My Crystal Ball Says...

...that I know what will happen in this week's key games. Always remember that I'm right, and your team sucks.

Stanford @ Notre Dame
The Cardinal's 3-2 start has them believing they have a right to talk trash about the Irish. I don't know why. Notre Dame, on the other hand, found some offense in last week's win over Purdue. Notre Dame is 88th in the nation in total offense. Stanford is 105th. Give me the Irish at home.

#24 Connecticut @ North Carolina
Connecticut QB Tyler Lorenzen broke his foot in the win over Louisville, so the Huskies must rely on Notre Dame transfer Zach Frazer. Connecticut's Donald Brown leads the nation in rushing, but North Carolina has a solid, physical defense. And they're playing at home.

#23 Oregon @ Southern California
If Oregon could keep a quarterback healthy, they might have a chance in this game. I think the Ducks can keep it close, but the Trojans have too many horses.

#14 Ohio State @ #18 Wisconsin
The Badger band is suspended for the game for alleged incidents of hazing and sexual misconduct. That will be the difference in the game, right? Nah. Once again, the Badgers get exposed as pretenders. This game should be close, but look for the Buckeyes to find ways to maximize Terrelle Pryor's effectiveness.

#13 Auburn @ #19 Vanderbilt
It’s hard not to root for Vanderbilt – even if only out of sympathy for their decades of football futility. They play smart football – what a shock – ranking second in the nation in fewest penalties per game, and leading the nation in turnover margin. Auburn’s offense is a work in progress, to put it kindly. I like the Commodores.

#12 Florida @ Arkansas
This game is simple. Arkansas is not very good. Florida is very angry.

Florida State @ Miami
This is always a hard-hitting, entertaining game. Both teams have very good defenses, and very average offenses. Somehow, the 'Noles pull this one off.

#5 Texas @ Colorado
Texas has won 5 of the last 6 against Colorado. I don't think this Longhorn team is as good as past incarnations, but they are good enough to beat the Buffs.

#4 Missouri @ Nebraska
The Huskers have beaten Missouri 15 straight times in Lincoln. The streak stops here. Missouri has two legitimate Heisman candidates in QB Chase Daniel and reciever Jeremy Maclin. Nebraska still has a shred of the Big Red pride, and that alone may help them keep the game close. For about five minutes.

Illinois @ Michigan
Wolverine fans think their season turned around last week with the surprising upset of Wisconsin. I don't. I think Illinois has a few too many weapons, and Michigan not quite enough.