Week 3 has arrived, and things are starting to heat up in the Big East.  We've got some high quality out-of-conference squirmishes on tap this weekend.  I was a perfect 7-0 last week, which leaves me at 12-2 for the season thus far (admittedly, it's not too hard to pick a Big East member over FCS schools).  Let's take a look into the crystal ball for the Big East Week 3 match-ups:

Big East Game of the Week:  #17 Cincinnati Bearcats at Oregon State Beavers

There's no team in college football playing better offensively than the Bearcats.  I don't care who you play, 118 points in 2 games is 118 points no matter how you dice it.  Cincy travels to the west coast this week with a chance to notch a significant road win against a team on the cusp of the Top 25.  The Beavers boast formidable competition, and Mike Riley will rely on brother's Jacquizz and James Rodgers to provide the big plays for OSU on offense.  I think the Beavers will get their points on offense, but an experienced defense which has trouble rushing the passer (1 sack in 2 games so far) will be the downfall for OSU.  We saw what happened to Rutgers when they couldn't get pressure on Tony Pike & Co., and I think we'll see something along that same model again this week.  Cincinnati wins and vaults itself into the Top 15.  Cincinnati 38 Oregon State 34

Navy Midshipmen at Pittsburgh Panthers

Despite the offensive explosion from Pitt last week, I still don't trust Bill Stull at QB.  I think he's due for a 2 or 3 turnover game against a pretty solid Navy defense.  The key thing about turning the ball over against Navy is that it gives their defense more possessions and time to wear out your defense.  It's tough enough to stop the triple option, but it's even tougher when you've been on the field for 2/3 or 3/4 of the game.  Navy played well enough to win against Ohio State, but came up a 2 point conversion short.  This time they churn out 260+ yards on the ground, and chock another up against a BCS conference team.  Navy 31  Pittsburgh 24

Northwestern Wildcats at Syracuse Orange

Think we'll have some sports journalists on hand?  Syracuse's run through the Big Ten (games already vs. Minny, PSU) comes to an end this week with a visit from N'western.  In my opinion the Greg Paulus experiment is a complete disaster, and this weeks game will only further demonstrate that.  The 'Cuse is ranked last in offense in the Big East (no surprise), but they refuse to even Paulus take shots down the field.  It's not too difficult to stop an offense if you know they can't throw more than 10+ yards down the field.  Northwestern struggled last week to beat Eastern Michigan, but 2-0 is 2-0.  Make it 3-0.  Northwestern 24  Syracuse 7

Florida International Panthers at Rutgers Scarlet Knights

I couldn't believe my eyes last week when I saw FIU hanging with Alabama until late in the game.  After week 1's performance against Cincy, it starts to make you worry as an RU fan.  The most worrisome thing is that FIU has a legitimate passing game with WR T.Y. Hilton, and we saw what a good passing game can do to the Knights without pressure.  RU will need to get some pressure on QB Paul McCall and disrupt his timing.  I'll be interested to see if the coaching staff mixes up the coverages and sets blitzers from all over the field.  I see the RU offense being too much to handle for FIU with Brooks running well early and setting up the play fake for Tom Savage.  Rutgers 27 FIU 17

UConn Huskies at Baylor Bears

Things are going well for Baylor.  UConn's heading to Waco off a tough loss.  Baylor got a great road win against Wake Forest in week 1.  Baylor had a week off to prepare for this game.  If you haven't seen Baylor QB Robert Griffin yet, get ready to be dazzled.  The guy has amazing speed, and can hit the homerun at anytime.  The Connecticut QB situation is unclear with the injury to Zach Frazer and the ineffective Cody Endres.  Baylor is going to score points this week, and the offensively depleted Huskies won't be able to match.  Baylor 34  UConn 17

Louisville Cardinals at Kentucky Wildcats

Louisville QB Justin Burke was awful in his 1st start, and now he's expected to head into Kentucky for the Governor's Bowl and come out victorious?  Tall order.  Louisville will look to pound the ball with Victor Anderson (expect 30+ carrys), but it won't be enough.  The Cardinals are too one-dimensional and the Wildcats will pounce all over UL.  Kentucky 30  Louisville 10

West Virginia Mountaineers at Auburn Tigers

This easily could have been the Big East Game of the Week, but neither team is ranked, and a win by WVU won't firmly establish them as a team on the national radar.  But it will help.  Jarrett Brown has looked incredible in the 1st two weeks against Liberty and East Carolina.  Equally impressive has been the Auburn offense which has rushed for nearly 700 yards in 2 games this season.  Ben Tate and Onterio McCalebb both have rushed for over 100+ in each game thus far, and Gene Chizik's high flying offense is producing results.  Jordan-Hare Stadium is one of the toughest places to play, and should be rocking for this one.  I know that these are completely different seasons, but something from last year's game where WVU roared back to beat Auburn hangs with me.  I think WVU is more mentally tough than the Tigers and Noel Devine runs scores a late TD to steal a huge road victory.  WVU 30 Auburn 23

Charleston Southern Bucaneers at South Florida Bulls

Just another warm-up for the Bulls before the big showdown with Bobby Bowden and Florida State next week.  USF 45 Charleston Southern 13

Last Week:  7-0

Season to Date:  12-2

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