miss takes them lightly.


1 Oregon at Michigan 3:30 CBS Ore -14.5

Oregon is rolling and Michigan passes like a high school team. If Oregon can go up a few scores early this one could get ugly. But if Mich can stay close, they do have a chance to wear down Oregon because they will not stop running until they have to.


Florida at 2 Georgia 3:30 ABC UGA -14.5
The world's largets outdoor cocktail party. Florida has improved each week and took Tenn to OT a few weeks ago. Georgia is hard to figure. They have all the talent but seem to sleepwalk then flip the switch to win. They got caught vs Bama. They could get caught again if they are flat vs Florida while looking ahead to Ole Miss and Tennessee in the next 2 weeks.


Texas Tech at 11 Iowa State 3:30 ESPN ISU -13.5

ISU looking to go 8-0 for the first time in program history. They need to stay unbeaten to stay on pace for the big 12 title game.


13 Indiana at Michigan State 3:30 Peacock IU -8

Indiana is having a great year but they are benefitting fromn a weak schedule. They do not play Oregon, Penn State, Illinois, Iowa, or Wisconsin. Their only renked opponent is Ohio State. But they have been blowing teams out so it's hard to judge them. They're good. But how good?


10 Texas A&M at South Carolina 7:30 ABC TAM -3
TAM is coming off the big upset against LSU where they unleashed backup QB Marcel Reed. South Carolina will have a week to prepare for Reed and find a weakness. He was the backup QB for a reason. TAM still has the showdown with Texas ahead so they can't afford a 2nd loss. SC has a 3 point loss to LSU and a 2 point loss to Bama. They're tough. TAM better not come out flat.


Louisville at 11 Clemson 7:30 ESPN

Clemson has looked good after the openeing week blowout against Georgia. But they haven't played anybody. Louisville has close losses to Notre Dame, SMU and Miami. They've been in some battles against good teams unlike Clemson.


Kentucky at 7 Tennessee 7:45 SEC Network Ten -17.5
Kentucky started hot, nearly beating Georgia and then getting the upset vs Ole Miss. Then they lost 3 straight. Tenn is coming off a bye after their upset of Bama. They still have Georgia on the schedule so they can't afford to take Kentucky lightly and come out flat.


18 Pitt at 20 SMU 8:00 ACC Network SMU -7
Pitt is ranked pretty low for being unbeaten but they haven't played anybody really good yet. Indiana hasn't either but they are blowing teams out. Pitt has had many close calls. The last time they were 7-0, Dan Marino was QB. They will have their chance to prove themselves vs SMU and stay alive for the ACC title game.
 
If Penn State loses, their fans will be disappointed but it will blow over if they make the playoff. Ohio State fans are gonna lose their **** if they lose a 2nd game.

Day will be under tons of pressure. It's already started from OSU fans

 
PSU had to be perfectly healthy to beat OSU. Although Pribula was decent in passing late in the game, he appears to be more of a runner. I don't know what it is with Franklin and OSU / Michigan / top 10 teams but this one will be painful to watch.
 
OSU, sadly, will cover easily. Expect OSU to win by at least 10. OSU fans don't want Day? I'd take him over Franklin in a heartbeat. PSU hasn't played anyone that good and has struggled at times to beat average teams. They miss Diaz. Slow start today puts them in a hole they can't get out of. If not for Warren their offense would really struggle as their WRs just aren't that good. How many more years of losing to OSU and Michigan before the alumni and boosters demand Franklin be gone?
 
PSU had to be perfectly healthy to beat OSU. Although Pribula was decent in passing late in the game, he appears to be more of a runner. I don't know what it is with Franklin and OSU / Michigan / top 10 teams but this one will be painful to watch.

OSU has O-line issues for the first time that I can remember in recent history.

If PSU is going to win the Dline has got to get to the QB.
 
OSU has O-line issues for the first time that I can remember in recent history.

If PSU is going to win the Dline has got to get to the QB.
(T)OSU has had line issues for the last 2 years. It's what led them to recruiting transfers from places like San Diego State (Tackle/Guard) and Alabama (Center) over the last 2 offseasons.
* on a side note, we were told Howard was going to be this "dual threat" QB with a vet presence. So far, I'm not really seeing it. He stays in the pocket when he should run alot and his decision making has been suspect at times.
 
Meh...Bama is on a bye week and so are the Steelers. It's November and I'm gonna trying to stop drinking and shaving for the month...
Good luck with the shaving.
I think the drinking will be … well, I’ll just say good luck with that too.
 
Penn State has the better players for the first time in a long time and they are at home. But, Franklin is a terrible big-game coach, especially against OSU and Michigan. PSU can still lose this and get into the playoffs. OSU taking a 2nd loss should (but probably won't) push them out of the playoff unless there are no teams with 0 or 1 loss.
 
It's a beautiful Autumn day in PA,,,Franklin will fold like a cheap suit, I'll watch the highlights on youtube later.
 
If football doesn't work out, Ryan Day can always market his insights into Just For Men best use practices.
 
I tend to agree that Penn State could lose this game and still be fine... but they have gotten screwed before by a ohio state team they beat... and Im not entirely sure the selection committee wont rank teams based on politics to tweak who gets in...

Best to just win this and leave no doubt
 
Pitt vs SMU later is basically an elimination game for Pitt.. SMU will probably run the table afterward, and Miami doesn't play any of the currently ACC "undefeated in conference play" teams, so Pitt would have to win the rest of its schedule and hope miami or SMU drops 2 just to get to the title game..

I dont see a third team from the ACC getting in the playoffs.. so this is probably it for them if they lose
 
If the Buckeyes are aggressive on offense, they'll score a lot of points and likely destroy Penn St or anyone else. If they're predictable and conservative, as they too often are in big games, it's anyone's game.

For some odd reason, I always root for Penn St when they're not facing the Buckeyes. I root against michigan every week. **** them. I hope the Buckeyes, Nittany Lions, and Ducks all make the playoff. Another 1 point loss on the road to #3? I still think the Bucks get in.
 
Oh no, not Gus Johnson again.
 
(T)OSU has had line issues for the last 2 years. It's what led them to recruiting transfers from places like San Diego State (Tackle/Guard) and Alabama (Center) over the last 2 offseasons.
* on a side note, we were told Howard was going to be this "dual threat" QB with a vet presence. So far, I'm not really seeing it. He stays in the pocket when he should run alot and his decision making has been suspect at times.
Howard has a chip on his shoulder of Penn State not wanting him, not realizing the irony that Ohio State didn’t want him either which is how he ended up in the great state of Kansas.
 
Ohio State isn't that good this year. Penn State is at home. Should be a win for Penn State.
 
Pick six!!!!!!
 
Meh...Bama is on a bye week and so are the Steelers. It's November and I'm gonna trying to stop drinking and shaving for the month...


Up high, or down low……………… asking for a friend…………

I thought you were in a dry county, both alcohol and shaving cream ………………………

You’ll have to root for the Bulldogs or the Buckeyes, to pass your time


Salute the n ation
 
That was a ridiculous penalty on PSU
 
Tom Allen needs to get his **** together. Can’t spend the entire first half guessing wrong against teams like Ohio State. Had the nice interception and since then nothing but failure. Do they not watch film?
 
The offense is also a first half no show. This has the potential to turn ugly.
 
That has to be a fumble out of the EZ
 
That should be a spectacular interception for Ohio State in the end zone.
 
That was a pretty crazy interception.
 
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