Not a whole lot of excitement about this weekend.  But this could be the weekend that a team breaks out like a Tennessee or a Mizzou.  I here by dub thee, Upset Saturday.


2:30 Tennessee at #2 Alabama, CBS
Alabama has a solid defense all the way around and rushing game with the Mark Ingram hype machine going full blast.  The place where they are exposed is their ability to pass the ball and special teams.  The Vols are middle of the road in pretty much every aspect of the game but have managed to put points on the board against some good teams.  If they can hold on to the ball (76th in TO margin) and force Bama to pass (Vols are 10th in pass defense) they could make this one interesting.

Pick: Vegas says Bama by 14 but this is a close call.  I'm picking Alabama to cover.


3:00 Oklahoma at #25 Kansas, ABC
The Jayhawks have put some points on the board this year and they are 5th in Scoring Offense.  Not a great run game so expect Bobby Jack's secondary to get  a test this weekend.  If Oklahoma can keep the Jayhawks 9th ranked sack defense out of the backfield, Landry Jones will have time to pick them apart.  Not a high scoring affair but OU's defense will continue to dominate. 

Pick: Vegas is thumbing it's nose at the pollsters picking OU to win by 7.  I'm picking the sooners to cover on the road.

6:30 Auburn at #9 LSU, ESPiN 2
LSU is getting it done by averaging 20 points per game and allowing 14.  The only thing pretty about it is their 9th ranked turnover margin and 14th ranked scoring defense.  Auburn is running the ball and scoring some points.  They are averaging about 34 points per game.  Tigers are coming off of their first loss of the season at Florida. 


Pick: LSU is favored by 8 at home.  I think this one is a lot closer than that.   I'm taking the other tigers and the points.