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Bucky32
Legend
My picks:
Illinois @ Penn State: I don't think Penn State is necessarily as bad as that ridiculous blowout in Columbus last week. Illinois, on the other hand, has shown me nothing that causes me to take them in this game. State College is just too much to overcome. Nittany Lions by 10.
Wisconsin @ Iowa: The first time these two teams have played since 2010 after playing for the previous 73 consecutive years. After facing spread teams for the last few weeks, Wisconsin faces what is basically a carbon copy of their offense. I think Iowa is better than their record indicates, though it's difficult to take much from a 7-point win over a defeated Northwestern team last week. Coming off the bye week, I like the Badgers to keep the Heartland Trophy. Wisconsin by 6.
Ohio State @ Purdue: Yikes. Easily the biggest mismatch between two Big Ten teams this season. Purdue is easily the worst team in the Big Ten and one of the worst in the nation. I know the Buckeyes typically struggle with the Boilermakers, but the only saving grace for PU is that this one is in West Lafayette. Buckeyes easily stay undefeated. OSU by 30.
Minnesota @ Indiana: A slight upset pick based on how these two teams have played so far this season. Indiana has been one of the more disappointing teams in the conference but I'm taking them here. I think this sets up as a letdown spot for Minnesota after that big win against Nebraska last week. Both teams put up a ton of points but the Hoosiers win in a shootout. IU by 6.
Northwestern @ Nebraska: This was setting up to be a marquee matchup a few weeks ago. Then the wheels came off in Evanston and the Huskers dropped the ball against an average Minnesota team. I just don't see how Northwestern wins this one with how depleted they are at the skill positions. Pelini's seat gets just a tad cooler after this one. Huskers by 7 at home.
Michigan @ Michigan State: This one can easily turn ugly on Michigan but I need to see MSU deliver consistently on offense before I give them the Legends Division crown. Michigan has the upper hand coming off the bye week but I don't see them running the ball well against that MSU front. Sparty by 7.
Illinois @ Penn State: I don't think Penn State is necessarily as bad as that ridiculous blowout in Columbus last week. Illinois, on the other hand, has shown me nothing that causes me to take them in this game. State College is just too much to overcome. Nittany Lions by 10.
Wisconsin @ Iowa: The first time these two teams have played since 2010 after playing for the previous 73 consecutive years. After facing spread teams for the last few weeks, Wisconsin faces what is basically a carbon copy of their offense. I think Iowa is better than their record indicates, though it's difficult to take much from a 7-point win over a defeated Northwestern team last week. Coming off the bye week, I like the Badgers to keep the Heartland Trophy. Wisconsin by 6.
Ohio State @ Purdue: Yikes. Easily the biggest mismatch between two Big Ten teams this season. Purdue is easily the worst team in the Big Ten and one of the worst in the nation. I know the Buckeyes typically struggle with the Boilermakers, but the only saving grace for PU is that this one is in West Lafayette. Buckeyes easily stay undefeated. OSU by 30.
Minnesota @ Indiana: A slight upset pick based on how these two teams have played so far this season. Indiana has been one of the more disappointing teams in the conference but I'm taking them here. I think this sets up as a letdown spot for Minnesota after that big win against Nebraska last week. Both teams put up a ton of points but the Hoosiers win in a shootout. IU by 6.
Northwestern @ Nebraska: This was setting up to be a marquee matchup a few weeks ago. Then the wheels came off in Evanston and the Huskers dropped the ball against an average Minnesota team. I just don't see how Northwestern wins this one with how depleted they are at the skill positions. Pelini's seat gets just a tad cooler after this one. Huskers by 7 at home.
Michigan @ Michigan State: This one can easily turn ugly on Michigan but I need to see MSU deliver consistently on offense before I give them the Legends Division crown. Michigan has the upper hand coming off the bye week but I don't see them running the ball well against that MSU front. Sparty by 7.
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alexhortdog95
Eye to the future, honoring the past
If Bo loses this one on Saturday against an OhFer team...he will have most certainly punched a ticket to the F.F.C.A. at the end of the year.
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HorseshoeFetish
Silver Bullet Supporter
According to at least one pedster this will show why O'BUTTSKIN is a better coach, with more class than Urban. I would love to see the Illini drop a Cleveland steamer on em and convince those cultists that the grand exodus is nigh. You are probably right though.
The 3 losses for the Hawkeyes come from teams with a combined record of 23-1 or something like that. I guess the Badgers winning might be the best thing for the Buckeyes.
Purdue is having a "Blackout". I believe this will be appropriate by halftime.
Sitting at 3-4 this is a MUST WIN for the Hoosiers.
Saturday
Nov. 2
Minnesota Golden Gophers (HC)Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN3:30 p.m. ET
BTN/BTN2GoBuy
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Saturday
Nov. 9
Illinois Fighting Illini Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN3:30 p.m. ET
BTN/BTN2GoBuy
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Saturday
Nov. 16
at Wisconsin Badgers Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WITBABuy
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Saturday
Nov. 23
at Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OHTBABuy
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Saturday
Nov. 30
Purdue Boilermakers Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, INTBABuy
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cincibuck
You kids stay off my lawn!
Homecoming, and the stands were half empty by halftime in Champagne - Urbana. I can't think of a team I've watched over the last ten years that can seemingly have as much on-field talent as the Illini and generate so little success. Hackenbooger will tear them apart. Pedo bears by 24.
well whoduh thunk that by this time of year I'd be picking the Golden Goofers to win one, especially on the road. Indiana has offense, but seems to have forgotten that you have to play defense too. Goldie by 10.
Remember when Northwestern played Nebraska in a bowl game and the Huskers hung something north of 50 on them? Ah, but those days are gone and so Bo (be gone) if the Huskers lose this game. Personally, I don't look for the Mildcats to win again until they meet Illinois, They're too beat up. On the other hand, I don't think beating Northwestern will save Bo.
Interesting match up at Iowa, but I think the Badgers want to get back in the bowl picture by being the second best team in the Big Ten. I'm thinking Bucky by 14.
Little Brother gone mess up Big Brother but bad. There may not be enough of ol' 98 left to finish out the season. The sad part of this is I wouldn't mind a chance to kick Hoke's ass two weeks in a row.
At Purdue. I think the kinks are out of this Buckeye team, they looked like they all finally landed on the same page, that confidence had finally been established. If I'm wrong, and they have to scramble to win, they will be hounded out of NC consideration.
well whoduh thunk that by this time of year I'd be picking the Golden Goofers to win one, especially on the road. Indiana has offense, but seems to have forgotten that you have to play defense too. Goldie by 10.
Remember when Northwestern played Nebraska in a bowl game and the Huskers hung something north of 50 on them? Ah, but those days are gone and so Bo (be gone) if the Huskers lose this game. Personally, I don't look for the Mildcats to win again until they meet Illinois, They're too beat up. On the other hand, I don't think beating Northwestern will save Bo.
Interesting match up at Iowa, but I think the Badgers want to get back in the bowl picture by being the second best team in the Big Ten. I'm thinking Bucky by 14.
Little Brother gone mess up Big Brother but bad. There may not be enough of ol' 98 left to finish out the season. The sad part of this is I wouldn't mind a chance to kick Hoke's ass two weeks in a row.
At Purdue. I think the kinks are out of this Buckeye team, they looked like they all finally landed on the same page, that confidence had finally been established. If I'm wrong, and they have to scramble to win, they will be hounded out of NC consideration.
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alexhortdog95
Eye to the future, honoring the past
Talk around here is that Bo has to win a conf championship this year to save his job, LOL.
A bit ridiculous, I know. Especially when there's a team in Columbus, Ohio that would have something to say about that.
Now THAT would be ironic. To lose your job based on the game where you'd be playing your alma mater, and against a coach that will pull no punches.
A bit ridiculous, I know. Especially when there's a team in Columbus, Ohio that would have something to say about that.
Now THAT would be ironic. To lose your job based on the game where you'd be playing your alma mater, and against a coach that will pull no punches.
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Zurp
I have misplaced my pants.
I'm a little torn on Michigan vs. Michigan State. I am very much opposed to the idea of rematches, in general, and even moreso when it is Ohio State vs. TSUN. So, Ohio State would have to play against Northwestern, Nebraska, or Michigan State in the conference championship game. With Northwestern and Nebraska each shooting themselves in the foot, it looks like I need to root for Michigan State.
However, Michigan already has 1 loss, and if they beat Sparty, that would be Sparty's first loss in conference play. Michigan State would need to win out, and it would be great to see Ohio State ride into Michigan, with Michigan having a glimmer of hope at the CCG. If they beat Ohio State, their 7-1 beats Sparty's 7-1. But if they lose, Sparty is in.
Of course, I'm going to root for Sparty. But if they pull a Sparty this weekend, their season will be far from over. I'd still put them on the inside track to the CCG.
However, Michigan already has 1 loss, and if they beat Sparty, that would be Sparty's first loss in conference play. Michigan State would need to win out, and it would be great to see Ohio State ride into Michigan, with Michigan having a glimmer of hope at the CCG. If they beat Ohio State, their 7-1 beats Sparty's 7-1. But if they lose, Sparty is in.
Of course, I'm going to root for Sparty. But if they pull a Sparty this weekend, their season will be far from over. I'd still put them on the inside track to the CCG.
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You're overthinking it. FUCK M*CH*G*N.
Also, Sparty is the only chance the Buckeyes have of playing a top-15 opponent in Indianapolis.
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AuburnBuckeye
Go Bucks
Agreed. Beating a top 15 sparty won't help tOSU in the polls... they definitely need some losses from bammer nike and free shoes. The rankings of who we play from this point is pretty much irrelevant, the pecking order is already established
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AuburnBuckeye
Go Bucks
True. Playing a one loss sparty would probably be a lot more interesting/entertaining
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