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”