Week 6 CFB Picks

After some exciting affairs last week in college football (namely Clemson beating Louisville in a close battle), there looks to be more of the same this weekend. The Top 25 slate is a little abbreviated, due to byes, three games between ranked teams, and the Florida vs. LSU game being postponed because of Hurricane Matthew (which could also possibly affect some other games), but their will surely be plenty of excitement once again.

Last Week: 15-6
Season: 67-24

Friday
#3 Clemson 42, Boston College 24 (7:30 PM, ESPN)
After a worrisome first few weeks, Deshaun Watson and Clemson are back to Playoff contenders after a competitive win over Lamar Jackson and red-hot Louisville. They should keep the train moving against Boston College.
#19 Boise State 40, New Mexico 21 (9:00 PM, CBSSN)
Boise State is still quietly undefeated (although they haven't faced much competition), and the Broncos will probably remain unbeaten against New Mexico, a team that has lost to New Mexico State and Rutgers this season.
Saturday
Texas 34, #20 Oklahoma 38 (Noon, FS1)
The Longhorns started 2-0 (including a win over then-ranked Notre Dame), getting into the Top 25, but then lost two straight. The Sooners, meanwhile, reappeared in the rankings after a win last week at then-ranked TCU. It might be close, but Oklahoma is the better team.
#6 Houston 45, Navy 23 (3:00 PM, CBSSN)
5-0 Houston continues its cruise through the American Athletic Conference with a meeting at Navy. The Midshipmen are 3-1 and shouldn't ever be taken lightly, but they are also coming off a loss to Air Force.
#9 Tennessee 28, #8 Texas A&M 31 (3:30 PM, CBS)
Tennessee and Texas A&M meet in this week's top 10 matchup. The Vols escaped Georgia with a win last week thanks to a last-second Hail Mary. I don't think they'll escape this week against Trevor Knight and the Aggies at A&M.
#25 Virginia Tech 24, #17 North Carolina 41 (3:30 PM)
Virginia Tech makes its season debut in the Top 25, and the 3-1 Hokies (who haven't beaten anyone of much significance) get a welcoming gift in a meeting at North Carolina, where Mitch Trubisky (1,711 yards passing, 13 TD) and the Tar Heels have started 41 (edging FSU last week).
Indiana 14, #2 Ohio State 45 (3:30 PM, ESPN)
Indiana is coming off a big upset win over Michigan State, and they almost knocked off Ohio State last season, but this year's Buckeyes are different, having blown out all four of their opponents. J.T. Barrett and the defense should carry them to another blowout at home.
#21 Colorado 35, USC 38 (4:00 PM, PAC-12)
Colorado is now ranked, while USC used to be ranked. But, to give the Trojans the benefit of the doubt, their three losses were to three ranked teams. The Buffs have two straight wins (over the Oregon teams), but USC might be more talented than those teams.
#1 Alabama 38, #16 Arkansas 17 (7:00 PM, ESPN)
Do not be deceived by the fact that this is a contest between two ranked teams. 4-1 Arkansas's best win is a 41-38 win over TCU the second week of the season. 5-0 Alabama has dominated thus far, including wins over two ranked (at the time) teams.
#4 Michigan 52, Rutgers 14 (7:00 PM, ESPN2)
Rutgers just suffered a 58-0 beat down at the hands of Ohio State, and this week, they'll probably suffer a similar fate against Michigan. I don't think it'll be as bad, because Michigan;s offense was quiet last week and the Knights are at home, but it'll be bad.
#5 Washington 48, Oregon 32 (7:30 PM, FOX)
Well, I guess Washington is for real. They demolished Stanford and silenced Christian McCaffrey last week, dominating in the trenches (and every other aspect). The Ducks have lost three straight (Nebraska, Colorado, and Washington State).
#23 Florida State 38, #10 Miami 42 (8:00 PM, ABC)
This game (as of right now) will be played, unlike the game in Gainesville. It should be a good game. Even though the Noles are have lost twice (including last week), they have a lot of talent. But the Hurricanes will take this one.
Arizona 34, #24 Utah 37 (10:00 PM, FS1)
We get two late-night Pac-12 games involving ranked teams this Saturday, which means extra wildness. Anyone could take this matchup of middling Pac-12 teams, but I'll go with the ranked Utes at home.
Washington State 31, #15 Stanford 48 (10:30 PM, ESPN)
More craziness. Washington State, who knocked off Oregon last week, could take this game against a Stanford team coming off a demoralizing loss, but I think the Cardinal (and Christian McCaffrey) get back on track.