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Pick Six Previews: Ohio State to solve its Michigan problem in latest rivalry meeting
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 28 - 8:54 a.m.
Ryan Day will solve his Michigan problem. Ohio State is the clear No. 1 team in Game Grader, No. 1 in the "last four games only" stat, and they have no discernible weaknesses.
Pick Six Previews: Utah with the decisive advantage in road test against Kansas
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 26 - 12:48 p.m.
Over the last four games, Utah is lighting up the scoreboard with an average 51 points per game and an insane 340 rushing yards per game.
Pick Six Previews: Oregon the more complete team in former Pac-12 matchup with USC
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 21 - 2:04 p.m.
This matchup features two elite offenses, but only one elite defense. Oregon's got it all, while USC still has to prove it can stop (or slow) top offenses.
Pick Six Previews: Dream season to continue as BYU earns statement win over Cincy
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 21 - 12:46 p.m.
The most lopsided matchup is the BYU offense vs. the Cincinnati defense, and the Cougars should control the ball and the time of possession with their meticulous pace.
Pick Six Previews: Utah to roll in senior finale against outmatched Kansas State
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 21 - 11:09 a.m.
Utah's top five rushing attack will control the line of scrimmage, control the ball and time of possession, and churn out their usual 300 rushing yards.
Pick Six Previews: Alabama to edge past Oklahoma in low-scoring battle
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 14 - 1:40 p.m.
Look for a low-scoring battle that will be determined by the turnover margin and who can create more explosive plays in the pass game. Alabama checks both those boxes.
Pick Six Previews: Utah to remain in Big 12 title race with win over Baylor
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 14 - 11:39 a.m.
This is the toughest defense Baylor has faced since its opening loss to Auburn, and I expect Utah to have success on both sides of the ball.
Pick Six Previews: BYU controls its path, but TCU slightly favored in close game
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 14 - 10:13 a.m.
Despite their different records and rankings, my numbers slightly favor TCU here. Look for a one-score game that comes down to the final possession, with Josh Hoover making a play on the winning drive.
Pick Six Previews: Big Ten showdown to lean Oregon's way in rainy Iowa
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 7 - 2:10 p.m.
In my "last four games only" Game Grader, Iowa checks in at No. 7. But the Iowa pass offense is the weak-link here. All other units in this matchup are top-notch, but that lack of a pass threat tilts this game to Oregon.
Pick Six Previews: A look at Utah at its 2nd bye week with playoffs on the table
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 7 - 1:06 p.m.
If they finish 10-2 and continue to post big blowout margins down the stretch, they have a shot at an at-large playoff bid.
Pick Six Previews: Texas Tech the favorite at home against BYU in Big 12 showdown
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 7 - 9:03 a.m.
Texas Tech has been an absolute machine this season. Now that Morton is back healthy, I cannot find a significant weakness on their team.
Pick Six Previews: Utah comes out on top against Cincinnati's defense
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 31 - 2:27 p.m.
Utah is one of just five teams in the top 20 in both my opponent-adjusted offense and defense, while Cincinnati's defense is the weak link in this matchup.
Pick Six Previews: Virginia the team to beat in ACC meeting with California
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 31 - 9:06 a.m.
Although the Virginia offense has cooled off the past few games, they have grinded out four straight close wins and are riding into November with their best momentum in decades.
Picks Six Previews: At long last, Kansas to get win over K-State in Sunflower Showdown
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 24 - 8:28 p.m.
Kansas and Kansas State meet annually in the Sunflower Showdown, one of the most-played rivalries in college football history.
Pick Six Previews: Order to be restored as Utah rolls to victory over Colorado
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 24 - 9:08 a.m.
The order will be restored to this rivalry, with Utah back as a Big 12 contender with a powerful rushing attack and the usual tough defense.
Pick Six Previews: BYU continues winning streak against a trending down Iowa State
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 24 - 8:03 a.m.
The defense, and this program, look completely different. Iowa State lost star power on defense, has lost two straight Big 12 contests, and is trending down in my Game Grader ratings.
Pick Six Previews: With 2 great offenses, TCU's defense to be the defense in rivalry
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 17 - 6:21 p.m.
Robertson and Hoover will get their yards. Which defense can step up to make some timely stops, turnovers, sacks, and negative plays?
Pick Six Previews: Dampier, Scalley's defense the difference in rivalry matchup
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 17 - 1:12 p.m.
The teams have similar strengths, and rivalries are tough to forecast, but Utah has been through some ranked tests while BYU has not yet. Look for Dampier to make a few unbelievable highlight-reel plays.
Pick Six Previews: With or without Mateer, Oklahoma defense to get job done against Texas
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 10 - 3:52 p.m.
Two elite defenses, a quarterback performance question for Texas, a quarterback injury question for Oklahoma … this one should be low-scoring.
Pick Six Previews: Utah the favorite — even if Arizona State without starting QB
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 10 - 2:12 p.m.
This game features two strong defenses, but one offense that is likely without their MVP. My Game Grader projected a 4-point Utah win at full strength, but without Leavitt, that margin increases.
Pick Six Previews: BYU's offense more dynamic in road test against Arizona
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 10 - 10:33 a.m.
BYU and Arizona have both been playing strong defense, but BYU's offense is more dynamic and explosive.
Pick Six Previews: A statistical look at Utah football during its bye week
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:47 a.m.
As we pause the weekly game previews for Utah's bye week, we'll look back at their progress in the key stat categories I identified in the preseason.
Pick Six Previews: Given Florida State's defensive breakdowns, Miami holds a slight edge
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 3 - 2:07 p.m.
Although the rivalry has not had as much national impact the past 20 years, one thing has stayed constant: tight, one-score games. Since 2000, 18 of the 25 Miami-Florida State games have ended within one score.
Pick Six Previews: BYU with clear advantage against injured West Virginia
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 2 - 3:14 p.m.
The Cougars finally get home-field advantage in this series, forcing West Virginia to travel across the country and play in high altitude.
