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Fearless Rick's 2012-13 College Football Week 5 - Early Games
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Thursday, September 27
9:00 pm Stanford (-7, 49) at Washington - 2-1 Huskies were hammered by LSU, 41-3, sandwiched in between wins over San Diego State (21-12) and Portland State (52-13, Sept. 15) and gets the Cardinal at home with sights set on making waves in the PAC-12.
Both teams have had extra time to prepare for this game, as Stanford is still basking in their 21-14 victory over then-#1 USC on the 15th of September. The Cardinal hasn't allowed more than 17 points in any of their three wins (3-0) and should have a field day against Washington's so-so defense.
Stanford has won eight straight road games, dating back to 2010, and has beaten the Huskies the last three times they've played in Seattle, including a 41-0 mashing in 2010. Stepfan Taylor should run wild for Stanford en route to an easy win.
Prediction: Cardinal 34 Huskies 14
8:00 pm Hawaii at Brigham Young (-27 1/2, 50 1/2) - Both teams have two losses, but Hawaii's have been more significant, losing to USC, 49-10, and Nevada, 69-24, last week. On September 15, the Warriors took down Lamar, 54-2, for their sole victory.
BYU lost their last two, both on the road: at Utah, 24-21, and at Boise State, last Thursday, 7-6. The Cougars are a more capable bunch and solid at home, but if the Warriors can keep the turnovers to a minimum and work on favorable field position, they may keep this close enough to cover. An iffy proposition at best, but BYU is not an elite program this season and they have to win by four TDs to cover.
Prediction: Cougars 38 Warriors 19
12:00 pm Baylor at West Virginia (-12 1/2, 79) - Somewhat of a surprise to see the Bears such large underdogs considering they are 3-0, same as the Mountaineers. Baylor has proven it can light up the scoreboard, averaging 51.3 ppg, fifth-best in the country.
West Virginia is right up there offensively, at 47.3, tenth in the nation. The Mountaineers have a slightly better defense, though that may prove insignificant given the large spread in this contest.
Baylor QB Nick Florence has tossed 11 TD passes and 4 picks and leads a spread offense that is tough to defend, but Geno Smith is completing 81.4 percent of his passes with 12 TDs and no picks. This being both teams' Big 12 opener, the stats should prove to be insignificant once the hitting begins.
Prediction: Baylor 41 Mountaineers 38
Tennessee's only loss was to Florida, 37-20, but the Volunteers rebounded nicely with a 47-26 win over Akron to go to 3-1. Tyler Bray is throwing the ball well, but the defense has been shaky, giving up big plays with alarming regularity. Since the Bulldogs like to run the ball, the Vols may be able to scheme with eight men in the box at times, limiting Georgia's big-play potential and keep this one close enough for the cover.
Prediction: Bulldogs 34 Volunteers 27
Ohio State is 4-0, but has struggled defensively at times in wins over Miami (OH), UCF, Cal and UAB, mostly no-name squads, whereas Michigan State poses bigger, swifter and better.
The Spartans won last season's meeting, 10-7, and this one has a similar makeup. OSU's Braxton Miller will likelyt be running for his life against the relentless pursuit of the Spartans linemen and backers.
Prediction: Spartans 24 Buckeyes 16
Virginia Tech's defense will have to step it up against a solid, though unspectacular Cincy offense, and they are capable of getting the job done. The Bearcats may not have many answers for Tech's rushing attack, which piled up 246 yards last week.
Prediction: Hokies 28 Bearcats 14
Central Michigan upset Iowa last week, 32-31, on the road and appears poised for a good effort to open conference play.
The Huskies lost their opener to Iowa, 18-17, at home, but have righted the ship with three straight wins including last week's surprising 30-23 win over Kansas. Northern Illinois is very tough at home and won't allow a repeat of last season's loss to Central Michigan.
Prediction: Huskies 38 Chippewas 21
The only loss for the 3-1 Tigers came last week at Florida State, 49-37, but even in defeat Clemson looked top-notch while the Eagles have been ordinary going 2-1 with losses to Miami (FL), 41-32, and at Northwestern, 22-13.
Look for Clemson to get back on track, scoring early and often in one of this week's biggest routs.
Prediction: Tigers 42 Eagles 17
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