Waco Kid's college football 2017 week 1

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Each week upcoming games can be discussed and predictions made, name-calling after victories and general all-around college football discussion! Each week will be closed out by the next Monday and a new thread opened for the current college football schedule for each week.


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YES!!! IT'S ON!! PLAY BALL!!!


Week 1 pre season poll ..

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/rankings/

Poll Date : August 21, 2017
AP Top 25


Team
PtsW/LNext
1.Alabama
15130-0vs FL St
Sat, Sep 2, 7:00 PM CDT

2.Ohio State
14140-0@ Ind
Thu, Aug 31, 7:00 PM CDT

3.Florida State
13960-0@ Ala
Sat, Sep 2, 7:00 PM CDT

4.USC
13250-0vs WMU
Sat, Sep 2, 4:15 PM CDT

5.Clemson
12010-0vs Kent
Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

6.Penn State
11960-0vs Akrn
Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

7.Oklahoma
11700-0vs UTEP
Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT

8.Washington
11500-0@ Rutg
Fri, Sep 1, 7:00 PM CDT

9.Wisconsin
9260-0vs UT St
Fri, Sep 1, 8:00 PM CDT
10.Oklahoma State
8890-0vs Tuls
Thu, Aug 31, 6:30 PM CDT

11.Michigan
8810-0@ Fla
Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT

12.Auburn
8800-0vs GA So
Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT
13.LSU
7840-0vs BYU
Sat, Sep 2, 8:30 PM CDT

14.Stanford
6950-0@ Rice
Sat, Aug 26, 9:00 PM CDT
15.Georgia
6900-0vs Ap St
Sat, Sep 2, 5:15 PM CDT

16.Louisville
6290-0@ Purd
Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT
17.Florida
6240-0vs Mich
Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT
18.Miami (FL)
4920-0vs BCC
Sat, Sep 2, 11:30 AM CDT

19.South Florida
3270-0@ SJSU
Sat, Aug 26, 6:30 PM CDT

20.Kansas State
3170-0vs UCA
Sat, Sep 2, 6:10 PM CDT
21.Virginia Tech
2400-0vs W Va
Sun, Sep 3, 6:30 PM CDT

22.West Virginia
2070-0@ VT
Sun, Sep 3, 6:30 PM CDT
23.Texas
1730-0vs Md
Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT

24.Washington State
1330-0vs MT St
Sat, Sep 2, 9:30 PM CDT

25.Tennessee
1140-0@ GT
Mon, Sep 4, 7:00 PM CDT
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this week's top 25 games

Thu, Aug 31, 6:30 PM CDT


  • Tulsa
    Golden Hurricane

    0-0

  • (10) Oklahoma State
    Cowboys

    0-0
WINNER: Cowpokes
Gundy has the best chance for a break out year at OSU in recent memory.
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Thu, Aug 31, 7:00 PM CDT



  • (2) Ohio State
    Buckeyes

    0-0

  • Indiana
    Hoosiers

    0-0
WINNER: Buckeyes
Meyer has a veteran team. he's a contender, Stella!!!
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Fri, Sep 1, 7:00 PM CDT



  • (8) Washington
    Huskies

    0-0

  • Rutgers
    Scarlet Knights

    0-0
WINNER: Washington
UW Dogs need to keep the train rolling. Peterson did it at Boise, expect it here too.
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Fri, Sep 1, 8:00 PM CDT


  • Utah State
    Aggies

    0-0

  • (9) Wisconsin
    Badgers

    0-0
WINNER: Whisky
Aggs have been solid recently, still, Badgers at home need to WIN.
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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT


  • Kent State
    Golden Flashes

    0-0

  • (5) Clemson
    Tigers

    0-0
WINNER: Tigers
Dabo needs to follow up Watson. he gets a good talent edge to do it out of the gate.
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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT


  • Akron
    Zips

    0-0

  • (6) Penn State
    Nittany Lions

    0-0
WINNER: Lions
PSU has moved smoothly from the JoePa era into another era. GO PENN ST.!
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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT


  • Maryland
    Terrapins

    0-0

  • (23) Texas
    Longhorns

    0-0
WINNER: Texas
Herman starts with a sharper focus that Strong did. Texas wins 8 to start the Herman era.
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Sat, Sep 2, 11:30 AM CDT


  • Bethune-Cookman
    Wildcats

    0-0

  • (18) Miami (FL)
    Hurricanes

    0-0
WINNER: Miami
Richt has setup well in Miami. UGA might be watching his season, yeah??
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Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT


  • UTEP
    Miners

    0-0

  • (7) Oklahoma
    Sooners

    0-0
WINNER: OU
Riley starts his tenure with s Bob Stoops cupcake. bahhaa
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Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT



  • (11) Michigan
    Wolverines

    0-0

  • (17) Florida
    Gators

    0-0
WINNER: Wolverines
going all in with Harbaugh.
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Sat, Sep 2, 3:00 PM CDT



  • Stony Brook
    Seawolves

    0-0

  • (19) South Florida
    Bulls

    1-0
WINNER: Bulls

lol cupcake.
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Sat, Sep 2, 4:15 PM CDT


  • Western Michigan
    Broncos

    0-0

  • (4) USC
    Trojans

    0-0
WINNER: Trojans
if SC is a player, they win this at home. no excuses.
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Sat, Sep 2, 5:15 PM CDT


  • Appalachian State
    Mountaineers

    0-0

  • (15) Georgia
    Bulldogs

    0-0
WINNER: UGA
speaking of UGA .. Appy St. has been a top level 2 program and as the 2-A champs took out UM. beware UGA!!
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Sat, Sep 2, 6:10 PM CDT


  • Central Arkansas
    Bears

    0-0

  • (20) Kansas State
    Wildcats

    0-0
WINNER: K State
as great as Snyder's terms have been, KSU needs to think the future.
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Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT



  • (16) Louisville
    Cardinals

    0-0

  • Purdue
    Boilermakers

    0-0
WINNER: UofL
nice tie in with ex UofL qb/coach Brohm at Purdue. Cards win
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Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT


  • Georgia Southern
    Eagles

    0-0

  • (12) Auburn
    Tigers

    0-0
WINNER: Aubie
as usual, this won't say much about when the SEC comes calling. Does Gus get it done?
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Sat, Sep 2, 7:00 PM CDT



  • (3) Florida State
    Seminoles

    0-0

  • (1) Alabama
    Crimson Tide

    0-0
WINNER: Free Shoes U
the safe bet is Saban. rolling the Jimbo dice ..
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Sat, Sep 2, 8:30 PM CDT


  • BYU
    Cougars

    1-0

  • (13) LSU
    Tigers

    0-0
WINNER: Tigers
Coach O will do well to start. where will he be in a few years???
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Sat, Sep 2, 9:30 PM CDT


  • Montana State
    Bobcats

    0-0

  • (24) Washington State
    Cougars

    0-0
WINNER: Cougars
Leach had to do some building at WSU .. now he's rolling. beware the Pirate!!
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Sun, Sep 3, 6:30 PM CDT


  • (22) West Virginia
    Mountaineers

    0-0

  • (21) Virginia Tech
    Hokies

    0-0
WINNER: VTech
good match up. could go either way, picking Tech.
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Mon, Sep 4, 7:00 PM CDT


  • (25) Tennessee
    Volunteers

    0-0

  • Georgia Tech
    Yellow Jackets

    0-0
WINNER: Vols
Butch needs a strong year to keep the hell hounds away from his job.
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yes we are going to be VERY GOOD

Thu, Aug 31, 6:30 PM CDT


  • Tulsa
    Golden Hurricane

    0-0

  • (10) Oklahoma State
    Cowboys

    0-0
WINNER: Cowpokes
Gundy has the best chance for a break out year at OSU in recent memory.
College football is back, baby! I don't know about anyone else but the offseason seemed to go by fairly quickly this year.
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College football is back, baby! I don't know about anyone else but the offseason seemed to go by fairly quickly this year. Originally Posted by Clark W. Griswold
lol seemed slow but my teams Texas and UofL are entering critical years. the Ville needs to continue strong ACC play but Petrino needs to break past 9-3 to win the conference and thus have a shot at the 4 playoff spots. Jackson if he has a solid year likely leaves so who's the next guy? Petrino always coaches QB's well. he needs to in his offense.

Texas will show better overall staff coaching and that will pay off now. even with Brown, the overall talent wasn't as bare as some think, after all Brown won 9 his last year with his recruits. Strong never could win even with his recruits. Herman should open well at Texas, where that goes in a few years? we'll see.
Texas will show better overall staff coaching and that will pay off now. even with Brown, the overall talent wasn't as bare as some think, after all Brown won 9 his last year with his recruits. Strong never could win even with his recruits. Herman should open well at Texas, where that goes in a few years? we'll see. Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid


Good thing we didn't play Howard yesterday. That might've been a Big Fat L, as well.



Speaking of UNLV. As a Las Vegas local, I was seriously planning on putting down $30 betting against UNLV as a single bet as I normally do on my parlay cards. I SHOULD HAVE DONE IT! $100 paid out $60,000! The one week where I have to work overtime and didn't have time to hit up the sportsbook!
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Herman should open well at Texas, where that goes in a few years? we'll see. Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid
Between Texas and Texas A&M, not sure who had a tougher week. Texas gave up 51 points to Maryland? The defense is not getting any better. Texas A&M blew a 34 point 3rd quarter lead to UCLA, unbelievable.
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this week's top 25 games

Thu, Aug 31, 6:30 PM CDT


  • Tulsa
    Golden Hurricane

    0-0

  • (10) Oklahoma State
    Cowboys

    0-0
WINNER: Cowpokes
Gundy has the best chance for a break out year at OSU in recent memory.

Final


  • Tulsa
    Golden Hurricane

    24

  • (11) Oklahoma State
    Cowboys

    59
You Pokes will go as far as your defense takes you.

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Thu, Aug 31, 7:00 PM CDT



  • (2) Ohio State
    Buckeyes

    0-0

  • Indiana
    Hoosiers

    0-0
WINNER: Buckeyes
Meyer has a veteran team. he's a contender, Stella!!!

Final


  • (2) Ohio State
    Buckeyes

    49

  • Indiana
    Hoosiers

    21
Typical slow start by the Buckeyes. Same results. Buckeyes will face far better before it's over.

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Fri, Sep 1, 7:00 PM CDT



  • (8) Washington
    Huskies

    0-0

  • Rutgers
    Scarlet Knights

    0-0
WINNER: Washington
UW Dogs need to keep the train rolling. Peterson did it at Boise, expect it here too.

Final


  • (7) Washington
    Huskies

    30

  • Rutgers
    Scarlet Knights

    14
Dawgs should be a strong contender in the PAC-12. and maybe more.

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Fri, Sep 1, 8:00 PM CDT


  • Utah State
    Aggies

    0-0

  • (9) Wisconsin
    Badgers

    0-0
WINNER: Whisky
Aggs have been solid recently, still, Badgers at home need to WIN.

Final


  • Utah State
    Aggies

    10

  • (9) Wisconsin
    Badgers

    59
Badgers are a player in the Big Ten but they haven't won it in a while. is this the year?

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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT


  • Kent State
    Golden Flashes

    0-0

  • (5) Clemson
    Tigers

    0-0
WINNER: Tigers
Dabo needs to follow up Watson. he gets a good talent edge to do it out of the gate.

Final


  • Kent State
    Golden Flashes

    3

  • (3) Clemson
    Tigers

    56
Clemson gets an easy talent mis-match to break in their offense. But are they any good?

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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT


  • Akron
    Zips

    0-0

  • (6) Penn State
    Nittany Lions

    0-0
WINNER: Lions
PSU has moved smoothly from the JoePa era into another era. GO PENN ST.!

Final


  • Akron
    Zips

    0

  • (4) Penn State
    Nittany Lions

    52
GO PENN STATE!

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Sat, Sep 2, 11:00 AM CDT


  • Maryland
    Terrapins

    0-0

  • (23) Texas
    Longhorns

    0-0
WINNER: Texas
Herman starts with a sharper focus that Strong did. Texas wins 8 to start the Herman era.

Final


  • Maryland
    Terrapins

    51

  • Texas
    Longhorns

    41
Mack Brown didn't give up 51 in his opener. what's this guy Herman's long game now?

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Sat, Sep 2, 11:30 AM CDT


  • Bethune-Cookman
    Wildcats

    0-0

  • (18) Miami (FL)
    Hurricanes

    0-0
WINNER: Miami
Richt has setup well in Miami. UGA might be watching his season, yeah??

Final


  • Bethune-Cookman
    Wildcats

    13

  • (16) Miami (FL)
    Hurricanes

    41
Miami and Richt have some potential. he may get the last laugh at UGA yet.

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Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT


  • UTEP
    Miners

    0-0

  • (7) Oklahoma
    Sooners

    0-0
WINNER: OU
Riley starts his tenure with s Bob Stoops cupcake. bahhaa

Final


  • UTEP
    Miners

    7

  • (5) Oklahoma
    Sooners

    56
Riley better eat his cupcake before the frosting spoils. that's be .. about next week.

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Sat, Sep 2, 2:30 PM CDT



  • (11) Michigan
    Wolverines

    0-0

  • (17) Florida
    Gators

    0-0
WINNER: Wolverines
going all in with Harbaugh.

Final


  • (8) Michigan
    Wolverines

    33

  • (22) Florida
    Gators

    17
Yet another team wearing pressure to go all the way. does Harbaugh get in the dance this year?

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Sat, Sep 2, 3:00 PM CDT



  • Stony Brook
    Seawolves

    0-0

  • (19) South Florida
    Bulls

    1-0
WINNER: Bulls

lol cupcake.

Final


  • Stony Brook
    Seawolves

    17

  • (21) South Florida
    Bulls

    31
Strong may be snickering now at Herman's UT debut but he's got his own problems. this is the easy part.

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Sat, Sep 2, 4:15 PM CDT


  • Western Michigan
    Broncos

    0-0

  • (4) USC
    Trojans

    0-0
WINNER: Trojans
if SC is a player, they win this at home. no excuses.

Final


  • Western Michigan
    Broncos

    31

  • (6) USC
    Trojans

    49
Not so much D for the comdomheads. they better work on that .. if they want to be a player.

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Sat, Sep 2, 5:15 PM CDT


  • Appalachian State
    Mountaineers

    0-0

  • (15) Georgia
    Bulldogs

    0-0
WINNER: UGA
speaking of UGA .. Appy St. has been a top level 2 program and as the 2-A champs took out UM. beware UGA!!

Final


  • Appalachian State
    Mountaineers

    10

  • (15) Georgia
    Bulldogs

    31
the first of several teams losing a QB. this was a loss if you don't count the score.

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Sat, Sep 2, 6:10 PM CDT


  • Central Arkansas
    Bears

    0-0

  • (20) Kansas State
    Wildcats

    0-0
WINNER: K State
as great as Snyder's terms have been, KSU needs to think the future.

Final


  • Central Arkansas
    Bears

    19

  • (19) Kansas State
    Wildcats

    55
K State is my dark horse pick in the Big 12.

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Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT



  • (16) Louisville
    Cardinals

    0-0

  • Purdue
    Boilermakers

    0-0
WINNER: UofL
nice tie in with ex UofL qb/coach Brohm at Purdue. Cards win

Final


  • (17) Louisville
    Cardinals

    35

  • Purdue
    Boilermakers

    28
Purdue gets a good show to begin with. almost too good for UofL's needs.

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Sat, Sep 2, 6:30 PM CDT


  • Georgia Southern
    Eagles

    0-0

  • (12) Auburn
    Tigers

    0-0
WINNER: Aubie
as usual, this won't say much about when the SEC comes calling. Does Gus get it done?

Final


  • Georgia Southern
    Eagles

    7

  • (13) Auburn
    Tigers

    41
does Aubie fold after a strong cupcake start .. again? we shall see.

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Sat, Sep 2, 7:00 PM CDT



  • (3) Florida State
    Seminoles

    0-0

  • (1) Alabama
    Crimson Tide

    0-0
WINNER: Free Shoes U
the safe bet is Saban. rolling the Jimbo dice ..

Final


  • (10) Florida State
    Seminoles

    7

  • (1) Alabama
    Crimson Tide

    24
Remind me not to bet against Saban again .. ever.

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Sat, Sep 2, 8:30 PM CDT


  • BYU
    Cougars

    1-0

  • (13) LSU
    Tigers

    0-0
WINNER: Tigers
Coach O will do well to start. where will he be in a few years???

Final


  • BYU
    Cougars

    0

  • (12) LSU
    Tigers

    27
Coach O!!! Mikey roars.

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Sat, Sep 2, 9:30 PM CDT


  • Montana State
    Bobcats

    0-0

  • (24) Washington State
    Cougars

    0-0
WINNER: Cougars
Leach had to do some building at WSU .. now he's rolling. beware the Pirate!!

Final


  • Montana State
    Bobcats

    0

  • (20) Washington State
    Cougars

    31
last year WAState lost their cupcake opener. not this year. the Pirate for PAC12 spoiler

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Sun, Sep 3, 6:30 PM CDT


  • (22) West Virginia
    Mountaineers

    0-0

  • (21) Virginia Tech
    Hokies

    0-0
WINNER: VTech
good match up. could go either way, picking Tech.

Final


  • West Virginia
    Mountaineers

    24

  • (18) Virginia Tech
    Hokies

    31
Tech wins the coin toss.

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Mon, Sep 4, 7:00 PM CDT


  • (25) Tennessee
    Volunteers

    0-0

  • Georgia Tech
    Yellow Jackets

    0-0
WINNER: Vols
Butch needs a strong year to keep the hell hounds away from his job.

Final 2OT


  • (25) Tennessee
    Volunteers

    42

  • Georgia Tech
    Yellow Jackets

    41
well butch is all about drama isn't he? bahhaaaa

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