Tier 1
1. Ohio State
LW: 56-17 win over Rutgers
TW: at Penn State
Prediction: Ohio State 38 Penn State 14
The Buckeyes are just steam rolling everything in their path. They are head and shoulder talent wise ahead of everyone else in the conference and they have the best coaching staff too. Don't think anyone here is going to argue with this after last week. I would be surprised if anyone besides Michigan State is competitive with them this year.
Tier 2
2. Michigan State
LW: 56-17 win over Indiana
TW: Michigan
Prediction: Michigan State 34 Michigan 10
Their defense is not as strong as it was a year agao, and Conner Cook has been scuffling a bit lately, but Kendall Langford and their offensive line have established a strong ground game in recent weeks.
3.Nebraska
LW: 38-17 win at Northwestern
TW: Rutgers
Prediction: Coming Soon
AmeerAbdullah might be the best tailback in the country with Gurley suspended and Tommy Armstrong is improving as a passer. Randy Gregory is playing like a top 5 pick at defensive end, but this still isn't your typical Black Shirt Defense,
Tier 3:
4. Minnesota
LW:39-38 win over Purdue
TW: at Illinois
Prediction: Minnesota 30 Illinois 17
The Gophers normally solid defense faltered big time against Purdue lat week, but the David Cobb led offense managed to win a shoot out.
5. Rutgers
LW: 56-17 loss at Ohio State
TW: at Nebraska
Prediction: Coming Soon
They were destroyed in Columbus last week, but I think most teams in this conference would have been too, The run defense has surprisingly been a big issue, but their offense has continued to be solid,
6. Maryland
LW: 38-31 win over Iowa
TW: at Wisconsin
Prediction: Maryland 24 Wisconsin 31
Maryland has an explosive, albeit inconsistent offense led by the dynamic Stefon Diggs, but their run defense has been a major issue and that will be a problem as they visit the Badgers this week.
7. Northwestern
LW: 38-17 loss to Nebraska
TW: Bye
Still looking for something on offense. Defense still looks strong, despite getting a bit pushed around by the Huskers.
8, Wisconsin
LW: Bye
TW: Maryland
Prediction: Wisconsin 31 Maryland 24
Great offensive line, great back in Melvin Gordon, but this team can not throw the ball and their young , banged up defense has not lived up to the expectations their defense has set in recent years,
9. Iowa
LW: 38-31 loss at Maryland
TW: Bye
Te offense has some what surprisngly been very good this year.Their defense, not so much,
Tier 4:
10. Michigan
LW: Bye
TW: at Michigan State
Prediction: Michigan 10 Michigan State 34
This team still has an outside chance at making a bowl game. They had a nightmare road trip to East Lansing last year (I think they ran for negative yards) so I would expect more of the dame in this one. If they keep Cook in check it could be close.
11. Purdue
LW: 39-38 loss at Minnesota
TW: Bye
They are a competitive football team and they are getting better every week. Their rushing attack has been borderline dominant?
12. Penn State
LW: Bye
TW: Ohio State
Prediction: Penn State 14 Ohio State 38
Their offensive line simply prevents them from being able to do anything on offense. DOesn't even matter how th hot shot QB plays, Their defense might be the best in the conference though, and that should keeo them in games, including this one against the Bucks.
Tier 5:
13. Indiana
LW: 56-17 loss to Michigan State
TW: Bye
Tevin Coleman is an outstanding back, it;s a shame his efforts are going mostly to waste.
14. Illinois
LW: Bye
TW: Minnesota
Prediction: Illinois 17 Minnesota 30
They play Ohio State next week. Hide the woman and children.
Elswhere
Ole Miss 13 LSU 9
Tough to pick against LSU at home for a night game, but early departures to the NFL have really hurt them, Ole Miss has the best defensive line in the country. I would expect a low scoring game, the Tigers are going to need to force Wallace to turn the ball over multiple times,
USC 24 Utah 21
USC's rushing attack against the Utes quick front line should be a fun matchup to watch, If the Trojns run defense shows up I think they win,
Washington 34 Arizona State 30
I like the Huskies pulling off the upset at home.
Arizona 41 Washington State 35
Would be cool if Washington State started winning,
Clemson 40 Syracuse 0
Clemson is playing their back up QB but this will be a laugher,
West Virginia 34 Oklahoma State 20
The Cowboys offense has really been scuffling this year, That defense is solid though.
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