Week 4 picks back Tennessee’s Faizon Brandon over Texas’ Arch Manning, Florida over Ole Miss and a South Carolina upset of Alabama. They also predict LSU’s Sam Leavitt rebounds, USC’s Lincoln Riley faces pressure against Oregon and Utah wins at Iowa State.
Brandon has thrown for 552 yards and six touchdowns in three weeks, while Tennessee has recorded 13 sacks. Alabama ranks 62nd in scoring defense and just allowed 36 points to Florida State; LSU’s Leavitt has three touchdown passes and five interceptions.
The article notes Ole Miss had beaten Louisville and LSU, though Florida was favored. USC was favored over Oregon but had a close win over winless Rutgers; Oregon was 2-1 after losing to Oklahoma State. Utah travels to Iowa State, which nearly beat rival Iowa in Week 2.
