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For the third time already this season, Notre Dame won a game in which it allowed more yards than it gained. Also, the Wisconsin Notre Game game was much closer than that score suggested - there as a 96-yard kickoff return and the 146 yards worth of interception returns as yards gained, in which case Notre Dame's total yardage for the 41-13 win over Wisconsin doubles from 242 to 484.

But if the Irish couldn't run the ball (three yards on 32 carries) or keep quarterback Jack Coan from getting injured against Wisconsin, why should we believe their offensive line will fare any better against a Cincinnati defense that has held 13 of its past 14 opponents below 380 yards of total offense? Plus it's reported Jack Coen isn't 100% for this game.

As far as we know at this early stage in the week, Coan should be available for this game. He limped off after a sack midway through the third quarter and didn't return, but it didn't look or sound too serious. But they desperately need to do a better job of protecting him if they want to win this one, as the Irish have already allowed 20 sacks this season.

In fairness, Cincinnati's defense only has four sacks and 19 total tackles for loss through three games. However, I have to believe defensive coordinator Mike Tressel is going to smell blood in the water and dial up the blitz packages in this game. This game is about Cinci's high powered offense against Notre Dame's stifling defense. I love the UNDER 50, I think it's a low scoring game but Cincinnati's offense gets the best of ND today...slight lean on Cincinnati -1.

Prediction: Cincinnati 24, Notre Dame 21

Last year's Alabama-Ole Miss game was arguably the most entertaining of the entire season and we could get Part 2 this weekend. Considering the two current favorites to win the Heisman Troph are Alabama's Bryce Young and Mississippi's Matt Corral, why should we expect this game to be any different from what has become their norm?

Ole Miss is leading the nation in scoring at 52.7 points per game. The Rebels are also averaging 638.3 total yards per game—79 more than the closest runner-up. Granted, they've faced Louisville, Austin Peay and Tulane. But it's no surprise at all that they've been moving the ball so effortlessly, given their potency on offense last year and Lane Kiffin's pedigree as an offensive guru.

Young and Corral will both put up huge numbers to remain the Heisman favorites and I think we see a slew of points in this game. Slight lean on Ole Miss and the points as I think the Rebels offense will do enough to stay within earshot.

Final Score: Alabama 45- Ole Miss 35

Arkansas' ability to win with defense was perhaps the most surprising development of September. The Hogs were frequently helpless on D last season, particularly late in the year when three of their final four opponents scored at least 50 points. But this year, Arkansas shut down Texas and Texas A&M, and they've only allowed one passing touchdown to date.

The Razorbacks have darn near rushed for as many yards (1,049) as the total number of combined passing and rushing yards its defense has allowed (1,069).

However, there's no question that Georgia has the best defense in the country and I think most NFL teams would have trouble moving the ball against the Bulldogs. Georgia's D has held opponents to 185.3 total yards per game which is incredible. This Bulldogs D has has forced nine turnovers while allowing only one touchdown.

Arkansas is looking like a very good team, and this game should be way closer than we would have expected it to be a month ago. Georgia might be the best, most complete team in the country but 18 points feels like a pile of points from what we've seen out of this fiery Arkansas team.

Prediction: Georgia 30, Arkansas 17

The Celtics have shown very little to convince me that they can hang in this series. Their lack of offense is a major concern going up against a Nets team with three of the best offensive players on the planet. The Nets easily won the first 2 games and didn't even play their best ball. The Celtics might still a game somewhere, but I'm not betting on it.

Kansas State can’t throw. It has to run to win, but the Texas defensive front has improved over the last month and should be able to hold this game in check and go Under the number. Also the ShortHorns have 3-4 NFL prospects sitting out this game awaiting the draft.