College Football Week 12 Picks

After yet another 2-3 week I have inched to close to that .500 mark for the year at 31-25. Big time rivalries take place this week before a slew of em next week. So as we come down the stretch here is a look at what to expect in week 12.

Ohio State at Michigan- The fans have a great fan pick this week picking one of the best rivalries in college football. The maize and blue have been waiting a long time for a win over the Buckeyes and look to get it in the Big House this week. One problem....Ohio State doesn't exactly plan on ending that streak of 5 anytime soon. Coming off of a impressive win against the Hawkeyes this is anything but a "let down game". The Wolverines have been struggling and need a win to have a shot at a bowl game. For Michigan the good news is there at home, the bad.....Ohio State is flat out on fire and will look forward to a party in Ann Arbor after a 5th straight. I expect it to be close but in the end the Buckeyes have to much horse power.

Ohio State 28 Michigan 24

Kansas at Texas- There isn't much standing in Hook'ems path to a national title game apperence. Kansas has shown periods of explosive offense this year and could cause issues in the Horns secondary. However, Texas has a pretty potent offense of their own led by heisman candidate Colt McCoy and Shipley. Kansas will stick around in the first half because of their ability to score points and a lot of em but Texas' defense will make a big stop followed by a big play taking any wind out of rock chalk jayhawk's sails.

Kansas 31 Texas 45

California at Stanford- So what exactly has gotten into the Stanford Cardinal lately as they have knocked off back to back top 10 teams. California was supposed to be in a position to win the Pac 10 but have been nothing short of a major disapointment. Stanford is begening christmas early and will feast on what has been a weak Cal defense. Stanford has a chance to play for the roses if a few things happen and they won't let that dream end on their terms at home.

California 24 Stanford 38

LSU at Old Miss- So this game was supposed to decide 2nd and 3rd in the SEC West but......well Olde Miss hasn't exactly been what they were supposed to be. They have played well at times but have been all over the place in the consistancy department lead by Javon Snead who one game plays like a heisman candidate and the next you wonder why he is starting. LSU is full of speed and will be ready to shake off an escape from Lousiana Tech last week. Olde Miss will be haunted by the consistancy bug yet again in the 4th quarter.

LSU 24 Old Miss 17

Western Carolina at Appalachian State- The batttle for the Old Mountian Jug!!!!! Yes App has dominated the series of late but Armanti Edwards may be a no go for the Mountian Men on Saturday. Western is healthy for the first time in a long time as it showed last week in their win at Eastrn Kentucky. Western's D has been pretty good for the most part all season long its just the offense has not exactly put the D in ideal positions. However last week for the first time all year bothe were clicking as the Catamounts won against a quality team on the road. Speaking of hot that would describe App after a slow start the Mountianeers have returned to their old form and well won the Sothern Confrence yet again after a convincing win over the Elon Pheonix a week ago. App is looking forward to the playoffs while the Cats are having their "bowl" game in Boone Saturday. Look for a fired up Western squad to jump ahead early as they did a year ago but this year find away not to sucomb to the Appalachian onslaught in the third quarter demonstrated in Cullowhee a year ago. Western will hang tough and be there in the fourth quarter. I think the defense is what wins the Catamounts the Mountian Jug for the first time in 5 years.

Western Carolina 33 Appalachian State 29
-Kyle