Cornhuskers @ Wolverines – Lions @ Buckeyes – Huskies @ Beavers

Nebraska Cornhuskers (+3.5) @ Michigan Wolverines
This is tough because there are some aspects of the Cornhuskers that makes them just tough to believe in. Their quarterback, Martinez, can have very dynamic moments as a runner, and even complete a prayer pass every once in a while, but most of the time he plays like he’s not engaged – and QB is important in their system. He is terrible throwing the ball, his form is that of an athlete you put at QB on a high school team because you don’t have anybody that can throw. Seriously. That being said, I still find it more difficult to believe in the Wolverines (on both sides of the ball). The bet I’m making here allows me to be wrong about the Wolverines in a close game –they win by a field goal I win anyway.

Penn State Nittany Lions @ Ohio State Buckeyes (-6.5)
The Buckeyes are unranked and nearly touchdown favorites over the infamous Penn State program. The Nittany Lions have been very stout defensively all year long, and it’s possible that this game is close. But I think the situation that be wears on the Nittany Lions even more this week than it did last – and the physical power of Ohio State should be able to get the Buckeyes out in front early in this one.

Washington Huskies (-2) @ Oregon State Beavers
I know that home field advantage and some other factors give the Beavers a chance here – but the Huskies should run all over the Beavers, and at some point the Huskies stellar early season passing attack will find its way back onto the field. Why not against the Beav?