To all you college football fans out there: If you’re not salivating at the prospect of watching this week’s games, you’re not a true fan. LSU vs. Florida? Oklahoma vs. Texas? What is this? Does Christmas morning come early?

I don’t usually wear my emotions so blatantly on my sleeve, but honestly, the last time I was this excited for a football game was the Texas-USC National Championship game. And how did that game turn out? Oh yeah, it was completely and utterly amazing. Hopefully this week’s games will also live up to the hype. With two games, with four college football giants, how could they not? I’m almost too excited to give my picks. Actually, no, I’m not. This is what is going to happen.

LSU vs. Florida – LSU has recently been promoted to the No. 1 team in the nation. They have something to prove. Will they show that USC’s leapfrog was a momentary lapse in poll judgment? I do not think. I predict an LSU win. While the Florida Gators are a very good team with an explosive offense led by Tim Tebow, I don’t think they can beat the Tigers. For one thing, they’re just coming off a shocking loss to the Auburn Tigers. Furthermore, not only does LSU have an offense that can match Florida’s pace-setting, but the Tigers also have arguably the most dominant defense in the entire country. I think this game will close, but LSU will win, 27-17.

oklahoma vs texas – this game is more of a toss up. It really depends on which Oklahoma team shows up. Will it be the run-and-gun Sooners who absolutely demolished the competition in the first four weeks of the season or will the lethargic and unimpressive Sooners be there on Saturday? If Bob Stoops’ squad treats the Longhorns like it did Colorado, they’re in for a long day. But, if Oklahoma plays to its capacity, I don’t think Texas can weather the storm. Oklahoma is too talented this year. Forecast – Sooners – 21 – 10