We are now getting into the meat of the season. Imagine this week as an appetizer for next week. But first, lets take a look at week five. California was beat by Arizona State on Friday night. Alabama struggled early by won by near 30. Clemson struggled the whole game and escaped Chapel Hill with a win. Texas A&M may not be as good as we thought as they barely beat Arkansas. Ohio State rolled Nebraska by 40+ points. Now let's look at my playoff outlook after week 5.
College Football Playoff
4 Oklahoma vs 1 Alabama
3 Clemson vs 2 Ohio State
First Two Out
5 Georgia
6 Auburn
Week 6 Picks (all times central)
Oklahoma vs Kansas 11:00am ABC (Pick: Oklahoma)
Iowa vs Michigan 11:00am FOX (Pick: Michigan)
Texas vs West Virginia 2:30 ABC (Pick: Texas)
Baylor vs Kansas State 2:30 ESPN2 (Pick: Baylor)
Michigan State vs Ohio State 6:30 ABC (Pick: Ohio State)
California vs Oregon 7:00 FOX (Pick: Oregon)
Washington vs Stanford 9:30 ESPN (Pick: Washington)
Upset Watch/Things to Watch for
This is not a strong week for the classic upset, but there are some sneaky good games. Iowa vs Michigan should be a hard nose battle. How will Michigan State generate any offense against Ohio State. Can California rally after a tough loss and go to Eugene and win. Stanford's season is basically on the line this week, as far as a bowl game is concerned.
Game of the Week
Auburn vs Florida 2:30 CBS
This is going to be the first true test for Bo Nix. Road games in the SEC are never easy, oh and its a top ten matchup. Florida is good, but this Auburn team is a classic Gus Malzahn team that can win. Florida is about to play three of their next four against top ten teams with LSU and Georgia looming after this game. Expect a battle between these two in the Swamp. I am going to take Auburn in a close game. (Pick: Auburn)
Just like a meal at a restaurant this is the appetizer because next week there are some key matchups looming. Have a magical day and we will SEE YA! real soon.
