2008 Woodie Awards
Momentum on Kentucky's side
Key national games
Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: Sports
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No. 15 Florida (4-2) at No. 7 Kentucky(6-1)
Time: 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington, Ky. (67,530) Bermuda
Line: Florida by 4.5
TV: CBS
Overview: The Gators look to rebound in the Southeastern Conference after two straight lossess.
However, it won't be easy as they face Kentucky, who is coming off a win against LSU.
Heisman Trophy-hopeful Andre Woodson hopes to get the Wildcats' first win against the Gators since their 10-3 win in 1986. While history may side with Florida, the Wildcats statistically have the better quarterback (Woodson, 1,786 yards and 21 touchdowns), more points scored (42.7 points per game, seventh in the nation), and a win over an opponent ranked in the top 10.
Florida has a Heisman candidate of its own. Tim Tebow has thrown for 1,455 yards and leads the Gators in rushing with 500 yards.
No. 25 Michigan (5-2) at Illinois (5-2)
Time: 8 p.m. Saturday
Stadium: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Ill. (71,000) AstroPlay
Line: Michigan by 3
TV: ABC
Overview: Michigan is finally playing like prognosticators thought it would, winning five consecutive games. While a national title is out of the question for the Wolverines, a shot at the Rose Bowl isn't.
However, the Wolverines must continue to play well, especially against a surprise team from Illinois. The Illini have one of the nation's top junior running backs, Rashard Mendenhall. Illinois is 4-0 when Mendenhall rushes for more than 100 yards. Mendenhall against a young, but heavily improving Michigan defense could be a must-see.
Keep an eye on Michael Hart, who has yet to be kept to fewer than 100 yards this season. Hart could gain close to 2,000 yards this season.
Time: 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington, Ky. (67,530) Bermuda
Line: Florida by 4.5
TV: CBS
Overview: The Gators look to rebound in the Southeastern Conference after two straight lossess.
However, it won't be easy as they face Kentucky, who is coming off a win against LSU.
Heisman Trophy-hopeful Andre Woodson hopes to get the Wildcats' first win against the Gators since their 10-3 win in 1986. While history may side with Florida, the Wildcats statistically have the better quarterback (Woodson, 1,786 yards and 21 touchdowns), more points scored (42.7 points per game, seventh in the nation), and a win over an opponent ranked in the top 10.
Florida has a Heisman candidate of its own. Tim Tebow has thrown for 1,455 yards and leads the Gators in rushing with 500 yards.
No. 25 Michigan (5-2) at Illinois (5-2)
Time: 8 p.m. Saturday
Stadium: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Ill. (71,000) AstroPlay
Line: Michigan by 3
TV: ABC
Overview: Michigan is finally playing like prognosticators thought it would, winning five consecutive games. While a national title is out of the question for the Wolverines, a shot at the Rose Bowl isn't.
However, the Wolverines must continue to play well, especially against a surprise team from Illinois. The Illini have one of the nation's top junior running backs, Rashard Mendenhall. Illinois is 4-0 when Mendenhall rushes for more than 100 yards. Mendenhall against a young, but heavily improving Michigan defense could be a must-see.
Keep an eye on Michael Hart, who has yet to be kept to fewer than 100 yards this season. Hart could gain close to 2,000 yards this season.
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