Week One

Hey guys, it's Jordan again. I'm so excited for college football to start. It's one of my favorite times of the year. Because I am completely obsessed with college football, I have convinced Kaylee to do a pick 'em with me each week. We will do some of the biggest games each week and also pick the winner for the three big Utah schools (Utah, BYU and Utah State). The commentary for each game will be mine unless otherwise noted.

We'll start with the Utah schools this week because two of three should be easy (I'll let you guess which is the harder one).

Weber State at Utah State

Jordan's pick: Utah State  -  Kaylee's pick: Utah State

This game shouldn't be interesting, but with the recent news about Weber's head coach's wife having cancer, the Wildcats may have something more to play for this season. Utah State should have more talent being the bigger school, but could struggle at times with a new quarterback in the system. Overall, I think Utah State will win though, and I don't expect it to be closer than 14 points by the end.

Southern Utah at Utah

Jordan's pick: Utah  -  Kaylee's pick: Utah

This game will be a blowout. Utah's defense is too good to allow SUU to do much on offense. SUU is starting two new offensive linemen that are freshmen and a new starting quarterback. While Utah's quarterback is new also, I expect the kinks will not be big enough to have any effect on the game.

Arizona at BYU

Jordan's pick: BYU  -  Kaylee's pick: Arizona

This is the most intriguing game for the state of Utah this week. With an entirely new coaching staff, BYU will be figuring out its new identity. BYU will start Taysom Hill at quarterback again, which will keep Arizona on its toes, especially if Hill found his accuracy. Arizona will have Anu Solomon behind center again, but inconsistency has been an issue for him. I expect the game to go back and forth, but because Arizona's defense might be suspect with a small defensive line, I'm going to pick BYU by less than a touchdown.

No. 20 USC vs. No. 1 Alabama

Jordan's pick: Alabama  -  Kaylee's pick: Alabama

Two of the most storied programs in the history of college football square off in the first game of the season. Both programs will be bringing in new starting quarterbacks for the game. Alabama's defensive line is nasty, but USC's offense is bringing back most of its starters outside of the QB. If it comes down to coaching, which most close games do, Nick Saban has the advantage over Clay Helton. I'm going to have to go with the Crimson Tide by three points.

No. 3 Oklahoma at No. 15 Houston 

Jordan's pick: OU  -  Kaylee's pick: OU

In what may end up being a future Big 12 match up, Oklahoma and Houston face off in Houston. Both teams are projected as a potential playoff team, but only one can win the head-to-head match. Oklahoma will have long drives with the ball as they return two great running backs. Houston, led by senior quarterback Greg Ward, Jr., will be looking for a huge upset to start off their potential dream season. The dual threat quarterback may have what it takes to knock off the Sooners, but OU head coach Bob Stoops will have the scheme to beat him. Sooners win by a touchdown.


No. 11 Ole Miss at No. 4  Florida State 

Jordan's pick: Ole Miss  -  Kaylee's pick: Ole Miss

FSU's Dalvin Cook may be the best returning running back in the country. He should be a Heisman contender this year and a surefire first round draft pick, but that doesn't mean he's going to be able to do enough to win this game. Ole Miss has a defense that will be able to hold Cook in check and win the game big. Ole Miss only allowed 132 rushing yards per game last year, I don't expect that to change much this year. I expect Ole Miss to win by ten points in this game.

Kaylee's take: Ole Miss will win because they have a whole movie about them (The Blind Side).