College Football 2008 Week 2: Cheerleader Edition

Finally, football season is in full swing and we’re freakin’ psyched! Last week’s opening games went pretty much as we predicted and we’re more than ready for this week. A lot of in, outs, what-have-you’s, and really, anyone could end up on top. Ok, not really anyone, but we don’t want to spoil your fun this early in the season. So here’s this week’s games of the top 10 presented by cheerleaders, as God intended.

Check out College Football’s Week Two game line-up after the jump!

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No. 3 Ohio State (1-0) vs Ohio (0-1)

A “tune-up” without RB Beanie Wells will take place against in-state rival Ohio one week before facing USC. A rivalry by address only, Ohio State leads the all-time series with the Bobcats 5-0, look for THE Ohio State University and whatever running back they use to win by 4 TDs.

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No. 9 Auburn (1-0) vs Southern Miss (1-0)

Auburn’s “revamped” passing game that premiered in Week 1 was not exactly all it was cracked up to be. The Tigers will try for better results against Southern Miss when Chris Todd takes over the starting QB duties. The Golden Eagles’ new offense started off strong, piling up a school-record 633 yards of offense in coach Larry Fedora’s debut. But Auburn’s perennial mammoth running game will pull this game out of Southern Miss’ reach.

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No. 2 Georgia (1-0) vs Central Michigan (1-0)

Everyone knew that Georgia’s stay at the top of the polls would be short-lived, but it suits the Bulldogs just fine by not having the pressure that comes with the #1 title. After facing FCS Georgia Southern last week, Saturday will be more of a challenge with Central Michigan and uber-athlete QB Dan LeFevour. Expect Georgia to win, but not by the landslide of a normal non-ranked opponent.

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No. 4 Oklahoma (1-0) vs Cincinnati (1-0)

It should be a high-scoring affair, as the Sooners led the nation in scoring last season and Brian Kelly’s Bearcats are likely to try and make this a track meet. Make no mistake about it and do not be disillusioned – unless Jesus Christ and the Twelve come down and replace starting Bearcats, the Sooners will win by at least 30 and jump to #3 in the rankings next week and push Georgia down a couple notches where they belong.

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No. 8 West Virginia (1-0) at East Carolina (1-0)

Don’t get me wrong, I called the East Carolina upset – but lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice (that quickly). Everyone loves the underdog, but ECU will be looking for its third straight win over a ranked team, while WVU is eyeing its eighth straight win over the Pirates. Being in Carolina won’t be much benefit, WVU is better on the road in the last 3 seasons than any other team in their conference.

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No. 6 Missouri (1-0) vs Southeast Missouri State (1-0)

After surviving a shootout with Illinois in the season opener, Missouri should have an easier time with FCS opponent Southeast Missouri. Missouri won the only previous meeting between these teams in 1936. Inner-state rivalry, top 10 team…unless you are an alumn, you don’t really care about this game. Call me when Missouri plays another top 10 team.

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No. 5 Florida (1-0) vs Miami (FL) (1-0)

Growing up, I remember Florida, Miami and FSU being the biggest powers in College Football. Now…it’s not much of a contest. This is Miami and Florida’s first meeting since the 2004 Peach Bowl, but supposedly the players have been trying to revive the rivalry with NFL like smack-talk (which means there will be several fights). RB Percy Harvin will make his season debut for the Gators, and QB Robert Marve, who broke many of Tim Tebow’s high school records, will take his first snaps for the Canes.

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No. 7 LSU (1-0) vs Troy (1-0)

Postponed to November 15.

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No. 10 Texas (1-0) at UTEP (0-1)

After blowing out Florida Atlantic last week, Texas takes its show on the road to UTEP. The Horns should not look for any more resistance than they saw last week. The Miners dropped their opener 42-17 to Buffalo (who?) and gave up 484 total yards on defense. When you get your ass kicked by Buffalo, Texas is going to obliterate you by at least 42 points.

Staff Favorite to Watch

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Citadel (1-0) at Clemson (0-1)

After a sh*tty day, if you like kicking back to playing Madden on Rookie with Pat’s, then you are going to love this game. Clemson never should have been ranked in the pre-season, and after last weeks upset the Citadel actually thinks they have a chance. This is going to be ugly in 1 of 2 ways. Look for Clemson to run all over the Citadel or look for Clemson to continue their sideline meltdown of last week. Either way, it is going to be a trainwreck well worth the time.