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Games that might pique your interest.
When I pick these games, I try to pick games where I think there might be a chance of a top team getting upset. Never in a million years would I have picked South Carolina over Georgia or Illinois over Wisconsin as a possible upset. Should I be more inclusive?
Wisconsin at OSU - Went from a huge match-up to....something less exciting. Wisconsin was mostly good at keeping things close vs Urban's teams. Never lost by more than a score except for that time Cardale Jones beat them 59-0. Although, only once did Wisconsin come to Columbus, and that was a 31-24 OSU win that was a 17 point OSU lead heading into the 4th. Wisconsin has only played 2 road games - a 49-0 win over USF week 1 and last week's loss. I originally thought Wisconsin would be bale to keep it close. However, where are they mentally? Are they desperate or are they still shell shocked?
Oklahoma at Kansas St - Normally wouldn't even think about this game, but maybe this game gets interesting. A road conference game vs and above .500 opponent always has some sort of danger. Of course, Jalen Hurts is probably too efficient to make this close.
Iowa at NW - Which is better for OSU: If Iowa wins, the B1G looks stronger overall with more teams having numbers next to their logos. However, OSU played NW and not Iowa, so NW winning helps strength of schedule.
Auburn at LSU - I thought last week was a trap game for LSU, but they handled business. I don't think Auburn is that good, but a win by Auburn really muddies the playoff waters. If you assume the SEC East winner doesn't make the CFP unless they win out, 2 SEC West teams is the conference's only shot at 2 bids. If LSU or Bama loses to anyone besides each other before the SECCG, I think the 2 SEC team dream is dead.
Arkansas at Alabama - Only to see how they look without Tua.
Notre Dame at Michigan - Michigan is in need of a big win for the psyche of their program. Notre Dame has a slim, but still some, playoff chance. This might be their last chance to get a "big" win. However, with a loss, Michigan might not be ranked. Michigan is favored by 1.
Penn St at Michigan St - I say trap game alot, but this also feels like a trap. MSU loves playing ugly. Can see PSU playing sloppy, and MSU winning a low scoring, high turnover affair. Would be better for OSU if PSU wins, I think.
Pac 12 - Oregon and Utah, your presumed Pac12 title game participants, host borderline bowl teams at home. If either wins out, might have an outside CFP shot.
Duke at UNC - Sorry, wrong sport.
Indiana at Nebraska - Who would've thought this as a 1 point spread? Indiana would be bowl eligible with a win. Don't know the last time they were bowl eligible in October, but I'll assume never.
Mississippi St @ Texas AM - Tx Am looking to jump into the top 15 with a win.
When I pick these games, I try to pick games where I think there might be a chance of a top team getting upset. Never in a million years would I have picked South Carolina over Georgia or Illinois over Wisconsin as a possible upset. Should I be more inclusive?
Wisconsin at OSU - Went from a huge match-up to....something less exciting. Wisconsin was mostly good at keeping things close vs Urban's teams. Never lost by more than a score except for that time Cardale Jones beat them 59-0. Although, only once did Wisconsin come to Columbus, and that was a 31-24 OSU win that was a 17 point OSU lead heading into the 4th. Wisconsin has only played 2 road games - a 49-0 win over USF week 1 and last week's loss. I originally thought Wisconsin would be bale to keep it close. However, where are they mentally? Are they desperate or are they still shell shocked?
Oklahoma at Kansas St - Normally wouldn't even think about this game, but maybe this game gets interesting. A road conference game vs and above .500 opponent always has some sort of danger. Of course, Jalen Hurts is probably too efficient to make this close.
Iowa at NW - Which is better for OSU: If Iowa wins, the B1G looks stronger overall with more teams having numbers next to their logos. However, OSU played NW and not Iowa, so NW winning helps strength of schedule.
Auburn at LSU - I thought last week was a trap game for LSU, but they handled business. I don't think Auburn is that good, but a win by Auburn really muddies the playoff waters. If you assume the SEC East winner doesn't make the CFP unless they win out, 2 SEC West teams is the conference's only shot at 2 bids. If LSU or Bama loses to anyone besides each other before the SECCG, I think the 2 SEC team dream is dead.
Arkansas at Alabama - Only to see how they look without Tua.
Notre Dame at Michigan - Michigan is in need of a big win for the psyche of their program. Notre Dame has a slim, but still some, playoff chance. This might be their last chance to get a "big" win. However, with a loss, Michigan might not be ranked. Michigan is favored by 1.
Penn St at Michigan St - I say trap game alot, but this also feels like a trap. MSU loves playing ugly. Can see PSU playing sloppy, and MSU winning a low scoring, high turnover affair. Would be better for OSU if PSU wins, I think.
Pac 12 - Oregon and Utah, your presumed Pac12 title game participants, host borderline bowl teams at home. If either wins out, might have an outside CFP shot.
Duke at UNC - Sorry, wrong sport.
Indiana at Nebraska - Who would've thought this as a 1 point spread? Indiana would be bowl eligible with a win. Don't know the last time they were bowl eligible in October, but I'll assume never.
Mississippi St @ Texas AM - Tx Am looking to jump into the top 15 with a win.