2019 College Football Week 1- Power Ranking and Score/Upset Picks

WEEK 1 POWER RANKINGS
1 Clemson
2 Alabama
3 Georgia
4 Oklahoma
5 Michigan
6 LSU
7 Ohio State
8 Notre Dame
9 Oregon
10 Texas A&M
11 Texas
12 Washington
13 Utah
14 Florida
15 Auburn
16 Penn State
17 UCF
18 Wisconsin
19 Iowa
20 Michigan State
21 Syracuse
22 Washington State
23 Stanford
24 Iowa State
25 Nebraska




UPSET WATCH- THURSDAY'S GAMES

Central Arkansas over Western Kentucky
The Hilltoppers lost to FCS Maine last season, so losing to an FCS team is possible here after the dismal season last year. Will they drop a game again to an FCS team?

UPSET WATCH- WEEKEND GAMES

Boise State over Florida State

The Seminoles struggled last season and start the season against always dangerous Boise State. The game was moved to Tallahassee due to Hurricane Dorian which definitely favor the Seminoles more. The Broncos have knocked off a lot of Power Conference teams in the past and will be hungry to add the Seminoles on their list.

James Madison over West Virginia

The Mountaineers are projected to have a down year this season and start the season with one of the most dangerous teams from the FCS. James Madison has beaten FBS teams in the past including Virginia Tech and East Carolina and would love to add West Virginia to their list.

Illinois State over Northern Illinois

Last season Illinois State started the season defeating Northwestern and would love to start the season again with a win over a FBS Illinois team. The Redbirds will not be afraid of the Huskies as the pressure is on for Northern Illinois against a strong FCS team from their state.

Fresno State over USC

Jeff Tedford will be ready with his Bulldogs in the Coliseum. Clay Helton really needs to start this season strong as they host a tough Fresno State team ready to earn a marque win and challenge UCF for the Group 5 New Year's Six Bowl spot. 

Thursday Picks

Score Projections:

Cincinnati 31, UCLA 28
Clemson 48, GA Tech 12
Utah 21, BYU 16

Weekend Picks

Score Projections:

Memphis 31, Ole Miss 21
Boise State 24, Florida State 19
NC State 42, East Carolina 21
South Carolina 35, North Carolina 24
Virginia Tech 27, Boston College 24
Oregon 38, Auburn 34
LSU 35, Georgia Southern 20
Georgia 42, Vanderbilt 13
Virginia 28, Pittsburgh 23
Texas 42, Louisiana Tech 27
USC 30, Fresno State 27

BLOWOUT ALERT OF THE WEEK PROJECTION:

Alabama 49, Duke 7

SNOOZE FEST OF THE WEEK PROJECTION:

Iowa 24, Miami (OH) 3

PAINT DRIER OF THE WEEK PROJECTION:

Stanford 17, Northwestern 9

TOILET BOWL OF THE WEEK PROJECTION:

UMass 26, Rutgers 21