Good start to the season with some upsets ( Still not sure Montana beat Washington! ), some surprises ( No Offensive TDs in the Georgia-Clemson game ) and some business as usual games ( The Tide rolling ). Oh yea, don’t forget a few strange moments in front of the camera to include ND HC Brian Kelly attempting to steal a line from John McKay and flopping like a bass on a dock.
Week 2 is now when many, but not all, teams play a lesser foe at home to work out the kinks/issues found in Week 1 ( which they should already know but.. ). Good time to get ready for coming conference play. Lots of games with double digit Vegas lines. Good news? Got a few solid match ups but we will also give you some recommendations for alternative activity if your team is playing some ” we will pay you more than your entire home season pays” team.
Padre up first noting he is calling for divine guidance to help his Gators to stay focused this week even though they have a big home game with a team from Tuscaloosa next week….
Florida 38 South Florida 16
NC State BLEW OUT USF. So why do I think my Gators will struggle in Tampa ( yes, its in Tampa )? Because as a Pastor, I believe in eternal hope—except for my Gators. I think I am a Football Nihilist. 10+ years of let downs will do that to a man! It all started in 2009 when Bama whipped Florida in Atlanta. My nihilistic truth ( is that possible?? ): “Tebow Cried. My Football Hope Died.”
Ohio State 41 Oregon 20
A Duck can’t beat no Buck — at least not in Columbus. Ultimately, it comes down to the fact that 185 pound fast men in slick unis still lose to 235 pound equally fast men in classic unis.
Texas A & M 34 Colorado 20
Midnight Yellers are better football players than Midnight Tokers.
Alabama – Jason Voorhees Mercer – Teenage Camp Counselors who sin
*Ch Ch Ch Ha Ha Ha Ch Ch Ch Ha Ha Ha*
NC State 36 Mississippi State 29
Pirate Puppies are no match for a pack of wolves all jacked-up on Cheerwine and Sun Drop ( mostly only NC peeps will get this reference )
Kentucky 30 Mizzou 23
Kentucky wins the battle of unoriginal nicknames. Go Team!
Utah 23 BYU 20
“Here we go now. Yeah, Yeah. Sing it with me. Yeah, Yeah. Everybody in the back, raise your hands! Yeah, Yeah. So, sing it now – ain’t no party like a state of Utah “Holy War” Party ’cause a state of Utah “Holy War” party stops by 9pm so everyone can get some proper rest.”
Michigan – Washington lost to Montana 13-7. Washington – Michigan is only favored by 7……at home. That’s all I wanted to say about that!
Very Minor Upset
Iowa 26 Iowa State 23
The Hawkeyes go into Skunk River ( I mention this river by the stadium EVERY season ) and win on a late FG. I have nothing funny to say . The river is named Skunk. I personally feel this is enough.
Somewhat Minor Upset of the Week
Arkansas 26 Texas 24
My head says Texas by 10 to 15. But for some reason, my heart is telling me that while Arkansas is out-played, they get some turnovers and ultimately win the game. Question: What does a Hog fan do after a big win? Answer: Nobody knows. We’ve read about it in ancient scrolls, but those may just be legends. We are in uncharted territory here folks. Go Hogs!
ZT just finished eating 6 bologna sandwiches in 3 days from the office break room refrigerator. Hey, they come with those little packs of mustard and mayo so don’t knock it! Seems to help ZT stay up at night to do research in the bathroom with his Ipad so ready to go….
#12 Oregon Ducks vs. #3 THE Ohio State Buckeyes
Well……Buckeyes found a way to win over a tough family of Gophers last week but did spook the OSU fan base. ZT thought QB Stroud did a nice job with 4 TDs and 1 INT. Surprised OSU gave up 400 yds so sure the Ducks will be considering a similar plan. Oregon had no cake walk with the Bulldogs of Fresno State last week. Ducks HC Mario “look into my” Cristobal was helped by 3 Fresno fumbles. Going to be a long night in Columbus OH if they play similar on Saturday ( Aren’t most nights in Columbus long?? ). Buckeyes 45 Ducks 27
#10 Iowa Hawkeyes vs. #9 Iowa State Cyclones
TOP 10 match-up in Week 2 and ZT likes it!! Iowa State likely ( hopefully for the Cyclone fans ) looking ahead last week as they stumbled past the Panthers of Northern Iowa. QB Brock “I ain’t that” Purdy was held to under 200 yards with no TDs. He was also the 2nd leading rusher behind Jr. RB Breece Hall who only ran for over 1,500 yards and 21 TDs last season. On the other hand, Iowa dismantled 2020 Big 10 darling Indiana and forced Hoosier’s QB Michael “I got a small” Penix, Jr. to throw 3 INTs. You knew they were in trouble when the player emerged with “Indiana” spelled wrong on his jersey. Come on, its not like they were required to spell Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand ( Did ZT just reference a Southeast Asian country in a CFB blog?? ). Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz was very pleased with the team defense and should be with 2 Pick 6s to compliment a balanced offensive attack. Had a couple of fumbles that they can’t afford this week. Game Day on site in Ames just adds to a great atmosphere for an early September game. Cyclones 24 Hawkeyes 21
#15 Texas Longhorns vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
How about the Baconators selling out for the 1st time in 4 years!!! Took care of Rice last week but they were tied heading into the 4th quarter before pulling away. QB K J Jefferson shook off the nerves on his 3rd start and look for the Hogs to compliment the running game with some short passes to get these guys out in open space. HC Sam Pittman knows they can’t start slow with Texas coming to town. Longhorns HC Sarkisian looking for a 2-0 start to back their Top 15 ranking. He needs Freshman QB Hudson Card to stay composed on the road but ZT expects they will be ready. Nice job last week against a solid group of hot peppers from Louisiana. Arkansas-Texas 1st played in 1894 but not much since Hogs joined the SEC. More meetings in the future when Texas joins the group but for this one…. Longhorns 34 Hogs 24
OK….only since we got some fans for these teams, ZT recommends the following for these “contests”:
#1 Bama vs. Mercer Bears Mercer won 69-0 in its opener ( although ZT believes their opponent, Point University, is actually an on-line school ) so watch the opening kick off, then go to YouTube and watch the infamous Saban “Rat Poison” presser. After that, go to a bar and take a shot of Fireball every time Bama scores. Pre-order an Uber to take you home at half time.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. UConn Huskies Drink a real Boilermaker then set up a “Go Fund Me” for UCONN HC Randy Edsall who said, after losing to Holy Cross, he would retire at end of the season but was quickly advised by the school he should just go now…….and he did.
Boston College Eagles vs. U. Mass Minutemen BC tuned up with the toothpaste school ( Colgate for those people in Mississippi with no teeth ) now “moves up” to the Minutemen. Perfect! Watch this one for 1 minute then go with your best girl to GNC and buy some Nugenix Total T Testosterone. Remember, in the words of Frank Thomas ” she’ll like it too!” This way you will never be a Minuteman.
UNVL Rebels vs Arizona State Sun Devils Sign up for a WPT online poker tournament or go to a Wal-Mart parking lot, set up a table and play Indian Poker with random shoppers ( is it ok to call it “Indian Poker” or is it now called Indigenous People of North America Poker ? ). If that is a cancel culture issue, just take bets on whether UMASS will score on BC…
Gary Danielson gets a “pass” this week since he is announcing the Air Force vs. Navy game.
ZT headed out of town with 2 pounds of boiled peanuts for the trip. Very glad Waze shows every restroom along the way. Padre already researching spells to cast on Elephants.
Pigskin Prognostications by the Piedmont Padre and Zimmern's Twin 