College Football Week 14 Bold Predictions

1. Four or more ranked teams lose to unranked opponents

It's rivalry week, so expect upsets.  Teams that should be on alert: TCU (vs Texas), UCLA (vs Stanford), Arkansas (vs Missouri), Marshall (vs W Kentucky), Florida State (vs Florida), Michigan State (vs Penn State), Clemson (vs South Carolina), Louisville (vs Kentucky), Boise State (vs Utah State).  So, basically everyone.

2. Mississippi State takes down Ole Miss by margin of 10+

The Bulldogs will be looking for style points in this year's Egg Bowl, as they sit right on the edge of playoff contention.  They are currently ranked fourth in the rankings, but if Alabama beats Auburn they won't be able to add a conference championship to their resume, and may get left out as a result.  Arkansas exposed Ole Miss last week in a 30 - 0 blowout, and I think Mississippi State uses that game as a blueprint for defeating the rebels.  Bulldogs win it, 24 - 10.

3. Ohio State's defense records four or more sacks in The Game

The Buckeyes' defense is 17th in the country with 2.9 sacks per game and look to continue their dominance against their rivals from the north.  Look for Joey Bosa to create havoc in the backfield in this match-up with a struggling offensive line.  The Game stays close until halftime but disruptive defensive line play in the second half helps Ohio State pull away to a 45 - 31 win.

4. Alabama's Amari Cooper tops 200 receiving yards against Auburn

It's been a special season for the wide receiver out of Miami.  Meanwhile, the Auburn defense has been shredded in losses to Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and Georgia, and I see Alabama following suit.  The Heisman trophy may seem out of reach for Cooper, but a big game in the Iron Bowl may put him back in the mix.  The receiver shines in a 41 - 30 Crimson Tide victory.

5. Melvin Gordon climbs to third on FBS rushing list

The Wisconsin running back has been outstanding lately, and is now 10th on the FBS list for most rushing yards in a season.  At 2,109 yards, he should easily reach the number four spot after Saturday's showdown with Minnesota.  Current number four on the list is Iowa State's Troy Davis with 2,185 yards, and current number three is USC's Marcus Allen with 2,342 yards.  I think Gordon continues his historic run as he goes for 240+ rushing yards to pass Allen.  Wisconsin rides him to a 30 - 24 victory to wrap up the Big Ten West.