Week 7: It's MSU - Michigan Week along with MAC, Big East, ACC, and Sun Belt lines and previews

B1G-

Michigan State -2 vs. Michigan
Penn State -11.5 vs. Purdue
Wisconsin -40 vs. Indiana
Illinois -3.5 vs. Ohio State
Iowa -6.5 vs. Northwestern


BIG EAST-

Cincinnati -16.5 vs. Louisville
Rutgers -4 vs. Navy
UConn +7.5 vs. South Florida

MAC-

Bowling Green +7 vs. Toledo
Temple -21 vs. Buffalo
Central Michigan -13 vs. Eastern Michigan
Ohio -14 vs. Ball State
Northern Illinois +1.5 vs. Western MichiganKent State +3.5 vs. Miami (OH)

ACC-

North Carolina -3 vs. Miami (FL)
Duke +13.5 vs. Florida State
Virginia vs. Georgia TechWake Forest +7 vs. Virginia Tech
Maryland +8 vs. Clemson

SUN BELT-

Florida Atlantic -3 vs. Western Kentucky
LA-Lafayette -9 vs. North Texas
Troy -9 vs. LA-Monroe

Marcus says...

Michigan State -2 vs. Michigan

Sparty is riding a 3 game series winning streak into this one against their bitter rival Michigan. A win for MSU would mark the first 4 game winning streak against Michigan since our parents were little kids. Both teams are ranked in the Top 25 and the game pits one of the nations top defenses against Michigan's potent offense. Last week, Denard Robinson and the Wolverines came back from a halftime deficit against Northwestern, while the Spartans rested during their bye week. The MSU defense is giving up 10.2 points per game while UM is scoring 38 on average. All eyes will be on the MSU offense, who has been struggling as of late. The MSU defense will keep them in the game, but my early feeling is Michigan will get the W in East Lansing.

Northern Illinois +1.5 vs. Western Michigan

Two of the MACs best QBs face off in Dekalb on Saturday in NIUs Chandler Harnish and WMUs Alex Carder. The Broncos beat up on Bowling Green last week and come into the game on top of the MAC West. Northern dominated an awful Kent State team. WMUs running game came to life last week, rushing for 351 yards. The Huskies have to be concerned about stopping the potent Bronco offense, as they have had their struggles on defense so far this year. NIU has to hope the Broncos make some early mistakes and Harnish can control the ball, if they are going to stay in the game. I see a Bronco route on the road.

Virginia +7 vs. Georgia Tech

The 'Jackets continue to roll, knocking off Maryland last week (did you play TNGs pick). The GT rushing attack led by QB Washington and RB Smith led the way last week, scoring all 3 TDs. While the defense forced 2 key turnovers. The Yellow Jackets hit the road as they continue their quest for the ACC title and a BCS bid. The Cavaliers have been less then impressive so far this year, including needing OT to knock off Idaho last week. Tech covers.

Maryland +8 vs. Clemson

Reports out of Clemson are that QB Tajh Boyd is 100% coming into this matchup with the Terps, which is good news for the Tigers who are setting the pace in the ACC Atlantic division at 6-0. Maryland's offense woke up in the 2nd half last week against Georgia Tech, but still came up short. The Terps have had a disappointing season so far, holding a record of 2-3. Gut says that Maryland's QB controversy will continue to linger and Clemson will be focused and covers.