The Penn State Football Show

Penn State didn't play, but there were a lot of great games this weekend, especially in the Big Ten. All Big Ten games were decided by seven points or fewer, and the Michigan-Purdue game and the Northwestern-Minnesota game both had unbelievable finishes with the winning touchdown coming on a big play in the last few seconds. Michigan State also won on a last second field goal.

Outside of the Big Ten, the Texas vs. Texas Tech game was won of the most exciting college football games I have ever seen. I will be honest, I did not thing Texas Tech had a chance to win this game, but they came out and dominated the Longhorns. Michael Crabtree is probably the best wide receiver in the country, and Harrel is a great QB. I was really impressed with thep lay of their defense. With that being said, I don't think they will win out. In fact, Oklahoma State is a very very good team that is underrated and I expect them to beat Texas Tech this weekend.

The fact that Texas Tech won was very very good for Penn State. Rudy hit the nail on the head. Tech still has OK State and Oklahoma, so there is a very good chance they could lose won of those games. Texas is unlikely to lose again.

For those of you upset about Penn State being ranked third in the BCS: relax. To tell you the truth, the fact that TT is ahead of Penn State right now means absolutely nothing. It means nothing. They have to face two top 10 teams in Oklahoma and Oklahoma State in the next few weeks. So either they will lose one of those games, and Penn State will pass them (as long as PSU wins), OR they will win both of those games, in which case they would have eventually jumped Penn State in the standings anyway. So the BCS standings right now really aren't important. And to tell you the truth, I personally don't have much of a problem with TT being ahead of PSU. After all, they did just beat the #1 team in the country. If I had to make a ballot I'd probably have 1. Alabama 2. PSU 3 Texas Tech, but if Tech wins out, I would definitely move them ahead of Penn State after a win over Oklahoma.

So, all we can do is sit back and watch. Given the way things have gone the past two years, I would say it is very likely that one or maybe both of the top two teams will lose a game this month. In fact, both could lose this weekend. I really don't see Texas Tech wining their next two games, but I didn't think they would beat Texas either. Playing at LSU is always tough, so Alabama could lose. However, LSU is down this year, and I think Alabama is better than most people give them credit for. That will be an interesting game to watch.

I will write my Iowa preview in the next few days. Iowa is a dangerous team with a great defense and an excellent running back. So, it will be a challenge for Penn State. I think the bye week will help though, and the Lions should come out ready to play.

One final note: I disagree with anyone who says that Penn State needs to blow out their opponents in their remaining three games. All they have to do is win them. No style points are needed. Either Bama and/or TT will lose, or they won't. If they don't Penn State won't go the Championship. If they do, an undefeated Penn State will go. It's as simple as that. Just take care of their business and they will be fine.