Well, we’re consistent aren’t we? Around 73-75% each week. Gotta do better, Blogle.
Last Week: 11-4 (73.3%)
This Week: 10-2 (83.3%)
Overall: 47-15 (75.8%)
The number of games to pick are dwindling as SEC action picks up. I like it, but if you know math that means that one miss hurts way more than before. Let’s see what we got…
9/21
Florida at Mississippi State – Florida is already looking for a new coach. Mississippi State just literally blown out by Toledo. Dozens are people are going to tune into this one. Literally dozens. Florida HAS to be better than the Maroons, right?
Florida 17, Mississippi State 10
Florida 45, Mississippi State 28 – SUCCESS!
Ohio at Kentucky – It’s the battle of the Ohio River! That’s what divides Kentucky and Ohio. Surprised you didn’t know that (Chris Farley voice). Kentucky looked terrible two weeks ago, then hung with Georgia last week, while also looking stupid when they had a chance to win. It’ll be a lackluster blowout.
Kentucky 38, Ohio 10
Kentucky 41, Ohio 6 – SUCCESS!
UCLA at LSU – The Purple Tigers get USC and UCLA in the same year? The only weird thing going on in Baton Rouge these days is the scheduling. Seriously, this is strange. But UCLA is terrible, so LSU should be able to get at least one LA-based win this season.
LSU 31, UCLA 14
LSU 34, UCLA 17 – SUCCESS!
Vanderbilt at Missouri – So we got Vandy knocked off the fake high-horse last week. Maybe we can do the same for Missouri this week? Eh, we’re not that lucky. Missouri will win by 10 and act like they won the Super Bowl… again.
Missouri 34, Vanderbilt 24
Missouri 30, Vanderbilt 27 – SUCCESS!
Tennessee at Oklahoma – The Vols finally play a team name with a pulse. Oklahoma isn’t great. I’m just trying to figure out if Heupel is going to treat the Sooners like Gus used to treat Arkansas, or if he’s going to continue to unnecessarily rack up points. Probably nice for a bit and then put the clamp down.
Tennessee 41, Oklahoma 17
Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15 – SUCCESS!
Bowling Green at Texas A&M – Did you know that Bowling Green’s colors are orange and brown? Always a mind-blow.
Texas A&M 37, Bowling Green 13
Texas A&M 26, Bowling Green 20 – SUCCESS!
Akron at South Carolina – Awww, you somehow got Gameday on campus and blew it. Here’s a cupcake.
South Carolina 42, Akron 0
South Carolina 50, Akron 7 – SUCCESS!
Georgia Southern at Ole Miss – We’re not saying enough about Ole Miss’s weak schedule to start the season. We just keep seeing lots of points and thinking Lane is JUST SO FUNNY, and ranking them up there with the Missouri’s of the world. #GATA
Ole Miss 51, Georgia Southern 10
Ole Miss 52, Georgia Southern 13 – SUCCESS!
UL-Monroe at Texas – Alright, you already got one cupcake for killing Michigan, but two in a row? Who do you think you are? You’re not back yet.
Texas 45, UL-Monroe 9
Texas 51, UL-Monroe 3 – SUCCESS!
Arkansas at Auburn – Check back later for my prediction in the game preview, but SPOILER ALERT: bacon is usually soggy by mid-afternoon.
Auburn 42, Arkansas 16
Arkansas 24, Auburn 14 – FAILURE
Other Games of Note
NC State at Clemson – That was fun while it lasted, NC State. And Clemson has only played two games? Who has a bye week in week 3? We have no clue what they are. They got killed by Georgia, then got App State. We do know that NC State was once again overrated. They struggled to pull away from Western Carolina, get dismantled by Tennessee, and then only beat Louisiana Tech by 10. Clemson will look better after this week.
Clemson 28, NC State 23
Clemson 59, NC State 35 – SUCCESS!
USC at Michigan – I was like “whaa” and then I was like “oh yeah this is a stupid Big Ten game.” Think of the carbon emissions emitted into the atmosphere by the exorbitant amount of flights from the West Coast to Mid/Northeast America. Truly disgusting. Oh, and this is a perfect matchup. Both teams have a big name, but won’t really pass mediocrity, but USC did beat LSU.
USC 31, Michigan 28
Michigan 27, USC 24 – FAILURE
Now that you know who will win, head on over to the 2024 War Blogle Pick ’em and get your picks in. There will be weekly prizes and an overall winner at the end of the season. It’s easy. Do it.
