Iowa Looking for Upset of Ohio State

The Ohio State Buckeyes will take their number one ranking to Ames to face the 13th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in a key Big Ten and national battle.

The Buckeyes struggled early on with Penn State last week before a fourth quarter rally made it look worse than the 28-6 score would indicate. The Hawkeyes are looking for the experience of QB Drew Tate to help them pull off the upset of number one.

Only one other game this week features ranked teams facing each other - No. 24 Georgia Tech at No. 11 Virginia Tech.

There's already been some noise in the top 25 after last nights games. BYU ended the 13-game winning streak of No. 17 TCU with a 31-17 victory. The Horned Frogs win streak had been the longest in the nation. In the only other game on Thursday night, second ranked Auburn held of South Carolina for a 24-17 win.

Here's the Corners predictions for this weeks Top 25 battles:

Rutgers (23) at South Florida
The Scarlet Knights, back in the top 25 for the first time in 30 years, will try to start the season 5-0 for the first time since 1976. Winner: Rutgers.

Ohio State (1) at Iowa (13)
The Buckeyes have won nine of the last ten meetings with the Hawkeyes. It will be tough, but it should be ten out of eleven. Winner: Ohio State.

USC (3) at Washington State
The Trojans will be without Dwayne Jarrett but it shouldn't really matter either way. Winner: USC.

Alabama at Florida (5)
The Gators lost to the Tide 31-3 last season. Unfortunately, 'Bama doesn't have Brodie Croyle or Demeco Ryans on this team. Winner: Florida.

Michigan (6) at Minnesota
The Wolverines have had their problems with the Golden Gophers in the past and this game may be no different. Look for Mike Hart, Chad Henne and a much improved defense to come out on top. Winner: Michigan.

Sam Houston State at Texas (7)
What! Why is this game being played? Winner: Texas.

Mississippi State at LSU (9)
Tigers have won 13 of last 14 games against MSU. They should have no problem with win number 14. Winner: LSU.

Georgia (10) at Mississippi
The Bulldogs struggled last week and needed a late fourth quarter comeback to hold off winless Colorado. Joe Cox gets his turn at quarterback after Matthew Stafford failed to produce. Could be closer than people think. Winner: Georgia.

Georgia Tech (24) at Virginia Tech (11)
Hokies gets their first test of the season after playing yet another cupcake non-conference schedule. Calvin Johnson and the Yellowjackets should give Virginia Tech all they can handle, but give the nod to the Hokies in Blacksburg. Winner: Virginia Tech.

Purdue at Notre Dame (12)
The Boilermakers have the worst defense in the Big Ten. The Irish defense aren't world beaters either. Look for plenty of points to be scored in this one. Winner: Notre Dame.

Oregon (14) at Arizona State
The Sun Devils fell out of the top 25 last week after being blown out by California, now a tough Duck squad rolls into Tempe. Oregon is on a high after beating Oklahoma and could be in for a letdown if not careful. Winner: Oregon.

Tennessee (15) at Memphis
Phil Fullmer and the Vols' first road game this season and they don't even leave Tennessee. Nice schedule guys. Winner: Tennessee.

Louisiana Tech at Clemson (18)
Can you say blowout? Winner: Clemson.

California (20) at Oregon State
The Golden Bears destroyed Arizona State and now travel to face the Beavers, a team that has beaten Cal six out of the last seven games. Not this year. Winner: California.

Kansas at Nebraska (21)
The Jayhawks beat the Cornhuskers 40-15 last season. Look for major payback on Saturday. Winner: Nebraska.

Boise State (22) at Utah
The Broncos celebrated a return to the top 25 two weeks ago, now the Utes will celebrate knocking them out of it. Winner: Utah.

Colorado at Missouri (25)
The Tigers are trying to go 5-0 for the first time since 1981. The Buffs are trying to avoid the 0-5 start. Who the heck needs Brad Smith? Winner: Missouri.

The Corner Lowdown:
Last week: 19-2
Overall: 34-5


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