College Football Week 6: 5 bold predictions
By Jordan Luth
Week 5 of the college football season was truly amazing. From Hail Marys to a one handed game winning interception and even some big upsets. As a Hoosier, I am very proud to say that I was a part of one of these upsets, and that it made last Saturday all the more satisfying. It was a great week, but we are now on to Week 6 which promises to be just as good.
Some big games this week are Texas vs No. 20 Oklahoma, No. 9 Tennessee vs No. 8 Texas A&M, No. 23 Florida State vs No. 10 Miami and No. 1 Alabama vs No. 16 Arkansas.
Much like last week, these games all have a chance at being huge. A lot of teams still need a big win to help them and some can’t afford another lose. With that being said, here are five bold predictions for Week 6.
5. Western Michigan makes top 25 for the first time
I know, they technical already have made it into the Top 25, via the USA Today polls. But I’m talking about the AP poll. They currently have 76 votes to be in the Top 25, which is more than any other school to get into the Top 25. If we’re going based off of votes, they are the 26th-ranked team in the country. They are by far the best team in the MAC as well.
What P.J Fleck has done is incredible. The season that the Western Michigan Broncos are having is one of the best they have ever had. Start the season 5-0. Beat two Big Ten teams and blow out your in state rival, Central Michigan, 49-10. They are now only one win away from a bowl game. At this rate they could be making a very respectable bowl game when its all said and done. Fleck’s “row the boat” idea has truly inspired this team and made them believe that they can beat anyone if they try hard enough.
After what should be their sixth win over Northern Illinois, Western Michigan will be ranked inside the Top 25 for the first time come next week. They not only deserve this, but they will have earned it with the way they are playing.