With SEC football making its long-awaited debut in 2020 and The Big 12 competing for the first time this season, Fourth Week of College Football promises to be the ultimate entertaining to date.
Three SEC groups in the AP Top Five (Alabama, Florida and Georgia) will make their seasonal debut on the road. There are also 3 games between classified groups, which is a replacement for such a game for singles in the first 3 weeks combined. .
But aside from a significant build-up of games to watch, what do we deserve to expect from the entire first action list?
Bleacher Report school football experts (David Kenyon, Adam Kramer, Kerry Miller, Joel Reuter and Brad Shepard) have answers to the hottest questions, such as:
Our experts are on the case.
David Kenyon
Kentucky doesn’t get much press, yet this offensive line is one of the most productive blockade sets in the country. I’m not entirely convinced for the rest of the offense, given the price of Lynn Bowden Jr. Kentucky wants to replace. Yes, Quarterback Terry Wilson’s return provides hope for a genuine passing game, but I’m going to ride Auburn and, fortunately, I’ll make it if Kentucky is a more complete team than I think.
Adam Kramer
I’ve been positive in me by Kentucky in our weekly ranking of the top 25, and I think it’s going to be a tough, ugly, unmarked game. However, my fear of opting for the Wildcats here comes down to two problems. I’m curious to see what this attack looks like without Bowden going crazy. And second, does Auburn have more sensitive athletes in too many places?
There is a sense that the hole between those two is narrowing rapidly. This will be shown here. But I don’t think that’s enough. In the end, the expansion of Auburn QB Bo Nix will largely be the result. I think Auburn has a victory, but it’s going to be hard.
Kerry Miller
The sled was complicated for team No. 23 in the AP survey. The state of Iowa was there to open the season and temporarily lost to Louisiana. Appalachian State then jumped to No. 23 before losing to Marshall. Now it’s Kentucky’s turn to collapse. , but not without a fight It will be a defensive skirmish in which I would be surprised to see the winning team accumulate more than 24 points, and Auburn’s recent story of a complicated season opener (Oregon last year, Washington last year, Clemson in 2016) will pay dividends here. Auburn 24, Kentucky 20.
Joel Reuter
Kentucky has a lot of talent coming back, adding four openers on the offensive line, and they have a more balanced attack offensive with Terry Wilson downtown. The Wildcats will be a tough draw throughout the season, but Auburn is still cursed at home and Bo Nix has an impressive variety of weapons at his disposal for his season. Auburn with a touchdown.
Brad Shepard
What Mark Stoops did to (what he was) an eternal loser is spectacular. This equipment is strong in the trenches and has several quality features for the rider. But I hesitate to say that you can compete with the most sensible in the SEC. his own set of brands, however, with Nix as quarterback and Kevin Steele leading a defense that has many new faces, I still like the Tigers to win this game quite comfortably. I’ll take 31-20 AU.
David kenyon
Is there a more frustrating program than Pitt? Like every year and every year. You can smoke smart equipment; you can just beat them. It could weigh a team outperformed; rarely loses as a transparent favorite. Even without D star Jaylen Twyman, this defense is very, very clever. Louisville Quarterback Malik Cunningham wants to improve, particularly when under pressure, and Pitt is expected to wreak havoc on the game. I’ll take the Panthers with complete awareness that it can be dramatically counterproductive.
Adam Kramer
The good news for Louisville is that the team playing doesn’t have as many offensive weapons as the team he faced last Saturday. The bad news is that the Cardinals’ defense has been lousy and Pittsburgh has salivated this time.
Still, Pitt didn’t overwhelm Syracuse. The small point that extends here says a lot about the unknowns of both teams, but it turns out that the game’s most productive individual unit is Pittsburgh’s defense, directed through a very good defensive front. And I like that to be the difference in a low-scoring win for the Panthers.
Kerry Miller
This will be a less exciting edition of Kentucky-Auburn. Louisville is more than capable of scoring problems, but Pittsburgh has had the most stingy defense in the country so far, consistent with only 2. 73 yards consistent with the game and 10 problems overall. A mediocre defense of the Cardinals, will the Panthers be able to gather enough offensive?Pitt can be a valid contender for the CCA if this is the year Kenny Pickett becomes more than just a game manager. nail clip compatible with them.
Joel Reuter
Pitt’s defense will be the X-factor in this game. He threw a bleached drive against oversized Austin Peay and kept Syracuse at 10 issues and 171 total yards last week. able to make enough key stops to get to 3-0 during the year.
Brad Shepard
Louisville’s defense is soft, but Pittsburgh’s offense is weak. In this scenario, I’ll take the team I’m most sure I can score problems with your star athletes. Malik Cunningham’s trio, Javian Hawkins and Tutu Atwell. I think Louisville would be bigger than Miami last week, and the hurricanes made me look ridiculous. But I think it was a call for attention, this week’s game in a crushing victory. However, the Panthers can take me down two weeks in a row.
David Kenyon
A surely brilliant start for Army, riding Middle Tennessee 42-0 and Louisiana-Monroe 37-7. So far, the Black Knights have yielded only 5. 7 yards consistent with an attempted pass. This becomes my biggest fear for Cincinnati: power. by Desmond Ridder. Last year, he finished more than 6. 7 yards in his last six appearances. I will give Ridder the advantages of doubt while relying primarily on UC’s strong defense.
Adam Kramer
This is the most intriguing game of the weekend. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The double-digit problem hole would go against my claim, although it is complicated, as I should evaluate the quality of the effects achieved through those equipment.
But I love the army. Not just to climb the canopy, but to win, Cincinnati can jump in full throttle and just erase that prediction. But I love the balance I’ve noticed in the army so far and I’m in a position to compete with the disappointed. selection to back it up.
Eliminate this segment if Cincinnati wins by two points. Thanks in advance.
Kerry Miller
I like the Black Knights to get the W. Al time at the end of the 42-0 win over Middle Tennessee, the Army gained at least 40 yards in each of their first nine possessions of the season. While many offensives have struggled to achieve it. In recent weeks, the army’s triple option is to shoot at all cylinders. Cincinnati’s defense is much larger than the defense of MTSU and ULM, but Army Defense has also been largely forged so far. Army 28, Cincinnati 24.
Joel Reuter
The Black Knights amassed 776 yards on the court in two games with their triple-choice offense, beating Middle Tennessee and Louisiana-Monroe 79-7. 44th in the country opposed to the race last season. Some early Bearcats scores put things out of success for an army team that will have difficulty betting from behind.
Brad Shepard
This is the biggest game of the week for me. What do you think of the Army after such a smart start?Are the Black Knights genuinely dealing or have they simply earned the credit of facing horrible opponents?It’s a bit of both. But Luke Fickell is one of the least discussed wonderful coaches in the country, and the Bearcats are fundamentally healthy in defense and cunning in attack. Since this game is Cincy’s, I’m going to take the Bearcats. But it’ll be very close.
David Kenyon
I’ll spend a little more. Alabama and Georgia are at another global in Missouri and Arkansas, respectively. I expect margins of at least 28 problems in those two games, which means additional shots if Florida wins through two touchdowns. This deserves to happen, I’m very curious to see Lane Kiffin’s deyet in Oxford. Don’t expect any discomfort, however, the offense can be damaging if some additional receptors emerge alongside Elijah Moore. The skill is there; Will it show up right away?
Adam Kramer
Give me the edge. Alabama and Georgia are the four-touchdown favorites against Missouri and Arkansas, respectively. Florida, meanwhile, is a two-touchdown favorite against Miss Ole. This game turns out to be closed, Florida could take the next step this year and make this theoretical observation.
Anyway, I can smell the chalk. The Alabama offense will remain remarkable and I saw Nick Saban’s team win through seven touchdowns. I can also watch Georgia win through 30 points (sorry, Arkansas fans). And even though I’m excited about the Lane Kiffin era. at Miss Ole, I think the Gators are providing a double-digit victory.
Kerry Miller
I have to move on to the top. These 3 favorites on the road win through about 3 touchdowns, and you know that one of the games you’re going through is getting out of hand for some kind of 56-17 explosion. I hope it’s the Alabama game that gets ugly because I need to. This weekend we’ll see real QB rookie Bryce Young and red freshman Trey Sanders.
Joel Reuter
Missing, and there’s a chance that Alabama and Georgia won’t even want Florida’s help in this case Both groups open their 2020 season on the road, but Missouri and Arkansas have no chance of slowing down a high-power offensive or moving the ball against. to stacked defenses. The Florida setting opposite Miss Ole will be more competitive but it will still be a comfortable double-digit victory for the Gators.
Brad Shepard
Crimson Tide may call his number opposite Missouri, but that will give Nick Saban some re-paintings with younger boys. Alabama will win through 30. La Georgia has quarterback issues that want to be treated right away, and razorbacks would probably not be as bad as many other people think. However, I like Georgia to win the game through 3 touchdowns. That leaves the Gators, who get Lane Kiffin’s first game opposite Ole Miss. Rebels. This adjustment will be closer than many think, and I think it will be around a final margin of 10 to 14 points, so I’ll say below. Slightly.
David Kenyon
How about shaking comfortably? LSU’s low-season sales have caught a lot of attention, and I think that’s what’s holding the Tigers for a consecutive title moment, yet they deserve to be able to attack a cornering organization that necessarily only refers to Martin Emerson. it may not be fair – and it’s perfectly understandable with so many new beginnings – I don’t expect a “surprise alert” in the fourth quarter either.
Adam Kramer
This team has emptied. And I mean emptying. He won a championship, but then lost almost every single key gear except Derek Stingley Jr. , the country’s most productive cornerer, who made it possible.
That said, there’s still a lot of skill in the swamp. The offensive is full of weapons (more or less) and the defense will reload. It won’t look without delay like the state of Mississippi, nor would you expect it. But all you have to do is beat Mike Leach on his debut, maybe convincingly. I’m not sure what that means in the grand scheme, I don’t see the LSU falling as much as others.
Kerry Miller
It’s been a fun year with Joe Burrow and company scoring at will, but I suspect LSU will look a lot like what it was in 2016-17: a lot of rushed games in attack and one of the country’s stingiest high schools in defense. it doesn’t have many headlines, but CB Derek Stingley Jr. and jaCoby Stevens protection will be a great tandem forged in D. Et, it may not be long before we all refer to the LSU backfield as a law firm (Chris) Curry, (John) Emery and (Tyrion) Davis-Price. It would probably not be nice, but they will win the opening of the house in front of the state of Mississippi.
Joël Reuter
LSU’s defensive controlled to keep Kylin Hill 34 yards in 15 hauls in a 36-13 win last season; however, the Bulldogs did not count on K. J. Costello in the middle in this game, and a pass attack smart enough to keep the defenses fair can open things up on the field. LSU is the most productive team and is expected to win via double digits, but the state of Mississippi covers the 16. 5- the point hole is not out of the question.
Brad Shepard
I qualified the protective champions below the maximum because I think the sled will be very difficult, especially at first. There are too many vacancies to fill in attack and defense. Ed Orgeron has recruited bayou’s elite skills, but there are many who are worried. positions that want stability. Aligning against Mike Leach in his first game at Mississippi State is an incredibly damaging shock. The Tigers will win, but it will be neglected. You’ll want to see.
David Kenyon
If Spencer Sanders is absent, West Virginia in the state of Oklahoma is pretty simple. Without him last week, he took an impressive defensive day and Tulsa constantly self-destructed to rescue the Pokes. However, apart from this game, I don’t. Tennessee’s South Carolina vacation deserves to be monitored, however, I’ll accept flight defense as true to bring the team.
Adam Kramer
Oui, I’m going to take NC State in Virginia Tech. No it’s just a commotion that’s going to annoy readers, but it would still be a commotion.
NC State sneaked past Wake Forest 45-42, which is not the greatest encouraging detail to decide on a loser. However, I liked what I saw in Wolfpack’s attack, particularly the 270 yards on the ground. Ricky Person Jr. and Zonovan Knight have run a maximum of a hundred yards, and that’s the combo I support.
This is Virginia Tech’s first game, making handicap difficult. This probably also gives the opponent a merit with a fit under his belt in a year.
Kerry Miller
It’s incredibly rare for me to answer “no” to this question, but I don’t see it this week. The top two candidates are probably the 16th Tennessee in South Carolina (maximum one game closed) and the 15th Oklahoma state opposed to West Virginia (the Cowboys looked lousy last weekend). However, I like the two ranked groups to have a win.
Joel Reuter
Oklahoma State fought for a 16-7 win over Tulsa last week after starting quarterback Spencer Sanders was sidelined in the first quarter for an ankle injury. task at the opening of the Big 12 conference. The Mountaineers amassed 624 yards in a 56-10 win over Kentucky East, and played the Cowboys last season, even in the middle of a 5-7 campaign.
Brad Shepard
If Sanders doesn’t play in West Virginia, the Mountaineers will disappoint the state of Oklahoma. That attack seemed unbearable a week ago as opposed to Tulsa, and Neal Brown’s team may have a better time of season than expected in Morgantown. If Sanders plays and looks like himself, the Cowboys will win.
Tennessee No. 16 in South Carolina is very easy, and with the way flights opened last year as opposed to the state of Georgia, nothing is out of the question.
I also believe that the state of North Carolina can overthrow the twentieth Virginia Tech in what is the first game of the season for the latter team.
David Kenyon
I’m going out on the field, although the Kansas State Supreme Court didn’t live up to my expectations in the loss to the state of Arkansas. The Red Wolves had 330 yards and five touchdowns in the air. Call it stubbornness right now, though. I am convinced that Kansas State is much better defensive than it showed in the opening game (although Oklahoma wins easily).
Adam Kramer
It’s pretty far-fetched that we’re having this verbal exchange after Spencer Rattler starts opposing a minor opponent. This Oklahoma offensive device is relentless. But I’ll take the box a little reluctantly, because we have options.
I think Sam Ehlinger can throw for 400 yards as opposed to Texas Tech. Alan Bowman, who started at Texas Tech, can also be the winner here. He pitched for 430 yards in his team’s first game. But the one I like is Dillon, UcF’s Gabriel who’s up against East Carolina. If he plays hard enough, he might get ugly.
Kerry Miller
Rattler’s going through his. Oklahoma has amassed at least 370 air yards in each of its last four games against Kansas State, and this Wildcats high school is awful at the season opener against Arkansas State. But contemplating a box bet gives me Sam Ehlinger opposed to Texas Tech, Dillon Gabriel v. East Carolina, Shane Buechele opposite Stephen F. Austin and Boston College’s new star Phil Jurkovec, opposed to Texas State, I have to go through with the box.
Joel Reuter
Crotale. The Sooners pitched for 484 yards on a bad 48-0 run against Missouri State in their first game, with Rattler’s 290 yards and four touchdowns before taking their position on the bench. Meanwhile, Kansas State High School allowed 330 yards per pass. and five touchdowns in a 35-31 loss to Arkansas State. This will be competitive enough to keep Rattler in the game for the duration, which means a 400-yard day in the air.
Brad Shepard
The field. I love the UCF Dillon Gabriel phenomenon facing East Carolina, and it’ll be fun to see Phil Jurkovec at Boston College. The move from Notre Dame can make big numbers this season. At best school, KJCostello will soften cash scores in Mike Leach’s attack. Therefore, there are many features that can have more than Rattler. But, man, I’m excited to see him play again.
David Kenyon
Not at the point that the “return” describes. The defense explained those dominant Miami teams and I’m very involved with the last seven, especially in passing coverage. When the defensive line did not generate pressure, UAB and Louisville chose the best school in Miami apart. Fortunately for the Dogs, this attack is said to be capable of scoring more than 30 problems consistently. Possibly it would allow them to pass bad teams, but “coming back” means competing with Clemson. I do not rush to this conclusion.
Adam Kramer
Dude, I hope so. Seriously, I’m doing it. But let’s be clear: the U we’re talking about will probably never come back. Arguably, it was the most collegiate internal team of all time and one of the greatest dynasties the game has ever known. Even though Miami becomes an annual candidate for the CCA, I’m not sure we’ll see him recreate what we’ve done. I’ve noticed all those years at the turn of the millennium. These lists were simply absurd. That’s what I think when I hear “The U. “
But Miami would probably be on to something here, and that makes me happy. It is too early to know how this explosive will translate into a full season, however, it is difficult not to at least be curious and intrigued by growth. King of his former self in QB. Cam’Ron Harris explosive for the moment consecutive game. Wide, closed wings looked like shaped nightmares. There’s a lot to like, but it’s a game.
I love Miami this week as opposed to the state of Florida. The next game, opposite Clemson, is the one where we have to review that question if the Hurricanes play well again.
Kerry Miller
Not yet, I still think I already like this Miami team more than the one that started 10-0 in 2017, we already knew King as a star since his days in Houston, Harris is the most productive ball carrier Miami has ever had since Duke Johnson, and his replacement, Jaylan Knighton, is an exciting set of new potential. And having a reliable kicker on the FIU play, José Borregales, is a smart rhythm replacement.
But the defense has a lot of room for improvement, and the catchers (apart from Brevin Jordan) lost a lot of passes in the first two weeks. However, a first step in the right direction, and I’m in a position for even more rumors in Miami after drilling the Canes at Florida State this weekend.
Joel Reuter
We’ll find out soon when they travel to Death Valley to face Clemson on October 10, but the Hurricanes seem to be the genuine deal after a convincing road win over Louisville. King gave new life to the air game and Harris averaged 10. 3 consistent yards. They are expected to pass through the state of Florida this week, as the defense will look to make an early Clemson game.
Brad Shepard
Yes, I was skeptical and the hurricanes embarrassed me by opposing Louisville a week ago, I might never make the same mistake again. He was involved with intensity in defense and passing. Turns out Manny Diaz simply didn’t show much of the playbook as opposed to UAB. With King leading the charge, exciting half-offensive options, a pass race led by Quincy Roche and Jaelan Phillips and an elite law ent forces, what’s not enjoyed at all levels?This Miami team can make some noise.