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Posted on: October 06, 2011
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The Red River Rivalry and big SEC match-ups highlight week 6 of the college football season. And before you all go off on me in the comments, I’m not picking FSU @ Wake Forest as the game of the week, but they are something to consider and I will be watching. The big games are spread out nicely throughout the day this week. I could legitimately see you parking it on the couch at noon and not getting up until midnight (except for the necessities like beer and food).
As always, for channel numbers for games in your area, please visit our TV Listings.
On to the games….
Early Game to Watch: Oklahoma @ Texas (Noon ET)
The best game of the day starts at noon. For only the second time in the last 7 years, Oklahoma and Texas will meet with undefeated records. The Longhorns are looking to make up for a disastrous 2010 season when they went 5-7. They’ve already gotten revenge on two teams this season and want to make Oklahoma number three. Landry Jones and the Oklahoma fast break offense are a different team on the road but they’ve already survived one tough road game against Florida State. Can they make it two in a row?
Other games to watch:
Maryland @ Georgia Tech (Noon ET)
Florida State @ Wake Forest (12:30 ET)
South Carolina @ Kentucky (12:21 ET)
Mid-Day Game to Watch: Florida @ LSU (3:30pm ET)
Disclaimer: I wanted to pick Iowa @ Penn State for this time slot because I think it’ll be the best game. But I know I’d be fried in the comments section if I didn’t pick Florida versus LSU, so that’s what I’ve done. LSU has been the best team by far in 2011, beating Oregon at a neutral site and Mississippi State and West Virginia on the road. A home game against a Florida team that was blown out at home last week appears to be a cake walk, but there’s always the possibility of a letdown. Florida will be starting true freshman quarterback Jeff Driskel, who was the consensus #1 quarterback recruit in the country this year. No one, especially a freshman, wants to start their first game against one the top defenses in the country on the road. Will Demps and Chris Rainey will need to find a way to run the ball effectively. Look for Charlie Weis to run more of a spread offense in this game to allow Driskel to run zone reads and play action passes. When LSU has the ball, they’ll be trying to get Jordan Jefferson involved in the game plan after his suspension was lifted last week. Look for him to get involved in short yard situations and in the red zone.
Other games to watch:
Iowa @ Penn State (3:30pm ET)
Air Force @ Notre Dame (3:30pm ET)
Miami @ Virginia Tech (3:30pm ET)
Late Game to Watch: Auburn @ Arkansas (7pm ET)
Auburn’s defense was thrashed in the first few games of the year, but really shut down South Carolina, limiting Marcus Lattimore to only 66 yards rushing last week. With the top offense in the SEC rolling into town this week, they’ll need to play even better to have a chance to win. They’ll need to slow down Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson, who’s coming off a school record 510 yard passing performance last week against Texas A&M. Jaruis Wright leads the SEC in receiving, but Arkansas also has threats in Cobi Hamilton and Joe Adams. Michael Dyer is the top offensive threat for Auburn. They need him to run the ball effectively to keep the powerful Arkansas offense on the sideline.
Other games to Watch:
Ohio State @ Nebraska (8:00pm ET)
Georgia @ Tennessee (7:00pm ET)
Texas A&M @ Texas Tech (7:00pm ET)
Marshall @ UCF (7:00pm ET) This game is only available to Bright House customers on the
Bright House Sports Network.
What are you watching this week?
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Brian
Nice games on late, too bad we will be out watching UCF beat Marshall. One guy is bringing buffalo sausage, interesting tie-in while playing the Thundering Herd.
Joe Harmer
LOL! Have fun at the game and go UCF!
Chuck
Yeah, FL is going to get stomped again.
So, do I get the UCF game or is that a separate package?
Joe Harmer
All Bright House customers with digital service in Tampa and Orlando can watch the UCF game on channel 47 or in HD on channel 1147.
Sallie
I was born and raised in TX, so there are NO other games!!!! HOOK ‘EM HORNS!!!! The Eyes Of Texas Are Upon You!!!!!
Joe Harmer
I know Texans love their football. Good luck this week!
bill
FSU has a pretty easy match-up. That means the game will be close until halftime and then they will pull away. All the talent in the world and still can’t get quality wins. Stinks.
Joe Harmer
At this point, I’ll take any win we can get.
Anita
Don’t forget – there are a lot of West Virginians living in the Central Florida area now… Go Herd!!!!
Joe Harmer
Hi Anita. West Virginia was featured a few weeks ago when they played LSU. They’ve got a few big games coming up so check back weekly to see when they might be featured again.
Brian
Joe- Anita is is talking about Marshall, they are also from West Virginia. It is a state, I know you went to FSU, so we have to type slower… Go Knights
Joe Harmer
Insert foot (or typing fingers in this case) in mouth.
STEVE
WHO CARES ABOUT UCF OR WVU…EVEN FSU
USF BULLS PUT 57,000 IN RJ FOR A FAMU GAME….THINK ABOUT YOUR AUDIENCE’S PRIORITY
GO USF BULLS!
Joe Harmer
USF was featured in last week’s column. This week they’re on a bye so it would be tough to recommend them. Even though they play in the Big East, they will be talked about in upcoming weeks.
Rick
UCF still dreaming …. GO BULLS !!
Joe Harmer
It’s a shame the two schools don’t play each other. What a natural rivalry that’s being completely wasted.
robert
what about the alabama games? ROLL TIDE!
Joe Harmer
Vanderbilt @ Alabama was under consideration and so was Michigan @ Northwestern. There were just too many games to choose from with 7pm start times so somebody had to lose.
Robert
Very interesting. Enjoyed reading. We are avid Ohio State fans but we aren’t looking forward to this
football season what with all the problems they have been having but we watch all the big games
especially the Big Ten.
Joe Harmer
I’m glad you enjoyed reading, Robert. Check back each Friday to see what games we’re watching.
Dyrk
Boomer Sooner
Lois
Another BIG TEN fan here GO HAWKS!! I will be watching Iowa at Penn State. We don’t get much coverage down here (bummer) but when the Hawks play and are listed in the paper that’s where I go.
Have the Big Ten Network on my plan plus the Sports Pkg so I am covered I hope. Sorry to say I get
upset with all the Hoorays for the ACC, SEC, etc and very little for the Big 10, Big 12, and other midwest
confereces. Guess that is the penalty for leaving Iowa.
Chuck
Did the Big East ask UCF to join yet?
Joe Harmer
Not yet, but it’s gotta be coming sooner than later.
Ken
Thanks for picking the games you did. They will keep me busy all day long. Thanks again.
Joe Harmer
Thanks, Ken. Glad you enjoyed the games.
judie
all of this would have been interesting – - – IF – i had received it prior to the games, not this am
Joe Harmer
Hi Judie, I spoke to our email team. There advice was to add our domain to your safe sender list in your email client. Here’s a link to a support article to help out. http://support.brighthouse.com/Article/BHN-Email-Safe-Sender-Not-Spam-5243/
Continue to check back each week to see what games we’re watching on TV.
Ken Schroeder
I know the Buckeyes are not a favorite team here in Florida, but I still enjoy watching them on HDTV. Especially TBDBITL.