Week 5 College Football Predictions

There are quite a few good games this week between ranked teams, and those are the games I am going to make predictions for. I'll start with the games I believe will be less competitive and then move on to the close decisions.

1. The Red River Rivalry, #8 Oklahoma v. #21 Texas.
This game will not be close. Texas is coming off an embarrassing loss against UCLA and should be fired up this week to prove they aren't that bad. However, their offense has looked bland and unexplosive all year against weaker competition, and it will be tough for them to move the ball against Oklahoma. Oklahoma will score as they do against anyone and this one could get ugly.
Prediction: OU-38 TX-10

2. #17 Iowa v. #22 Penn State
Both teams have a loss this year, and don't appear to be among the elite teams; however, both teams still have the chance to win each and every week. This week Iowa will dominate Penn State. The Nittany Lions, with a freshmen quarterback, have to travel into a hostile environment at Iowa. Expect Iowa's defense to show up strong in this one and give Penn State trouble all game.
Prediction: UI-24 PSU-7

3. #1 Alabama v. #7 Florida
Alabama received a scare to their title hopes last week, but as good teams do they found a way to win a close game. In this rivalry expect Alabama to come out strong from the beginning. Alabama will dominate the lines on both sides of the football, and should establish control of the game early. The score may not get ugly, but everyone will know Alabama was in control.
Prediction: BAMA-24 Florida-10

4. #11 Wisconsin v. #24 Michigan State
Wisconsin is the trendy pick to challenge Iowa and Ohio State for the Big 10 conference title. Their defense is strong, and their running game is exceptional. Michigan State is surprising this year, and are looking to establish themselves as a true contender with a win over the Badgers. Look for a hard-fought, physical, big-ten battle.
Prediction: Wisc-28 MSU-24

5. #4 Oregon v. #9 Stanford
This should be the best game of the night. Two very, very good teams from the Pac-10 will face off. Both teams have been running over their competition with dominant offenses and strong defenses. Expect Oregon to utilize all their explosive options, and Stanford to let Andrew Luck do his thing. Despite Luck's talent, Oregon should win in a high scoring affair.
Prediction: OU-38 STAN-34