Three Big Things: Week 4

Week 4 looks pretty promising on the schedule we just looked at. We have Top 25 teams in action, some on the road, and conference play beginning to kick in. Before the games happen, let's take a look at Three Big Things you should be watching today. 

1. Number 1

Top-ranked Alabama finds itself in an unusual position. They are in the conversation with other media outlets of being put on "Upset Alert". Really? They play Vanderbilt! Now, we here at the Sports By Smith have Vandy coming in at 25th in our latest post. Be that as it may, they are in no shape to be screaming "We Want Bama". A home game for the Commodores will be hyped. The team will get up and likely keep up with the Tide for a quarter, maybe two. But in the end, Alabama is Alabama, and they will take care of business as suit. 

2. Big XII Showdown

TCU travels to Stillwater as the 16th ranked team in the poll this week as they match up with 6th ranked Oklahoma State. This will be fun. We will find out tonight who is going to be Oklahoma's challenger for the conference title. Or, this might even be for the Big XII Championship. Both teams will score a ton, so don't look away from your television for too long. 

3. The Streak

As you should know, we here love Kentucky. Misery also loved company. Today, Florida brings a 30-game win streak to Lexington which stands as the longest streak in FBS. The line for the game started at 4.5 from the Gators, but since has been bet down to a pick. Money is on Kentucky, and as a fan, this might be the best chance I've seen for the Wildcats to break the streak. Upset? Maybe not. The Cats are better on paper than Florida, but the Gators have...well what do they have? This isn't the same Florida team we're accustomed to. If you want an upset, Kentucky would be the one you put on alert. 

What are you watching for today? Let us know.