Happy Thanksgiving TNG Nation!
While the NFL takes center stage on Turkey Day, there are some good college football games to look forward to this weekend. The Big Ten Leaders division will be decided in Madison, while the annual Buckeye - Wolverine clash takes place in Ann Arbor. The Virginia Cavaliers are playing for a spot in the ACC title game and Louisville tries to keep pace in the Big East race. Safe travels everyone!
B1G-
Nebraska -9.5 vs. Iowa
Northwestern +7 vs. Michigan State
Michigan -7.5 vs. Ohio State
Indiana +7.5 vs. Purdue
Minnesota +10.5 vs. Illinois
Wisconsin -15 vs. Penn State
ACC-
Miami (FL) -14 vs. Boston College
NC State -13 vs. Maryland
North Carolina -12.5 vs. Duke
Virginia +5 vs. Virginia Tech
Florida +2 vs. Florida State
BIG EAST-
South Florida -3 vs. Louisville
West Virginia -7 vs. Pitt
UConn +3 vs. Rutgers
Syracuse +2.5 vs. Cincinnati
MAC-
Western Michigan -28 vs. Akron
Northern Illinois -19.5 vs. Eastern Michigan
Temple -17 vs. Kent State
Buffalo -2 vs. Bowling Green
Ball State +14 vs. Toledo
SUN BELT-
Western Kentucky -5.5 vs. Troy
MTSU +8.5 vs. FIU
FAU +5 vs. UAB
Marcus says...
Northwestern +7 vs. Michigan State
Sparty has clinched their spot in the Big Ten title game, while Northwestern would like one more win to help their bowl candidacy. Northwestern is riding a 4 game win streak, including their victory over Minnesota last week. MSU clinched the division with a beat down of Indiana, while getting a little help from arch-rival Michigan, who knocked off Nebraska. MSU’s Captain Kirk Cousins is 2 TD passes from standing alone in the Spartan record books and will need to continue his mistake-free play in order for MSU to see Pasadena in January. The game also features the conferences top defense against the second ranked offense. Based on the history of close games, I’m inclined to take the hometeam Wildcats and the points but do expect Sparty to pull out the W.
Michigan -7.5 vs. Ohio State
The game certainly doesn’t mean as much to the country as it once did, but don’t tell that to the folks in Ann Arbor and Columbus. Michigan is playing it’s best football of the season, coming off a dismantling of Nebraska in Ann Arbor last week. The Wolverine defense is currently ranked 6th in the nation coupled with the 12th ranked rushing offense led by QB Denard Robinson. Ohio State’s season has taken a turn in the other direction, losing two straight games against Purdue and last week against Penn State. Luke Fickell can’t feel comfortable with the Urban Meyer rumors flying and with a QB under center that can’t seem to eclipse 100 yards passing. Early feeling is UM covers.
Wisconsin -15 vs. Penn State
This is clearly the game of the week in the B1G with the winner getting a date with Sparty in Indianapolis on December 3. Penn State took care of business against Ohio State last week to keep themselves in position to win the division. The Nittany Lions won despite their inept offense which featured a QB that threw for 88 yard and 1 INT. Luckily, Ohio State had a similarly poor performance from their signal caller. Wisconsin has won 3 straight after stumbling mid-season, including a win at Illinois last week. QB Russell Wilson had a down game, but RB Montee Ball exploded 224 yards and 2 TDs. Wilson may be getting the attention but Ball is having a monster year with 1466 rushing yards and 25 rushing TD. Wisconsin is at home and Penn State will have a hard time stopping the offense. I see a Badger win, but am considering PSU and the points.
Virginia +5 vs. Virginia Tech
The battle for Commonwealth supremacy means something this year given the resurgence of the Virginia Cavaliers. The Cavaliers were 4-8 just a year ago, but with a win against the Hokies would be representing the Coastal division in the ACC title game. The Cavaliers in the BCS? It could happen. Virginia Tech, who is no stranger to being in the hunt for the ACC title and the BCS, will be looking to avoid the upset in Charlottesville. QB Logan Thomas is maturing and is starting to look like the next dual threat Hokie QB. The key to the game will be Virginia’s ability, or lack thereof, to the move the ball against the stout Va Tech defense. Leaning towards Virginia Tech win and cover in this one.
Nebraska -9.5 vs. Iowa
Northwestern +7 vs. Michigan State
Michigan -7.5 vs. Ohio State
Indiana +7.5 vs. Purdue
Minnesota +10.5 vs. Illinois
Wisconsin -15 vs. Penn State
ACC-
Miami (FL) -14 vs. Boston College
NC State -13 vs. Maryland
North Carolina -12.5 vs. Duke
Virginia +5 vs. Virginia Tech
Florida +2 vs. Florida State
BIG EAST-
South Florida -3 vs. Louisville
West Virginia -7 vs. Pitt
UConn +3 vs. Rutgers
Syracuse +2.5 vs. Cincinnati
MAC-
Western Michigan -28 vs. Akron
Northern Illinois -19.5 vs. Eastern Michigan
Temple -17 vs. Kent State
Buffalo -2 vs. Bowling Green
Ball State +14 vs. Toledo
SUN BELT-
Western Kentucky -5.5 vs. Troy
MTSU +8.5 vs. FIU
FAU +5 vs. UAB
Marcus says...
Northwestern +7 vs. Michigan State
Sparty has clinched their spot in the Big Ten title game, while Northwestern would like one more win to help their bowl candidacy. Northwestern is riding a 4 game win streak, including their victory over Minnesota last week. MSU clinched the division with a beat down of Indiana, while getting a little help from arch-rival Michigan, who knocked off Nebraska. MSU’s Captain Kirk Cousins is 2 TD passes from standing alone in the Spartan record books and will need to continue his mistake-free play in order for MSU to see Pasadena in January. The game also features the conferences top defense against the second ranked offense. Based on the history of close games, I’m inclined to take the hometeam Wildcats and the points but do expect Sparty to pull out the W.
Michigan -7.5 vs. Ohio State
The game certainly doesn’t mean as much to the country as it once did, but don’t tell that to the folks in Ann Arbor and Columbus. Michigan is playing it’s best football of the season, coming off a dismantling of Nebraska in Ann Arbor last week. The Wolverine defense is currently ranked 6th in the nation coupled with the 12th ranked rushing offense led by QB Denard Robinson. Ohio State’s season has taken a turn in the other direction, losing two straight games against Purdue and last week against Penn State. Luke Fickell can’t feel comfortable with the Urban Meyer rumors flying and with a QB under center that can’t seem to eclipse 100 yards passing. Early feeling is UM covers.
Wisconsin -15 vs. Penn State
This is clearly the game of the week in the B1G with the winner getting a date with Sparty in Indianapolis on December 3. Penn State took care of business against Ohio State last week to keep themselves in position to win the division. The Nittany Lions won despite their inept offense which featured a QB that threw for 88 yard and 1 INT. Luckily, Ohio State had a similarly poor performance from their signal caller. Wisconsin has won 3 straight after stumbling mid-season, including a win at Illinois last week. QB Russell Wilson had a down game, but RB Montee Ball exploded 224 yards and 2 TDs. Wilson may be getting the attention but Ball is having a monster year with 1466 rushing yards and 25 rushing TD. Wisconsin is at home and Penn State will have a hard time stopping the offense. I see a Badger win, but am considering PSU and the points.
Virginia +5 vs. Virginia Tech
The battle for Commonwealth supremacy means something this year given the resurgence of the Virginia Cavaliers. The Cavaliers were 4-8 just a year ago, but with a win against the Hokies would be representing the Coastal division in the ACC title game. The Cavaliers in the BCS? It could happen. Virginia Tech, who is no stranger to being in the hunt for the ACC title and the BCS, will be looking to avoid the upset in Charlottesville. QB Logan Thomas is maturing and is starting to look like the next dual threat Hokie QB. The key to the game will be Virginia’s ability, or lack thereof, to the move the ball against the stout Va Tech defense. Leaning towards Virginia Tech win and cover in this one.
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