Hayes' 6 picks

Notre Dame 36

Michigan State 17

An 0-6 start, huh? How about 5-0 and a "Game of the Century" in South Bend against USC?

USC 30

Arkansas 13

A good tune-up before the Trojans' first big road test of the season (Oregon) a week later.

UCLA 27

Oklahoma 17

So OU's quarterbacks have played poorly? Wait until they get away from Norman.

Purdue 26

Arizona 21

'Boilers get their first scare of the season; QB Brandon Kirsch gains road moxie.

Boston College 20

Florida State 9

BC game plan: max protection, see if anyone can cover WR Will Blackmon.

Tennessee 24

Florida 16

Exhibit A: Why the spread option offense won't work in the physical SEC.

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