Annual Predictions Post

We may have batted below the Mendoza Line on our predictions last year (Arkansas flops? A&M in the Sugar Bowl?), but when we connected, we went yard.  What the hell am I doing using baseball vernacular to describe a college football predictions post?

BCS Title Game

Norris: USC over Alabama and it will be painful to watch Lane Kiffin receive praise for four straight months.

Jason: LSU over USC.  Finally, the 2003 championship we never had... with none of the same players or coaches or anything.

ACC

Norris: Virginia Tech survives the Wheel of Suck with a pair of losses but wins the ACCCG.

Jason: Because Virginia Tech will win exactly 10 or 11 games, and Clemson's gonna Clemson, I reluctantly go with Florida State... with an 11-2 record.  Reluctantly.

Big 12

Norris: WVU is the surprise winner because they are just cool.

Jason: Big 12's gonna be a bloodbath.  Somebody's gotta win.  Probably be a three-way tie at 6-3 in conference.  So, if forced, I'll pick Oklahoma, because... habit?

Big East

Norris: File not found.

Jason: Louisville's probably the safest bet, but I think Cincinnati will challenge.

Big Ten

Norris: Michigan will bounce back after losing in Jerryworld to have a solid season.

Jason: Wisconsin. I think the team has achieved self-awareness and can run on its own, fueled by butter and cheese curds.

Pac-12

Norris: USC. All-American boy QB makes good plus power death smother defense.

Jason: USC.  Captain America is on a mission.  Although Oregon will debut new helmets for the Pac-12 Championship game:

SEC

Norris: Alabama PAWWWL.

Jason: It may be foolish, but I'm picking LSU, if only because the game against Alabama is in Baton Rouge.

Surprise Team

Norris: Notre Dame actually does well. NDNation asplodes.

Jason: BYU.  I think they're looking at at least a 10-win season.

Flop Team

Norris: Florida State. Habit.

Jason: Michigan.  I'm thinking they're set up for an 8-4 season.  Definitely not worthy of a #8 ranking. 

BCS Buster 

Norris: Uhhh, Louisiana Tech? I dunno.

Jason: 404: File Not Found

Heisman Winner

Norris: It's Barkley's to lose right now.

Jason: Matt Barkley.  His eyes... just look at them!

First Player out of Heisman Race

Norris: EJ Manual. Because Florida State.

Jason: Denard Robinson, although only because Michigan won't contend for the title.  Heisman voters already had their crazy, vote-for-someone-who-isn't-on-a-12-win-team moment last year.  That should hold them for a decade.

Next Household Name

Norris: Jeff Tuel, QB at Washington State. /gets popcorn

Jason: Munchie Legaux, Cincinnati.  Legaux my eggaux.

Coach on the Hottest Seat 

Norris: Jimbo Fisher

Jason: Will Muschamp

Bold Prediction 

Norris: Tom O'Brien will wear parachute pants and a snakeskin jacket for the Maryland game.

Jason: Ohio State goes 12-0.  Urbsanity ensues.