Who to choose? KU or CMU?
The Lawrence Journal-World staffers are only picking six games per week, but once again no one got through the previous weekend with an unbeaten record.
We’ll see what we can do in Week 3, without as many tough games on the schedule.
One of the more evenly matched games figures to be Kansas vs. Central Michigan, but eight of our 10 competitors are going with the Jayhawks on Saturday.
WEEK 3 MATCHUPS
Central Michigan at Kansas
Oklahoma at West Virginia
Clemson at Florida State
Miami at Nebraska
Mississippi State at LSU
Florida at Alabama
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
There aren’t many intriguing games this week. What are you most likely to watch when the TV fails to provide you with quality football?
Overall: 9-3 Last week: 5-1
Central Michigan 14, Kansas 13
Oklahoma 31, West Viirginia 28
Florida State 35, Clemson 28
Nebraska 28, Miami 21
LSU 31, Mississippi State 14
Alabama 31, Florida 17
Answer: “Trailer Park Boys,” the depressing Canadian sit-com on Netflix, came out with a new season this year and I haven’t seen one yet. I have some catching up to do. It’s very funny, but also depressing, just not as depressing as other things I’ve been watching lately.
Overall: 9-3 Last week: 4-2
Kansas 27, Central Michigan 17
Oklahoma 41, West Virginia 31
Florida State 36, Clemson 34
Nebraska 32, Miami 20
Mississippi State 28, LSU 17
Alabama 14, Florida 10
Answer: During the baseball season, I’ll definitely switch over to baseball games. If not, then it’s probably a chance to catch some old movies on Netflix.
Overall: 9-3 Last week: 4-2
Kansas 9, Central Michigan 6
Oklahoma 35, West Virginia 27
Florida State 35, Clemson 24
LSU 27, Mississippi State 6
Nebraska 38, Miami 31
Alabama 42, Florida 10
Answer: Football will be on the back-burner this weekend with the Tigers and Royals playing a three-game series in Kansas City. The series will go a long way in helping decide which team wins the American League Central and if the Royals make the playoffs for the first time since 1985.
Overall: 8-4 Last week: 4-2
Kansas 9, Central Michigan 7
Oklahoma 42, West Virginia 35
Florida State 56, Clemson 17
Nebraska 36, Miami 21
Mississippi State 24, LSU 21
Alabama 35, Florida 14
Answer: Bought the first season of “The Bridge” a few weeks back on the Roku. Still haven’t watched it. It’s there for me like a hidden Butterfinger bar.
Overall: 8-4 Last week: 4-2
Kansas 23, Central Michigan 17
Oklahoma 30, West Virginia 21
Florida State 42, Clemson 24
Nebraska 23, Miami 14
LSU 33, Mississippi State 15
Alabama 35, Florida 21
Answer: If it’s Saturday and there aren’t any good games on, the TV’s tuned to the latest “Doctor Who” or it’s turned off.
Overall: 7-5 Last week: 3-3
Central Michigan 27, Kansas 17
Oklahoma 41, West Virginia 31
Florida State 40, Clemson 24
Nebraska 30, Miami 21
LSU 28, Mississippi State 17
Alabama 42, Florida 23
Answer: Since Denver Broncos Super Bowl highlights from 1997 and 1998 technically would still be considered watching football, I’ll go with something else. Like millions of other people, I’ve really gotten into the phenomenon of binge watching original programming on HBO, Showtime and the like. Some of my all-time favorites include: “The Sopranos,” “Californication” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” But my more recent favorites are: “Homeland,” “Game of Thrones” and “Boardwalk Empire.” “Homeland” might not get the mainstream, heavy-breathing type of love like the rest of those, but it’s as good as it gets!
Overall: 7-5 Last week: 3-3
Kansas 32, Central Michigan 31
Oklahoma 51, West Virginia 14
Florida State 49, Clemson 47
Nebraska 102, Miami 77
LSU 114, Mississippi State 42
Alabama 2, Florida 1
Answer: “Naked and Afraid” and “Naked Dating” marathon. WIth a “Naked Gun” chaser.
Overall: 7-5 Last week: 4-2
Kansas 20, Central Michigan 19
Oklahoma 38, West Virginia 31
Florida State 23, Clemson 20
Nebraska 20, Miami 17
LSU 24, Mississippi State 13
Alabama 45, Florida 20
Answer: I would probably catch up on some Boardwalk Empire on HBO GO or on demand — if Google Fiber provided access to either of those options. C’mon, man! I’ve got a bunch of classic episodes of “The Simpsons” DVR’d, though.
Overall: 6-6 Last week: 2-4
Kansas 24, Central Michigan 23
Oklahoma 35, W. Virginia 31
Florida State 42, Clemson 20
Nebraska 31, Miami 10
LSU 35, Mississippi State 20
Alabama 21, Florida 3
Answer: Probably some documentaries on youtube or some old shows like “Mysteries and Scandals” or “Biography.”
Overall: 6-6 Last week: 2-4
Kansas 28, Central Michigan 24
Oklahoma 35, West Virginia 17
Florida State 42, Clemson 21
Nebraska 20, Miami 17
LSU 28, Mississippi State 17
Alabama 38, Florida 28
Answer: “Pawn Stars”