Irishcentral's weekend college football picks

AJ Voelpel is 12-9 for the season, will this week's picks keep him in the black?

Texas Tech @ Houston: This is a simple case of  “if a team is up-and-coming, has a wicked offense and is playing a home night game, always, always take them.” This is the story with Case Keenum and Houston. They want nothing more than to prove on ESPN that they’re legit. Texas Tech is good, but they’re running into a wall of Cougars in this one. Prediction: Houston 42, Texas Tech 38.

Miami @ Virginia Tech: Run Tyrod Taylor, run! That’s my one and only message for the Hokies “mobile” quarterback. Tech’s offense has been non-existent this season and with a quick but undisciplined Miami defense entering Lane Stadium, Taylor will be able find holes in the defensive line to exploit. He just better do it fast, otherwise he’ll be buried underneath 290 pounds of muscle. Like I said last week, no one come into Blacksburg and escapes with a win. Not even the “U.” Prediction: Tech 27, Miami 24

California @ Oregon: I’m really going out on a limb here and guaranteeing Jahvid Best goes crazy again and scores at least three touchdowns. But Cal’s road woes continue and they struggle to beat an improving Ducks team. Prediction: Cal 31, Oregon 28.

Arkansas @ Alabama: The Razorbacks are one or two years away from being a top 10 caliber team. ‘Bama is already there. If this game was in Arkansas, it might be a different story. But how can I bet against that Tide defense at home? I’m sorry, I just can’t do it. Prediction: ‘Bama 45, Arkansas 17

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