Saturday Games

Real quick post because I have to pick up mom at the train station for a day of relaxation. So without further ado...
If Texas brings back a special teams touchdown, they will win. Otherwise, we'll see. Iowa will be tested at Wisconsin, but Wisconsin quaterback Scott Tolzien has 3 interceptions in the last 2 weeks and Iowa ranks second in the nation with 12 interceptions, including the national individual leader in Tyler Sash (with 5).
Alabama roles over South Carolina, especially since they're at home.
Notre Dame's lack of defense will show against the USC rushing attack, and Matt Barkley will open up the passing game a little more this week as USC will pull away in the 4th quarter in South Bend. I will readily admit that I didn't see Tyrod Taylor emerging as the pass threat he has evolved into. I pick them to win today, and if they run the table I would expect them to get the berth for the Championship game over USC (who lost to Washington) and the loser of the SEC Championship game (voters have already proven they don't want rematches-see 2006: Ohio State, Michigan). KU will rope the buffaloes as Todd Reesing will continue an awesome season throwing to Dezmond Briscoe. No comment on the Mizzou-Oklahoma State game-if there were ever a game that I wish both teams could lose it would be that game.
Finally, a note on Thursday's game: Even with the loss of Tony Pike (a darkhorse Heisman contender) to injury, the Cincinnati Bearcats are for real. Coach Brian Kelly will end up in South Bend next year if Charlie Weis doesn't at least keep ND competitive against USC today. For what it's worth, he's my coach of the year behind Coach Ferentz (sorry I'm a homer on this one).