Each week of the 2009 college football season, I will be examining all of the games that a Big Ten team plays in. All kickoff times are ET and all poll numbers are from the coaches poll as provided by ESPN. All records are for conference play only. Week 5 is as follows:
Overview of Week 4
Last week, I did very well on my picks. With almost all of them, I picked the right team, though not always by the right points. However, Iowa surprised me (as they surprised everybody else), and beat Penn State again. Maybe Penn State just sucks, or maybe Iowa rocks — I think that they are both just mediocre. Overall, I went 5-1 for my picks, missing only the Iowa game.
Michigan State University (0-1) vs. #20 University of Michigan (1-0)
Michigan, which has now more wins this season than last, is on a roll this year. They are alternating dominating and barely winning games, but they are a generally well rounded team. In both the Notre Dame and the Indiana game, they were very close in the end, but won simply by Michigan's fortitude (and a bad call by the refs). Michigan State, on the other hand, is just plain sucking. While they lost to their new interstate rival — Central Michigan — the school is looking to get back by beating this rival and winning the Paul Bunyan-Governor of Michigan Trophy; they won't. MSU 10, Michigan 42. This game will be televised on BTN at 12 p.m. Saturday.
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Jay Skipworth's SEC PreviewIllinois (0-1) vs. #13 Penn State (0-1)
Last week, we learned exactly how overrated Penn State was. Having played several pushovers, they thought that they were hot stuff, only to be destroyed by Iowa. Illinois was similarly disappointed, being shut out by OSU, and really playing horribly. Penn State was able to drive down the field with ease, while Illinois couldn't move a muscle. Both teams, however, had a very porous secondary and allowed 300+ yards. Expect to see Penn State using their offense to decimate Illinois secondary, and shut out the Fighting Illini for their second straight game. Illinois 0, Penn State 28. This game will be televised on ABC at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Article comments
1 - Matthew T. Sussman
I can't see any of those upsets in the poll happening. Michigan State over Michigan, if anything.
Like you said, a terrible week of matchups, really.
2 - Robert M. Barga
I can't either. which is why it was a crappy poll
3 - R.P.M.
Hey Arkansas State made it interesting and UM seems to be on the right course and I am sure Rich Rodriguez will be OK once he starts getting a track team instead of the usual meatheads the Big Ten trots out. To be honest the Big Ten is looking better this year than in the past few (SEC, Pac-Ten beanbags). I still don't think they stay with the SEC and I think Georgia or Ole Miss or even South Carolina given their talent would likely win the Big Ten, that said, it is good to see a loyal Big Ten fan and given the fact you're giving me lapdances, though I prefer Blonde, thin and well hot, but that's just me, I also prefer pulled pork to brats.
I figured I'd stop by and see what you were up too. Kind of surprised to see all the sports with your penchant for films, but that is cool I like them both.
Nice article! And no the poll didn't suck...ESPN does these for like every game don't they? Speaking of which did you hear about the Erin Andrews peephole stalker guy posting her undressing on the net and trying to sell it to TMZ. What a total asshat (pardon my French).
4 - Robert M. Barga
I agree about the Erin Andrews dick person
Hey, I am rather porky, so i should fit you well :)
I too am glad that the Big10 is getting some respect, and I expect UM to win a bowl game this year. That said, it would be hard for them to beat OSU this season
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