College Football Week 4 Picks

So far the first 3 weeks of the college football season have been anything but ordinary. With its share of upsets and emergences of new teams this season may prove to be one of the mnost exciting yet. Since Kyle likes to take his luck with weekly picks, I might as well give it a shot.

# 22 North Carolina at Georgia Tech
The Tarheels may get all they can handle from Paul Johnson and the Yellow Jackets. Its in ATL and this team will be looking to erase the memory of the Clemson loss and the bitter defeat by rival Miami last week. Though the 'Heels have proven good so far, this could be their first set back in a dangerous road game. If Nesbitt gets hot, I dont think this Tarheel team has what it take sto stop him and that option attack. This should keep you entertained, a good ole' fashioned shoot out in my opinion. My prediction: Georgia Tech wins by a 10 point spread

#9 Miami @ #11 Virginia Tech
This pick is not going to make me popular with the folks in Blacksburg. No I am not clinically insane picking against the Hokies when they are playing at home, but Nebraska gave them one hell of a scare, winning the game on a last second pass by Ty"tanium"rod Taylor. The 'Canes are hotter than the sun in south beach and their offense is rolling behind Jacory Harris. This is not technically an upset considering the rankings, but Miami hasnt been a Top ten team since 2005, and the Canes managed to beat Tech last year. Both defenses will knock you in the mouth no doubt about it. But in a game where the determining factor will be offense, the Canes edge the Hokies by a long shot. This will be a fantastic game to watch, and an even better on to recap. My prediction: Miami wins by a 9 point spread

#6 Cal @ Oregon
This is a big time upset watch. We have seen now year after year that the Pac 10 can provide its share of upset. Alla USC (Oregon St. and Washington) So after a huge win over BYU in Provo the Ducks have some momentum. So Cal could get knocked in the mouth this week. Sure the ducks havent proven that they can stop the run all the time yet, but push comes to shove and it becomes a shoot out, Oregon still has enough weapons to swing with the big boys. My prediction: Oregon wins by 7.

Fresno State @ #14 Cincinnati
This is going to be good. The Bulldogs coming off a disappointing loss to rival Boise State in a game where they scored over 30 points, now go on the road to face a Bearcats team who hasnt been tested so far this season, by a team like Fresno who smacks people in the mouth. With a anyone anytime anywhere approach look for the Bulldogs to ferociously attack the Bearcats. A mid scoring game. My prediction: Bulldogs by 7 points.

Iowa @ #5 Penn State
To steal a line from Live Hard Sell Hard "They are the enemy...never again" Simply put. There wont be an upset this year, the Hawkeyes barely beat Northern Iowa.. who? Yeah Northern Iowa. Penn state however, who hasnt played an amazing schedule, has however blown teams out. Clark is back and better than ever, Joe PA is coaching from the sidelines, and ya dont forget abou that Penn State linebacking core. Look for Penn state to tromp the Hawkeyes. MyPrediction: Penn State by 17 points.

- Nick