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Indiana (minus 7.5) at Bowling Green: You know times are tough when you have to play a MAC team on the road. Still, take the Hoosiers.
Miami of Ohio (plus 33.5) at Michigan: Is it me, or does Brady Hoke’s voice get higher every time the Wolverines lose? The pick: Miami.
Kent State (plus 32) at Ohio State: Can the Buckeyes have a letdown after a loss? Go with Kent State.
Iowa State (plus 13) at Iowa: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Iowa will not fool me a third time. Take the Cyclones.
West Virginia (plus 3) at Maryland: The Terps turned it over six times last week — and won. Not sure what that bodes for Saturday, but I’ll take the Mountaineers.
Illinois (plus 12.5) at Washington: The Battle of Two Schools Jalen Brunson Did Not Pick. I’ll take the Huskies and lay the points.
Minnesota (plus 16.5) at TCU: Not that the Big Ten deserves much respect, but … really? Go with the 2-0 Gophers.
Purdue (plus 27.5) at Notre Dame: Is that a halftime spread? Take the Irish.
Penn State (minus 3) at Rutgers: Now that the Nittany Lions are eligible to win the Big Ten, I’ll pick ’em to lose. Take the Scarlet Knights.
Nebraska (minus 13.5) at Fresno State: Fresno … dogs on the road, Bulldogs at home (winners of 13 straight). Take Fresno.
Last week: 5-5. Season: 8-9.