In the biggest game in the Big Ten this season, No. 11 Ohio State and No. 10 Iowa will lock up. Two weeks ago this looked like the last hurdle for the Hawkeyes. But after last week’s stumble against Northwestern the air has gone out of this game a little. A shot a the Rose Bowl is on the line so the teams still have something to play for. Without Ricky Stanzi Iowa is just not the same team on offense. Terrell Pryor will make enough plays to send the Buckeyes to the “Granddaddy of em all!”
If there were any questions about the legitimacy of the Nebraska defense they were answered last week in a 10-3 win over Oklahoma. If the Huskers were able to shutdown the Sooner attack, they should have the same success against a reeling Kansas offense. The Nebraska offense is a polar opposite of the defense, but the Blackshirts will keep the Jayhawks at bay and Nebraska will win by two TD’s.
Look for another Big 12 South shootout as Texas Tech and No. 19 Oklahoma State exchange blows. The scoreboard better be fully functioning as both teams will put up points. The Cowboys will make one or two more plays than the Red Raiders and get the win, but it will be decided in the fourth quarter.
***Keep an eye on*** West Virgina vs. Cincinnati. The Mountaineers are coming off a disappointing loss to South Florida last week and what better motivation than an undefeated Bearcat team. West Virginia’s hopes of pulling the upset will rely on the wheels of Noel Devine, who should have some success as Cincinnati has yet to face as dynamic of a back. Will the BCS once again luck out?
correction: #19 Oklahoma St.
sure enough!