College Football Week 3 Bold Predictions

1. Boston College upsets Florida State

The Eagles have played the Seminoles close the last two years, but came up short on both occasions.  I think third time's the charm for Boston College, as they deal a significant blow to Florida State's playoff aspirations with a win at home.  33 - 30, BC.

2. USC blows out Stanford by 3 touchdowns or more

The last five meetings between these two teams has been decided by 8 points or less, but I think that's about to change.  The Trojans are finally starting to recover from NCAA sanctions imposed after the Bush scandal, and the Cardinal look like they might have a down year.  Unless Stanford's defense really steps up, this one could get out of hand fast.  I think USC's high-powered aerial attack is too much for David Shaw's squad, as Stanford falls, 38 - 17.

3. Three different Buckeyes throw touchdown passes against Northern Illinois

Both Cardale Jones and JT Barrett had touchdown passes in week 1 against Virginia Tech, but Ohio State was held without a touchdown pass against Hawaii last weekend - breaking a streak of 24 straight games with such scores, which tied a school record  I think Ohio State's passing game gets back on track this week against Northern Illinois.  Cardale and JT should both get a fair amount of playing time, and Meyer has hinted at the possibility of Miller being ready to throw.  There's also a chance that Stephen Collier gets some reps late, if the Buckeyes have a big enough lead.  No matter who does the scoring, I think Ohio State's offense is too much for the Huskies as they cruise to a 49 - 17 win.

4. Indiana and Western Kentucky combine for 80+ points

I expect fireworks in Bloomington, as both these teams tend to not play extremely sound defense but sport high-powered offenses.  Indiana gets the win, but it ain't pretty, 44 - 42.

5. Rutgers makes it through weekend without any more players or coaches getting arrested and/or suspended

Last weekend, the Scarlet Knights' star receiver, Leonte Carroo, was arrested for body slamming a woman into concrete following the team's loss to Washington State.  Before that, six current and two former players were arrested on various charges related to home invasions and attempted robbery.  And now, the latest scandal for the team involves head coach Kyle Flood, who has been suspended 3 games for violating university policies related to contacting professors.  The off-field issues with this program have been seemingly endless, but I think if they focus all their energy on not screwing up they might be able to make it two days without any more problems.  Maybe.