Predictions De La Semaine Cinq

[Snaggletiger]

Gus & Co. continue to suck the fun out of an already weird ass college football season.  I can't help it though, I still love the game.  As long as I've been on this earth, and that's a long time, I've come to accept that Auburn football has been, and always will be the proverbial rollercoaster. Just don't quit on me, ala 2012, and I'll continue to take the bad with the good.  Laugh all you want, but I'm actually a little pumped to have even more foosballz to watch as the Big 10 finally jumps back into the fray this weekend.  As for the SEC, it's a light schedule due to some off weeks and the Rona's forcing some rescheduling.  Let's talk about the Cock(s).

USCe @ LSU:  As for the Fighting Nutrias, I have no idea what to think.  Miss. State rolled up record numbers on them, then the Dawgs haven't been able to score since.  LSU throttled a hapless Vandy squad, then Mizzou hangs 45 on em'. Safe to say, defense is just not their thing this year.  Sakerlina looked like a pretty solid club to me.  Not great.  Not explosive.  Just solid in all phases of the game.  I think it's most likely that consistency that wins out in this one.

South Carolina:  28

LSU:  24


Bama @ UT:  At the start of last season, the fans of the team with the large T on their helmets, were seriously questioning whether Jeremy Pruitt was the right choice.  Several early losses against supposedly inferior opponents found them with pitchforks and torches firmly in hand.  Then, they quietly went about their business and reeled off a bunch of wins.  That trend continued into 2020 and the Vols headed into the Cesspool known as Athens, full of vim and vigor, as my grandma used to say. That didn't go well.  Then Kentucky walked into the Big Bowl of Cheetos and promptly bitch slapped that ass.  Now that the Big Blue Bus has pulled away, the Mahty Tahd will gladly take that parking space.

I thought last week's Game of the Century would be better.  Close until halftime, but a joke from that point on.  Really hurt my feelings to see Georgia get punked.  It truly did.  It also hurt my heart to have to accept that the Elephants are as advertised.  I heard Georgia fans yesterday bellowing that they know they'll get Bama again in the SECCG.  Probably so.  And they'll probably get thumped by 3 scores again.  And it will hurt my heart again.  Truly it will.  But back to the game at hand.  Tennessee is not good and has a serious QB problem.  They just fired D-line coach, Jimmy Brumbaugh, in mid season.  They're coming off that domination by Kentucky.  Not a good recipe.

Bama:  48

Tennessee: 17


Auburn @ Ole Miss:  There has to be something to this whole 2020 thing.  How do the Rebels go toe to toe with the Tahd for 50 minutes and hang 48 on the board, then look like 5 day old road kill against Arky?  How many interceptions did Corrall throw?  The question is, what version of the Black Bears will show up Saturday?  The bigger question is will Auburn show up at all?  Our linebackers are pretty good.  We have a damn good running back.  Our receivers are pretty good too, but we only throw to one of them.  Our long snapper is outstanding.  Oh, and the kicker is okay.  That covers all the positives about Auburn football. I don't have the time or the stomach to talk about all the shittasticness of the rest of the program.  I'll always pull for my War Eagles, no matter what.  But does a loss in the Hobby Lobby take us one step closer to a late term abortion? We shall see.

Auburn:  31

Ole Miss:  28


Come sit around the camp fire and spin some tall tales.      
  

[wesfau2]

IF there is a commitment to the run.

and

IF there isn't dumbshit gimmicky playcalling at the worst goddamned times.

and

IF the middle of the DL remembers to put on its big-boy pants.

then

MAYBE we win.  24-17

[The Six]

Ohio State will rip Nebraska silk to husk.
OSU 52, Nebs 13

Michigan should beat Minnesota. Not that it matters.
Wolverines 24, Gophers 21

I like the SCar over LSU pick. Makes sense. Looks like Myles Not Burrow may not even be able to go.
SC 24, LSU 20

If turnover machine Tennessee shows up against Alabama, they will strip mine Rocky Top until it looks like the surface of the moon.
Bama 48, UT 23

Auburn may win close, Auburn may lose close. It'll be ugly regardless.
26, 23 sounds right either way

BONUS NFL ACTION
Titans 31
Steelers 24

[dallaswareagle]

Gus has taken the steam out of my give a fuck for Auburn football. (can't afford to watch anyway)

I wasn't sure just how much until last Sat, walked in the bar to get cold beverages for my round (Teed off at 11:40) looked up and Auburn football was on. Watched one play, the nice lady handed my cooler back to me (full of beer) and out the door I went. Never gave it a second thought. 

[Buzz Killington]

Sackerliner  23
Ellis Hugh    17


Just give us our trophy and we will leave              eleventy billion
We don't remember what that trophy looks like     6


Banged Bus          17
Joey Landsharks   31

[GH2001]

IF there is a commitment to the run.

and

IF there isn't dumbshit gimmicky playcalling at the worst goddamned times.

and

IF the middle of the DL remembers to put on its big-boy pants.

then

MAYBE we win.  24-17

those same IFs have been here and present since 2015....its just that more times than not, they don't happen. 

[Snaggletiger]

One game that's clearly been overlooked is a titanic clash of C-USA opponents, UTEP vs. UNC Charlotte.  Charlotte (1-2) is playing their first home game of the season and being able to perform in front of the countless dozens that will be in attendance, should give the 49ers a big advantage here.  But this is not the usual pushover of a UTEP squad.  Already with 3 wins under their belts, the Miners come in with one of the stingiest run defenses in the Conference.  Charlotte is coming off an impressive 49-21 route of North Texas while UTEP lost a heartbreaker, 21-17 to La. Tech.

I absolutely love laying the points here with Charlotte as the favorite at home. Even with a week off Charlotte is coming off of a very impressive win two weeks ago. They set school records for points, touchdowns, total offense, and margin of victory with a 28 point road win at UNT. The 49ers also have a mini-three game home winning streak going back to last year. Speaking of last year Charlotte beat UTEP on the road 28-21 and 49er QB, Reynolds went video game stats on UTEP with 354 yards through the air and also 91 yards on the ground. UTEP is struggling on the offensive side of the ball averaging only 18.4 points a game. The UTEP offense has had five games together, so we know what we are going to get on that side of the ball. Take the home team laying the points as Charlotte wins big on their home turf Saturday afternoon.

UNC Charlotte 35

UTEP  17



Okay, I didn't write that second paragraph.

[The Six]

One game that's clearly been overlooked is a titanic clash of C-USA opponents, UTEP vs. UNC Charlotte.  Charlotte (1-2) is playing their first home game of the season and being able to perform in front of the countless dozens that will be in attendance, should give the 49ers a big advantage here.  But this is not the usual pushover of a UTEP squad.  Already with 3 wins under their belts, the Miners come in with one of the stingiest run defenses in the Conference.  Charlotte is coming off an impressive 49-21 route of North Texas while UTEP lost a heartbreaker, 21-17 to La. Tech.

I absolutely love laying the points here with Charlotte as the favorite at home. Even with a week off Charlotte is coming off of a very impressive win two weeks ago. They set school records for points, touchdowns, total offense, and margin of victory with a 28 point road win at UNT. The 49ers also have a mini-three game home winning streak going back to last year. Speaking of last year Charlotte beat UTEP on the road 28-21 and 49er QB, Reynolds went video game stats on UTEP with 354 yards through the air and also 91 yards on the ground. UTEP is struggling on the offensive side of the ball averaging only 18.4 points a game. The UTEP offense has had five games together, so we know what we are going to get on that side of the ball. Take the home team laying the points as Charlotte wins big on their home turf Saturday afternoon.

UNC Charlotte 35

UTEP  17



Okay, I didn't write that second paragraph.

There is also some grudge in there. UTEP's President thinks the pick axe is an object only they can use in marketing. It's a real purse swinging affair, I can assure you. I plan to be among the dozens there.

[Snaggletiger]

There is also some grudge in there. UTEP's President thinks the pick axe is an object only they can use in marketing. It's a real purse swinging affair, I can assure you. I plan to be among the dozens there.

Are you saying he has an axe to grind?

[The Six]

Are you saying he has an axe to grind?

SHE does indeed.

[Buzz Killington]

There y'all go again with all the gender talk.  Why, oh why does everything have to be political with you people?

[Snaggletiger]

There y'all go again with all the gender talk.  Why, oh why does everything have to be political with you people?

What do you mean, "You people"?

[Kaos]

[RottenBottom]

Due to a count of rain it looks like I’ll be forced to watch C-Cups to continue his demolition of the Auburn football program. Only prediction for this game is if Ole Miss breaks 27, our chance of losing is about 70/30. If we do lose, I hope Gus doesn’t let Chad back in the lockeroom. 

Bama is about to give Tennessee the kind of pounding that makes me jealous.

Haven’t watched enough football this year to know much about LSU. Hopefully they win to further embarrass Gus. 

[GH2001]

Due to a count of rain it looks like I’ll be forced to watch C-Cups to continue his demolition of the Auburn football program. Only prediction for this game is if Ole Miss breaks 27, our chance of losing is about 70/30. If we do lose, I hope Gus doesn’t let Chad back in the lockeroom.

Bama is about to give Tennessee the kind of pounding that makes me jealous.

Haven’t watched enough football this year to know much about LSU. Hopefully they win to further embarrass Gus.

Saved by a blown ref and review booth call again. Go figure.