Week Thirteen

Week Twelve was a rough week for me as Utah fell to one of the worst teams in the conference. It was embarrassing, and I get mad still just thinking about it. As for the rest of the week, Kaylee went 3-3, so she is at 43-29 overall. I went 4-2 and am at 53-19 overall. This week has a lot of really good games because it is rivalry week. We've got the Rocky Mountain Rumble, the battle for the Wagon Wheel, the Apple Cup, The Game, the Iron Bowl and the Florida Cup on tap among others.

No. 22 Utah at No. 9 Colorado

Jordan's Pick: Utah Kaylee's Pick: Utah

After the excruciating loss to Oregon, Utah is looking to spoil its new rival's chance at winning the South division. Colorado is just trying to get a chance to play the winner of the Apple Cup in the Pac-12 Championship. Utah will need to play better defense if they want to win this game. The secondary will have to play their best game of the year, while the linebackers will have to learn how to tackle in just a week's time. Joe Williams will have to keep doing what he's been doing and Troy Williams will need to make some big throws to pull this off. If Utah's offense can keep the Buff's defense on their heels, they might sneak by. I'm going to go with Utah (surprise, surprise), because Utah is a great underdog, and Kyle Whittingham's teams don't quit.

Something to think about: If Utah wins, they will have beaten all other Pac-12 South teams, but won't win the division.

Utah State at BYU

Jordan's Pick: BYU Kaylee's Pick: BYU

Utah State is awful. BYU has gotten some good momentum going and the Aggies won't be able to slow them down. BYU needs to just keep playing like it has been the past few weeks and it won't be close. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if BYU sneaks into the polls this next week. If not, it might sneak in if it can win a bowl game against a ranked opponent.

No. 5 Washington at No. 23 Washington State

Jordan's Pick: Washington Kaylee's Pick: Washington

Two incredibly efficient offenses collide in the Apple Cup this year. Washington needs to win to keep its playoff hopes alive (and probably would make the playoffs). Washington State is just looking for a chance at the Pac-12 Championship game. These two offenses are poised to have a shootout, but I think Washington's defense will be able to hold Wazzu to under its 42.5 average. I'm going to take Washington because the Huskies are the better team, especially defensively. Washington will make stops that Wazzu can't match.

No. 3 Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State

Jordan's Pick: Ohio State Kaylee's Pick: Ohio State

The Game might actually be the game of the year. Two great coaches going at it with Harbaugh and Meyer. Both teams are coming off lackluster wins against inferior competition, probably looking forward to this game. Ohio State has the better quarterback. The Buckeyes' running back has the edge in yards, but I love the way De'Veon Smith runs for Michigan. Michigan has the better defense. It's going to be a great game that could come down to one of those plays we'll be talking about until next year. I'm going to take Ohio State because of J.T. Barrett and coach Urban Meyer though. I think Meyer will be victorious in the big game based on experience.

No. 13 Auburn at No. 1 Alabama

Jordan's Pick: Alabama Kaylee's Pick: Alabama

Will this be the week that Alabama finally loses? Remember 2013 when Auburn returned a missed field goal for a touchdown? Could that happen again this year? No. Alabama is too good. I wouldn't be surprised if Alabama rolls Auburn just to show off going into the conference championships and playoff. Auburn's only chance is to force Hurts to throw the ball, but even then, you need to be back also to stop the throw, which I don't think they will be able to accomplish both.

No. 15 Florida at No. 14 Florida State

Jordan's Pick: Florida State Kaylee's Pick: Florida State

This is an interesting game, because Florida's defense is good enough to win this game, but its offense isn't good enough to score points to win. Florida State, like I've said before, is a one-trick pony. If you can stop Dalvin Cook, you could beat them pretty easily. I think Florida will stop Cook, but I don't know if the Gator offense will score any points. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 3-0 game here for Florida State. I think FSU's offense will get a couple points (probably off a turnover), and Florida won't be able to get close enough to score. I'm taking Florida State in a close one.