The GMs NCAA FB Top 10, week 11

Last week was a bad week for my college picks and I had hoped to make a valiant comeback this past weekend and thought I did okay.

And then I looked at the picks and remembered I didn't actually take that team.

DAMN!

I went 5-5 against the spread this past weekend. Not great but not technically losing either.

And now we go into perhaps the worst weekend for college football. There is only 1 game featuring ranked teams against each other and that is pushing it. 25 South Carolina goes to Gainesville to play the number 4 Florida Gators team that is destroying teams each week. I don't think that will stop this week.

About this past weekend....

Did Iowa do us all a favor? Maybe they did. I am a huge Penn State fan and really wanted to see them play for a National Title but at the same time if they were just going to be destroyed by a team like Florida or Texas than I wouldn't want to watch. But I was still rooting for the Lions and was disappointed when they lost.

But I love all college football and will enjoy the rest of the season. I am really looking forward to the Texas Tech @ Oklahoma game in a couple weeks. That should be fun. And then there are games like OU vs Okie State and Florida vs Florida State.

Every week there seems to be multiple games worth watching. It's great.


The GMs Top 10:

1. Alabama (1) 10-0 - They got past LSU which I figured they would and they SHOULD get to the SEC title game undefeated, although I would keep my eye on Auburn if I were them. If they make it through the title game than they will be playing in Miami in January.
2. Texas Tech (3) 10-0 - Last week I said they weren't in my title conversation but this week they might top it. I think they are actually MORE likely to make it through their schedule than Alabama. The tough game is obviously AT Oklahoma.
3. Florida (4) 9-1 - Absolutely destroying their opponents right now. If they win out they play for the SEC championship....and probably win it. But don't look past Florida State too early. South Carolina can't hang with the Gators.
4. Texas (5) 8-1 - Another team another win. With the exception of the first half (and final plays) against Texas Tech they have played a pretty much perfect season. They have to be ahead of OU since they already beat OU.
5. Oklahoma (6) 9-1 - The offense is amazing, the defense is amazingly bad! I think TT can handle this team because their defense is that bad. But they keep winning. With TT and Okie State coming up I don't expect it to continue.
6. USC (8) 8-1 - Playing in a weak PAC-10 is making this team look so much better than they are. Yes their defense is good but the offenses they are playing against aren't exactly Texas or Oklahoma. As usual a bit overrated in the media.
7. Penn State (2) 9-1 - Couldn't quite get it done in Iowa City. The wind might have been an equalizer but the babying of the offense and Darryl Clark is probably more to blame. But if they win out they get the Rose Bowl....not too bad.
8. Boise State (8) 9-0 - A toss up between them and Utah still goes to a very young Broncos team. Winning at Oregon is still impressive. Unfortunately they won't stay ahead of Utah unless Utah losses.
9. Utah (-) 10-0 - A big come from behind win against TCU last week gets the Utes into the top 10 for the first time this season. They still get BYU and can still jump Boise in the coming weeks. An undefeated season likely lands them in the BCS game.
10. Missouri (-) 8-2 - After losing to Texas they have calmed things down and are focused on winning the Big 12 north. They want to redeem themselves against the South division in the championship game.

Almost there:

• Ohio State 8-2 - Playing very well and they seem to have found an offense in the past few weeks. Should finish out the season with wins and end up in either a BCS game or in Florida for a New Years Day game.
• Oklahoma State 8-2 - They got throttled by a Texas Tech team looking to make a point. Now they have to rebound and get ready for the Sooners in a few weeks.
• TCU 9-2 - A tough close loss to Utah on Thursday surely cost them a BCS shot at least. Refocus and finish out the season strong to get to a solid bowl game.
• BYU 9-1 - They get Air Force this week and Utah next week to finish their season with tough games. If they win those two they will be in good shape within the conference.