Week 3 Upset Alert

The third week of the season usually is cupcake city for the major programs around college football.  This year there are some intriguing games scheduled for Saturday. 

Alabama @ Arkansas 3:30pm
This choice seems pretty crazy after what happened to Arkansas last weekend, but remember they were a top 10 team that got upset by a bad team.  The Razorbacks lost Tyler Wilson in the 2nd quarter with an injury and managed just over 100 yards for the rest of the game, including overtime.  If Tyler Wilson is back under center on Saturday afternoon, this game could be a lot closer than expected.  Arkansas will want to forget last weekend as soon as possible, and they have the offensive firepower to test Alabama's young secondary.  I dont think the Razorbacks have enough to win this game, but I think it will be a lot closer than expected if Wilson plays.

Florida @ Tennessee 6:00pm
Staying in the SEC, this game really wouldnt be an upset if Tennessee wins, but there aren't many games to choose from this week.  Tennessee is 5-15 against the Gators in the last 20 years, and they are currently 0-10 under Coach Dooley against ranked teams. Florida escaped Aggieland last weekend with a hard fought win, but I think they struggle at Neyland Stadium.  I think Tyler Bray will have a big game passing against the Gator secondary. 

Utah St @ Wisconsin 8:00pm
We will find out more about the Badger's struggles this week.  I could not believe how bad they looked last weekend against Oregon State.  Now they head home to face a tough Utah State team coming off a victory against rival Utah.  Wisconsin has the major talent edge here, but that has been the case in the first 2 weeks as well.  Wisconsin is not playing good football right now, will this be the week they turn things around?  I still cannot (or don't want to) believe that Purdue is the favorite to represent the Leaders Division in the B1G championship game.

Texas @ Mississippi 9:15pm
Texas strolls into Oxford the heavy favorites.  Somehow the Longhorns are ranked number 14 in the nation, which I feel is quite high for their level of play so far.  Ole Miss has started 2-0 and has been a surprise team in the SEC so far.  Saturday night's game will go a long ways in telling if they will actually make some noise in the toughest conference and push for a bowl game.  Texas has more talent that the Rebels, but I think they can say that in every game they play this season.