By Dean Lowery ’27, Alex Jessey ‘28, Benjamin Ross ’28, Joe Parmigiani ‘28, Christian Arnold ‘28
Introduction
Woah. Woah. Woah. We weren’t kidding. The Third Weekend in October was EPIC. Georgia
took three steps ahead, and Tennessee took two. Texas took an enormous step again, and Alabama
would possibly’ve simply stepped backward into the Sarlacc pit. Extra huge video games are coming this week, however
the image is getting clearer.
Three Huge Video games
#12 Notre Dame @ #24 Navy, East Rutherford, New Jersey, MetLife Stadium
That is Navy’s probability. They management their future utterly, however it will virtually definitely be
their hardest sport earlier than a possible sport within the Faculty Soccer Playoff. Nevertheless, Notre
Dame has rebounded properly ever since that NIU loss. An uphill battle for the Midshipmen for positive.
Keys for the Preventing Irish: Notre Dame could also be shocked that Navy is ranked, and it is vital that
ND respects this rating. The Irish are going to want to execute on all sides of the ball, and
they’ve performed that these previous few weeks. Can Leonard and Love lead Notre Dame to a ranked
win that may profit their resume, or will we see an upset for the ages?
Keys for the Midshipmen: Navy have been near flawless this season, dominating everybody
of their path. All-around QB Horvath will probably be trying so as to add to his 20 whole TDs this season, and
Navy will need to hold their possibilities for the CFP alive. Can the Midshipmen create one other
Miracle on the Meadowlands?
#5 Texas @ #25 Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee, FirstBank Stadium
Woah. This sport has all of a sudden turn out to be all-important. Whereas Texas is “the brand new child on the block”
within the SEC, they definitely have all the pieces going for them on this matchup. Nevertheless, the loser of
this sport might be not going to make the SEC Championship, which might be devastating
for the Longhorns’ playoff possibilities.
Keys for the Commodores: QB Pavia has emerged as a star, and Vandy is using the wave after
beating Alabama. With Texas nursing their loss towards Georgia, will the Commodores have the opportunity
to frustrate the Longhorns and hold the dream alive, or will they present everybody it was only a
fluke?
#8 Louisiana St. @ #14 Texas A&M, Faculty Station, Texas, Kyle Area
Effectively, one way or the other these are the 2 groups nonetheless undefeated in SEC play. This sport virtually feels
like a play-in, such that the winner will probably make the playoff, whereas the loser goes to be
largely out of the image.
Keys for the Tigers: Nussmeier must be correct. The Heisman hopeful has solely accomplished
55% in SEC play, and the Tigers can ailing afford turnovers on this hostile atmosphere. Nevertheless, he
has generated tons of chunk performs on third-and-long in convention play, so it appears the Tigers’
possibilities relaxation on his shoulders.
Keys for the Aggies: Establishing the bottom sport. LSU gave up simply 38 speeding yards final
week towards Arkansas, and the Aggies must be productive on the bottom to be aggressive.
3 huge gamers
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State Broncos @ UNLV
Jeanty was off final week however performs his greatest sport of the season this week. Quite a lot of eyes will
be on this sport, so he’s going to must be his typical: glorious.
Cam Ward, QB, Miami Hurricanes Vs. Florida St.
Effectively, the ‘Canes did it once more. As did Ward. He was glorious with 4 touchdowns and 0
interceptions. However the lure video games don’t finish with Louisville. Though ESPN’s FPI offers
Miami a 91.5% probability to win, it is a rivalry of all rivalries. The ‘Noles will need this one
desperately.
Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon Geese Vs. Illinois
The captain of one of the best crew within the nation. A basic Heisman candidate, Gabriel has been
extraordinarily composed in his management of the Geese. Finishing a whopping 77% of his passes,
Gabriel has been on the cash virtually each week. The Geese host Illinois in a essential B1G
showdown.
Three Groups to Watch
Effectively, properly, properly. Who’s going to occupy the coveted fifth automated bid? We’d begin utilizing the time period “Cinderella” in soccer.
Boise State Broncos (5-1) @ UNLV
As talked about beforehand, this one goes to be enormous. UNLV can reenter the dialog and
would hand Boise St. their first convention loss whereas avoiding one in every of their very own. On the opposite
hand, Boise St. has an opportunity to knock UNLV out of playoff rivalry. Must be a enjoyable one.
Navy Midshipmen (6-0) Vs. Notre Dame
Listed above.
Military Black Knights (7-0) OFF
A bye week for the Black Knights offers them time to suppose. A questionably small margin towards
East Carolina offers followers cause for concern, however the Black Knights look to the long run and will probably be
protecting an in depth watch on the Navy-Notre Dame.
3 worth bets
(8-3-1 on the season)
Boise St(-3.5) @ UNLV
Indiana(-6.5) vs Washington
PSU (-6.5) @ Wisconsin
The “Dartmouth” Ballot
Effectively, the AP Ballot stinks. And the CFP ballot continues to be weeks away. Right here’s what our crew got here up with.
