Week 6 Scorecast and Synopsis

Here are the picks for Week 6. Keep in mind that the panelists' records are based on picks
against the spread.




Synopses:

Jeremy

1. Stanford @ Notre Dame -  My concern in this game is the Stanford offense. Their defense is quite good. In fact, they only allow 6.5 points per game. But based on they way they bumbled around in the USC game, I'm worried they won't score enough to be the Irish. However, this is the kind of team I think Notre Dame will struggle with. Stanford isn't Bama from 2 years ago, but they're good enough to win here. Stanford 24-17

2. LSU @ Auburn -  Auburn looked lackluster for most of last week's game against Louisiana Tech. They won't make the same mistake here. LSU has plenty of talent. I just don't think they're ready to get it done on the road against a top-flight team. I'll learn a little more about Auburn during this game, but my gut says they manage to win by 10. Auburn 34-24

3. Texas A&M @ Mississippi State -  I've been saying all week that I was no longer as sure about A&M as a top-flight team. They're kind of like LSU but throw the ball and don't play as good defensively. Both teams have been tested though. Mississippi State went into LSU and whipped the Tigers. A&M has beaten Carolina on the road so the cow bells won't be as intimidating. I just think this one lines up well for State. Hope missing their center doesn't hurt them too bad. Mississippi State 38-35

4. Alabama @ Ole Miss -  Here's the deal. Mississippi has a solid defense. I think they can contain Bama. However, I have zero faith that Bo Wallace can go a whole game against a decent team without making a mistake. If Alabama can manage to hang on to the football, I definitely like Nick Saban having 2 weeks to prepare. RMFT. Alabama 28-20

Brian

1. Stanford @ Notre Dame -  I think people are underestimating Brian Kelly as a coach and Everett Golson as a player. I really like Notre Dame at home in this one. Notre Dame 28 Stanford 14

2. LSU @ Auburn -  I'm having trouble completely figuring either of these teams out. LSU had an impressive opening weekend comeback vs. Wisconsin but honestly didn't play that well against them or Miss St. Auburn has managed to win, but looked shaky offensively at times vs. Kansas St. I think Auburn's offense will start clicking and be too much for LSU. Auburn 35 LSU 21

3. Texas A&M @ Mississippi State -  I underestimated Miss St. against LSU and was wrong. I am going to underestimate them again and believe Texas A&M's offense will be too much for Miss St. to handle. However, I do believe it will be a close game. Texas A&M 38 Mississippi St 35

4. Alabama @ Ole Miss -  I was not sold on Alabama's ranking at the beginning of the season, and I'm still not sold just because they dismantled Florida. However, I am even less sold on Ole Miss and do not see them having a chance. Alabama 31 Ole Miss 14

Keppel

1. Stanford @ Notre Dame -  Stanford is favored I pick Stanford. 

2. LSU @ Auburn -  Auburn is favored I pick Auburn. 

3. Texas A&M @ Mississippi State -  Mississippi State is favored I pick Mississippi State. 

4. Alabama @ Ole Miss -  Alabama is favored I pick Alabama.