We've Got Random Facts Today About Iowa State Undefeated After Three Weeks

Random fact of the day:

After Iowa State's win over Connecticut they have moved to 3-0 for the first time since 2005.  In 2005, Iowa State lost their next three games, but finished 7-5.

In celebration of Iowa State's three come-from-behind wins (by a combined 8 points), I have decided to start a segment on most surprising undefeated teams which I will begin on Monday.

As noted by several commentators, today is a very big day for the ACC.  In addition to receiving applications for membership from Pittsburgh and Syracuse, the ACC has four very big home games to hopefully establish itself as a premier conference this season.  Maryland hosts West Virginia in a very interesting matchup of undefeated teams.  Wearing much more palatable uniforms this week, Maryland is a team I'm looking forward to watching more this year, as they appear to have good talent.  Today I see West Virginia as road victors.  Prediction: WVU 35-20.

Clemson hosts Auburn, looking to stop their NCAA leading winning streak of 17 games.  Either way the Tigers are going to win this game, but I think it will be the Clemson variety that (finally) wins a high-profile game.  Prediction: Clemson 40-37.

Miami will play host to Ohio State in the game most likely to be vacated due to NCAA violations.  It's possible that neither of these teams will be permitted to play in a bowl game this year, so for now let's temper the excitement of whichever team wins.  It will be interesting to see if Ohio State plays a less conservative offense than they showed against Toledo - which almost cost them the game.  For Miami, if Jacory Harris can limit his turnovers, they will probably win this game.  Prediction: (three Harris picks) Ohio State 28-17.

Florida State hosts Oklahoma in the game of the week and a matchup of two top five teams.  I've been hearing chatter about Florida State upsetting Oklahoma by more than a touchdown - I don't see it.  Oklahoma has looked stellar and is the most balanced team in college football.  Despite Oklahoma's poor road record over the last few years, I see them winning this game.  Prediction: Oklahoma 37-30.

Enjoy the games today!  Good luck to all your teams (besides Michigan and Notre Dame, of course).

-Jabari