Fresno State @ Nevada
Right up behind Hawaii is Fresno State, a team whose two losses both came against ranked teams in the form of Texas A&M and Oregon. Meanwhile, Nevada’s two losses came to Nebraska and – gasp – Northwestern. These two teams are fairly balanced against each other, which should prove for an exciting match-up. Nevada’s passing game might run into trouble against a Fresno State defense letting up just under 120 yards passing per game, which could be the key to a win for the Bulldogs.
New Mexico State @ Boise State
After their early season hiccup at Washington, Ian Johnson and Boise State looks primed to make a charge in the WAC. In their WAC season opener, they face off against a New Mexico State team that has put up similar offensive numbers to the Broncos. The difference maker here is going to be which defense performs best. In this shootout, give it to the team that does shootouts best: Boise State.
Other WAC games:
Louisiana Tech @ Mississippi – This is gonna be an ugly game, but Ole Miss will win.
Idaho @ San Jose State – The Spartans should win this one over Idaho and move to 2-0 in the WAC.
Current WAC Standings
#16 Hawaii - 5-0 (2-0)
Fresno State - 2-2 (1-0)
San Jose State - 2-3 (1-0)
Boise State - 3-1 (0-0)
New Mexico State - 3-2 (0-0)
Nevada - 2-2 (0-0)
Idaho - 1-4 (0-1)
Utah State - 0-5 (0-1)
Louisiana Tech - 1-3 (0-2)
--Brian Szabelski, the newest BC Tailgater.
Article comments
1 - Pico
Josh:
Two things to look for with LSU/Fla. Number one will Tiger QB Matt Flynn be close enough to 100%? If not, that's where LSU will lose the game with turnovers, much as they did last year in the Swamp. Number two, can mlb Ali Highsmith and the rest of the Tiger front seven be effective at stopping Tebow's qb draws? Since Florida doesn't seem to be a running threat with their running backs, stopping Tebow will be crucial to stopping their running game. I expect the Gators to get a few big pass plays on LSU's man coverage but if they can't run, they can't win. Oh, and rain could be a factor, too.
BTW, one of this week's best SEC matchups was already played: #8 Kentucky losing at #11 S. Carolina 38-23. Woodson looked very mortal out there.