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College Football Week 8: 5 bold predictions

By Jordan Luth

Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) rushes with the football as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) dives from behind during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) rushes with the football as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) dives from behind during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) drops back to pass during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) drops back to pass during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Jalen Hurts carries Alabama past Texas A&M

Jalen Hurts may be one of the most multi tool quarterbacks that Nick Saben has ever had. In Alabama’s biggest games of the year so far, Hurts has shown up. Against Ole Miss Hurts threw for 158 yards and ran for 146 yards. Last week against Tennessee, Hurts had 143 yards passing and 132 yards rushing plus three touchdowns. While he may not be the perfect passing QB his ability to run with the ball has been a huge plus for Alabama this year. Lets not forget that Jalen Hurts is only a freshman. He will have time to improve.

As for Texas A&M, the come into this game undefeated and ranked No. 6 in the country. Coming off their big win over Tennessee, the Aggies carry a lot of momentum going into this game. Much like Alabama, Texas A&M also has an ace of their own in Trevor Knight. Knight has thrown for 1500 yards and nine touchdowns on the year. Just like Hurts, Knight is also a huge threat to run with the ball. He has 502 rushing yards and has scored nine rushing touchdowns. This will be a true quarterback battle.

While Knight’s stats may be better, Hurts has the advantage in this game. Texas A&M may only allow 19.2 points a game, they also allow over 150 more yards per game then Alabama does. At home, Alabama’s defense will be stronger then the Aggies and will control Trevor Knight and keep him off the field. Offensively Jalen Hurts will have the task of get through the Aggies defense. He will do just that and the Crimson Tide will stay perfect.

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