CFB 2024 – Week 6

Week 5 did NOT disappoint!! Ok, maybe for some select fans but overall it was a solid week with upsets, comebacks, etc. etc.

Week 6 smells of some increased upset opportunities because of a few big wins in Week 5 and multiple Top 25 match ups coming in Week 7. FOCUS is the key. Padre and ZT are fully focused this week with 10 games on the selection slate!!

Prognostication Accountability Update Padre 28 -14 ZT 22-16

Side note on our records….ZT listening to sports radio and noted that Danny Kanell is currently 16 games BELOW .500 on picks this year. Will note he also blocked ZT’s daughter ( who was in college at the time ) for “calling him out” for his comments and picks. Seems like he should have taken some of her advice vs. blocking her as he is still not very accurate.

ZT noted Bama Star WR Ryan Williams has his nails painted each week by his younger sister who wants to be a nail artist.

Seems to be working for him so ZT thought it may help him catch and pass the Padre…..Time will tell.

Padre up first ( maybe not for long with ZT’s new motivational nails ) since he is in the lead!!!!

Bama vs. Vandy: Oh, what one play can do for a week. In one play a game went from an epic collapse to an epic win. In one play a team went from choking to being #1 in the country. In one play a young 17 year old man became a national phenom — and evidently he wants to kill everybody! 🤣 Well, he killed a lot of dawgs last Saturday night. I would insert a Michael Vick joke here, but I will rise above it…or did I? Some pundits think Bama will win this week (obviously) but still have a let down game. I say almost collapsing last week both humbled them and will motivate them. Vandy was feelin’ good early this season, but that horse has actually collapsed. Bama beats the dead horse 44-13.

Mizzou vs A&M: On Saturday, in College Station, TX, there will be a Southeastern Conference battle — between a midwestern team and southwestern team. Nothing says SEC football like Texas brisket and the city of St. Louis. Sarcasm aside, my head tells me to pick A&M at home against overrated Mizzou, but for some reason I think this game could go the other way. I say Mizzou pulls off the very minor Vegas road upset by a score of 26-24.

Iowa vs. Ohio State: I just want to point out that Iowa has scored over 30 points in three of their four games this season. That right there is a miracle. But miracles are miracles because they are rare. And like a rare steak, Iowa will be bloody after this one. Ohio State rolls 41-16.

Ole Miss vs. South Carolina: Last Saturday, something happened that rarely happens….Gator Nation was rooting for Kentucky! That is the irony of the new 12 Team Playoff college football world. When a team wants a certain coach, that team has to hope that coach underachieves and misses the CFP, so they can then hire him. So that means they will hopefully be hiring a coach who did not live up to expectations after they first fired a coach who did not live up to expectations. 21st century logic right there! The Rebs are now living on the edge. Many people think the Gamecocks will pull off the upset at home, but I say Ole Miss survives 30-27.

Clemson vs. FSU: “Doctor! I am sick. My Gators are on track to have their fourth straight losing season. Please help!” — — “Well, I can’t help Florida win. I deal in the realities of science. I am not a miracle worker, sir.” — — “You think you’re funny.” — — “I do and I am. But beyond that, I think I can do the next best thing.” — — “What’s that, Doc?” — — “I can have FSU go 13-0 and be left out of the CFP. Then I can have them look as bad or worse than you to start the next season. How’s that?” — — “It helps a little, Doc. It helps a little.” — — — — Clemson is much better, but I say FSU plays crazy hard and keeps it close until late. Clemson gets a late TD to hold on 27-16.

Tennessee vs. Arkansas: Sadly (because I have a dear Arkansas friend), I do not know of a bigger choking program than Arkansas. How many games will they lose where they should have won?! I have lost count! Yet, he (my friend) keeps talking trash at me over his CFB25 video game success (the two of us are super competitive on the game). So to make him mad, I have started a prayer chain asking Arkansas to give Sam Pittman a lifelong contract. As the absurd prosperity gospel preachers love to say, “All I have to do is visualize it and make it come true!”. It won’t come true. However, before he goes, I think his Hogs play their hearts out against the Vols. Yet, like always, it is not enough. Tennessee survives 34-26.

Michigan vs. Washington: My son said something to me this morning on the way to school. That something was, “Dad, I get bored watching Big Ten football. Do you?”. I replied, “Sometimes, yes.” He then said, “Does anything bore you as much as Big Ten football?”. I then responded again by saying, “Well, probably the old Pac 10(12) football. Just because I was never invested in their teams.” Well, look at what we have here in 2024! I think the game will be even, but I think Michigan squeezes by 24-23. And I don’t hate the Big Ten (or old Pac 10(12)) as much as I say I do. I am just mad that they TOOK OUR THEME SONG ON CBS!!! — THAT SONG WAS MY RINGTONE AT ONE TIME (true story)!!! — NOW IT HAS BEEN CORRUPTED BY FLAVORLESS FOOD, NOON KICKOFFS, AND SNOW. GOD HELP US!!! 😏😉

Auburn vs. Georgia: Georgia is mad. Auburn sucks. Georgia still has everything in front of them. Auburn sucks. Georgia rebounds big by a score of 40-10.

UCF vs. Florida: Napier Watch will be on high alert if Florida loses this one….Oh who am I kidding? It’s beyond high alert already. Florida has an atrocious run defense. UCF has a great run offense. This is UCF’s Super Bowl. This season is Florida’s stale Cheerios in skim milk bowl. Yet, I think my Gators survive 34–31. We win a game….against UCF….at home….and people will tell me on Sunday I should be happy. I love my North Carolina peeps with all my heart, but they clearly do not understand SEC expectations! When they say to me on Sunday morning, “Hey, Florida won! I bet you’re happy!”, I then respond with, “We still stink.” They look at me funny. When I preached in Alabama, they never looked at me funny when I said that. Hey, give me a break. I am good at preaching the Good News of Christ — not the “below average news” of Florida football. 😇🤣

Miami vs. Cal: This game has been called “Communists vs. Convicts”. Probably harsh, but I smirked. In the end, Miami is simply better. The glitz and glamour of Miami’s flashy capitalism takes down the “herbal medicine” of the granola hammer and sickle. Tony Montana has no patience for the hippies. Say hello to Cam Ward, Golden Bears. 😇 Miami wins 34-17.

Padre is out to prepare for meeting his congregation on Sunday and force a smile when congratulated on a Gator victory….

ZT is ready…went to Trader Joe’s last week in Bham and purchased some super brain food…..Freeze dried blueberries & raspberries. Confident with those and his new nails, Week 6 will be prognostication supremacy…..

#9 Missouri Tigers vs. #25 Texas A & M Aggies 11am

Tigers charged out of the gate but were tested hard by BC and Vandy the last 2 weeks at home. NOW, get on the train to College Station to play the Aggies ( 1st road game of 2024 ) who just keep finding ways to win as well. 12th man will be pumped up on Saturday. Aggies expect to play #2 QB Marcel “they found me on Indeed” Reed vs Weisman due to his running ability. Vegas likes the Aggies…..ZT going the other way because I want to have a “drink witz” the Mizzou head coach soon! Tigers 28 More TX Agony 24

Auburn Tigers vs. #5 Georgia Bulldawgs 230pm

Tigers can move the ball…they just have to take better care of it. QB Thorne has 10 TDs but 6 INTs. Can’t afford ANY turnovers in Athens. Also got to get their YPC up from the 3.3 they had vs. Oklahoma. Tigers have scored in the 20’s vs. good teams. Georgia is a very good team. Bulldogs came alive in the 2nd half vs. Bama and looked like the Georgia most expected. Tiger’s defense is good enough if their Offense can get it together….just not sold on that yet. Dawgs 34 Peaceful Eagles 17

#12 Ole Miss Rebels vs South Carolina Gamecocks 230pm

Gamecocks have a busy few weeks…..Ole Miss this week and Bama in T-town the next. SC has only 1 loss to LSU but a good win over a tough Kentucky team. Oh by the way…that Kentucky team gave Ole Miss its first loss of 2024 last week and held them to 17 points. Also, Ole Miss goes on the road again next week to Baton Rouge ( Ok ZT, we get it..back to this game or you hanging out on Memory Lane?!?! ). So….can Rebels QB “Action” Jackson Dart ( 1816 Yds, 13 TDs and 2 INTs ) get Ole Miss back to the 40+ point offense vs. a stingy Shane Beamer Defense? ZT says YES! Rebel/Land Sharks 38 Beamers Birds 20

Iowa Hawkeyes vs # 3 Ohio State Buckeyes 230pm

Corn eaters vs. Pet Eaters. ZT always been a high protein guy and since no team is called the Soy Beans, just can’t go without Iowa. ( ZT, they are the Hawkeyes…not anything plant based or called the Impossible Hawkeyes….) Buckeyes love being under the radar with all the SEC talk. Urban Meyer ( from the Urban Chophouse in Columbus ) said this is the most talented OSU team he has seen, 2nd only to the talent in his bar. Buckeyes have not been tested yet but will be this week. Hawkeyes offense improved with former Michigan QB Cade “Upgrade“ McNamara at the helm. He knows the Buckeyes and that will help. Just not enough. Buckeyes 31 Bird with a cataract 14

#1 Bama vs Vanderbilt Commodores 315pm

Not the week for the Pachyderms to stroll into Nashville. ZT and others have seen what Vandy QB Pavia can do with his arm and legs. ‘Dores had Mizzou not only on the ropes in Columbia but tied them up like a bad hair braid. Ok, so Bama’s Milroe can do the same and at an even higher level. Expect to see Bama run the ball more for all the right reasons. Commodores know the weakness of the Tide is the secondary and will work it for all it’s worth. Closer than Vegas says…… Tide 34 Admiral Shipwreck 20

#15 Clemson Tigers vs FSU Seminoles 600pm

Dabo’s Tigers were written off after a blowout loss to Georgia in the opener. Since then, averaging over 50 points per game. Norvell’s Seminoles were written off after a loss to Georgia Tech in the opener…sometimes a “write off” is appropriate as they were just blown out by SMU last week. Clemson QB Cade “on a crusade“ Klubnik is far ahead of DJ Ugly of FSU and the Clemson defense is better. PERIOD! Tigers 31 Hard Rock Casino Snake Eyes 13

#4 Tennessee Volunteers vs Arkansas Razorbacks 630pm

ZT has had enough of calling on the Hogs for the win. Vols will take advantage of their off week and light up the sky in Fayetteville. Good ole boys love a Bar B Q and Hog is on the menu this week. Just not enough pig power to run and win vs. Nico and the UT gang. Vols 38 McRib Sandwich 20

#10 Michigan Wolverines vs Washington Huskies 630pm

Wolverines did similar to Bama as they built a lead vs Minnesota only to allow the Gophers to score 21 in the 4th. Huskies do get a home game after being “upset” by Rutgers (ZT…Rutgers is undefeated!!) but have been sporadic behind Miss State QB transfer Will “not the deal” Rogers. “Never let yesterday use up too much of today”….from the REAL Will Rogers. So Fuhgeddaboundit Michigan and take care for business. Upset Special Wolverines 24 Snow Dogs 23

UCF Knights vs Florida Gators 645pm

This is a “we don’t like you” game for the in-state rivals. HC Gus Malzahn has 50 new players on the Knights this year and had a big comeback win vs. TCU two weeks ago before dropping their swords vs Colorado at home last week. Here come the Gators off a bye week and a much needed win at Starkville vs. those other Bulldogs. Gator challenge? UCF can run ( #2 in nation with over 325 YPG on the ground ) but expect the UF athletes can keep UCF QB KJ Jefferson in check. Upset Special. Gators in their Swamp 31 Jousters from the Medieval Times Show 27

#8 Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears 930PM

GameDay in Berkeley? None of the ESPN cast or the Latte Drinking protestors will ever be the same. Miami QB Cam Ward is still a leading candidate for the Heisman based on his performance ( 1782 yds., 18 TDs with only 4 INTs ) and nothing indicates Cal can slow him down ( other than slipping a gummy in his Powerade ). ZT not “dissing” Cal ( Nice ZT, still trying to be a better human! ) as they have exceeded expectations in 2024. Golden Bears been hampered with Star RB Jayden “I need to get hot” Ott nursing an ankle injury but still enter the game at 3- 1 with a road loss to FSU before an off week. Miami convinced they can keep the crowd out of it with a “save the sea turtles” display instead of cheerleaders. Hurricanes 38 PETA People 17

ZT is out and plans to enjoy the rest of October with CFB, NFL and MLB playoffs for sports EVERY NIGHT!!!!!