I can’t believe we’re already past the midway point of the 2009 college football season. There are just a few weeks left and the BCS picture is starting to get a little more clear. One of the BCS Championship Game contenders has a tough matchup this weekend. That would be the No. 3 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide vs. the No. 9 LSU Tigers. This Top 10 matchup marks my official Game of the Week.

A lot of “experts” think the LSU Tigers aren’t really worthy of the No. 9 ranking. They beat a bad Georgia team and lost to the only other ranked opponent they’ve faced – Florida. LSU will have a chance to prove themselves this weekend. If they can manage a win on the road against Alabama they will have everyone in the nation believing in them. This game will also likely determine who wins the SEC West and gets a shot at Florida in the SEC Championship Game.

Other big games this weekend I’m looking forward to include:

No. 16 OSU at No. 11 Penn State
Two of the most passionate and historic schools face off in a great Big Ten rivalry game.

Navy at No. 22 Notre Dame
Navy plays some tough football and can score points. Don’t be surprised if they go into South Bend and win this game.

Vanderbilt at No. 1 Florida
This game should be a blowout – I just love watching the No. 1 team play.

Are there any games this weekend you’re looking forward to?