It's Week 9 and it feels so good. MSU has a chance to pull away in the Big Ten Legends division, while Wisconsin needs a W to keep their hopes of a Leaders division title alive. Meanwhile, there is absolutely nothing going on in the Big East and our favorite MAC team has self destructed. Enjoy!
B1G-
Nebraska -4 vs. Michigan State
Indiana +8 vs. Northwestern
Michigan -14 vs. Purdue
Minnesota +15.5 vs. Iowa
Penn State -4.5 vs. Illinois
Ohio State +7 vs. Wisconsin
BIG EAST-
Nebraska -4 vs. Michigan State
Indiana +8 vs. Northwestern
Michigan -14 vs. Purdue
Minnesota +15.5 vs. Iowa
Penn State -4.5 vs. Illinois
Ohio State +7 vs. Wisconsin
BIG EAST-
Pittsburgh -10 vs. Connecticut
Louisville +3 vs. Syracuse
Rutgers +7 vs. West Virginia
MAC-
Louisville +3 vs. Syracuse
Rutgers +7 vs. West Virginia
MAC-
Akron +9 vs. Central Michigan
Kent State +5.5 vs. Bowling Green
Western Michigan -11 vs. Ball State
Miami (OH) -6.5 vs. Buffalo
SUN BELT-
Kent State +5.5 vs. Bowling Green
Western Michigan -11 vs. Ball State
Miami (OH) -6.5 vs. Buffalo
SUN BELT-
FIU -6 vs. Troy
LA-Monroe -6 vs. Western Kentucky
Arkansas State -16.5 vs. North Texas
Middle Tennessee State -3 vs. LA-Lafayette
Marcus says...
Nebraska -4 vs. Michigan State
Sparty’s brutal October schedule continues with a trip to Lincoln. MSU is coming off a dramatic home win against Wisconsin, while Nebraska took apart lowly Minnesota last week. The Spartans got all the breaks in East Lansing and used a blocked FG, blocked Punt, and a last second hail mary to beat the Badgers. RB Le’Veon Bell continues to show flashes of being able to dominate the ground game and WR Keyshawn Martin proved he is one of the most electric players in the B1G. The Nebraska ground game is led by QB Taylor Martinez and RB Rex Burkhead. The duo have combined for 1388 yards and 19 rushing TDs so far this season. The MSU defense will have William Ghoulston back and will need all the help up front they can get. Wisconsin took Nebraska apart in Madison earlier this year, but they could have easily done that to the Spartans. Early feeling is Nebraska covers and throws the B1G Legends division into a 3 way tie.
Michigan -14 vs. Purdue
The Wolverines had an extra week to prepare for the Boilers. Coach Brady Hoke has come out in support of QB Denard Robinson despite his wildly inconsistent play at QB. Coach Hoke clearly values Robinson’s big play ability and wants to keep his confidence up, but don’t be surprised to see the sophomore QB Devin Gardner getting worked in. The Michigan defense is only giving up 14.7 points per game and the Wolverine rushing attack is ranked 8th in the country. The Boilermakers handed Illinois their second straight loss last week to move to 4-3 (2-1 B1G). QB Caleb TerBush played the whole game under center and delivered a solid 178 yard, 2 TD performance. Coach Hope has said TerBush has earned the start against Michigan, but former Miami (FL) QB Robert Marve is ready to go if need be. I expect a UM win in this game, but am leaning towards taking Purdue and the points.
Ohio State +7 vs. Wisconsin
Wisconsin follows up their road trip to East Lansing with another road test in Columbus. Wisconsin’s offense moved the ball effortlessly at times, but the defense and special teams gave up too many big plays in the loss to the Spartans. QB Russell Wilson hurt his Heisman candidacy a bit by throwing 2 INTs, but is still having a strong year with 1,780 yards passing and 16 TDs. Ohio State is 4-3 (1-2 B1G) and is coming off a bye week. The Buckeyes played better in Week 7 knocking off a then undefeated Illini team after dropping close games against MSU and Nebraska. The QB situation at Ohio State is the real issue here. Starter Braxton Miller only completed 1 pass against Illinois, but is expected to be under center against Wiscy. Joe Bauserman is still ready to step in if necessary but it’s clear Coach Fickell prefers to stay with Miller. Expect a good game out Ohio State and RB Dan Herron, but I’d take the Badgers to cover.
Western Michigan -11 vs. Ball State
In the span of two weeks, the Broncos have ruined a season that once held such hope. Coming off a near win at Illinois and wins over Connecticut and Bowling Green, WMU was rocked in DeKalb at the hands of NIU. They followed that performance with an even more embarrassing loss to Eastern Michigan last week, officially taking them out of the MAC title race. The Broncos 4-4 (2-2) welcome Ball State 5-3 (3-1) into Kalamazoo this week, with the focus now on becoming bowl eligible. WR Jordan White also continues to build his NFL Draft resume. The Cardinals are coming off a win against CMU last week. Sophomore QB Keith Wenning had a break out game against the Chips, throwing for 325 yards and 3 TDs. I would hope the Broncos show up on Saturday to get the W, 11 points may be too big of a spread to cover though.
LA-Monroe -6 vs. Western Kentucky
Arkansas State -16.5 vs. North Texas
Middle Tennessee State -3 vs. LA-Lafayette
Marcus says...
Nebraska -4 vs. Michigan State
Sparty’s brutal October schedule continues with a trip to Lincoln. MSU is coming off a dramatic home win against Wisconsin, while Nebraska took apart lowly Minnesota last week. The Spartans got all the breaks in East Lansing and used a blocked FG, blocked Punt, and a last second hail mary to beat the Badgers. RB Le’Veon Bell continues to show flashes of being able to dominate the ground game and WR Keyshawn Martin proved he is one of the most electric players in the B1G. The Nebraska ground game is led by QB Taylor Martinez and RB Rex Burkhead. The duo have combined for 1388 yards and 19 rushing TDs so far this season. The MSU defense will have William Ghoulston back and will need all the help up front they can get. Wisconsin took Nebraska apart in Madison earlier this year, but they could have easily done that to the Spartans. Early feeling is Nebraska covers and throws the B1G Legends division into a 3 way tie.
Michigan -14 vs. Purdue
The Wolverines had an extra week to prepare for the Boilers. Coach Brady Hoke has come out in support of QB Denard Robinson despite his wildly inconsistent play at QB. Coach Hoke clearly values Robinson’s big play ability and wants to keep his confidence up, but don’t be surprised to see the sophomore QB Devin Gardner getting worked in. The Michigan defense is only giving up 14.7 points per game and the Wolverine rushing attack is ranked 8th in the country. The Boilermakers handed Illinois their second straight loss last week to move to 4-3 (2-1 B1G). QB Caleb TerBush played the whole game under center and delivered a solid 178 yard, 2 TD performance. Coach Hope has said TerBush has earned the start against Michigan, but former Miami (FL) QB Robert Marve is ready to go if need be. I expect a UM win in this game, but am leaning towards taking Purdue and the points.
Ohio State +7 vs. Wisconsin
Wisconsin follows up their road trip to East Lansing with another road test in Columbus. Wisconsin’s offense moved the ball effortlessly at times, but the defense and special teams gave up too many big plays in the loss to the Spartans. QB Russell Wilson hurt his Heisman candidacy a bit by throwing 2 INTs, but is still having a strong year with 1,780 yards passing and 16 TDs. Ohio State is 4-3 (1-2 B1G) and is coming off a bye week. The Buckeyes played better in Week 7 knocking off a then undefeated Illini team after dropping close games against MSU and Nebraska. The QB situation at Ohio State is the real issue here. Starter Braxton Miller only completed 1 pass against Illinois, but is expected to be under center against Wiscy. Joe Bauserman is still ready to step in if necessary but it’s clear Coach Fickell prefers to stay with Miller. Expect a good game out Ohio State and RB Dan Herron, but I’d take the Badgers to cover.
Western Michigan -11 vs. Ball State
In the span of two weeks, the Broncos have ruined a season that once held such hope. Coming off a near win at Illinois and wins over Connecticut and Bowling Green, WMU was rocked in DeKalb at the hands of NIU. They followed that performance with an even more embarrassing loss to Eastern Michigan last week, officially taking them out of the MAC title race. The Broncos 4-4 (2-2) welcome Ball State 5-3 (3-1) into Kalamazoo this week, with the focus now on becoming bowl eligible. WR Jordan White also continues to build his NFL Draft resume. The Cardinals are coming off a win against CMU last week. Sophomore QB Keith Wenning had a break out game against the Chips, throwing for 325 yards and 3 TDs. I would hope the Broncos show up on Saturday to get the W, 11 points may be too big of a spread to cover though.
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