In-State Predictions

Air Force 24 UNLV 20

I really like AFA freshman quarterback Tim Jefferson. He's tough beyond his years and, unlike many past Falcon quarterbacks, he can throw a pass when he needs too. Jefferson can also run the ball effectively and makes smart reads in the option attack. Don't forget about freshman tailback Asher Clark, who is a speedster and can grind for the tough yards too. I like the Falcons to squeak past the Runnin Rebels on the road.



Utah 28 Colorado State 6

I had the chance to see CSU live last week against Texas Christian and was really impressed with their defensive unit. They held TCU's offense down, an offense that was good enough to tromp 8th ranked BYU Thursday night. Unfortunately, the Rams offense looked like a high school cheer leading squad. The unit, despite Gartrell Johnson who is a beast, is anemic. Head coach Steve Fairchild got away from Johnson in the second half in a close game. The quarterback situation is a mess.
CSU will hold their own in the Mountain West Conference this year, but Utah is a potential BCS team with a dual-threat quarterback. Brian Johnson can hurt you with the run and the pass and he will do both against the Rams Saturday.

Kansas State 24 Colorado 17
I don't like much about CU's offense and Cody Hawkins seems to be regressing. Josh Freeman is a stud at quarterback who, like Johnson, can run and throw. But he has a pro arm similar to Jamarcus Russell of the Raiders. The Buffs defense will hold their own but the Wildcats have too many weapons and will pull away late.

Northern Colorado 77 Weber State 2
Ok, so I'm a little partial to my Alma Mater. Bryan Waggener will have a HUGE day and the Bears will dominate from the first snap. Receiver Cory Fauver will own Weber's corners. The Bears D will be staunch.
Weber will get a safety on a bad snap to the punter in the waning moments of the game to break the shutout.
Wishful thinking?