Last week: 8-1 Overall: 32-8

Middle Tennessee State vs. Georgia Tech

If there's a team that needs a confidence boost this week, it's Georgia Tech. That was a crushing loss to Miami last week. They got down early, came back, then let a win slip through their grasps. This is the third straight year these teams will have met. They Yellow Jackets won the prior two meeting, scoring over 40 points and rushing for over 300 yards in the process. The Blue Raiders are 2-1, but lost of FCS McNeese State to open the season. They're a pretty strong running team, rushing for just under 200 yards a game. They will be no match for Georgia Tech. They haven't faced anyone close to this caliber yet this season, and the Yellow Jackets should roll in this game. Georgia Tech 38, Middle Tennessee 13

NC State vs. Miami

The last time these two teams met in Miami was a game that was a sight for sore eyes, especially if you're a Miami fan. NC State won the game 19-16, but Kirby Freeman was 1-14 passing in the game. That lone completion was an 84 yard touchdown pass. The only reason they were in that game was because they ran for 314 yards. This year, Miami has been a little better than I thought, thanks mostly to Duke Johnson. But let's not go out there and say they're even close to relevance again. For one, their defense is atrocious. In the three games Miami has played against FBS schools, they've given up a minimum of 32 points. They are 100th in total defense. The Wolfpack have won three in a row, but they haven't faced the greatest competition either. They've only given up 28 points in those three games. Mike Glennon has gotten back on track recently, which will help. I think this game will be a shootout, and while I haven't been that high on Miami, I think they will pull out a close win. Miami 31, NC State 30

Duke vs. Wake Forest

Defense has been optional in this series lately. The average score of the last five meetings has been Wake Forest 39, Duke 34. This matchup will be all about the passing game. Michael Campanaro leads the ACC in receptions, and Connor Vernon and Jamison Crowder aren't too far behind him. I would expect both teams to be airing it out a lot during the game, and the mentioned receivers should have no problem getting their usual stats. It will all come down to who can make the stop, and I like Wake's defense a little more. Wake Forest 38, Duke 35

Louisiana Tech vs. Virginia

This is a very intriguing matchup. The Bulldogs are one of the better non-BCS teams out there, and they've been tearing up opposing defenses, to the tune of nearly 55 points per game. On the other hand, they haven't really stopped anyone either, giving up nearly 37 points per game. Virginia has definitely struggled the last two weeks, but did look better last week. The score doesn't really indicate how Virginia had a legit shot at winning the TCU game. Virginia showed improvement in the running game last week, especially from Kevin Parks, and I think they will control the game on the ground. Louisiana Tech is 80th against the run, and while this game will be a back and forth shootout, I think the Cavs can hold on in this one. Virginia 35, Louisiana Tech 31

Clemson vs. Boston College

What will be interesting to see in this game is how Clemson responds after the loss last week to Florida State. It wouldn't shock me if Clemson pulls off their yearly Clemsoning here. Boston College had an extra week to prepare for this game, and they will be ready. The Eagles will have three straight road games after this. This game really does come down to how Clemson gets going. I think they will struggle to start, but will pull away in the second half. Clemson 31, Boston College 20

Idaho vs. North Carolina

Larry Fedora called Idaho the best 0-4 team in the country. That might be one of the most ridiculous statements ever uttered. I know it's coach speak, but deep inside, he really doesn't believe this nonsense. This 0-4 Idaho team scored three points in a loss to Eastern Washington. They're one of the worst teams in the country in scoring and giving up points. They are also among the worst rushing teams in the country. They're a decent passing team, so they could get something going there. But they are overmatched. Bryn Renner should have a nice stat padding day, and Idaho will get vandalized. North Carolina 38, Idaho 10

Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati

This is the second straight meeting these two will have that will take place on a neutral field. The last meeting was Virginia Tech's win in the Orange Bowl a few years ago. This Hokies is not nearly as good as the one a few years ago. They're 3-1, but they haven't been that sharp offensively. The defense has carried them a bit, except for the Pitt loss. The Bearcats have only played two games, and demolished the same Pitt team Virginia Tech played.  This is technically a home game for Cincy, even though the game is being played at FedEx Field in Maryland, which is considerably closer to Virginia Tech. The Bearcats are 12th in the nation in running, and they're going up against the 93rd ranked run defense. That's going to keep the ball away from Logan Thomas and crew. I do think the Hokies will run the ball better in this game, and Logan Thomas needs to be marketedly better throwing to keep the Hokies in it. I think he will have a better game this week. With this being a quasi home game for the Hokies. I'm giving them the slight edge in this game. Virginia Tech 24, Cincinnati 23

Florida State vs. South Florida

If I'm a Florida State fan, I worry about a letdown game here. After such a highly anticipated game last week in which they flexed a lot of muscle. Now they have to go against an in state rival that beat them in their last meeting three years ago. Of course, this is a totally different team now. USF has lost two in a row after winning their first two games. B.J. Daniels is a solid dual threat quarterback, but he is mistake prone. He's thrown six interceptions through four games. He can't do that if the Bulls want to pull off the upset. The Seminoles showed they can run the ball really well last week against Clemson. South Florida gives up about 160 yards per game on the ground, and the Noles multiple rushing options will wear down the Bulls defense, which will lead them to the win. Florida State 28, South Florida 17