This Week's Picks Week 2

 

 

Here's a fun fact.  The Florida State Seminoles haven't won a game since Joe Biden was a candidate for President.

They lost 63-3 to Georgia on December 30, 2023.

They lost 24-21 to Georgia Tech on August 24, 2024.

They lost 23-13 to Boston College on September 2, 2024.

Someone who calls himself "Dogwood Maple," posted this on Reddit:

• Florida State has lost three consecutive games.
• In their last seven quarters, Florida State has scored two touchdowns.
• Entering the season, Florida State had won 15 straight games as a double-digit favorite. They've now lost two in a row (-10.5 vs. Georgia  Tech, -16.5 vs. Boston College).
• Boston College has won its ACC opener for the first time since 2020.
• And their first season opener since 2021.
• For the first time since 2021, Florida State starts the season 0-2.
• Florida State is just the third FBS team in the last 45 years to  lose its first two games of the season as a double-digit favorite
• Boston College snapped a five-game losing streak to Florida State  with this win. The Seminoles had also won 12 of 13 before tonight.
• In two games, Florida State has allowed 453 rushing yards.
• This was Boston College's first win in Tallahassee since 2008.
• In two games for Florida State, D.J. Uiagalelei is averaging 6.7 yards per attempt with 1 TD and 1 INT.
• Florida State's RBs had just eight carries tonight.
• In the Seminoles' last three games, they've been outscored 115-37.
• 2024 FSU is the fourth AP Top 10 team to start 0-2 in the last 10  seasons.  (2022 Notre Dame, 2020 Penn State, 2017 Florida State)
• This season, ranked teams are 18-2 vs. unranked opponents.  Florida State has both losses.
• Florida State's 21 rushing yards tonight are their lowest since 2018.
• For the first time since 2017, Florida and Florida State both lost their season openers.
• Boston College outrushed Florida State 263-21 tonight.
• Boston College QB Thomas Castellanos completed one pass of at least 15 air yards tonight.
• In his last four games, D.J. Uiagalelei has 2 TD and 4 INT

 

I guess they won't have to worry about being left out of the College Football Playoff this year.

 

This Week's Picks!

 

 

Jawja vs. Tech of Tennessee: Well, Georgia picked up where it left off last season, opening a can of whoop-up on a major ACC team. Georgia takes a breather this week. Georgia wins.

 

Big Bad Bees vs. Sarah Cues: I have really thought about it. No, make that: I have really prayed about it. Georgia Tech is a very good team, and I wouldn't be surprised if they won the ACC this year and make it into the 12-team playoff.  No, this is not some elaborate way to deliver the dreaded Manis Jinx.  Tech wins.

 

 

Texsas vs Mechigan: This is a big woop-de-do game. Two legacy powers. I just think Texas is better. I hope I'm right. Texas wins. 

 

Chickens vs Kenyucky:  Last week, Kentucky won a weather-shortened game. South Carolina held on to beat Old Dominion.  I am going out of a limb and picking The Chickens. They at least played four quarters. South Carolina wins. 

My Beloved Owls vs. Louisana: Kennesaw State played well in its first FBS contest and has drawn another formidable opponent. Louisiana used to be known as Southwest Louisiana University and is located in Layfette, smack dap in the heart of Cajun Country. That's why they are known as the Ragin' Cajuns. It is the second-largest school in Louisiana. The late great Richard Simmons is an alumnus. I'm still with my Owl. Heart of head: Owls win.