Waco Kid's college football 2017 week 1

[The_Waco_Kid]

Each week upcoming games can be discussed and predictions made, name-calling after victories and general all-around college football discussion! Each week will be closed out by the next Monday and a new thread opened for the current college football schedule for each week.

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Actually we do.

WKWCFR rule 1

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YES!!! IT'S ON!! PLAY BALL!!!


Week 1 pre season poll ..

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/rankings/

Poll Date : August 21, 2017
AP Top 25


Team
PtsW/LNext
1.Alabama
15130-0vs FL St
Sat, Sep 2, 7:00 PM CDT

2.Ohio State
14140-0@ Ind
Thu, Aug 31, 7:00 PM CDT

3.Florida State
13960-0@ Ala
Sat, Sep 2, 7:00 PM CDT

4.USC
13250-0vs WMU
Sat, Sep 2, 4:15 PM CDT

5.Clemson
12010-0vs Kent
Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

6.Penn State
11960-0vs Akrn
Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

7.Oklahoma
11700-0vs UTEP
Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT

8.Washington
11500-0@ Rutg
Fri, Sep 1, 7:00 PM CDT

9.Wisconsin
9260-0vs UT St
Fri, Sep 1, 8:00 PM CDT
10.Oklahoma State
8890-0vs Tuls
Thu, Aug 31, 6:30 PM CDT

11.Michigan
8810-0@ Fla
Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT

12.Auburn
8800-0vs GA So
Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT
13.LSU
7840-0vs BYU
Sat, Sep 2, 8:30 PM CDT

14.Stanford
6950-0@ Rice
Sat, Aug 26, 9:00 PM CDT
15.Georgia
6900-0vs Ap St
Sat, Sep 2, 5:15 PM CDT

16.Louisville
6290-0@ Purd
Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT
17.Florida
6240-0vs Mich
Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT
18.Miami (FL)
4920-0vs BCC
Sat, Sep 2, 11:30 AM CDT

19.South Florida
3270-0@ SJSU
Sat, Aug 26, 6:30 PM CDT

20.Kansas State
3170-0vs UCA
Sat, Sep 2, 6:10 PM CDT
21.Virginia Tech
2400-0vs W Va
Sun, Sep 3, 6:30 PM CDT

22.West Virginia
2070-0@ VT
Sun, Sep 3, 6:30 PM CDT
23.Texas
1730-0vs Md
Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

24.Washington State
1330-0vs MT St
Sat, Sep 2, 9:30 PM CDT

25.Tennessee
1140-0@ GT
Mon, Sep 4, 7:00 PM CDT

[The_Waco_Kid]

some people have gotten an early start ..


Finished


Final

• 
  (19) South Florida
  Bulls
  
  42
• 
  San Jose State
  Spartans
  
  22

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Final

• 
  (14) Stanford
  Cardinal
  
  62
• 
  Rice
  Owls
  
  7

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[The_Waco_Kid]

this week's top 25 games

Thu, Aug 31, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  Tulsa
  Golden Hurricane
  
  0-0
• 
  (10) Oklahoma State
  Cowboys
  
  0-0

WINNER: Cowpokes
Gundy has the best chance for a break out year at OSU in recent memory.
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Thu, Aug 31, 7:00 PM CDT

• 
  (2) Ohio State
  Buckeyes
  
  0-0
• 
  Indiana
  Hoosiers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Buckeyes
Meyer has a veteran team. he's a contender, Stella!!!
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Fri, Sep 1, 7:00 PM CDT

• 
  (8) Washington
  Huskies
  
  0-0
• 
  Rutgers
  Scarlet Knights
  
  0-0

WINNER: Washington
UW Dogs need to keep the train rolling. Peterson did it at Boise, expect it here too.
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Fri, Sep 1, 8:00 PM CDT

• 
  Utah State
  Aggies
  
  0-0
• 
  (9) Wisconsin
  Badgers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Whisky
Aggs have been solid recently, still, Badgers at home need to WIN.
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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

• 
  Kent State
  Golden Flashes
  
  0-0
• 
  (5) Clemson
  Tigers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Tigers
Dabo needs to follow up Watson. he gets a good talent edge to do it out of the gate.
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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

• 
  Akron
  Zips
  
  0-0
• 
  (6) Penn State
  Nittany Lions
  
  0-0

WINNER: Lions
PSU has moved smoothly from the JoePa era into another era. GO PENN ST.!
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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

• 
  Maryland
  Terrapins
  
  0-0
• 
  (23) Texas
  Longhorns
  
  0-0

WINNER: Texas
Herman starts with a sharper focus that Strong did. Texas wins 8 to start the Herman era.
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Sat, Sep 2, 11:30 AM CDT

• 
  Bethune-Cookman
  Wildcats
  
  0-0
• 
  (18) Miami (FL)
  Hurricanes
  
  0-0

WINNER: Miami
Richt has setup well in Miami. UGA might be watching his season, yeah??
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Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT

• 
  UTEP
  Miners
  
  0-0
• 
  (7) Oklahoma
  Sooners
  
  0-0

WINNER: OU
Riley starts his tenure with s Bob Stoops cupcake. bahhaa
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Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT

• 
  (11) Michigan
  Wolverines
  
  0-0
• 
  (17) Florida
  Gators
  
  0-0

WINNER: Wolverines
going all in with Harbaugh.
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Sat, Sep 2, 3:00 PM CDT

• 
  Stony Brook
  Seawolves
  
  0-0
• 
  (19) South Florida
  Bulls
  
  1-0

WINNER: Bulls

lol cupcake.
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Sat, Sep 2, 4:15 PM CDT

• 
  Western Michigan
  Broncos
  
  0-0
• 
  (4) USC
  Trojans
  
  0-0

WINNER: Trojans
if SC is a player, they win this at home. no excuses.
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Sat, Sep 2, 5:15 PM CDT

• 
  Appalachian State
  Mountaineers
  
  0-0
• 
  (15) Georgia
  Bulldogs
  
  0-0

WINNER: UGA
speaking of UGA .. Appy St. has been a top level 2 program and as the 2-A champs took out UM. beware UGA!!
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Sat, Sep 2, 6:10 PM CDT

• Central Arkansas
  Bears
  
  0-0
• 
  (20) Kansas State
  Wildcats
  
  0-0

WINNER: K State
as great as Snyder's terms have been, KSU needs to think the future.
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Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  (16) Louisville
  Cardinals
  
  0-0
• 
  Purdue
  Boilermakers
  
  0-0

WINNER: UofL
nice tie in with ex UofL qb/coach Brohm at Purdue. Cards win
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Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  Georgia Southern
  Eagles
  
  0-0
• 
  (12) Auburn
  Tigers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Aubie
as usual, this won't say much about when the SEC comes calling. Does Gus get it done?
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Sat, Sep 2, 7:00 PM CDT

• 
  (3) Florida State
  Seminoles
  
  0-0
• 
  (1) Alabama
  Crimson Tide
  
  0-0

WINNER: Free Shoes U
the safe bet is Saban. rolling the Jimbo dice ..
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Sat, Sep 2, 8:30 PM CDT

• 
  BYU
  Cougars
  
  1-0
• 
  (13) LSU
  Tigers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Tigers
Coach O will do well to start. where will he be in a few years???
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Sat, Sep 2, 9:30 PM CDT

• 
  Montana State
  Bobcats
  
  0-0
• 
  (24) Washington State
  Cougars
  
  0-0

WINNER: Cougars
Leach had to do some building at WSU .. now he's rolling. beware the Pirate!!
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Sun, Sep 3, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  (22) West Virginia
  Mountaineers
  
  0-0
• 
  (21) Virginia Tech
  Hokies
  
  0-0

WINNER: VTech
good match up. could go either way, picking Tech.
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Mon, Sep 4, 7:00 PM CDT

• 
  (25) Tennessee
  Volunteers
  
  0-0
• 
  Georgia Tech
  Yellow Jackets
  
  0-0

WINNER: Vols
Butch needs a strong year to keep the hell hounds away from his job.
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[cptjohnstone]

yes we are going to be VERY GOOD

Thu, Aug 31, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  Tulsa
  Golden Hurricane
  
  0-0
• 
  (10) Oklahoma State
  Cowboys
  
  0-0

WINNER: Cowpokes
Gundy has the best chance for a break out year at OSU in recent memory.

[Clark W. Griswold]

College football is back, baby! I don't know about anyone else but the offseason seemed to go by fairly quickly this year.

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by Clark W. Griswold

College football is back, baby! I don't know about anyone else but the offseason seemed to go by fairly quickly this year.

lol seemed slow but my teams Texas and UofL are entering critical years. the Ville needs to continue strong ACC play but Petrino needs to break past 9-3 to win the conference and thus have a shot at the 4 playoff spots. Jackson if he has a solid year likely leaves so who's the next guy? Petrino always coaches QB's well. he needs to in his offense.

Texas will show better overall staff coaching and that will pay off now. even with Brown, the overall talent wasn't as bare as some think, after all Brown won 9 his last year with his recruits. Strong never could win even with his recruits. Herman should open well at Texas, where that goes in a few years? we'll see.

[Guest050619-1]

Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid

Texas will show better overall staff coaching and that will pay off now. even with Brown, the overall talent wasn't as bare as some think, after all Brown won 9 his last year with his recruits. Strong never could win even with his recruits. Herman should open well at Texas, where that goes in a few years? we'll see.

Good thing we didn't play Howard yesterday. That might've been a Big Fat L, as well.

[Clark W. Griswold]

Speaking of UNLV. As a Las Vegas local, I was seriously planning on putting down $30 betting against UNLV as a single bet as I normally do on my parlay cards. I SHOULD HAVE DONE IT! $100 paid out $60,000! The one week where I have to work overtime and didn't have time to hit up the sportsbook!

[flghtr65]

Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid

Herman should open well at Texas, where that goes in a few years? we'll see.

Between Texas and Texas A&M, not sure who had a tougher week. Texas gave up 51 points to Maryland? The defense is not getting any better. Texas A&M blew a 34 point 3rd quarter lead to UCLA, unbelievable.

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid

this week's top 25 games

Thu, Aug 31, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  Tulsa
  Golden Hurricane
  
  0-0
• 
  (10) Oklahoma State
  Cowboys
  
  0-0

WINNER: Cowpokes
Gundy has the best chance for a break out year at OSU in recent memory.

Final

• 
  Tulsa
  Golden Hurricane
  
  24
• 
  (11) Oklahoma State
  Cowboys
  
  59

You Pokes will go as far as your defense takes you.

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Thu, Aug 31, 7:00 PM CDT

• 
  (2) Ohio State
  Buckeyes
  
  0-0
• 
  Indiana
  Hoosiers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Buckeyes
Meyer has a veteran team. he's a contender, Stella!!!

Final

• 
  (2) Ohio State
  Buckeyes
  
  49
• 
  Indiana
  Hoosiers
  
  21

Typical slow start by the Buckeyes. Same results. Buckeyes will face far better before it's over.

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Fri, Sep 1, 7:00 PM CDT

• 
  (8) Washington
  Huskies
  
  0-0
• 
  Rutgers
  Scarlet Knights
  
  0-0

WINNER: Washington
UW Dogs need to keep the train rolling. Peterson did it at Boise, expect it here too.

Final

• 
  (7) Washington
  Huskies
  
  30
• 
  Rutgers
  Scarlet Knights
  
  14

Dawgs should be a strong contender in the PAC-12. and maybe more.

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Fri, Sep 1, 8:00 PM CDT

• 
  Utah State
  Aggies
  
  0-0
• 
  (9) Wisconsin
  Badgers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Whisky
Aggs have been solid recently, still, Badgers at home need to WIN.

Final

• 
  Utah State
  Aggies
  
  10
• 
  (9) Wisconsin
  Badgers
  
  59

Badgers are a player in the Big Ten but they haven't won it in a while. is this the year?

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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

• 
  Kent State
  Golden Flashes
  
  0-0
• 
  (5) Clemson
  Tigers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Tigers
Dabo needs to follow up Watson. he gets a good talent edge to do it out of the gate.

Final

• 
  Kent State
  Golden Flashes
  
  3
• 
  (3) Clemson
  Tigers
  
  56

Clemson gets an easy talent mis-match to break in their offense. But are they any good?

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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

• 
  Akron
  Zips
  
  0-0
• 
  (6) Penn State
  Nittany Lions
  
  0-0

WINNER: Lions
PSU has moved smoothly from the JoePa era into another era. GO PENN ST.!

Final

• 
  Akron
  Zips
  
  0
• 
  (4) Penn State
  Nittany Lions
  
  52

GO PENN STATE!

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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

• 
  Maryland
  Terrapins
  
  0-0
• 
  (23) Texas
  Longhorns
  
  0-0

WINNER: Texas
Herman starts with a sharper focus that Strong did. Texas wins 8 to start the Herman era.

Final

• 
  Maryland
  Terrapins
  
  51
• 
  Texas
  Longhorns
  
  41

Mack Brown didn't give up 51 in his opener. what's this guy Herman's long game now?

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Sat, Sep 2, 11:30 AM CDT

• 
  Bethune-Cookman
  Wildcats
  
  0-0
• 
  (18) Miami (FL)
  Hurricanes
  
  0-0

WINNER: Miami
Richt has setup well in Miami. UGA might be watching his season, yeah??

Final

• 
  Bethune-Cookman
  Wildcats
  
  13
• 
  (16) Miami (FL)
  Hurricanes
  
  41

Miami and Richt have some potential. he may get the last laugh at UGA yet.

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Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT

• 
  UTEP
  Miners
  
  0-0
• 
  (7) Oklahoma
  Sooners
  
  0-0

WINNER: OU
Riley starts his tenure with s Bob Stoops cupcake. bahhaa

Final

• 
  UTEP
  Miners
  
  7
• 
  (5) Oklahoma
  Sooners
  
  56

Riley better eat his cupcake before the frosting spoils. that's be .. about next week.

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Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT

• 
  (11) Michigan
  Wolverines
  
  0-0
• 
  (17) Florida
  Gators
  
  0-0

WINNER: Wolverines
going all in with Harbaugh.

Final

• 
  (8) Michigan
  Wolverines
  
  33
• 
  (22) Florida
  Gators
  
  17

Yet another team wearing pressure to go all the way. does Harbaugh get in the dance this year?

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Sat, Sep 2, 3:00 PM CDT

• 
  Stony Brook
  Seawolves
  
  0-0
• 
  (19) South Florida
  Bulls
  
  1-0

WINNER: Bulls

lol cupcake.

Final

• 
  Stony Brook
  Seawolves
  
  17
• 
  (21) South Florida
  Bulls
  
  31

Strong may be snickering now at Herman's UT debut but he's got his own problems. this is the easy part.

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Sat, Sep 2, 4:15 PM CDT

• 
  Western Michigan
  Broncos
  
  0-0
• 
  (4) USC
  Trojans
  
  0-0

WINNER: Trojans
if SC is a player, they win this at home. no excuses.

Final

• 
  Western Michigan
  Broncos
  
  31
• 
  (6) USC
  Trojans
  
  49

Not so much D for the comdomheads. they better work on that .. if they want to be a player.

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Sat, Sep 2, 5:15 PM CDT

• 
  Appalachian State
  Mountaineers
  
  0-0
• 
  (15) Georgia
  Bulldogs
  
  0-0

WINNER: UGA
speaking of UGA .. Appy St. has been a top level 2 program and as the 2-A champs took out UM. beware UGA!!

Final

• 
  Appalachian State
  Mountaineers
  
  10
• 
  (15) Georgia
  Bulldogs
  
  31

the first of several teams losing a QB. this was a loss if you don't count the score.

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Sat, Sep 2, 6:10 PM CDT

• Central Arkansas
  Bears
  
  0-0
• 
  (20) Kansas State
  Wildcats
  
  0-0

WINNER: K State
as great as Snyder's terms have been, KSU needs to think the future.

Final

• 
  Central Arkansas
  Bears
  
  19
• 
  (19) Kansas State
  Wildcats
  
  55

K State is my dark horse pick in the Big 12.

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Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  (16) Louisville
  Cardinals
  
  0-0
• 
  Purdue
  Boilermakers
  
  0-0

WINNER: UofL
nice tie in with ex UofL qb/coach Brohm at Purdue. Cards win

Final

• 
  (17) Louisville
  Cardinals
  
  35
• 
  Purdue
  Boilermakers
  
  28

Purdue gets a good show to begin with. almost too good for UofL's needs.

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Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  Georgia Southern
  Eagles
  
  0-0
• 
  (12) Auburn
  Tigers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Aubie
as usual, this won't say much about when the SEC comes calling. Does Gus get it done?

Final

• 
  Georgia Southern
  Eagles
  
  7
• 
  (13) Auburn
  Tigers
  
  41

does Aubie fold after a strong cupcake start .. again? we shall see.

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Sat, Sep 2, 7:00 PM CDT

• 
  (3) Florida State
  Seminoles
  
  0-0
• 
  (1) Alabama
  Crimson Tide
  
  0-0

WINNER: Free Shoes U
the safe bet is Saban. rolling the Jimbo dice ..

Final

• 
  (10) Florida State
  Seminoles
  
  7
• 
  (1) Alabama
  Crimson Tide
  
  24

Remind me not to bet against Saban again .. ever.

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Sat, Sep 2, 8:30 PM CDT

• 
  BYU
  Cougars
  
  1-0
• 
  (13) LSU
  Tigers
  
  0-0

WINNER: Tigers
Coach O will do well to start. where will he be in a few years???

Final

• 
  BYU
  Cougars
  
  0
• 
  (12) LSU
  Tigers
  
  27

Coach O!!! Mikey roars.

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Sat, Sep 2, 9:30 PM CDT

• 
  Montana State
  Bobcats
  
  0-0
• 
  (24) Washington State
  Cougars
  
  0-0

WINNER: Cougars
Leach had to do some building at WSU .. now he's rolling. beware the Pirate!!

Final

• 
  Montana State
  Bobcats
  
  0
• 
  (20) Washington State
  Cougars
  
  31

last year WAState lost their cupcake opener. not this year. the Pirate for PAC12 spoiler

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Sun, Sep 3, 6:30 PM CDT

• 
  (22) West Virginia
  Mountaineers
  
  0-0
• 
  (21) Virginia Tech
  Hokies
  
  0-0

WINNER: VTech
good match up. could go either way, picking Tech.

Final

• 
  West Virginia
  Mountaineers
  
  24
• 
  (18) Virginia Tech
  Hokies
  
  31

Tech wins the coin toss.

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Mon, Sep 4, 7:00 PM CDT

• 
  (25) Tennessee
  Volunteers
  
  0-0
• 
  Georgia Tech
  Yellow Jackets
  
  0-0

WINNER: Vols
Butch needs a strong year to keep the hell hounds away from his job.

Final 2OT

• 
  (25) Tennessee
  Volunteers
  
  42
• 
  Georgia Tech
  Yellow Jackets
  
  41

well butch is all about drama isn't he? bahhaaaa

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