Kyle’s College Football Picks: So good you can feel at ease taking them to Vegas (well, not really)

We deliver to you a game, the spread, which team we are each taking and why.

But first, we examine the Blog's worst pick of the last week. Sadly, we believed Tennessee's junior quarterback Tyler Bray had the goods to deliver a big game. After completing nearly 74 percent of his passing attempts in the Vols first two games for six touchdowns and zero interceptions, Bray was 22-of-44 with two TDs and two picks. Once again, we learn that defense, always defense, wins games in the SEC.

Please note: Parentheses by a team name denote its current ranking. All point spreads are current as of September 21^st  

Favorite	Underdog	Spread
@ USC (13)	California	16.0

The pick:USC

Never, seriously never, underestimate Lane Kiffin's lack of maturity.

Is he cracking under the pressure? Or does Kiffin simply not know how to act like an adult?

Either way, it's time for USC and its Heisman candidate to get back on track after two disappointing performances.

The loss to Stanford was only somewhat surprising. The Cardinal are a well-coached, physical bunch, and USC, while talented, has a thin roster. Starting center Khaled Holmes was hurt in the Trojans' game against Syracuse a week before Stanford, and USC missed his presence.  

But back at home in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, an angry bunch of Trojans will take out their frustrations on Cal.

Favorite	Underdog	Spread
@ Notre Dame (11)	(18) Michigan	5.5

Kyle: Notre Dame

Few players scare the purveyor of this blog more than Denard Robinson. 

He had 502 total yards in 2010 at South Bend as a sophomore, which included a game-winning touchdown run with 27 seconds left. Last year, Robinson had 446 yards with five touchdowns to lead the Wolverines back from a 17-point four quarter deficit.

Meanwhile, Notre Dame starting safety Jamoris Slaughter tore his Achilles tendon against Michigan State last week, and that only contributes to the woes in the Fighting Irish secondary. Yes, the front seven has been great but teams like Michigan State, Navy and Purdue haven't been able to truly capitalize on Notre Dame's inexperienced corners.

This sounds like it's the perfect situation for the equation of the week!

Notre-Dame-killer Denard Robinson + Michigan's three game winning streak + inexperienced Notre Dame secondary + this blog's total bias for everything Irish = inexplicable pick to take Notre Dame and the 5.5 points.

Favorite	Underdog	Spread
@ Oklahoma (6)	(15) Kansas State	14.0

Kyle: Kansas State

Oklahoma has played and beaten UTEP and Florida A&M, and hasn't looked particularly impressive in either game. Yet, inexplicably, the Sooners are ranked No. 6 in the country. How can voters at one point voice such great displeasure about soft schedules, but put teams like OK in the top-10?

Simply out of spite, we're taking K-State to cover the two touchdown spread. Plus, Collin Klein is everything that's right with college football.

Favorite	Underdog	Spread
@ Florida State (4)	(10) Clemson	14.5

The pick: Florida State

The Seminoles are no different than Oklahoma. In fact, FSU's schedule — Murray State, Savannah State — has been even worse, But the 'Noles have played one conference opponent, Wake Forest, that they demolished 52-0. 

The Seminoles' defense has allowed a paltry three points this season, and while we doubt that effort can sustain itself, it's still hard to imagine the Tigers strolling into Tallahassee and leaving with a win.

Ultimately, this blog puts no faith in team's that wear Orange as a primary color. Take FSU and the points.