What to Look Out for in Week 4 of College Football

By: Hussam Patel

It was another wild week in college football! We’re starting to see what the rest of the season might look like.
Nebraska snaps Oklahoma’s  65-game streak of scoring more than 27 points. The Florida Gators failed a 2 point conversion  against Alabama in a game many decided the Crimson tide would win easily.

The state of Michigan is kicking ass. Sparty is now 3-0, thanks to beating up the Hurricanes 38-17. Michigan smashed Northern Illinois 63-10. Penn State QB Sean Clifford was 28-32 for 280 yards, 2 tds. Nittany Lions defense legit, and are contenders for the Big Ten East crown.
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This year looks like CHAOS!

3 biggest games

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin

• Line: Wisconsin (-6.5), Over/Under (45)
• The Fighting Irish have not looked like prior teams and definitely have not been up to standard this season and could use this as a statement game to turn the momentum around.
• Chez Mullusi has erupted onto the scene as the Badger top running back with 265 yards and two touchdowns so far, and he should be the focal point of Wisconsins effort on the ground game against an Irish defense that has given up close to 150 yards per game this season.
• Jack Coan, the former Wisconsin starting QB, has had a resurgence with the Irish. Coan has completed 62.6 percent of his pass attempts for 828 yards with eight touchdowns and two picks. It will be tough for Kyren Williams to get going against a tough Badgers run D. Coan may have a big game to win.
• This is a game that should be a good defensive test for both teams
• Matchup to watch: Jack Sanborn and Leo Chenal against Michael Mayer

Players to Watch:
Notre Dame: Jack Coan, Kyren Williams, Micheal Mayer, Cain Madden, Jaret Patterson, Kyle Hamilton, Isaiah Foskey
Wisconsin: Graham Mertz, Chez Mellusi, Jake Ferguson, Tyler Beach, Kayden Lyles, Keanu Benton, Jack Sanborn, Leo Chenal, Scott Nelson
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Prediction: Notre Dame 27, Wisconsin 23.

Texas A&M vs. Arkansas

• Line: Texas A&M (-5). Over/Under (47.5)
• It’s a game of strength vs strength between the Aggies Defense and the Razorbacks offense
• The combination of KJ Jefferson at quarterback, Treylon Burks at wide receiver and Trelon Smith at running back gives the Razorbacks a legit group of playmakers
• Aggies are winning with a nasty defense that has allowed just 17 points per game under coach Jimbo Fisher
• Calzada showed improvement in his second start for the Aggies, and he finished with 275 passing yards, three TDs and an interception against New Mexico State. Calzada's completion percentage, however, is at 51.4% through three games. Texas A&M offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey has to find creative ways to test Arkansas' secondary, which features safety Jalen Catalon, who has two interceptions and three pass breakups. The Aggies have to be more efficient in the air, and Calzada needs to offer the threat of the pass to take pressure off leading rusher Isaiah Spiller, who averages 6.3 yards per carry with a pair of 100-yard games.
• Matchup to watch: Jalen Wyndermyer vs. Jalen Catalon

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Players to watch:
Texas A&M: Isaiah Spiller, Ainias Smith, Jaylen Wydermyer, Kenyon Green, DeMarvin Leal, Tyree Johnson, Micheal Clemons,  Aaron Hansford, Myles Jones, Jaylon Jones, Demani Richardson
Arkansas: KJ Jefferson, Trelon Smith, Treylon Burks, Myron Cunningham, Ricky Stromberg, Jalen Catalon
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Prediction: Texas A&M 31, Arkansas 28.
 
Tennessee vs. Florida

• Line: Florida (-19). Over/Under (63.5)
• Can the Big Orange beat the No. 11 team in the country with Hendon Hooker at the controls?
• Grantham's defense gained confidence play by play by play in last week's game against the Crimson Tide
• Tennessee's run defense is elite, but the Vols haven't seen anything like this Gators attack with a 5 headed rushing attack
• The Volunteers will need to get some freebies along the way to have a chance at keeping this close
• Matchup to watch: Vols OL vs Gators DL

Players to Watch:
Tennessee: Hendon Hooker, Jabari Small, Cade Mays, Aubrey Soloman, Alontae Taylor
Florida: Anthony Richardson, Dameon Pierce, Jacob Copeland, Keon Zipperer, Stewart Reese, Zach Carter, Ventrell Miller, Brenton Cox Jr, Jeremiah Moon, Mohamoud Diabate, Kaiir Elam

Prediction: Florida 34, Tennessee 24