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The NoseBleed Report

Weekly College Football Picks. 9/28/13

9/26/2013

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Here are our updated standings through two weeks.

Caleb 10-2
Cory 9-3
Carter 8-4

Now here's this weeks picks.

No. 12 South Carolina at UCF
The Gamecocks are coming off of a well needed bye week to face a UCF team that is playing some really good football right now. QB Blake Bortles for the Knights has been the definition of consistency throwing for over 800 yards and 7 touchdowns, as well as adding a rushing score as well. Meanwhile South Carolina has been very inconsistent on defense and hasn't truly played up to their potential yet. This could be a trap game for South Carolina, and if there isn't any improvement on defense, look for UCF to make things interesting for the Gamecocks.
Caleb's Pick- South Carolina 35, UCF 24
Carter's Pick- UCF 24, South Carolina 21
Cory's Pick- South Carolina 41, UCF 31

No. 6 LSU at No. 9 Georgia
In this weeks match-up of top 10 teams, LSU heads on the road to take on Georgia, the 1st time Georgia has faced an LSU or Alabama team in the regular season since 2009. LSU has played beyond expectations so far this year due to the fact their offense has now become dangerous and their young defense has stepped up to fill in the shoes of those who left for the draft last year. The Bulldogs have played well so far, but their defense is definitely playing up to par after allowing 21 points to North Texas last week. Whoever wins this game may position themselves to challenge Alabama for the SEC crown.
Caleb's Pick- LSU 34, Georgia 31
Carter's Pick- Georgia 27, LSU 21
Cory's Pick- LSU 24, Georgia 17

No. 14 Oklahoma at No. 22 Notre Dame
In what was a game with national title implications last year has just become a match-up of ranked opponents Saturday. Oklahoma has played two QBs over their 1st three games and neither has positioned them self to take the starting role (although QB Blake Bell dominated an over-matched Tulsa squad). Notre Dame on the other hand has struggled to pull out victories after falling to Michigan. QB Tommy Rees has done a solid job replacing Everett Golson, but the Irish truly miss Golson's ability to create plays when under pressure. Unlike last year, the only thing the winner of this game will have is nothing more than a solid non-conference victory.
Caleb's Pick- Oklahoma 28, Notre Dame 21
Carter's Pick- Oklahoma 34, Notre Dame 24
Cory's Pick- Oklahoma 42, Notre Dame 35

No. 21 Ole Miss at No. 1 Alabama
This game has the smell of a trap game all over it. Ole Miss is playing some of the best football in the country, while Alabama allowed a weak Colorado State team to hang around for a bit last week. If Alabama plays like they did last week, Ole Miss will come into Tuscaloosa and knock off Alabama. If only it were that simple though. Look for Nick Saban to have his guys ready to tackle an Ole Miss squad that would like nothing more than to defeat No.1 Alabama at home.
Caleb's Pick- Alabama 28, Ole Miss 17
Carter's Pick- Alabama 31, Ole Miss 24
Cory's Pick- Alabama 45, Ole Miss 17

No. 23 Wisconsin at No. 4 Ohio State
The Badgers should be undefeated right now if it wasn't for a botched call against Arizona State. Wisconsin has been sitting under the radar this year so far, so just like with Ole Miss/Alabama, this has the making of a trap game. Some people forget that even though this team has lost a lot, the previous three years they had been playing for the Rose Bowl as the Big Ten champs. Ohio State still is a very talented team with one of the best coaches in the game in Urban Meyer, so expect both teams to come into the Horseshoe swinging.
Caleb's Pick- Ohio State 35, Wisconsin 31
Carter's Pick- Ohio State 45, Wisconsin 24
Cory's Pick- Ohio State 38, Wisconsin 24

Arizona at No. 16 Washington
Washington has exceeded expectations so far this year, but this match will be the Huskies 1st true test of the season. Arizona has quietly started off 3-0, beating their 1st three opponents by an average of 35.0 ppg. Washington shouldn't overlook Arizona, but still look for Huskies QB Keith Price to have a great game. Price is one of the most talented QBs in the country, and an under the radar Heisman candidate.
Caleb's Pick- Washington 31, Arizona 21
Carter's Pick- Washington 27, Arizona 20
Cory's Pick- Washington 21, Arizona 17




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Weekly College Football Picks. 9/21/13

9/19/2013

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Here are our standings after last week.

Carter 5-1
Cory 5-1
Caleb 4-2


Now here's this weeks picks.

Michigan State at No. 22 Notre Dame
Michigan State has been a strong defensive team so far this season and will look to continue that trend at Notre Dame. Meanwhile the Fighting Irish are fresh off of surviving a scare at Purdue. Look for the Irish to get back on track at home, but this will be a close game between to great rivals.
Caleb's Pick- Notre Dame 21, Michigan State 13
Carter's Pick- Michigan St. 24, Notre Dame 17
Cory's Pick- Notre Dame 42, Michigan State 27

Arkansas at Rutgers
Arkansas is off to a great start under new head coach Brett Bielma. The Razorbacks are running the ball well and have won their 1st 3 games of the season. Rutgers has also played well, and other than an overtime loss to a very good Fresno State team they would also be unbeaten. Look for both of these teams to step up their game and show everyone who's for real.
Caleb's Pick- Rutgers 24, Arkansas 20
Carter's Pick- Arkansas 21 , Rutgers 17
Cory's Pick- Arkansas 52, Rutgers 17

No. 23 Arizona State at No. 5 Stanford
In the match-up of the only ranked teams this week, Arizona State heads to Palo Alto to take on the Stanford Cardinal. Arizona State won a barn burner against Wisconsin at home late last Saturday night, while Stanford took care of Army on the road. Stanford hasn't looked dominant in its first two games for a top 10 team, but look for them to get down to business against the Sun Devils.
Caleb's Pick- Stanford 31, Arizona State 21
Carter's Pick- Stanford 34, Arizona St 28
Cory's Pick- Stanford 48, Arizona State 13

Auburn at No. 6 LSU
Auburn has surprised some folks with the way they've started this season. They already have as many wins as they did last year, and their winning games by producing on offense and playing solid defense. Another team that has shocked some folks is LSU. A lot of the experts picked LSU to take a step back this year after losing most of their talent from last year to the NFL Draft, but this team has responded and looks to be just as good as previous years if not better. Look for this game to be reminiscent of the old bouts between LSU and Auburn, back when both teams kept it close and where one team would step up and win in the final minutes.
Caleb's Pick- LSU 28, Auburn 17
Carter's Pick- LSU 45, Auburn 10
Cory's Pick- LSU 35, Auburn 17

Tennessee at No. 19 Florida
Tennessee and Florida are both coming off tough losses to two very good teams. Tennessee got slapped around by Oregon last week, and will be looking to turn things around against a Gator team that struggled to put up points against Miami. Look for this one to come down to who can create turnovers and create big plays on offense.
Caleb's Pick- Florida 21, Tennessee 13
Carter's Pick- Tennessee 24, Florida 17
Cory's Pick- Tennessee 24, Florida 21

No. 15 Michigan at Connecticut
Michigan survived a scare against Akron last week and will be looking to regroup against a UConn team that just cant seem to do anything right. The Huskies were upset at home opening week by Towson, and then looked flat in their loss against Maryland. Look for both of these teams to step up their game and make the necessary adjustments to be better this week.
Caleb's Pick- Michigan 38, Connecticut 20
Carter's Pick- Michigan 35, Connecticut 24
Cory's Pick- Michigan 45, Connecticut 7

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Weekly College Football Picks. 9/14/13

9/14/2013

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Starting this week we will start picking some of the nations top games. So without further ado, here they are.

No. 1 Alabama at No. 6 Texas A&M
The game of the year is upon us as all eyes will be on College Station Saturday at 3:30. Alabama will be seeking revenge for their only loss last year, whereas the Aggies and Johnny Manziel will be trying to prove that last year's win was no fluke. Expect a close game through three quarters, with the winner making their push in the final minutes of the 4th.
Caleb's Pick- Alabama 31 Texas A&M 21
Carter's Pick- Alabama 21 Texas A&M 10

Cory's Pick- Alabama 35 Texas A&M 24



Tennessee at No. 2 Oregon
This may not be a marquee match-up, but it is a match-up between SEC and PAC-12, so it should make for great television. The Vols having been flying high under 1st year head coach Butch Jones, winning their 1st two games by an average margin of 38.5 points. Meanwhile the Ducks haven't skipped a beat under the helm of Mark Helfrich. Oregon has the better experience and skill, and should be favored by a high margin, but look for Tennessee to keep this closer than what the experts expect.
Caleb's Pick- Oregon 41 Tennessee 24
Carter's Pick- Oregon 35 Tennessee 28

Cory's Pick- Oregon 42 Tennessee 27



No. 7 Louisville at Kentucky
Although not a major match-up, this game still is a rivalry, and sadly for Louisville, this will be there toughest non-conference game all season. Maxwell Smith is now under the helm as starting QB for the Wildcats, so look for Kentucky to air it out more. Regardless, this should not be a contest for the Cardinals and Heisman hopeful Teddy Bridgewater.
Caleb's Pick- Louisville 38 Kentucky 10
Carter's Pick-Louisville 45 Kentucky 10

Cory's Pick- Louisville 45 Kentucky 13



No. 16 UCLA at No. 23 Nebraska
Although all eyes will be focused on College Station and Alabama and A&M, this is probably the 2nd best game of the weekend. UCLA and QB Brett Hundley knocked off the Huskers last year in Los Angeles, and will look to do the same this year. Meanwhile Taylor Martinez and Nebraska should be ready to handle the Bruins. Look for a lot of scoring in a matchup of two bright young QBs.
Caleb's Pick- UCLA 35 Nebraska 31
Carter's Pick- Nebraska 31 UCLA 28
Cory's Pick- UCLA 28 Nebraska 24



No. 25 Ole Miss at Texas
Time to see if what these teams are made of. No one knows how good the other one is, no one knows which team version of each team will show up. Will Texas continue to struggle on defense, or will they play like they did against New Mexico State? Will Ole Miss have to play from behind like they did in their win at Vandy, or will they dominate from the start? This game has major implications on whether either of these teams could win 9 or 10 games.
Caleb's Pick- Texas 28 Ole Miss 27
Carter's Pick- Ole Miss 28 Texas 13
Cory's Pick- Ole Miss 31 Texas 24)



Boston College at USC
This one isn't a big game, nor should anyone treat it like one. The only reason this game is on our list is because of the headlines surrounding USC. How will the Trojans respond to their loss to Washington State? Is Cody Kessler the right guy for the QB job? How much longer will Kiffin make it? We'll just have to wait and see
Caleb's Pick- Boston College 17 USC 14
Carter's Pick- USC 21 Boston College 14
Cory's Pick- Boston College 21 USC 13



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