Weekly Picks: Week 6

Other than the PSU game, we've got about 5 games on the slate for this week so let us go ahead and get started......

17 Michigan State vs. 18 Michigan

This will definitely be the most interesing game of the day for me because I really don't know what to expect from both of these teams. Both of them pulled out late victories against Notre Dame, both possess very explosive offenses, but only one of them has a true Heisman candidate. I think this will be a firecracker of a game with both offenses putting up a lot of points, but I would like to say that I believe this is a pivotal game for Rich Rod and the Wolverines. Even though it's a huge game for both programs, I think that this is the biggest opportunity to date for Rich Rod to officially turn the corner and he knows it. Rich Rod will have his Wolverines ready and Denard will further his case as a true Heisman contender.

Ali's Pick: Michigan 38 -- 34 Michigan State

19 South Carolina vs. 1 Alabama

Alabama is coming off of a statement game against Florida, a statement that was made that the SEC is a one horse conference this year. The question is, can the likes of an Auburn or South Carolina falsify that statement and insert themselves as legitimate contenders in the SEC this year. I think it will be tough for either of those programs to do that, but at the same time this is a far from perfect team in Tuscaloosa. I think that South Carolina exposes some of the weaknesses in Bama's young secondary, but Bama still over powers them on the offensive side of the ball. Too much Trent Richardson and Mark Ingram.

Ali's Pick: Bama 34 -- 24 South Carolina

Oregon State vs. 9 Arizona

Oregon State has been underachieving this year and establishing the case for TCU and Boise St (OSU's only two lossed) as true National Title Contenders. I have a feeling that they will strengthen their resume even further after this weekend. Mike Riley's teams have a notorious reputation for slow starts, but they also have a reputation for pulling a major upset or two every single season. This will be the coming out party for Mike Riley's Beavers, same story, different year. Look for Jacquizz Rogers to get going early as the Beavers look to stay in contention for the Pac-10 title.

Ali's Pick: Oregon State 27 -- 17 Arizona

12 LSU vs. 14 Florida

This is my pick for the game that carries the most uncertainty. Both teams are searching for an answer at Quarterback and both teams are coming off of terrible performances from the previous week. LSU once again struggled with clock management, and Urban Meyer realized that the Tebow jump pass only works with Tebow, and the list goes on and on. What I'm looking forward to though is the play of Jarrett Lee this week, I believe that if he makes the right reads and does not force anything, that LSU will have the best chance to win this game of the unknowns.

Ali's Pick: LSU 24 -- 13 Florida

23 Florida State vs. 13 Miami

Both of these teams came into the preseason with a lot of hype and promise at the beginning of the season, and both are now one-loss teams trying to assert themselves as the class of the ACC. While both teams suffered losses to Ohio State (UM) and Oklahoma (FSU) early, they have come on strong while entering ACC play. I would have to say that I like the athleticism on both of these teams and the amount of potential, but Miami has proven themselves a little more with their quality of competition. If Jacorry Harris can be decisive and avoid the turnovers the Hurricanes should have no problems in this one. However, the beauty remains that this is one of the biggest rivalries of all time and anything is possible.

Ali's Pick: Miami 31 -- 21 Florida State

As always, enjoy week 6 and let us know what you think about our picks, and even post some of your own in the comments section. Enjoy the fall weather as its going to start getting cold out, unless you play in the SEC because it is always warm in the South, its just a side effect of the speed in the Southeastern Conference. Anyways, have a good weekend all of you and enjoy the games.

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