Week 10 Picks

Last weekend I was disappointed by my two losses but whatever I'm over it. This weekend could be even more difficult to pick because the top two teams in the Big Ten have bye weeks. Therefore every match up is pretty even. However, injuries could play a part in games if Purdue's Curtis Painter can't go and if Northwestern must play without CJ Bacher after they have already lost Tyrell Sutton. Lets take a look at what I think about Week 10 and hopefully it shapes up to be better than Week 9

Northwestern at 17 Minnesota- Okay, so I'm waiting for Minnesota to fall because I don't think they can keep playing the way they have. Maybe that's because I'm used to them being so bad but whatever. The big question mark here for me is whether CJ Bacher plays or not. If he does it is possible that they win. If not I think Minnesota rolls especially at home. I think Adam Weber is a strong QB and will perform well enough to get the win whether Bacher plays or not.
Minnesota 27, Northwestern 17

Wisconsin at 21 Michigan State- Can Michigan State avoid a let down after beating Michigan last weekend? Will Wisconsin continue to improve after a big win against Illinois? Those are two big question marks as Wisconsin's defense is capable of stopping the run and are very experience however, they haven't played up to their potential. Michigan State obviously has a strong running attack with Ringer but the quarterback play of Hoyer has continued to improve providing a balanced offense. Wisconsin loses Beckum to injury last weekend and Sherer looks to get his first win on the road. I don't picture it happening.
Michigan State 24, Wisconsin 21

Central Michigan at Indiana- Alright with the possibility of Kellen Lewis being ready to play this weekend gives Indiana a problem before the game even starts. Do you start Lewis or stick with Chappell who led the Hoosiers to a victory last weekend? Central Michigan is riding high and are currently on a 4 game winning streak. Dan LeFevour is the leader of Central Michigan at the quarterback position and may be one of the top QB's in college football. He spreads the ball around too much for Indiana to keep up. The trickery will not work for Indiana two weeks in a row.
Central Michigan 35, Indiana 20

Michigan at Purdue- Purdue may be without quarterback Curtis Painter but that may be a good thing as he hasn't been able to do anything this year. Whether he plays in this one or not doesn't matter in my opinion. This game will be won on defense and that's the one thing Michigan has. They force some key turnovers in a low scoring affair.
Michigan 17, Purdue 10

Iowa at Illinois- This game could depend where each team is come the end of the regular season. Illinois stands at 4-4 and Iowa is 5-3. Both have tough stretches and need this game to have a solid shot at a bowl game. Iowa will need two wins to get in a bowl and Illinois probably needs 3. What will give? Iowa is led by Shonn Greene who has been spectacular this season and faces an Illini defense that has been anything but solid. Shonn Greene will have a big day but will the Iowa defense be able to stop Juice Williams. Iowa can't win a shootout here and will have to focus on stopping the Illini offense. Ron Zook called his team out after last weekends loss to Wisconsin. How will his team respond? Is the recent leave of absence from the team by running back Daniel Dufrene a sign that players are giving up or can't take it? This game should be intense and could go either way.
Iowa 27, Illinois 17

Season Record: 31-13