week 6 picks

Texas vs Oklahoma (+13.5): Can Rhett Bomar keep the Texas defense honest with his arm? I think that Oklahoma is rapidly developing into a decent team, and by year's end, this team could give Texas a run. But not now. Look for Texas to break the streak convincingly (I would not bet on this game, but I thought I should at least make my pick here). Texas 28 Oklahoma 17.

As for games to wager --

LSU (-15.5) at Vanderbilt: Vanderbilt just lost by 2 points to Middle Tennessee State University at home. MTSU had not scored double digits in a game before they played Vanderbilt. It was a good run, but this is the game where Vanderbilt is truly slapped back down to Earth. LSU 38 Vanderbilt 7.

Maryland (-28.5) at Temple: Temple is god-awful this year, and Maryland just put up 45 on a Virginia squad with a decent defense (yes, I know they were missing Ahmad Brooks, but 45 points??). Maryland 49 Temple 13.

Georgia (+3) at Tennessee: If Clausen is less than 100%, do not expect him to be the steady, guiding force behind the Volunteers. Ainge does not have his teammates confidence. Meanwhile, Shockley is a senior who has seen his share of big games throughout his career (yes, even as a backup). Georgia just has the better overall talent, and Tennessee just has not looked right all year. Plus, Georgia has owned Neyland stadium as of late. Georgia 24 Tennessee 20.

Ohio State (-3.5) at Penn State (sorry Dave): Penn State put on an impressive performance against Minnesota, but let's not forget that Minnesota hadn't played an offense with a pulse. Also, this is still the same Penn State team that nearly lost to Northwestern. Ohio State played well enough to beat Texas, and they have obliterated every team they have faced since then, including a decent Iowa squad to the tune of 31-6. Michael Robinson will have all sorts of problems against this potent Buckeyes defense. Penn State is good, but Ohio State is on another level right now. Ohio State 27 Penn State 10.