The first five weeks of the season have some interesting twists and turns:

—For the first time since 1951, the Cincinnati Bearcats are ranked higher than the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Bearcats come in at No. 8 and the Buckeyes remain at No. 9 in the AP media poll.

—Florida State is 2-3 for the first time since 1983 and is on pace for its first losing season since Bobby Bowden’s first year in 1976.

—Gene Chizik won five games in two years at Iowa State, but he has won five games in five tries at Auburn.

—Notre Dame has lived up to its nickname. They have been the Fighting Irish to the end and they have the luck of the Irish.

Trivia time

Charles Commodore and Tooter Calvert knew that Bo Dean led Morehead State in receiving yards and scoring.

This week’s question pertains to a movie from the past. Brian Piccolo, the subject of the tear-jerking movie “Brian’s Song” played for what college? Contact rpbailey@maysvilleky.net.

The picks                                                                                                                     

Florida over LSU — The Gators with or without Tim Tebow will win a close one in Death Valley.

Ohio State over Wisconsin — The Buckeyes defense has been playing lights out and it will continue in this game.

South Carolina over Kentucky — The Cats have injuries in the secondary and it will be hard to stop the Gamecocks.                                                           

Auburn over Arkansas — The Tigers are off to a great start and will limit the high- flying Hogs.

Tennessee over Georgia — The Vols catch the Dogs coming off a disappointing loss last week.

Alabama over Mississippi — The Crimson Tide defense will limit the air game of Jevan Snead of the Rebels.

Georgetown over Kentucky Christian —   The Tigers will dominate the Knights on both side of the ball.

Davidson over Morehead State — The Wildcats will win on a late field goal in this Pioneer League matchup.

Louisville over Southern Mississippi — The Cards have injuries to their quarterback Justin Burke, but will find a way to win this game in Papa John Stadium.

Texas over Colorado — The Longhorns will ride the arm of their quarterback Colt McCoy to beat the Buffaloes.

Oklahoma over Baylor — The national title hopes have been dashed for the Sooners, but they will regroup and beat the Bears.

Miami (Fla) over Florida A&M — The ’Canes are on a roll and it will continue in this intrastate game.

Pittsburgh over Connecticut — The Panthers have been playing better on defense and will limit the Huskies in this Big East matchup.

Kansas over Iowa State — Todd Reesing, the quarterback of the Jayhawks, is having a solid season and that is why they will beat Iowa State.

Virginia Tech over Boston College —  The Hokies are in the top five, but this will be a close game against the Eagles.                      

North Carolina State over Duke — The Wolfpack will beat the Blue Devils in this ACC tilt in Raleigh.                                   

Wake Forest over Maryland — The Demon Deacons have been up and down all season, but they will have enough to beat the Terps.

Iowa over Michigan — This is big game for both teams but the Hawkeyes will win on a last-second field goal.                                          

Penn State over Eastern Illinois — The Nittany Lions step out of the Big Ten conference, but they add to Joe Paterno's win list.

BYU over UNLV — The Cougars keep their focus on this road game, but it will be a close game.

Last Week                                                                                                                      Fourteen out of 20 games picked correctly. Season totals are 75 out of 100 for 75 percent.

Contact Ron Bailey at rpbailey@maysvilleky.net.