2. #10 Ole Miss (6-1) v. #18 Auburn (5-2) - Ole Miss is #2 in their division and Auburn is #3 so this has big time implications in the divisional race. Ole Miss has a high flying offense, but Auburn like Michigan State had a bye week last week and they have this game at home. Auburn is favored by 2.5, but I think this game is a pick 'em as well. This game wouldn't be that interesting, but Lane Kiffin is the Ole Miss coach, and he always makes it interesting - like being at a wild Halloween party.
3. #20 Penn State (5-2) v. #2 Ohio State (6-1) - Ohio State is favored by 18.5. I think Ohio State wins this game without an October scare, but Penn State will make it a closer game than the spread. James Franklin head coach for Penn State changed his agent this week, which appears he is positioning himself for either the LSU or the USC job. It also appears he has has taken his eye off the ball after losing back to back game to Iowa and Illinois. Make this one three in a row for Penn State.
4. #9 Iowa (6-1) v. Wisconsin (4-3) - The Badgers are favored in this one by 3.5 points. I can't believe that Wisconsin is favored versus a #9 team, unless Vegas and the odds makers don't really believe that Iowa is the #9 team in the county. I don't have a dog in this hunt, but it is an important game for the Big Ten West. Big Question: can Wisconsin over come their turnover tendencies and force Iowa to beat them with their Oliver Tractor offense, popping along on all of two cylinders. Iowa will make it close.
5. #22 Iowa State v. West Virginia - Iowa State is favored by 7 while playing on the road. I like Iowa State in this one, but not sure I would place a wager to cover the 7 points. Iowa State plays close games, like this all the time. This is a do or disappoint game for Iowa State. If they win they continue on their march toward the Big 12 Championship game. Lose and there will be disappointment from more than just this guy.
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