NCAA Football Week 3 Matchup of the Week

Texas Tech @ No. 2 Texas: This matchup is between two huge conference rivals with something to prove. Texas Tech came into this season without their star quarterback Graham Harrell (graduation) and their superstar wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who was drafted 10th overall in the NFL Draft. QB Taylor Potts and the Red Raiders easily beat down on pathetic opponents in their first two weeks, so they still need to prove that they can beat a legitimate opponent before they can get into the Top 25. The 2nd- ranked Longhorns from Austin are more than legitimate. Led by Heisman Trophy contender Colt McCoy (QB) and his roommate in wide receiver Jordan Shipley, Texas has beaten their first two opponents by an average of 35 points, which was the same average by which Texas Tech beat their first two opponents. Texas also has a lot to prove. Texas Tech spoiled the Longhorns BCS hopes with a huge upset in Lubbock on a last second TD pass to Crabtree. McCoy and the Longhorns return with just as good or maybe a better team this year. A key factor may be location. This time Texas gets the Red Raiders at home. McCoy, coach Mack Brown, and thousands of Longhorns’ fans have not forgotten last year’s last second humiliation. I say Texas gets their revenge in convincing fashion. But I’m not ruling out an upset. If the Red Raiders’ defense, led by 6’ 7” tattoo-covered Brandon Carter, can give Colt and company a hard time, maybe Potts can lead the Red Raiders to a huge upset, an upset much larger than last year’s.