Notre Dame (1-0) vs. Michigan (1-0) Game Time: 2:30 p.m. on ABC
Who to watch for: Jimmy Claussen, look for the Irish QB to have a big day
Prediction: Notre Dame takes down Rich Rod (right) and the Wolverines at the Big House, 28-20
Photo credit: http://thedugoutsportsshow.com/?p=658Illinois St. (0-1) vs. Illinois (0-1)
Game Time: 6 p.m. on the Big Ten Network
Who to watch for: Illini stud receiver Arrelious Benn had a quiet game last weekend against Mizzou (1 catch for 9 yards), and he says he is "day to day" with an ankle injury. If he plays a significant amount, look for Rejus to have a big day against he Redbirds.
Prediction: Zook gets his team back on track with a big win. Illinois 38, Illinois State 7
Air Force (1-0) vs. Minnesota (1-0)
Game Time: 6 p.m. on the Big Ten Network
Who to watch for: The Air Force rushing attack. The Falcons rushed the ball 68 times (thats right, 68 times!) and used 14 different rushers against Nicholls State last weekend in a 72-0 rout.
Prediction: This is going to be a close game for the Gophers as their kick of their home schedule at brand new TCF Bank Stadium. Minnesota will scratch and claw their way to another victory, possibly in overtime again. Minnesota wins a tight one, 20-17.
USC (1-0) vs. Ohio State (1-0)
Game Time: 7 p.m. on ESPN
Who to watch for: USC freshman QB Matt Barkley. Let's see how the kid handles playing at the 'Shoe. My guess is Pete Carroll will have him ready to go.
Prediction: The so-called "game of the week" is getting way too much hype. The fact of the matter is, Pete Carroll is the best big game coach in college football, and USC is a way better team. USC wins in a blowout, 38-14.
Purdue (1-0) vs. Oregon (0-1)
Game Time: 9:15 p.m. on FSN
Who to watch for: Purdue running back Ralph Bolden. Is he a one hit wonder or is this guy for real? We will find out Saturday night. Another thing to watch for is how Oregon responds to the loss of running back LaGarrette Blount.
Prediction: *UPSET ALERT* I like the Boilers in this one, don't ask me why, because I think the Ducks are the better team. But I think Purdue is playing these guys at the right time. Boilers win it 45-38.
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Only one problem with this week's picks: there's no way in hell the Buckeyes hold SC to only 38 points. It'll be very ugly for Ohio St fans
ReplyDeleteGood point, the score might be a tad bit higher for the Trojans. The point is, Ohio St is going to get beat badly
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