College Football: 25 Bold Predictions for Top 25 in Week 9

Bold prediction: Three Tigers rush for touchdowns. Freshman Travis Etienne could be the most exciting runner in a loaded Tiger backfield. Dabo Swinney proves he can answer the Yellow Jackets punch for punch on the ground and gets everyone involved.

Bold prediction: The Buckeyes take a 14 point lead, but lose by two scores. The Ohio State offense is light years more capable than the offenses that the Nittany Lions have played so far, but J.T. Barrett is not ready to play a defense this good. Jame Franklin makes some halftime adjustments and shuts the Buckeyes down in another huge win.

Bold prediction: Jonathan Taylor is held under 100 yards rushing. Taylor added his name to the very short list of true freshman runners to exceed 1,000 yards in seven games. He’ll have a decent game, but the shaky Illini defense might force the Badgers to give way to their second and third stringers early, forcing Taylor out of the game too soon to rack up monster stats.

Bold prediction: Kenny Hill throws three interceptions in defeat. Hill is going to go from his best day (caveat – it was against Kansas) to his worst day against the Cyclones. The Big 12 gets turned on his head and once again, is essentially eliminated from Playoff contention before the calendar turns to November.