I’ve been battling the flu for a week. I’m still fighting it, so I’m not feeling great.
I’m not gonna put in a long introductory start or even do a deep dive of evey game.
I’m just getting straight to the point.
In no particular order…..
#14 Houston Cougars (6-1) at #10 Utah Utes (6-0)
Game starts at 10:15 PM (EST) on Saturday night, on ESPN.
This is going to be a QB battle.
Casey Weigman (HOU) is completing 67.7% of his passes for 1,771 yards, 20 TDs to only 2 INTs. He can run the ball too, with 229 yards and 6 TDs.
Devon Dampier (UTAH) is completing 73.1% of his passes, for 1,412 yards, with 15 TDs, to 4 INTs. He also can run the ball, with 198 yards and 3 TDs.
Prediction – My brain is telling me to take Utah at home. However, something is nagging at me to take Houston on the road. I’m gonna listen to my brain, and take Utah in a close, high scoring game. 45-42.
#6 Indiana Hoosiers (6-1) at Michigan Wolverines (4-2).
Game starts at 12:00 (Noon) (EST), Saturday afternoon, on FOX.
The Hoosiers are coming off their first loss in 1.5 seasons (they were the undefeated national champions last season). How will they respond???
Michigan has FINALLY benched QB Bryce Underwood, and freshman Tommy Carr (grandson of legendary Michigan coach Lloyd Carr) is getting his first career start. What a tough assignment too.
Prediction – I feel sooooooooooo bad for Tommy. He’s getting his dream coming true, and it’s against a very tough and fast defense. While “The Big House” is a difficult place to play, Indiana is too good and too well coached. Indiana wins 35-21.
The Floyd of Rosedale Trophy Game.
#15 Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2).
Game starts at 3:30 PM (EST), Saturday afternoon, on FS1.
These two teams have battling for this 98 lb bronze pig since 1935.
Iowa will be starting their backup QB Jeremy Hecklinski for the 2nd straight game. 1st string QB Hank Brown IS available but still dealing with a shoulder injury. HB Kamari Moulton ran for a career high 208 yards last week.
You NEVER know which Minnesota team is gonna show up on the field, on any given Saturday. If their offense (starting with QB Drake Lindsay) can ever match the play of their defense, this team could be a top tier team Big Ten team. PJ Fleck is a GREAT coach.
Prediction – Rivalry games are always so hard to predict. I don’t think “the bloom falls of the rose” for Iowa entirely this week, but I do think it’s gonna be a close game. Give me the Hawkeyes 23-20.
Which game do you think is a “must watch”???
– by Sean McKenzie
Pictures courtesy of…..wallpapercave, ESPN, USAToday.
Stats and information courtesy of…..NCAA and ESPN.
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