College Football Picks Ranked Teams 9-24-2011

by | Sep 24, 2011 | ACC, Alabama, Arkansas, BCS, Big 12, College Football, Florida State, SEC

Last week we had a pretty good week for the picks of ranked teams going 2-0.   LSU had no problem with Mississippi State beating them 19-6 making the picks 1-0 for the week and 3-1 for the season.  In the other game Oklahoma beat Florida State 23 – 13 making the picks 2-0 for the week and 4-1 for the season.  This week there are four match ups of ranked teams.  This is the week that could make or break our great start to the season for the picks.

In the first game we again have (2) LSU playing at (16) West Virginia.  Both teams come into this game 3-0 on the season.  LSU has had the much more difficult path to the undefeated start.  I see this game being a high scoring event.  West Virginia has been putting up some big numbers.  LSU has not been struggling on Offense but have not been overly great either.   Pick – LSU 42 WVU 35

In the next game we have (14) Arkansas at (3) Alabama.  Another match up of 3-0 teams.  Arkansas is off to a great start this year and this game could give them a legitimate start to the season.  Alabama is off to their usual start since Saban has been their coach.  I don’t see Alabama losing this game at home.  Arkansas will put up a fight but in the end Alabama will pull away.  Pick –  Alabama 35 Arkansas 24

Is what may be the most interesting game of the day we have (7) Oklahoma St at (8) Texas A&M.  Both teams have been on a roll on Offense.  Oklahoma State comes into the game as the second ranked offense  this year averaging 52.3 points per game.  Texas A&M is only giving up just over 10 points a game but has not played anyone with a good Offense.  The Oklahoma State Defense has been giving up a little over 24 points a game.  This very well could be a game where both Offenses are basically unstoppable.    This will be a high scoring game.  Pick – Oklahoma St. 56 Texas A&M 45

In the last pick of the day we have (11) Florida St at (21)Clemson.   This game has always been a big game for both schools.  These teams are pretty close in skill level.  Florida St. has one loss to Oklahoma (Which I predicted)  Clemson wants to prove that they are a top tier team this year.  A win against Florida St. would help to do that for them.  Last year this game was won by Florida St. with a field goal as time expired.  This year the game is at Clemson and I see that home field advantage helping the Tigers.  Pick – Clemson 27 Florida St. 21