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.

#14 Georgia Tech at #20 Miami - Miami quarterback Jacory Harris looks like he may become a real playmaker. Does he have the necessary talent around him? Maybe. Georgia Tech has taken four straight from Miami, and, in theory, has the running game necessary to wear down the 'Cane defense. But I think the Yellow Jackets' pass defense is terrible, and that may be the weakness that allows Miami to win.

Tennessee at #1 Florida - This one is easy. This is Lane Kiffin's First Annual SEC Beatdown. Eventually, he will learn to temper his comments when he talks about his conference rivals. There is little doubt that Tennessee will improve under coach Kiffin, but, come on, they were 5-7 last year. There's lots of room for improvement, and they still won't be better than Florida at home.

Florida State at #7 BYU - BYU was Quarterback U back in the 80's. It looks like they have another good one in Max Hall. Even though FSU's pass defense looked terrible in their season-opening loss to Miami, let's face it that was Miami. This will tell us if BYU's win over Oklahoma was just a fluke, and this is exactly the kind of game Florida State wins. The 'Noles are too athletic for the Cougars.

Texas Tech at #2 Texas - The folks at Texas were one play away from a possible shot at a national championship game last year (assuming they would have gone on to win the Big 12 Championship Game), and Texas Tech was the team that completed that big play. Much of the talent from that Red Raiders team has departed, but the Longhorns still have theirs.

#19 Nebraska at #13 Virginia Tech - I'll admit it. I'm not sold on Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor. And I think this is exactly the kind of road win Nebraska needs if they are going to convince anyone that they're "back." The Cornhuskers have yet to beat a top 15 team under Bo Pelini, but I think they get it done on Saturday.