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THE HOOSIER PICK
Indiana (-8) over FIU
As Swick pointed out, the FIU offense is abysmal. With more players back from suspension, play improves for the Hoosiers on defense just enough to give Indiana the 41-31 victory.
Here's what the rest of the gang predicts for a final score:
Alex: Indiana, 52-35
Swick: Indiana, 52-28
Thomas: Indiana, 38-28
Holybutt: Indiana, 69-whatever
GAME OF THE WEEK
Michigan State (-3.5) over Oregon
Last year, MSU had a lead late in the third quarter in Eugene. Then, Marcus Mariota happened, and in the blink of an eye, the Ducks had scored 28 straight points en route to an easy victory. However, Mariota is gone, and the game is in East Lansing this year. Oregon's defense was almost at Indiana levels of shaky last week too. Give me Connor COok to get a signature victory at home, setting up a matchup of two undefeated teams in MSU and Ohio State at the Horseshoe in November.
COULD GET INTERESTING
Rutgers (-3.5) over Washington State
Washington State has a good coach in Mike Leach and even though Pullman's a tough place to coach I'm sure he'll turn it around--
Uhh. Nevermind then.
Minnesota (-5) over Colorado State
Minnesota definitely held their own in a loss against TCU last week, only holding the Horned Frogs to 23 points. Colorado State could be a challenge, but only if their coach Mike Bobo decides to RUN THE DANG BALL.
Iowa State (+3) over Iowa
I'm picking the Cyclones because it's in Jack Trice, and because this is ISU's Super Bowl, whereas Iowa still has their B1G rivals to worry about. And it would be a total Kirk Ferentz move to lose this one after a stellar opening game performance.
Also, this game gave us the greatest knock-knock joke ever told.
@ISUPD pic.twitter.com/S9rWNloLsa
— U of Iowa Police (@UIowa_Police) September 9, 2014
WIN BUT WON'T COVER
Oregon State (+14.5) over Michigan
Gary Andersen never played Michigan in his two years at Wisconsin, but ironically his second game as Oregon State head coach will take place at the Big House. Anyway, no way I'm laying down two touchdowns to a team quarterbacked by Jake Rudock, but the Beavers aren't gonna spoil Harbaugh's first home game.
Bowling Green (+8) over Maryland
Brad Craddock's leg and timely punt returns from Will Likely will win it for the Terps, but Bowling Green hung tight with Tennessee for a while last week and will keep things interesting in College Park. Take the over.
Buffalo (+19) over Penn State
I don't know much about Buffalo, but after Penn State's performance last week, a 19 point spread seems much too generous.
BLOWOUTS
Nebraska (-27.5) over South Alabama
Nebraska is playing South Alabama yet still hasn't played IU since they joined the B1G
HUSKERS ARE SCARED OF US, Y'ALL
Ohio State (-41) over Hawaii
Things get so lopsided in this one that the kid who Cardale beat at video games ends up coming in to play quarterback in the 4th quarter.
Wisconsin (-32) over Miami-Ohio
Wisconsin didn't impress against Bama last weekend, but Miami-Ohio is still a long ways from contending in the MAC, and the Badgers will feast on them.
FCS FAREWELL TOUR
Purdue over Indiana State
Northwestern over Eastern Illinois
Illinois over Western Illinois
hey did you know you can purchase an illinois football ticket with a five dollar bill
guess that's why it's called the land of lincoln, huh?
please retell this joke to your friends it is very comical
Last week: 13-4
Season total: 13-4