Iowa Hawkeyes @ Michigan Wolverines
Gomer: The book on stopping Denard Robinson is out... make him pass. Hopefully this doesn't turn into Juice Williams where everyone talks about how bad a passer he is all year long and then he throw's 4 TD's against the Buckeyes. Iowa is fresh off of a bye week and should have no problem dominating the Wolverines this week. Iowa: 28--UM: 7
Chief: This one is a layup. The Wolverines ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE! The defense is atrocious and the offense is completely dependent on Denard Robinson. Robinson is no leader and will soon lose his team as he trumpets his own praise more than anyone. I know Pryor is central to the Bucks, but there is still talent around him...not in Ann Arbor. Captain America (Ricky Stanzi) will bring a win back to the heartland. "If you don't love it, leave it. USA number 1!!" Iowa: 38--UM: 17
Texas Longhorns @ Nebraska Cornhuskers
Gomer: Nebraska's Taylor Martinez is going to make the Heisman race very interesting after another strong performance against the Longhorns. Texas hasn't impressed me whenever I've had the chance to watch. The real question is whether Mack Brown sees the writing on the wall, or wants to wait around for the Longhorns to reload.
Chief: Here's the coveted rematch of last year's nailbiter of a Big 12 Championship. Unfortunately, for the Longhorns, Colt is about to be killed in Pittsburgh. The Huskers defense lost a step with the loss of Suh, but the emergence of Martinez and the resurgence of the option attack in Lincoln keep the excitement high. Texas is a shell of what they've been in the last ten or so years. It will take time to get back. UT is falling away and Neb is on the rise...just in time to join the Big Ten. UT: 13--Neb: 27
Arkansas Razorbacks @ Auburn Tigers
Gomer: Look for Ryan Mallett to (re) jump start his Heisman campaign with this game. This has the potential to be a MUCH better game than Ohio State - Wisconsin, but I know I've had enough SEC shoved down my throat by ESPN and CBS in recent weeks. Newton and the Auburn offense will have the home crowd behind them as the Razorbacks manage to pull the upset. Ark: 33--AU: 30
Chief: Second best game of the week. Auburn has been the 'an ugly win is still a win team' which is well and good...so long as you never lose. Arkansas has ridden Mallet to a near upset of Bama and a win over UGA (yawn). I do like Cam Newton in Auburn but they certainly leave a lot to be desired...on the road. With the game in Jordan-Hare, I give the edge to the Tigers. Remember, they beat the Gamecocks at home who then went on the upset Bama. Ark: 24--Aub: 27
Illini Fighting Illini @ Michigan State Spartans
Gomer: The Spartans are ripe for an upset coming off a HUGE, third straight, win, over their arch-nemesis, the University of Michigan. The Illini are coming off a big win at Penn State and have looked strong, even in the loss to the Bucks a couple weeks ago. MSU is a superior team, and has superior coaching, Ron Zook... is Ron Zook. There is no reason for Sparty to lose this one, and they won't. UI: 14--MSU: 34
Chief: This is on here as a warning. I was sooooo close to calling the Illinois upset of PSU last week and wish I had pulled the trigger. MSU pulled a huge emotional win on the road over rival UM last week in a game in which Sparty usually chokes. The Spartans are usually good for half a year then reality sets in. I believe Dantonio has this team far more focused than in the past. Illinois could have snuck this one if they hadn't woken up the green and white by smashing PSU in Happy Valley. MSU keeps it rolling at home, but it will be close. Ill: 17--MSU: 26
The Ohio State University Buckeyes @ Wisconsin Badgers
Gomer: Here comes 7-0. People who are picking the upset just don't get it. Ohio State is the class of the Big Ten, everybody. It isn't even close. The Badgers used to be a thorn in the side of Jim Tressel, but ever since Barry Alvarez left the Badgers, it hasn't been much of an issue. To make this almost certain victory a reality, the Buckeyes must establish the run, and hopefully they will. OSU: 28--UW: 13
Chief: The game of the week is in Madison. Wisconsin had a nice performance against the hapless Gophers but the defense was spotty. The Bucks put together what I considered to be their most complete performance of the year against the Hoosiers. I know it was IU but they're better than most people think (6-6 or 7-5). OSU showed a little problem on the road as the playcalling was super conservative, but I haven't seen anything from the Badger defense that concerns me. Bullets stuff John Clay for 85 yrds and the Bucks exit Madison for Pryor's second win in Camp Randall. OSU: 31--Wisc: 20
Other Games to Pick
OrSt @ Wash--Gomer: Wash Chief: Wash
BC @ FSU--Gomer: FSU Chief: FSU
ArkSt @ Ind--Gomer: Ind Chief: Ind
Minn @ Pur--Gomer: Pur Chief: Pur
EMU @ Ball--Gomer: Ball Chief: Ball
MissSt @ UF--Gomer: UF Chief: MissSt
OkSt @ TT--Gomer: OkSt Chief: OkSt
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