Weekly NCAA football matchups and predictions

22 Georgia vs. Florida

For the first time in several years, Georgia will take the field at the "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" as the over- whelming favorites over their Gator rivals. The Gators are reeling after losing three consecutive games. The Gators have averaged only nine points per game during their losing streak. If Brantley can't play, the Gators will struggle to move the ball and put points on the board.

Florida wins 27-17

5 Clemson at Georgia Tech

Despite giving up 83 points in the past two weeks, 8-0 Clemson is rolling offensively and have risen to fifth in the BCS standings. Conversely, Georgia Tech has stumbled in two consecutive games after a blazing 6-0 start. It's the oldest trick in the book. Just when it seems a team looks like it can't be beat, the impossible happens. Look for Georgia Tech to get back on track and sink the ACC's final unbeaten.

Georgia Tech upsets Clemson 37-34.

11 Michigan State at 14 Nebraska

There's a football powerhouse in Michigan and it's not the Wolverines. After beating Wisconsin on a tipped Hail Mary pass Saturday night, Michigan State is knocking on the door of a Big Ten Championship. Michigan State will bottle up Nebraska's rushing at- tack just as they've done to nearly every of- fense they've played thus far. The Spartans' sixth ranked rushing defense returns a key cog along their star defensive line when William Gholston returns this week. The Spar- tans are somewhat vulnerable through the air but Taylor Martinez won't threaten with his arm.

Michigan State wins 21-27

6 Appalachian State at 1 Georgia Southern

One month ago, DeAndre Pressley was Appalachian State's star quarterback. How- ever, after getting benched in favor of backup Jamal Jackson, Pressley has emerged has a defensive force at cornerback. Meanwhile Jackson has excelled and led the offense to 500 yards of total offense for consecutive weeks. Georgia Southern's option offense is led by quarterback Jaybo Shaw, a former backup at Georgia Tech. This season, the Georgia Southern offense is averaging 46 points per game. They won't score 50 but their defense should keep Appalachian State under control.

Georgia Southern wins 34-28.