Happy Thanksgiving. I went 17-5 last week, bringing my record for the year to 62-20. This week, I’m keeping it short and simple again. Also, this week, rather than the BCS rankings, I’m using the rankings I’ve developed in the Cross Poll. (Shameless plug.)

Thursday Throwdown: #12 USC at #6 Arizona State, Thu., 11/22, 8:00 pm, ESPN … The wacky Pac-10 race could get a little more wacky if USC knocks of the Sun Devils, creating a three-way tie with Oregon. … USC 25, ASU 22

Arkansas at #2 LSU, Fri., 11/23, 2:30 pm, CBS … Arkansas is underachieving this year. LSU is not. … Arkansas 25, LSU 38

#15 Texas at Texas A&M, Fri., 11/23, 3:30 pm, ABC … The first of several in-state rivalries this week. Usually a good game, but I don’t see the Aggies matching up well. … Texas 32, Texas A&M 24

#14 Boise State at #7 Hawaii, Fri., 11/23, 9:00 pm, ESPN2 … There’s a lot at stake in this one, including a possible BCS at-large berth. The Broncos have to travel to the island, but I think they’ll handle the trip well. … Boise State 30, Hawaii 28

#8 Virginia Tech at #16 Virginia, Sat., 11/24, 12:00 pm, ESPN 2 … Who is the best team in Virginia? Well, let’s see: losses to LSU and Boston College vs. losses to Wyoming and NC State. … Virginia Tech 22, Virginia 17

Miami (Fl) at #13 Boston College, Sat., 11/24, 12:00 pm, ESPN … Flutie Bowl! This one probably won’t require any last-second heroics. … Miami 17, BC 32

#24 South Florida at Pittsburgh, Sat., 11/24, 12:00 pm, GamePlan … Boy, Dave Wannstedt is really doing a great job with the Panthers, isn’t he? Maybe he should take the Michigan job. … USF 27, Pitt 18

#20 Tennessee at #29 Kentucky, Sat., 11/24, 1:30 pm, CBS … If a four-loss Kentucky team at home beats a three-loss Tennessee team, is it technically an upset? … Tennessee 29, Kentucky 32

Utah at #23 Brigham Young, Sat., 11/24, 2:00 pm CSTV/Versus/The MTN… Who is the best team in Utah? I honestly couldn't tell you. … Utah 22, BYU 21

#17 Connecticut at #4 West Virginia, Sat., 11/24, 3:30 pm, ABC/GamePlan … The de facto Big East championship game, and to the winner a likely BCS bid. For the Mountaineers, even more is riding on it because if they win out and either Kansas or LSU lose, they have a shot at the national championship. … UConn 17, WVU 30

#9 Georgia at Georgia Tech, Sat., 11/24, 3:30 pm, ABC/GamePlan … Who is the best team in Georgia? I came very close to taking the Rambling Wreck, but then I remembered how wrong I was the last time I bet against Georgia. … Georgia 26, Georgia Tech 23

#10 Oregon at UCLA, Sat., 11/24, 3:30 pm, ABC/GamePlan … Can the Ducks win without Dennis Dixon? It sure didn’t look like it last week. … Oregon 29, UCLA 22

Oklahoma State at #11 Oklahoma, Sat., 11/24, 3:30 pm, FSN … Who is the best team in Oklahoma? I’m not man enough to choose the Cowboys. … Oklahoma St 28, Oklahoma 38

#30 Florida State at #18 Florida, Sat., 11/24, 5:00 pm, CBS … Who is the best team in Florida? Well, who would you rather have, Tim Tebow or whoever the Seminole quarterback is this week? … Florida St 26, Florida 35

#25 Clemson at South Carolina, Sat., 11/24, 7:00 pm, ESPN2 … Who is the best team in South Carolina? Hopefully this one won’t make Lou Holtz cry. … Clemson 33, South Carolina 26

#22 Cincinnati at Syracuse, Sat., 11/24, 7:15 pm, ESPNU … The historic teams of the Big East (read: Syracuse and Pitt) are pathetic while the new guard (read: Cincinnati and South Florida) are dominating. Who saw this coming when Miami led the mutiny years ago? … Cincinnati 36, Syracuse 16

Alabama at #26 Auburn, Sat., 11/24, 8:00 pm, ESPN … Who is the best team in Alabama? Better question: Will anyone outside the state watch this one when there’s a much better game on ABC? … Alabama 19, Auburn 26

Game of the Week: #3 Missouri at #1 Kansas, Sat., 11/24, 8:00 pm, ABC … What are you doing Saturday night? If you like college football, you’re watching this game, probably polishing off some leftovers. I go back and forth on this one. One thing I know: there will be a lot of points scored. … Missouri 35, Kansas 38