Last week: 4-2 Overall: 55-13
Wake Forest vs. Miami
With Miami back in the top 10 in the BCS, the Hurricanes are in the best shape in several years. And once again, the Hurricanes are facing a bad offense. While there could be a bit of a look ahead spot here with Florida State on deck, I don't think it will be a big enough one to make a difference here. It will be a blow without Phillip Dorsett out, but the good news is Duke Johnson is cleared to play, and between him and Dallas Crawford, they can run all they want to the victory. Miami 38, Wake Forest 17
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia
One team got a much needed win last week, and the other would have had one had football been a 30 minute game. Georgia Tech shut out Syracuse last week, snapping a three game losing streak, while Virginia gave up 35 straight points in a loss to Duke, and is in a free fall. I don't think Georgia Tech will run for the 461 yards they ran for last year against Virginia, but I think they will run for over 300 yards, and win on the road, continuing Virginia's downward spiral. Georgia Tech 35, Virginia 21
Pittsburgh vs. Navy
With Georgia Tech on deck, this will be a nice test for Pitt's defense, since Navy runs the exact same offense as Georgia Tech does. Pitt's best bet here would be to play some ball control offense, and run Isaac Bennett a lot. He did run for 240 yards last week, and should top 100 yards rushing again this week. I do think Pitt's defense will be able to hold off Navy's rushing attack, and get the win on the road. Pitt 28, Navy 20
NC State vs. Florida State
The big question here is how Florida State not only handles the let down factor after last week's game with Clemson, but the look ahead factor too with Miami on deck next week. It would be a bigger deal if NC State was a more quality opponent, but NC State is not good enough to beat Florida State with both the let down and look ahead factors here. Jameis Winston should put up another 300 yards in the air, and the Noles should still roll at home. Florida State 35, NC State 13
Clemson vs. Maryland
It will be interesting to see how Clemson responds to last week's debacle. Will they be up for this game, knowing they pretty much wet the bed on national TV in the biggest game of the year? Tajh Boyd should play better this week, but Maryland's defense is still pretty solid. The bad news for Maryland is once again, they are a mess on offense thanks to injuries. Both starting receivers are out for the year, and we still have no idea who is starting at quarterback. Clemson should still win, but I think they will not play their A game this week. Clemson 31, Maryland 14
Boston College vs. North Carolina
We saw last week that UNC had trouble stopping the run, and they are going to be seeing a lot of Andre Williams this week. The 102nd ranked rush defense will have some difficulty stopping him. Wiliams is 162 yards away from 1000 rushing yards for the season, and I think he will get it here. I think Boston College wins on the road thanks to the rushing attack, and the fact that UNC will not be up for this game as much as they were last week against Miami. Boston College 24, North Carolina 21
Duke vs. Virginia Tech
This is a big game for Duke. The Blue Devils are one win away from being bowl eligible in consecutive seasons for the first time ever. But the task is very tough. Virginia Tech has one of the best defenses in the nation ranking second in total defense, and is really good at stopping the pass, ranked third in the nation, which is Duke's strong suit. Virginia Tech will not excite you on offense, but they are good enough to get the job done. Duke's defense is still an issue, and will have some trouble stopping Logan Thomas. He should be efficient enough in the running game and passing game to carry the Hokies to victory. Virginia Tech 30, Duke 16
