IrishCentral's weekend college football picks

Stanford (+9) @ USC
Last week, Stanford smashed Oregon, who were coming off a huge win over USC. We’ve seen it too many times.  Teams just can’t do it two weeks in a row. I’m not sure why, but it’s nearly impossible. I’m still very high on the Cardinals, but USC will be ready to go, even after playing like crap against ASU last week. I don’t think they’ll cover, but they’ll win.  Prediction: USC 35, Stanford 31

Florida (-16) @ South Carolina
Why does this line seem way to high? South Carolina is really tough at home, especially as an underdog. Florida’s offense has decided not to move the ball at all this year and Tim Tebow is fast becoming Superwoman (did I really just write that, I take it back). USC’s defense will definitely keep them in the game and if Gamecocks QB Stephen Garcia makes just a few plays, Spurrier will get some big-time redemption against his former team.  Prediction: Florida 24, USC 18

Fresno State (+7) @ Nevada
Both of these WAC squads put up tons of points.  Fresno RB Ryan Mathews is good for 200 on the ground and three Tds. Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick is good for 250 passing, 150 running and five Tds.  This will look like an NBA score when all is said and done.  Prediction: Nevada 48, Fresno 39

Iowa @ Ohio State (-17)
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz may have to suit up for the Hawkeyes in this one. His squad is screaming with injuries. Bad time to visit the Horseshoe, especially with the way the Bucks are playing. My boy Terrelle Pryor will throw for a couple Tds, but it’ll be the OSU defense that wins this one for the home team.  Prediction: OSU 27, Iowa 6. 

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