badbeat22

I do believe IU is one of the best plays this Saturday if your taking a Dog.  IU has played several teams tough and at what point do they break thru and actually get a victory out of one of these games?  Coach Tom Allen is actually doing a nice job at keeping his players engaged and fired up each and every week despite losing multiple games within reach.  I think IU scores enough points in this one at home to cover the spread. 

GL everyone if they make a play on this game!

This is perhaps against the grain of many opinions in the upcoming Ohio State/Iowa game, but here is my prediction....................

*Iowa +16.5 or 17

*Game at Kinnick Stadium (typically a great atmosphere and hard for visiting teams)

*Iowa's QB playing pretty well with managing the game (very few turnovers)

*Knowing Iowa's coach, they will look to establish time of possession and play as tough of run stop defense as possible

All that said,

I am predicting a week for the Buckeyes to further spread themselves apart from the rest of the Big Ten after last week's big victory.  JT is thriving and OSU will put up over 40 on Iowa (yes 40). 

Now, if they go over 40 then my money is on their defense to give up less than 23 points all day long.  OSU could also benefit from turnovers and or perhaps defensive touchdowns too. 

Lastly, I am calling for a big game from the buckeyes return game (kickoffs and punts or one or the other).  I expect one or two big plays in this category of the game. 

OSU 41

Iowa 16

Buckeyes roll and prove most people wrong because my hunch is that most people think Iowa will be a tough test at their stadium (much like they did against Penn State).  No let down here, pure efficiency and domination!!!!

GL Everyone this week! Any input is encouraged for or against!!!

Line moving with money on Michigan...........anyone have any input on this matchup?  Michigan did destroy them last year 49-10, however, they do not have Speight, lost several players from last year's team, game was at the Big House...........

I think Penn State's offense needs to get into another higher gear (better offensive line play) as they take on the Blue. Barkley is a great talent and has produced in a variety of ways, but he hasn't been running the ball that well as of late in my opinion. 

In the end, I think Penn State's bye week and preparation (especially on offense) will overwhelm Michigan.  I also see Penn State's defense as an underrated unit and Michigan has been totally exposed on the offensive side of the ball. 

I know Michigan's defense (especially upfront seven) are stout, but I think the Nittany Lions offense does too much damage and also their defense will swallow the Wolverines. 

PSU -9.5

PSU 34

Michigan 20

Inputs anyone?