| Game | Comment | Pick |
| USC at Vanderbilt | Gamecocks simply too talented | USC, 21-13 |
| Clemson vs. Auburn | Tigers (Clemson) too tough to tame | Clemson, 38-35 |
| S.C. State at Georgia State | Bulldogs make it close | Georgia State, 31-28 |
| Charleston So. at The Citadel | Bulldogs roll in opener | The Citadel, 40-17 |
| Alabama vs. Michigan | Wolverines cleaned with Tide | Alabama, 28-3 |
| Kentucky at Louisville | Rivalry game goes to ‘Ville | Louisville, 30-24 |
| Tennessee vs. N.C. State | Vols burst Wolfpack bubble | Tennessee, 17-14 |
| Miami at Boston College | One bad team has to win | Boston College, 3-2 |
| Ga. Tech at Va. Tech | One of the best games this weekend | Virginia Tech, 42-35 |
| Northern Colorado at Utah | Unfortunately, Bears out of their league | Utah, 44-21 |
| Boise State at Michigan State | Spartans are for real | Michigan State, 48-31 |
| Ohio at Penn State | Tempting, tempting, but no | Penn State, 28-17 |
| | Last season: 90-41 (.687) |
USC’s Staley to meet with OSU
