Week 3: The picks are in! The picks are in!

Get excited college football fans. Last night you watched a tremendous LSU defense stuff Chris Relf and the Bulldogs. This weekend you're getting a top-5 matchup in Tallahassee, a sanctioned brawl in Coral Gables and the battle for Notre Dame's season in South Bend. Onto the picks!

Marcus says...

Wisconsin -16.5 @ Northern Illinois
The line hasn’t moved and I expect a good game at Soldier Field on Saturday. NIU lost by 8 the last time they played (in 2009) and Harnish was only a Sophomore. Take the Huskies and the points.

West Virginia +1 @ Maryland
Coach Edsall will have his team prepared as the Mountaineers roll into town. Expect the Maryland defense to slow down Geno Smith. Maryland covers.

Western Michigan -7.5 vs. Central Michigan
The money is coming in on the Broncos as the line has moved to 7.5. That’s a big number in this bitter rivalry, but Cubit has something to prove. WMU is the better team and they’ll show it Saturday. The Broncos cover.

Miami (FL) -2.5 vs. Ohio State
Distractions abound for both sidelines and Ohio State is shaking off their scare from last week. I expect a focused Buckeye group in Coral Gables. I’m taking OSU and the points.

Kyle says...

Michigan State @ Notre Dame -5
The Irish continue to be favored based on what they've done offensively, namely put up about 500 yards a game and show extended flashes of brilliance in both the receiving and running game. That said, the ND defensive backfield is still soft, and MSU's B.J. Cunningham and Keyshawn Martin will rip through it. Sparty beats the spread.

Oklahoma -3.5 @ Florida State
In this matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 5, you're looking at a tale of experience. Landry Jones, Ryan Broyles and the Sooners D have been in a big game under the lights numerous times before. FSU hasn't in the recent past. Look for Seminoles QB EJ Manuel to struggle under the glare. Sooners cover.

Auburn @ Clemson -3
Auburn may not be as experienced or have the top flight talent they had last year, but Coach Gene Chizik has shown he knows how to win. Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers haven't played anyone yet, and Auburn has notched two wins over seasoned opposition. Auburn beats the spread.

Texas -4 @ UCLA
For as shaky as the Longhorns have looked, this is a team that actually seems to be headed in the right direction behind WR Jaxon Shipley and a duo of young quarterbacks. You can't say the same about Rick Neuheisel's Bruins, who appear lost at 1-1. Horns cover.

Season Standings:

Marcus - 4-4-0
Kyle - 3-4-1