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Eight hyper-specific predictions.

John Clay becomes the first 100-yard rusher against Iowa's defense since 2007, helping Wisconsin to at least a six-minute advantage in time of possession in a close Badger win. Quarterback Scott Tolzien, in an otherwise "efficient" day, hits a 30-plus-yard touchdown pass in the second half to put Wisky ahead for good.

Texas and Oklahoma combine for a surprisingly low-scoring first half with only one touchdown apiece, but explode in the second half for more than 30 points and 500 total yards between the two offenses. The game turns when Sergio Kindle, beating OU's left tackle around the edge, hitting Sam Bradford to force either a fumble or a bad throw that's intercepted, leading to the decisive points for the Longhorns.

Ryan Mallett hits a couple long passes early, including one touchdown, and Arkansas leads Florida at the end of the first quarter, before the Gator offense goes ahead on a long, time-consuming touchdown drive before the half and breaks the game open with an interception either returned directly for or setting up a short UF touchdown in the third quarter.

Cal quarterback Kevin Riley throws multiple interceptions and doesn't finish the game at UCLA, yielding to Brock Mansion, who doesn't play well enough to bring the Bears from behind against a tough Bruin defense but does cause a quarterback controversy in Berkeley going into next week's game with Washington State.

Boston College fans boo former head coach Tom O'Brien and relish a career-high passing day by B.C. quarterback David Shinskie in a high-scoring Eagle win over N.C. State.

No matter who plays quarterback for Texas Tech, Nebraska holds the Red Raiders under 300 yards passing and comes up with at least two interceptions to keep the Raiders below 30 points as well. Running back Roy Helu carries the load with a 125-plus-yard rushing day for the 'Husker offense.

Virginia Tech running back Ryan Williams outrushes Georgia Tech's top two gainers on the ground, and Hokie quarterback Tyrod Taylor connects on a long touchdown pass behind the struggling Yellow Jacket secondary for a crucial Va. Tech win in the Coastal Division.

Notre Dame scores a first quarter touchdown and adds another score just before halftime to put the game well within reach at halftime, but gives up at least three second half sacks against a ferocious USC defense and at least 250 yards on the ground to a persistent Trojan running game, which dominates the clock and separates SC on the scoreboard in the final 20 minutes.

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  1. Stephen
    1. Posted by Stephen Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:16 pm EDT

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    Shows what you know: Brock Mansion has been third on Cal's QB depth chart for three weeks now. Should Riley fail--he may not be all that accurate, but he hasn't thrown may picks--it would be Beau Sweeney stepping up. Many people feel he is the closest thing to being the next Aaron Rodgers that Tedford has signed in years.
    One can only hope.
    Go Bears!!
  2. Rodeo Romper
    2. Posted by Rodeo Romper Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:49 pm EDT

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    Doc Saturday, stop referring to Wisconsin as Wisky. It's a terrible nickname and, if anything, representative of your utter lack of Wisconsin/Big Ten monikers and/or traditions. Wisco or Wisconsin. Not Wisky.
  3. RRR
    3. Posted by RRR Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:23 pm EDT

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    Nebraska's defense is getting a lot of praise this week. I heard they even handed out the Black Shirts. We'll see. Under 300 yards passing? That would be very impressive.
  4. Craig
    4. Posted by Craig Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    Matt wins the iowa idiot award!!! wtg!!!!
  5. Festus
    5. Posted by Festus Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:09 pm EDT

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    Kevin Riley: 8-13 (61 percent) for 3 touchdowns, no interceptions. In the FIRST HALF.
    Thanks Matt!
  6. MOSScomeBACK2vikes
    6. Posted by MOSScomeBACK2vikes Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:18 pm EDT

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    Lets get physical. physical. i wanna get physical. fap fap fap
  7. HawkeyeGirl
    7. Posted by HawkeyeGirl Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

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    I love reading these at the end of the night. Iowa handled the Badgers and their notoriously nasty fans just fine, thank you very much.
  8. HawkeyeGirl
    8. Posted by HawkeyeGirl Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

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    I love reading these at the end of the night. Iowa handled the Badgers and their notoriously nasty fans just fine, thank you very much.
  9. RRR
    9. Posted by RRR Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:12 am EDT

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    I give props to Matt. Nebraska did hold Tech under 300 yards passing. But no interceptions, Tech scored 31, and the defense handled Helu. I'm pretty satisfied.
  10. BXP
    10. Posted by BXP Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:42 am EDT

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    Cal will lose to the next cream puff, Washington State. Cal trips up! Fire the coach don't halluconate that he can bring the Bears to the next level.
  11. Flea
    11. Posted by Flea Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:26 am EDT

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    Keep calling those GT losses there Matt, you're a pro...

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