College Football Week 14 Bold Predictions

1. Favorites all win in SEC, ACC, Pac 12 championship games

My predictions of chaos didn't work out so well last week so I'm going the opposite direction in week 14.  Everybody is talking about what happens in all these crazy scenarios, but I think the most probable outcome is no chaos at all.  Alabama crushes Florida, 38 - 4 (yes, two safeties), Clemson survives UNC, 35 - 27, and Stanford handles USC, 38 - 28.

2. Temple upsets Houston

Both of these teams suffered stunning upset losses this season, with the Owls falling to USF and Houston getting beaten by UConn.  They meet on Saturday with an AAC title and a New Year's Six bowl bid on the line.  Houston's been able to move the ball on almost anyone this year, but I like Temple's defense in this one.  Owls win 28 - 24.

3. I will be sad because there is no Buckeye football

:'(

4. Iowa topples MSU, wins Big Ten

If the Spartans' offense dictates the tempo of this game, the Hawkeyes could be in trouble.  But Iowa has made a habit of forcing teams play their style this season.  They haven't faced a quarterback even close to Connor Cook's level, so it will be a big challenge for Iowa's defense.  I think it stays close all game but the Hawkeye defense comes up with a big stop late in the game to seal the deal.  Iowa stays perfect and advances to the playoff with a 30 - 27 victory.

5. Everybody agrees with the CFP committee's top 4

Because pretty much everyone has been on the same page so far, right?