College Football Week 7 Bold Predictions

1. USC gives Arizona their first loss

The Arizona Wildcats are feeling good after the big win against Oregon.  Which is just the more reason they may fall victim to a classic trap game scenario.  USC will surprise Arizona with a 26 - 23 win on the road.

2. Oregon and UCLA combine for 90+ points in an epic shootout

Both these teams look to rebound after suffering surprising losses to unranked teams. Both feature Heisman candidate quarterbacks and high-powered offenses.  So I'm counting on a lot of points in this one.  I think it could go either way, but I give the slight edge to Oregon. Ducks win a thriller, 48 - 45.

3. TCU holds Baylor to 30 points or less

Baylor is averaging a national best 51 points per game this season and will try to keep the trend going against a gritty TCU defense.  But the Horned Frogs showed they can play with the big boys after upsetting Oklahoma last week.  The Bears' competition to this point has been nowhere near what they will face on Saturday. They get exposed, as TCU cruises to a 40 - 28 win.

4. Georgia running back Nick Chubb runs for 150+ yards in Gurley's absence

Freshman Nick Chubb has big shoes to fill, with Todd Gurley suspended indefinitely while being investigated for alleged NCAA rules violations.  But Missouri has shown that they are susceptible to the run, giving the young running back an opportunity to showcase his own skills.  He has shown glimpses of greatness, so I see this as a possible breakout game for him in a 37 - 31 victory for the Bulldogs.

5. Florida has a QB available to play on Saturday

The Gators' sophomore quarterback Skyler Mornhinweg is questionable for Saturday's game against LSU after being treated for injuries sustained in a brawl with teammate Gerald Willis III over a pair of cleats.  Meanwhile, true freshman QB Treon Harris is suspended while being investigated on charges of sexual assault. So Florida may be stuck with multi-year starter Jeff Driskel, which is actually probably unwelcome news to many Gator fans. But who knows, maybe he will try to rob a bank or something and Florida can just play without a quarterback.