It is the pent-ultimate week of the college football regular season. While the Legend's Division is still technically not clinched yet, we pretty much know which teams we are going to watch in Indianapolis next month. Today more teams can keep their bowl hopes alive or even clinch a post-season berth.
Northwestern (7-3) @ Michigan State (5-5) Saturday 12:00pm
Northwestern is coming off another heart breaking loss last weekend in the mitten, it will be interesting to see how they respond today in East Lansing. To be honest, I was more frustrated with the Michigan effort last weekend than the Northwestern talent. I still do not think the Wildcats are that good of a team. Michigan State completely Spartied themselves in their last game, so it will also be interesting to see how they bounce back. They are looking to go bowling for a 6th straight year, and a win today would clinch that bowl. I think the Spartan defense will not have as much problems with the Northwestern rushing attack as Michigan did last week. I also don't think the Wildcats be able to stop Le'Veon Bell. Michigan State wins easily.
Indiana (4-6) @ Penn State (6-4) Saturday 12:00pm
The Hoosiers can continue their improbable journey to a bowl game with a win in Happy Valley today. The problem is the Badgers just steam rolled Indiana last week, and gave everyone a clear game plan in how to dominate the crimson and cream. After the refs completely blew a huge call in Lincoln last week, I think the Nittany Lions will be anxious to get back on the field and take their frustrations out on Indiana. The Penn State offense has a field day at home, and Indiana just cannot score enough on the Lion defense.
Minnesota (6-4) @ Nebraska (8-2) Saturday 3:30pm
Oh please Minnesota get to 7 wins this week. The Golden Gophers are next in line to go to the biggest home field advantage in America, even the refs play for the Huskers. As the season goes on, I am starting to dislike Nebraska more and more, and think that Bo Pelini is a complete gump. I would love Minnesota to come in and keep this game close, but the Husker offense is just too good. The Gophers might be able to score a few points in the first half, but by the end of the game Taylor Martinez and company continue to roll by putting 40+ on Minnesota.
Ohio State (10-0) @ Wisconsin (7-3) Saturday 3:30pm
In this week's game of the week, Ohio State looks to remain unbeaten for the showdown with the maize and blue next week. Meanwhile, the Badgers look to continue their momentum into Indianapolis. This matchup has become quite the rivalry over the past couple of years, and I doubt this year will disappoint. Ohio State will make the new Badger quarterback beat them through the air, likely by putting 8 guys in the box for most of the game. If Monte Ball can still get 120+ yards and a couple of scores, this dude has to win the Doak Walker. I don't think the Buckeyes will be able to completely shut down Wisconsin. I think Braxton Miller will have another big day against the slow Badger defense. In the end, I just think the Buckeye offense is too powerful for Wisconsin and they continue their dream sanction season. Don't look now, but the B1G could have a 5 loss Wisconsin team in the Rose Bowl. That is exciting.
Purdue (4-6) @ Illinois (2-8) Saturday 3:30pm
The show down is finally here. The battle of complete losers. I don't know who will spend the time to watch this game, because it will be a glorified pillow fights. The Boilers wrecked their winless B1G record last week with a win over Iowa, so they are looking for back to back wins and keep their bowl hopes alive. Illinois is just a train wreck and putting them on tv anymore is just punishment for the football fans. Somehow Purdue will score more than Illinois and move a game closer to a bowl game.
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