Week 2 Scorecast and Predictions

Synopses:

Jeremy

1. LSU @ Mississippi St - I have no idea what to do here. Not getting to see LSU last week is a big handicap. However, based on their inability to pick a QB, I have to think they lean hard on Leonard Fournette. The problem is, I actually think Mississippi State can stop the run. I like LSU to figure out a way to win the game but give me Miss State and the points because I think it will only be a field goal LSU 20-17

2. Boise St @ BYU -  BYU won on a Hail Mary against Nebraska last week. Boise bumbled their way to a victory over Washington. I like the fact that BYU is at home but I don't like the fact that they lost their starting QB.  I'll take Boise in a tight one. Boise State 30-27

3. Oklahoma @ Tennessee - I was very impressed with Tennessee's running back duo last week. Alvin Kamara is an excellent complement to Jalen Hurd and, in all honesty, might end up being the better back. However, what was up with that defense? Bowling Green's game plan was to just throw it up. That only works  consistently when the receiver can beat the defense and they did, time after time. That's why I'm going with Oklahoma here. They threw for close to 400 yards against Akron, and while their run game was suspect, I expect it will be enough to carry them to a hard fought victory in Neyland. Oklahoma 38-31

4. Oregon @ Michigan St - I didn't get to watch either team last week but after seeing the score I have real concerns about the Oregon defense. Eastern Washington scored on them. Now they have to travel to East Lansing with an unproven QB at this level. State has a QB. They also have Mark Dantonio, who is one of my coaching favs. I like Sparty to get the job done at home. Michigan State 34-27


Brian

1. LSU @ Mississippi St - Given LSU's game versus McNeese St was cancelled, it is tempting to pick Mississippi State since they have already played one game. I haven't been nearly as high on LSU as some analysts, like Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso, who picked the Tigers to make the CFB playoff. However, I didn't find Mississippi State's win over Southern Miss to be convincing. LSU wins this game on talent and depth. LSU 31-24

2. Boise St @ BYU -  I really don't know a ton about either of these teams. They both notched Week 1 wins over Power 5 conference teams. I give the nod to Boise since the program has been in the spotlight a little longer and should have more athletes, leftover from when Chris Petersen was head coach. Boise St 34-31

3. Oklahoma @ Tennessee - Many have become optimistic about Butch Jones and the Vols. Certainly, Tennessee was playing notably better toward the end of last season. But, I still think this is a program that needs a big win before I can jump aboard. I'm not sure Oklahoma will field a great team this year, but I believe Stoops will instill enough confidence in his team for the Sooners to win at Neyland. Oklahoma 35-21

4. Oregon @ Michigan St - Most of the time, my thoughts on Oregon are accurate: Oregon is a very fast team that can run the Pac-12, but anytime they face much larger offensive and defensive lines, they are in trouble. There are many examples to prove this thought over the past several seasons. The exception is when Oregon defeated Michigan State last season. However, that game was played at Oregon, and this year, the game is in East Lansing. I think Michigan State's atmosphere, size, and experience will be too much for the Ducks. Michigan State 28-21

Keppel

1. LSU @ Mississippi St - You rang? LSU wins.

2. Boise St @ BYU -  We dem boyz. BYU wins. 

3. Oklahoma @ Tennessee - If you don't know me by now, you'll think twice. Oklahoma wins.

4. Oregon @ Michigan St - Grant me statehood. Michigan State wins.