February 8, 2012

Games to Watch for Week 12

The obvious choice here is Michigan at Ohio State. But there are three other games involving ranked teams. My advice is to order a couple of large pizzas, have some soda ready, and maybe some chicken wings.

Michigan vs. Ohio State
–So many storylines are involved in this one. Both teams have perfect records, the Big Ten Title is at stake, these two teams have one of the biggest rivalries in college football, Jim Tressel has had a lot of success against Michigan’s Lloyd Carr, there are four or five legitimate Heisman candidates between the two teams including Ohio State QB Troy Smith, and, oh yeah, the winner gets a spot in the BCS National Championship Game. Any questions?

California vs. USC–The Pac 10 Championship is at stake in LA, and if USC wins it still has a chance to go to the BCS National Championship Game.

Maryland vs. Boston College
–Maryland continues its march toward the ACC Title Game, but they have to win at Boston College which is tough to do. A win by Boston College can make things interesting in the Atlantic Division of the ACC.

Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest
–The Demon Deacons have to win to set up a showdown with Maryland next week for the Atlantic Division Title in the ACC. Both Wake Forest and Virginia Tech are hot and this should make for some good football in November.