BTAB Week 6 (cont.)

#7 Texas (-5) vs. #14 Oklahoma

This year’s edition of the Red River Shootout, believe it or not, features a pair of coaches with something to prove. After getting dominated by Ohio State in Week 2, Mack Brown still has to prove he can win a big game without Vince Young. Bob Stoops’ resume suggests he has nothing to prove to anyone, but his Oklahoma team seems to have lost a bit of its luster since the 2005 Orange Bowl, and losing a second straight game to the Longhorns certainly won’t help matters.

The Sooner defense isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, at least judging by its performances against Washington and Oregon so far. I think the Texas offensive line wears on OU, and does what they were supposed to do in the Ohio State game. Colt McCoy shouldn’t have to win this game on his own.

Texas - 27, Oklahoma - 21




#11 Oregon (+5.5) at #16 California

This game has all the makings of another one of those stereotypical Pac-10 shootouts. The Golden Bears have scored at least 40 in every game since the opener at Tennessee, while the Ducks have not been held under 31 points this year.

Cal probably has a better defense and they’re playing at home, but Oregon has played as well as anyone in the nation so far. This is kind of a toss up, but I really like the way Oregon’s running the football right now.

Oregon - 38, California - 35



Navy (+3) at Air Force

I don’t think a match up can get much more even than this one. Both of these option offenses are rolling, neither team has shown much of an ability to pass as of yet, and even the teams’ defensive stats are fairly similar.

The Midshipman have won three in a row over the Falcons by a field goal, so I guess that’s the best way to go.

Navy - 27, Air Force - 24



#13 Tennessee (-2) at #10 Georgia

I’m trying my best not to think too much about this game, but for reasons unbeknownst to me, I feel like I have to make a pick, so I’ll just go out on a limb really quick and never discuss this prediction again.

Georgia - 21, Tennessee - 20