Week Two Predictions

Each week I will be posting my predictions for every Big Ten game game as well as a few of the out of conference. As always these will be accompanied by related (not really) YouTube videos.

Record this season: 9-3 Big Ten, 11-3 Overall 

Illinois v. South Dakota State
South Dakota State played Nebraska tough in Lincoln last year but I think the Illini will be prepared for this game after a slow start last week.
Pick: Illinois

Indiana
After losing to Ball State last week I really question whether Indiana will win a football game at all this season.
Pick: Virginia 




Ohio State

The girl getting thrown around by her pigtails is a pretty good analogy to what will happen to Toledo this weekend. 
Pick: Ohio State

Penn State v. Alabama

I think the road crowd in happy Valley will rattle AJ McCarron who was shaky in Alabama's win last week.  Rob Bolden makes a great start and emerges as the next great PSU QB.
Pick: Penn State


Wisconsin v. Oregon State

Oregon State was a mess last week in their loss to Sacramento State.  I doubt they survive the trip to Madison to face a tough Badger squad which impressed against UNLV.
 Pick: Wisconsin

Iowa at Iowa State

A trip to Ames used to be a bigger cause for concern but the last trip went so well that it is hard to be nervous.  Even without the Arnaud to Sash combo this one shouldn't be too tough for the Hawkeyes.Pick: Iowa

Michigan v. Notre Dame
Huge game under the lights in Ann Arbor.  In all honesty, this one is a tough call since both teams are talented yet flawed.  I am going to say the Michigan Wolverines but this is a toss up.
Pick: Michigan

Michigan State v. Florida Atlantic

Completely unrelated video, but frankly, what is there to say about this game?  Just another tune up for the Spartans.
Pick: Michigan State

Minnesota v. New Mexico State
A short ode to Jerry Kill, who came so close to beating the Trojans in Los Angeles last weekend with his backup QB.  He should get his first win with the Gophers this week.
Pick: Minnesota

Nebraska v. Fresno State
Normally this would be an interesting game but Fresno State is in a full rebuilding mode this year and the game is in Lincoln.  Not likely going to be a very interesting game.
Pick: Nebraska

Northwestern v. Eastern Illinois

Maybe BTN can use this tutorial and make Dyche Stadium look full.  Boring game in an empty stadium.
Pick: Northwestern

Other Games
South Carolina at Georgia

Ok so this is a cop out video but they have a point.  Georgia faces a let down against a very strong South Carolina squad.
Pick: South Carolina

Utah at USC
The Utes first conference game as a member of the Pac 12 and they head out to the Colliseum.  USC looked vulnerable last week but Utah didn't exactly set the world on fire against Montana State either.  I am going with the Trojans at home.
Pick: USC