Another extraordinary week in college football is upon us as Week 7 has arrived and features some terrific matchups including the now No.2 Crimson Tide in Starkvegas to face another hungry team in the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and the Auburn Tigers traveling to Fayetteville to take on a talented and physical Razorbacks squad. Some more riveting action in the conference with a key clash in Athens with the No.1 Dawgs hosting a hot and hungry team in the Kentucky Wildcats. Ole Miss at the Vols is another sensational matchup on the slate.

Some other key conference games and national tilts on tap this weekend as this phenomenal season keeps surprising and enhancing CFB’s status as the best sport in America.

Here’s a look at this week’s action.

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Last Week, 16-6, Overall, 105-41, 72%

Against the Spread, a new feature, not sure I should be posting this, but so far so good,

Last week, 15-6, Overall, 81-63, 56%

No.2 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) @ Mississippi State (3-2, 1-1)

Davis Wade Stadium, Starkvegas

6 PM CT

ESPN

Tess, Gregory, Katie George

Bama by 17

The Bullies’ 26-22 upset victory over A&M 2 weeks ago is looking strong right now. Mike Leach likes to throw it all over the yard and he’s got the quarterback to do it. Will Rogers is 215-of-284, 76%, for 1,862 yards, 14 TDs and 2 ints. He threw it 59 times against the Aggies completing 46 for 408 yards, with 3 TDs against 0 ints. He’s explosive and efficient. Pete Golding’s defense will be severely tested. The State defense has 11 sacks on the season and 28 tackles for loss and 6 ints, so they’re pretty stout on that side of the ballas well. This is a major test for Bryce Young and company in a very hostile environment. I know the Tide is upset about last Saturday, but this is a quality opponent as well. Nick Saban and his team will just be happy to get out of Davis Wade with a victory.

Alabama 35, Mississippi State 31

Auburn (4-2, 1-1) @ No.17 Arkansas (4-2, 1-2)

Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR.

11 AM CT

CBS

Noah Eagle, Aaron Murray, Rick Neuheisel, Jenny Dell

Arkansas by 4 1/2

Early start for the Tigers and a tall order on the road against a physically tough, explosive offensive football team. K.J. Jefferson is a load running and passing the ball. I don’t see Auburn having enough to prevail on the road.

Arkansas 28, Auburn 21

No. 11 Kentucky @ No.1 Georgia

Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA.

2:30 PM CT

CBS

Brad, Gary, Jamie

Dawgs by 22 1/2

I like the Wildcats to give the Dawgs a tussle with the Dawgs pulling away slightly at the end. Mark Stoops has done a terrific job in Lexington and it’s getting better and better under him. They’re going to break through soon.

Georgia 31, Kentucky 17

No.21 Texas A&M @ Missouri

Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field, Columbia, MO.

11 AM CT

SEC Network

Taylor “Zah Zah” Zarzour, Stinch, Alyssa Lang

A&M by 9

I like Jimbo and his team to keep their momentum going. With massive chaos, they could get back in the mix for a playoff spot and certainly a New Year’s Six Bowl, which also means a lot also.

Texas A&M 35, Missouri 21

No. 13 Ole Miss @ Tennessee

Neyland Stadium, Knoxvegas

6:30 PM CT

SEC Network

Tom, JRodg, Cole

Ole Miss by 2 1/2

Love the way the Vols are trending. Give me the upset on “Prime Time” in the SEC.

Vols 42, Rebels 41

No. 20 Florida @ LSU

Tiger Stadium, Baaton Rouge, Lousiana, as Howard used to say

11 AM CT

ESPN

Sean, Todd, Molly

Gators by 11 1/2

LSU has really slid precipitously down the SEC landscape. Things are looking slim for Ed Oregeron right now. He needs a signature victory in the worst way, but his 2 best players, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, are both out with injuries. No timetable for Stingley’s return, he may be sitting this one out for the NFL, and Boutte is out for the season. It’s going to be a long day for Orgeron and the Tigers down on the Bayou.

Florida 42, LSU 24

Vanderbilt @ South Carolina

Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, S.C.

3 PM CT

SEC Network

Dave, Deuce, Andraya

Gamecocks by 18 1/2

I like the Dores to play a little tougher and beat the spread, but just not enough talent for Clark Lea at present. South Carolina has some talent, but they’re in a rebuilding mode as well under first year coach Shane Beamer. They should take care of business at home. I’ll watch my team on the computer with Georgia and Kentucky on the big screen, but it’s been brutal. Hoping for better times ahead.

South Carolina 37, Vanderbilt 21

National games

Cincinnati 42, UCF 17

Nippert Stadium, Cincy

11 AM CT

ABC

Bob Wischusen, Dan Orlovsky, Kris Budden

Bearcats by 21

Until proven otherwise, Cincy is a legitimate playoff team. A lot of football left to be played, so there are no guarantees, but this is a high quality team.

No.4 Oklahoma 41, TCU 31

Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK.

6:30 PM CT

ABC

Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe

Sooners by 13 1/2

I like the Frogs to give OU a run for a good while. The Sooners survived Texas last week overcoming a 21 point deficit with true freshman Caleb Williams saving the day in relief of the struggling Spencer Rattler in a 55-48 Sooners victory in what was the game of the year so far, although Arkansas-Ole Miss was about as good. I don’t know why there should be any quarterback controversy at Oklahoma, Williams looks like the guy who could get them to the playoff if they can play good enough defense and they’ve presumably gotten better on that side, though it didn’t look like it last Saturday. The offensive artillery is there, and Williams looks like he can get them the ball and make things happen with his wheels. So Lincoln Riley should go with Williams. Rattler’s struggled all year and it hasn’t gotten any better. Also, I read Kirk Herbstreit’s book, Out of the Pocket, and it’s pretty good. The guy is very sensitive and honest to a fault. I like honesty, but when you reveal all your “inner feelings” it’s a bit much. It was fine.

No.2 Iowa 28, Purdue 14

Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City

2:30 PM CT

ABC

Pasch, Dvoracek, Luginbill

Iowa by 11 1/2

Iowa is a boring team. They get the job done, but they’re very boring doing it. They’re a reflection of their coach, Kirk Ferentz, who is an extremely boring interview. But so far, so good. Are they a playoff team? Looks that way right now, but they’ve got to go to Wisconsin and Nebraska and Minnesota is better than they’re looking right now. They’ll get the Golden Gophers at home. If they get to the Big Ten Championship unscathed, and lose to an Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State or Penn State in a competitive game, they might sneak in there.

No. 25 Texas 42, No. 12 Oklahoma State 35

DKR Stadium, Austin, TX.

11 AM CT

FOX

Gus, Joel, Jenny

Hook’em by 5

Like Sark and the Horns to snap back from a devastating loss last Saturday in the Red River Showdown.

Friday

Clemson 21, Syracuse 17

Carrier Dome, ‘Cuse

6 PM CT

ESPN

Anish Shroff, Mike Golic Jr., Taylor McGregor

Clemson by 13 1/2

Clemson is so dysfunctional right now and they’ve lost in the Carrier Dome recently, so I’ll say they barely survive. Not Clemson’s year. They have a long way to go before they can get back in the mix in the upcoming years.

No.9 Oregon 31, Cal 24

Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR.

9:30 PM CT

ESPN

Beth Mowins, Kirk “Mr Mojo Risin” Morrison, Dawn Davenport

Ducks by 13 1/2

Oregon has a lot to prove Friday Night, but I like the Golden Bears to give them all they can handle.

Saturday

No. 10 Michigan State 28, Indiana 20

Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN.

11 AM CT

Fox Sports 1

Spartans by 4 1/2

As Darius Rucker says in his classic “Life’s Too Short” ,I don’t like what Mel Tucker is doing at East Lansing, but I love it.

Utah 31, Arizona State 27

Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City

9 PM CT

ESPN

Dave Flemming, Rod Gilmore, Stormy Buonantony,

Even

Love the Utes at home. They’re starting to kick it in gear and getting primed to win the PAC-12 South and play in the PAC-12 Championship Game. Kyle Whittingham’s teams always get better and better as the season progresses. They’re 3-3 now, but had 2 players die tragically this year. They’re playing inspired ball now for their fallen comrades. Blasted SC last Saturday on the road.

Boston College 34, No. 22 N.C,. State 30

Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA.

6:30 PM CT

ACC Network

Dave “OB” O’Brien, Tim Hasselbeck, Kelsey Riggs

Wolfpack by 3

Give me the Golden Eagles in the upset.

Baylor 31, No. 19 BYU 24

McLane Stadium, Waco, TX

2:30 PM CT

ESPN

Mark Jones, RGIII, Quint Kessenich

Baylor by 6 1/2

The Bears are 5-1 and rolling. BYU was shocked by Boise State last Saturday at home. Their misery continues on the road this week.

Friday

No. 24 San Diego State 31, San Jose State 21

CEFCU Stadium, Do you know the way to San Jose

9:30 PM CT

CBS Sports Network

Aztecs by 9

Like the Aztecs to keep their undefeated season going and advance further in a highly competitive Mountain West Conference.

Saturday

Air Force 35, Boise State 34

Albertston’s Stadium, Boise, ID

8 PM CT

Fox Sports 1

Broncos by 4 1/2

I’ll take the Academy in an upset.

Virgina Tech 28, PItt 27

Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA.

2:30 PM CT

ESPN2

Jason Benetti, Andre, Carc

Pittsburgh by 4 1/2

The Hokies have had some magic at home through the years. It reappears this Saturday.

Army 28, Wisconsin 27

Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI.

7 PM CT

Big Ten Network

Badgers by 14

I like the Cadets in an upset. They’re a magical team with their potent triple option. The great Jeff Monken and his squad get the job done.

Tonight

Memphis 38, Navy 31

Liberty Bowl, River City

6:30

ESPN

Matt Barrie, Roddy Jones, Harry “Connick” Lyles Jr.

Memphis by 11

I like the Midshipmen to come close to pulling off the double digit upset at the Liberty Bowl. Memphis is very lucky, thanks to SEC Referee Marc Curles and his crew, that they got by Mississippi State on a heinous missed call by Curles back judge. They survive a strong Midshipmen effort.