Early games up next

Ranked teams in spotlight over next couple of days

Oklahoma, Colorado and Boise State feature in early NCAA games this week while Atlanta visits Tampa Bay on Thursday night in NFL action.

None of the NCAA teams are Football Four threats but could be wildcards in the fate of others along with improving their own bowl status.

Ok, let's pick 'em!

NCAA

Oklahoma (14) @ Iowa State

The Sooners should pick up a win on the road.

Oklahoma 40-17

UCLA @ Colorado (15)

This one features teams that would have been on opposite sides at the  start of the season with UCLA ranked and Colorado on the outside. But the Bruins visit Boulder hoping to pull an upset.

Colorado 27-23

San Jose State @ Boise State (24)

The Broncos should pick up the win at home and recover from their shock loss to Wyoming.

Boise State 38-20

Navy vs Notre Dame

The Midshipmen hope to pull off a neutral win site over the underachieving Irish in Jacksonville.

Navy 31-27

NFL

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay

The Falcons come in on a high after bumping off Green Bay at home in their last game. Tampa Bay has shown flashes but can't seem to consistently put four quarters together.

Falcons 28-20

Back with more over the next couple of days...