Power Rankings: Top 5 College Football Games of the Week

1)   Miami at Virginia Tech: The Canes look to continue their improbable run through the toughest 4 game stretch in recent memory. Virginia Tech needs to tighten up the defense to prepare for Jacory Harris’s aerial attack. Our Pick: Miami in a tight one

2)   Texas Tech at Houston: Possibly the most fun game to watch of the year. If you haven’t seen Casey Keenum running the Cougars spread, do yourself a favor and drop everything at 9 on Saturday. Our pick: Houston in the game of the year

3)   Cal at Oregon: Probably wouldn’t make this list if it weren’t at Autzen, possibly the toughest place to play in the land. Oregon looks like they’re back after the win with the Utah win. Cal reminds us of Javon Ringer and Michigan State. They’ll run Jahvid Best until the wheels fall off of that ride. Our pick: Oregon in a barn burner

4)   TCU at Clemson: The Horned Frogs are the Mountain West’s last shot at a BCS birth. Clemson’s a missed call away from being undefeated. Both team’s are much more talented than most people think. Lots of defensive speed in this one. Our pick TCU in an ugly game

5)   Fresno State at Cincinnati: The Bearcats are VERY quietly making a run at a BCS title appearance. Fresno State’s given both Wisconsin and Boise State all that they want. If Cincy wins this one it’ll be tough to keep them out of the top 10. Pat Hill’s team might not have a lot left in the tank after their performance the last two weeks. Our pick: Cincy by 2 scores