Week 11 Picks

Alright so I'm looking to do much better than last weekend because that was just pathetic. This weekends games look extremely competitive and anything could happen in most of these games. But here we go and I will hope for the best.

Ohio State at Northwestern- This match up between two ranked teams could be close as Northwestern's spread offense attack can give anyone troubles if it is on top of its game. I believe Chris "Beanie" Wells and Terrelle Pryor will be too much for the Wildcat's defense. Northwestern may be able to put points on the board but they will not be able to stop the Buckeyes.
Ohio State 37, Northwestern 24

Purdue at Michigan State- Can Purdue's offense continue where it left off versus Michigan last weekend? That is the big question mark around this game. If they can then they can definitely beat Michigan State. The problem is that last weekend was the only game they did anything. Michigan State is at home and will not look past the Boilermakers as they still have Big Ten Title hopes. Too much Javon Ringer and enough passing by Hoyer to put the Spartans on top.
Michigan State 27, Purdue 17

Wisconsin at Indiana- The Badgers need this win to have bowl hopes. Wisconsin is the much better team but they haven't been able to play up to the expectations. The Badgers should be able to control the game on the ground. Indiana just doesn't have enough weapons to beat Wisconsin.
Wisconsin 35, Indiana 20

Michigan at Minnesota- Can Minnesota rebound after being knocked off by the Wildcats last weekend. Michigan was able to put up the points against Purdue but still fell short. This is a tough pick because Michigan's defense is strong enough to stop Minnesota but will Michigan's offense be able to get things together again. I see the Wolverines knocking off the Gophers as the Michigan defense limits the Gophers.
Michigan 24, Minnesota 17

Illinois at Western Michigan- After last weekend, I wonder if Illinois' defense can keep it going. Also can the offense rebound after doing absolutely nothing last weekend against Iowa. Juice Williams should be able to dominate the Bronco's defense but the defense will need to have another solid showing. Another thing working against the Illini is that they have not been able to put together back to back victories. I think Illinois continues to play better and play a complete game.
Illinois 48, Western Michigan 32

Penn State at Iowa- The Nittany Lions look to continue their quest towards the National Championship. They are coming off a bye week which hasn't been a good thing for Big Ten teams this season. The Nittany Lions have a lot of weapons and this game could be on the shoulders of Penn State's defense. If the Hawkeyes want to pull off the upset they are going to need to shut down the Nittany Lion's offense. The atmosphere in Kinnick Stadium will be electric but not sure if that's enough.
Penn State 28, Iowa 17