Oregon looks dark and cold right now

ESPN GameDay is at U of O today -- and boy does it look disgusting out there. It's raining, it's dark, and it's 7:30 a.m. Probably not inspiring people to think differently of our state.

Anyway, here's what we're looking at today:

#3 Texas v. #14 Oklahoma State
#5 USC v. $10 Oregon


First, I admit I don't know much about Texas or Oklahoma State, but I do believe that these two teams play in the top conference in the country. As a result, probably a good game, and probably a good look at teams that are going to dominate a bowl or two.

But I have to tell you, I really despise Colt McCoy and his googly eyes. I feel like he's the kind of kid who has been on Texas for 7 years. He just won't go away.

The game I actually care about is USC v Oregon. Here are my thoughts -- the Trojans are not as good as they've been in past years, and are definitely beatable. I mean, based on what I've seen out of Notre Dame the past month or two, if Southern Cal can't beat up on them, then the Trojans are potentially in trouble today.

Oregon has surprised me since their first game debacle, with the ridiculous punch and the getting wiped by Boise State. They've looked quite good, actually. I lost almost all of my (very small amount of) respect for the Ducks when they decided that maybe they'd let LaGarrett Blount play after all, even though they'd said publicly he was done for the season.

But while everyone talks about home field advantage, I will say this: I don't think it's super scary to show up at Autzen Stadium looking for a win. It's not that big a stadium, and even if it was, it's filled with Oregonians. We're not that serious. So I doubt that USC is going to worry about coming into Oregon's territory.

One other note. Best name ever for a college football rivalry? The world's largest outdoor cocktail party -- Florida v Georgia. I mean, I would KILL to have thought that up.