Iowa. I'm a little nervous coming off the big win from last weekend--I hope our team isn't overly confident. But then again, the momentum we've got going will really help us in the long run. Our team wants to make it to a bowl game and this game is our opportunity to get there. For Joe Tiller's last season, he's going to bring a challenge to Kinnick, but nothing the Hawks can't stop. Our defense is undeniable and with Shonn Greene going for this 11th consecutive game with over 100-yards rushing--I have no doubt. It goes to Iowa.
Wisconsin/Minnesota
Wisconsin. Growing up in Madtown, this rivalry is just as familiar as the Iowa/Iowa State rivalry is to those who grew up here. I know Wisconsin football and I know they hate Minnesota more than anything, this is their do-or-die game. The Badgers have the upper hand with home field advantage, they have an amazing student section--Wisco is a tough team to beat at home. Minnesota is also missing wide receiver Eric Decker to a high ankle sprain. The Badgers have won their last two and they have their momentum back. They finally lost that cockiness they've had for so many years--karma. Anyway, P.J. Hill and John Clay are going to help Wisco walk away with the W.
Penn State/Indiana
Penn State. Just because they lost to us last week doesn't mean they aren't a great team. They are going to bounce back and just embarrass Indiana (like every other team). The Loins are pissed after last week and are ready to revive their offense. Indiana has no competition, they've had injury after injury and no defense whatsoever. Daryll Clark will bounce back this weekend after his performance last week. Game to Penn State.
Ohio State/Illinois
Ohio State. There really isn't a reason Illinois should win this one, Ohio State is still wanting that BSC shot and they're going for it. With Penn State's loss last week they are back in the running. They don't lose on the road and Beanie Wells is healthy--he'll be getting the ball a lot I'm assuming. They are playing more consistent and finally aren't in the lime-light this season with all of Penn State's success, which I think is an advantage to the Buckeyes. But I still think Illinois won't go out without a fight. But my pick is Ohio State.
Northwestern/Michigan
Northwestern. Michigan is a horrible team this year, but for some reason they have been able to pull off surprising games. They're performance against Wisconsin came out of no where and after that week, everyone was starting to think they would actually See something out of Michigan. But then after losing the next 5 in a row...it was over. But then last week they came back and beat Minnesota?? But my guess is still on Northwestern-- neither team really has a solid offense but Northwestern is just more consistent than Michigan. Both are sloppy and heavy in turnovers but I just don't think Michigan will pull through on this one.
Bye: Michigan State.
HAPPY COLLEGE FOOTBALL SATURDAY! Enjoy watching the Hawks while I'm working at Vitos from 10 a.m. till 9 p.m. :-/
1 comment:
All your predictions were correct! Good work. Anyways I think I would have rather been working at Vito's then at the game, it was freezing out and nothing could match the Penn St. game from the previous week.
It was the classic letdown game after a big upset win, and the Hawkeyes almost blew it but pulled it out at the end.
Can you please give a little bit more love to my Northwestern Wildcats. They are 8-3 on the year (4-3 in the Big Ten). Besides losing at Indiana (they lost their starting qb and rb for the game b/c of injuries) they have won every game their supposed to.
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