Week 13 Games of the Week Part 1: Black Friday Madness

Black Friday could be one of the best days of the year for women. Especially if they love to shop. This year Black Friday could be one of the best days of the year for men. For years Thanksgiving has been owned by the NFL, and now it's the NCAA's turn to take over the weekend. With big match-ups around the country on Friday, and Saturday too, the college football landscape will be drastically changed after this weekend. So nestle in the couch and watch some of the best college football of the year, and don't forget the left-overs.

The Backyard Brawl!

West Virginia @ Pittsburgh
The best early game of Black Friday will be the annual meeting between West Virginia and Pittsburgh. A rivalry that seems to define the winner of the Big East every year, and this year will be no different. With a win Pitt will all but lock up a BCS bowl birth. A West Virginia win opens up a Pandora's Box of possible outcomes. Whether or not you think the Big East should be getting a BCS game this year is besides the point. The fact that these two teams always make for great football is the point.

Boynton's Badgers Prediction
The Panthers at times this season have looked flat. Especially on the offensive side of the ball, but expect the offense to wake up for this one. They say that big time players make plays in big time games, and that is exactly what Pitt's Dion Lewis will do on Friday. This season has been a disappointment for the sophomore after rushing for over 1,700 yards last season. Expect Lewis to have a big day against the Mountaineers and help lead the Panthers back to the promised land.

The Iron Bowl!

Auburn @ Alabama
A year ago it was Auburn that was trying to pull the upset at home to end the Crimson Tides national championship hopes. This year the shoe is on the other foot. In a rivalry where there is often more than just pride on the line there is only one team playing for more than just pride. Auburn with a win pretty much punches their ticket to the national championship game. Alabama on the other hand would love nothing more to end that dream in Tuscaloosa and possibly propel themselves into an at-large bid to a BCS game. Definitely one for the ages.

Boynton's Badgers Prediction
Sometimes the best defense is a good offense, and that is exactly how Bama pulls the upset over their rival from Auburn. Following last year's Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram the Crimson Tide will control the clock and keep Cam Newton on the sidelines. Making the Heisman hopeful force the issue, and that's where their defense comes in. A defense that at times has not looked as good as the one we say last year, but a defense that can still make stops. Expect Alabama to win out, but it will still be close.

Roasting Ducks After Thanksgiving?

Arizona @ Oregon
The Wildcats could be the last real threat to the Ducks national championship game hopes, and defeating Arizona will be no easy task for Oregon. The Wildcats pack an offense that can score with the best of them, and the last time we saw Oregon they struggled on the road. In the last home game of the season for the Ducks they will face perhaps one of their hardest tests yet this season. That is if the Arizona that we've seen at times this season shows up...

Boynton's Badgers Prediction
Turkeys aren't safe during Thanksgiving, but the Ducks are. So far this season Oregon is averaging over 60 points a game at home. Add in one of the wildest crowds in the country, and you have what could be a barn burner. The Wildcats at times this season have looked like conference contenders, and pretenders at others. If they want to pull the upset in Eugene they will need to bring the contender, but even that probably won't be enough. Oregon pulls away late.

The Biggest Battle in the Biggest Little City on Earth!

Boise State @ Nevada
They call Reno, Nev. the "Biggest Little City on Earth" and come Saturday they will host perhaps the biggest game in Nevada history. The last ten years have not been kind for the Wolf Pack when it comes to Boise State, but this year they may have a team that can hang. With quarterback Collin Kaepernick and a solid offense the Pack can certainly score with the Broncos, but can they defend. Boise State would love nothing more than to destroy Nevada and keep their national title hopes alive. If you love scoring than stay up late for this one....

Boynton's Badgers Prediction:
Unfortunately for the city of Reno, Nev. the game they have been waiting months for won't be one for the record books. While both teams may pack solid offense, Nevada has been prone to giving up points. And Boise State will exploit that defense to put serious points on the board. The Broncos have a defense that will limit the Nevada offense, and that will be the difference in the game with the Wolf Pack being unable to get Boise State's offense off the field. Boise State wins in a wild one in Reno.