Rivalry Week...Let the bloodbath ensue.

Well, anytime that we have a Florida State game in the picks, I deem it necessary to have a picture of the spokeswomen from FSU. Anyways, it's rivalry week and that means a ton of grudge matches on the tube. Just a taste of what we have this weekend: Kansas and Mizzou battle it out for a possible berth in the National Championship game. Needless to say, that game is the most important, in terms of BCS implications but the game to watch will be the Auburn vs. Alabama game as the Tide looks to rebound after their Pearl Harboresque tragedy last weekend. Also, look to see if the FSU linebackers can backup their claim of stopping the scoring machine that is Tim Tebow.

Missouri 35 - Kansas 31

Here is the first real test for the Kansas Jayhawks. Up until now, they have played the 117th toughest schedule in college football. In all reality, this game should be a toss up. Both of these teams are pretty evenly matched. Both have high powered offenses, however, both also have mediocre defenses. Sorry, I know that Kansas has great defensive stats, but just take a look at their competition up until now. If the Tigers can slow down KU's offense just a little bit, then the Mizzou offense should be able to take advantage of an overrated Jayhawk defense. This game is going to be a shoot out and, quite frankly, a fun game to watch. Unfortunately, for the Jayhawks, with this game goes the national title shot.

USC 27 - Arizona State 21

Arizona State still has an outside shot at a BCS Championship game berth but they have to get through USC first. One thing you need to know: Pete Carroll has never lost a game in the month of November while at the helm at USC. Now, at some point he will, but his team is still head and shoulders more talented then Arizona State and more times than not, talent wins out. Look for USC to curb a powerful ASU offense and give JDB and crew enough solid opportunities to put points on the board. USC spoils the Sun Devils hopes at a championship shot.

Virginia Tech 21 - UVA 17

This game is going to be the most boring game of the weekend. Both of these teams really don't have consistent offenses but they both possess solid defenses with the Hoakies having the edge. The fact that this game is being played at UVA should help but Va Tech's defense should raise enough havoc to ensure a shot at the ACC title this year. UVA's ACC title hopes come crashing down in a close one.

West Virginia 31 - Uconn 24

I think this game might get out of hand. West Virginia has a legitimate shot at a title if a few things fall their way. That being said, look for White and Slaton to run all over the place and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Bottom line: WVU's offense is pretty damn hard to stop and I don't think that Uconn has the athletes to get it done. This is West Virginia's last hurdle. If the Mountaineers get through the Huskies, then they just have to sit back and hope that some teams lose.

Florida 28 - FSU 17

The Florida State linebackers have been quoted as saying, "Tim Tebow is going down." Smooth move guys. Nobody has stopped Tebow all year and now you have gone and fired him up. Great game plan. This rivalry used to have National Championship implications every year but due to FSU's downward spiral into mediocrity as of late, it has lost a lot of its luster. Have no fear, it is still a rivalry between two teams that genuinely hate each other. This years installment should be won easily by the Gators due to the fact that they are just a better team. Look for Tebow to ink a few more touchdowns onto his Heisman resume in this one. Florida State will keep it close but, ultimately, will not have the offense to match the Gators.

UCLA 21 - Oregon 17

We saw how good Oregon is without Dennis Dixon. With Dixon out for the rest of the season, the QB duties fall on Brady Leaf. Yeah, same family. Like brother, like brother. That should tell you all you need to know. UCLA needs one more win to become bowl eligible and Karl Dorrell could use one more win...shit, Karl Dorrell is a dead man walking. Honestly, I just have a feeling that the Ducks go down in this one. It is unfortunate, because it would have been a great game between Oregon and LSU.

UGA 24 - Georgia Tech 17

This one is closer than it should be more years than not. The dawgs are playing solid football and a win will guarantee a BCS bowl game. Gailey and the jackets are playing anything but solid football. Add to that the fact that Gailey has never beaten a Mark Richt coached dawgs team and things do not look to good for the Jackets. Look for Georgia to try and jump on Tech early. If the dawgs can put a couple of early touchdowns on the board it should seal the deal because Tech doesn't have the offense to come from behind. However, if you have watched this game in the last couple of years, then you know that it will probably be ugly and close. Dawgs clinch a BCS bowl invite with a win on the flats.

Alabama 17 - Auburn 31

This is, arguably, the greatest rivalry in college football. Sorry Buckeyes and Wolverines, you don't own that distinction outright. Auburn has owned the Tide as of late and that trend should continue this year. Auburn has too good of a defense for the pedestrian Bama offense to overcome. The only that thing will give Bama a chance is a bed shitting by Brandon Cox. Something tells me that will not happen. Alabama comes out of the tragedy (read: Coach Saban press conference) game against UL Monroe and follows it up with a solid defeat at the hands of the Tigers. Look, I have no doubt that this series will get a lot more competitive once Saban has had a chance to get his players to Tuscaloosa but, currently, he doesn't have them. Man, Shula won just as many games last year with the same talent. Isn't Nick Satan...I mean Saban supposed to be the greatest college football coach...ever? Not all is well in Sabanation.