WEEK
THREE (September 19)
West
Virginia (+7) over Auburn
Mountaineer quarterback Jarrett Brown is looking more
like an NFL prospect and has been extremely successful
throwing the ball around to a large number of capable
receivers. Running back Noel Devine ran for 207 yards
last year in the win over Auburn and gives WVU a balanced
attack. This will be the biggest test thus far in the
2009 season for Auburn. Ben Tate currently leads the
SEC in rushing and the new Wildcat offense with Kodi
Burns as the triggerman has finally given the Tigers
some offensive firepower. The Mountaineers have won
their last five games against SEC competition. Getting
a touchdown advantage is too good to pass up.
West Virginia 31 Auburn 28
Bowling
Green (-3) over Marshall
Bowling Green senior quarterback Tyler Sheehan has had
a strong start to the season and has only tossed one
interception. The Falcons looked good defeating Sun
Belt power Troy and taking Missouri to the wire last
week on the road. They have never won in Huntington
and Marshall has star power at many numerous positions
such as Darius Marshall at running back, Cody Slate
at tight end and Albert McClellan at defensive end...the
same type of line up Troy threw at Bowling Green in
the first week with the exception that the rest of the
Marshall team is extremely sub par in talent. This one
is going to be close.
Bowling Green 34 Marshall 28
Wyoming
at Colorado UNDER 52 points
Wyoming actually plays very good defense. Colorado actually
plays very bad offense. The Cowboys have not been too
productive on the offensive side either with this new
system under the guidance of former Missouri offensive
coordinator Dave Christensen. Head coach Dan Hawkins
is on the Boulder hot seat, he needs this win in a bad
way. Look for his defense to answer the bell much better
than they did the previous two outings. This should
not the best game to watch on Saturday if you are a
lover of high scoring affairs.
Colorado 23 Wyoming 21
Navy
at Pittsburgh OVER 52 points
Both of these teams have been able to score points thus
far into the season. If last year's game were any indication
(a 42-21 Pitt victory), then the 2009 game should not
be much different. Ricky Dobbs throws a nice pass and
is going to be one of the better Navy quarterbacks to
have played in this system. That is quite a statement.
The Midshipmen have already lined up against a highly
regarded BCS level team in Ohio State. Look for Pitt
to utilize a "safe" passing attack with Bill
Stull behind center. No matter, the Panthers have been
able to score points so far. It's another high scoring
affair. The winner will need to score 35 points.
Pittsburgh 35 Navy 31
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