Power Rankings: Top 5 College Football Games of the Weekend

1)   Florida at LSU: Will Tebow play? Will Tebow sit? Ridiculous question as far as we’re concerned. If the game’s close Tebow will be in the huddle. The real question is whether LSU’s OL can get a push against the Gators front seven. If LSU can run the ball, they can make this interesting. If not this will get ugly early. Our pick: Florida by 2 scores.

2)   Alabama at Ole Miss: This may be the biggest game in Ole Miss history. The season can still be a success if they were to lose, mind you. But without a win here the Rebs are no better than what Georgia is in the East and possibly what Tennessee had been before the last 4 years. Bama continues to lay waste to anyone and anything that gets in front of them. We’ve got little faith in the Rebs OL to create holes against the Crimson Tide defense. It’s on Jevan Snead to make something happen. Our pick: Bama in a walk

3)   Wisconsin at Ohio State: Some how the Badgers are 5-0 without anyone really noticing. Ohio State’s still trying to position themselves for a BCS title run. The Badgers have won a lot of VERY close games against less talented teams. The Buckeyes seem to be Terrell Pryor and very little else. The Buckeyes probably have too much on the ground for the Badgers, but if Nick Toon gets lose for a big play or two, look out. Our pick: Ohio State close

4)   Michigan at Iowa: What is up with the Hawkeyes? They roll Penn State during a white out at Beaver Stadium, then barely survive N. Iowa and Arkansas State. No clue there. If it’s an issue of motivation, this week’s matchup should supply plenty of that. The Wolverines were handed the IU game by as bad a call as we’ve ever seen. They lost the karma game to Michigan State last week, but looked like the more talented team once they woke up. This one could be fun. Hawkeyes want to grind it out. Michigan wants a foot race. Our pick: Michigan by a FG

5)   Georgia at Tennessee: Ridiculous as it may seem, the losing coach here will probably feel their seat warm a little. The Vols are winless against the SEC under Lane Kiffin. Georgia finds new and unique ways to underachieve each week. Weather could very well be a factor here. If it rains, the Vols have a much better shot of stopping AJ Green. If not, we give UT very little chance here. Our pick: Georgia by 6