Offense Lights Up Week 4 in Collegiate Ranks

Texas Tech @ #17 Houston (Sat. 9:15, ESPN2)
This weekend at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas, Texas Tech and #17 Houston (yes, they are #17, it is not a fluke), will combine in a shootout that has not been seen in a while. The matchup features two gunslingers, Texas Tech's Taylor Potts and Case Keenum for Houston.
Both quarterbacks have put up staggering numbers in the first month of the season, Potts has played 3 games, Keenum's Cougars had off last week, and the offense will continue to flow out of their veins Saturday night.
Throughout the Red Raiders' first 3 games, Potts has thrown for 1281 yards with a 69.5 completion percentage. The Abliene, Texas native has thrown to 13 different receivers, 6 of which have over 100 yards receiving already this season.
On the other hand, Keenum has thrown for 725 yards in 2 games with a 72.4 completion percentage. Keenum's stock rose when he led the Cougars to a 45-35 win over then-ranked #5 Oklahoma State in Stillwater two weeks ago.
No matter who wins this battle of the pass-heavy spread offenses, fans at Robertson Stadium should be in for a thriller. And for those who will not be in Houston, the game is on at 9:15 Saturday night on ESPN2.

OTHER GAMES TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND
(4) Ole Miss @ South Carolina (Thurs. 7:30 ESPN)
Jevan Snead and the Rebels will have their first chance to prove to themselves and to the nation that they are worthy of all the preseason hype. Meanwhile, Steve Spurrier's Gamecocks led by QB Stephen Garcia will also be out to prove that they belong in the talk for the SEC East second place race behind Florida.
Fresno State @ (14) Cincinnati (Sat. 12:00 espn360)
The Bearcats are coming off a big win out west against Oregon State and now will have a tough home test against a Fresno State team that fought hard against Boise State at home last week.
(9) Miami @ (11) Virginia Tech(Sat. 3:30 ABC)
Jacory Harris come into Blacksburg with after a big win last Thursday at Georgia Tech while the Hokies are coming a last-minute win against Nebraska at home on Saturday with late game heroics from Tyrod Taylor. The big concern for the Hokies is RB Ryan Williams, who was hurt during last week's game. Williams is a key to the Hokie running game and could be a huge difference maker, but so could Harris for the Hurricanes. This rivalry is finally back where it once was when both teams were in the Big East.
Arkansas @ (3) Alabama (Sat. 3:30 CBS)
The Razorbacks are coming off a tough loss in which their offense proved they could fight with Georgia(at least for 3 quarters). Ryan Mallett is a proven quarterback that could give the Bama defense trouble. On the other side, the Tide's offense has rolling as well with QB Greg McIlroy at the helm, they haven't missed a beat this season.
(8) Boise State @ Bowling Green (Sat. 7:00)
This may not seem like a great matchup for the Falcons but Boise is coming off a tough game against Fresno State and has to travel to Ohio and face a team from the MAC, a conference which has a tradition of upsets against top teams. This is my upset alert of the week and I would not be surprised if the Broncos' BCS hopes falter Saturday night.
Iowa @ (5) Penn State (Sat. 8:00 ABC)
Iowa has a slim chance of winning at Beaver Stadium, going against the white-out but this is a statement game for JoePa's Nittany Lions. Penn State needs to show the nation that it is a contender for the title again. With three very unconvincing wins against Akron, Syracuse, and Temple expect Daryll Clark to unleash a can on the Hawkeye defense all night.