The picks: Miami keeps rolling

Another week, another major showdown for the University of Miami. Ho Hum. Florida State, Georgia Tech. This week at Virginia Tech. Next week Oklahoma.

Nothing like easing into a season. People are at least paying attention as coach Randy Shannon's Hurricanes vault in the polls with each win.

When did college football install a playoff system?

Anyway.

Miami at Virginia Tech -- Subplot is Miami offensive coordinator Mark Whipple vs. Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster. That is a great football chess match of innovative minds working. Still, the key will be the Miami defense and turnovers.

The pick: Miami 28, Va Tech 24

California at Oregon -- California is the sleeper Pac-10 team, lurking for USC next week. And that's what will get the Golden Bears. Oregon coach Chip Kelly gave a fan his money back for a trip to Boise after the Ducks' disastrous opener. This time the money for the game will be well spent.

The pick: Oregon 41, California 38

Notre Dame at Purdue -- Irish survived last week at home against Michigan State. They should do it again this week and it will be easier than expected as the Irish put their game faces on once again.

The pick: Notre Dame 35, Purdue 17

Arizona State at Georgia -- Georgia won a wild one on the road at Arkansas last week. We go back and fourth on this game, which is dangerous since the Bulldogs' mindset is in the SEC, not Pac-10. Georgia QB Joe Cox is the difference.

The pick: Georgia 41, Arizona 31

Fresno at Cincinnati -- Fresno wasn't good enough to handle Boise State at home last week They won't be good enough to handle the Bearcats on the road this weekend.

The pick: Cincinnati 35, Fresno 21

Last week: 4-1
Season to date: 11-4