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Wisconsin/Ohio State 7:30: OSU warmed up their offense and scored TDs on 7 consecutive possessions last week vs Toledo. Wisconsin has a much better defense but still not a match for the offensive machine of the Buckeyes. CJ Stroud and company (#1 offense in nation) should get it rolling in Columbus. Wisconsin is coming off a blowout win over New Mexico State but should find points to be at a premium vs the Buckeyes. Ryan Day brought in Jim Knowles from Oklahoma State, where he did wonders for the Cowboys. Knowles is now shaping the Buckeyes' veteran defensive unit into a top-notch unit. OSU 4-0 ATS at home vs Wisconsin and we'll lay the wood. 

Maryland/Michigan Noon: Michigan's first challenge after thrashing three consecutive lightweights. Wolves should be up to the challenge. They're 5-0 ATS as conference favorites off non-conference game. Maryland surely has the athletes under Locksley but can't create a consistent winner. And they usually crap the bed when stepping up in competition. Terps are a money burning 2-15 ATS vs greater than .500 conference opponent the last four years. Michigan is 6-0 ATS in this series including the 59-18 whitewashing last November. Sure, Tagoviola has a hot hand and lots of skill talent to go to, but Michigan's defense has been overwhelmingly strong this season. And defensively, Terps have secondary issues which will be a problem as Michigan getting the pass game going with McCarthy and McNamara. Michigan the call.

Tulsa/Ole Miss 4:00: On the surface, looks like a good play on Tulsa; after all, they have the #1 pass game in the nation and have been a covering machine for HC Montgomery over the last few seasons. A closer look, however, reveals fundamental flaws to their game that will be exploited by Lane Kiffin. The Golden Hurricane doesn't have a run game to protect QB Brin. They're 114th in the nation running the football. Ole Miss is winning games on defense - allowing a combined 13 points. And the Rebels can bring the pressure averaging 4.3 sacks per game. Moreover, Kiffin struck gold in the off-season in the transfer portal with QB Jaxson Dart (USC), RBs Zach Evans (TCU) and Ulysses Bentley IV (SMU) along with a crapload of talented receivers. The Rebels are grinding out a ridiculous 272 YPG on the ground. Tulsa defense doesn't have the depth to sustain or contain that ground game for 4 quarters. Ole Miss rolls. 

Minnesota/Michigan State 3:30: Gradual erosion taking place at Michigan State. Last season, defensively they yielded 46 YPG more than in 2020. And their secondary ranked 85th but managed an 11-win season and bowl win. They did make big plays, but the wagon is no longer hitched to Heisman finalist Kenneth Walker III. Last week, Washington exploited the Spartans' weaknesses as QB Penix lit up the secondary for 397 yards and 4 TDs. On the offensive side, the Spartans' offensive line couldn't get their top running back going (27 yards on 13 carries). QB Payton Thorne isn't a guy that can carry the team without a strong run game. Minnesota comes in to East Lansing off 3 blowout wins and hungry. Their offense is equipped with a mammoth front line that's opening truck sized holes for their horse Mohamed Ibrahim (464 yards rushing). And veteran signal caller Tanner Morgan is helped with the return of OC Ciarocca this season. Gophers lighting up the scoreboard (47.2 PPG). Minnesota has had success at East Lansing (4-0 ATS). With the road team in this series at 4-1 ATS, we'll roll with the Gophers.