College Football 2010 Week 7 Picks

Last week I went 7-6 in picking college football games straight up. On the season I am 52-21. Here are my picks for this week.

Saturday October 16th


12:00 Big Ten Network: Illinois at #13 Michigan State

Illinois will be confident following their win at Happy Valley last week. I expect a close game from the Illini, but Michigan State will still prevail. Michigan State 27 Illinois 23.

12:00 ESPN: Boston College at #16 Florida State

Well after Florida State’s 45-17 thumping of Miami the question is now Florida State for real or not? We will find out a lot on Saturday. Boston College is an awful team, and if Florida State is good they should handle them easily. I expect this to happen. Florida State 41 Boston College 10.

12:00 Fox Sports Net: #21 Missouri at Texas A&M

I think Missouri’s dreams of an undefeated season die here. Mike Sherman needs a signature win for his time at Texas A&M, and this might be the closest he gets. Texas A&M 34 Missouri 27.

2:30 NBC: Western Michigan at Notre Dame

This is where the cupcake schedule for Notre Dame begins so they can secure enough wins to be bowl eligible. Notre Dame 45 Western Michigan 17.

The first of many cupcakes begins Saturday for Notre Dame when they play home to Western Michigan.

3:30 ABC: Texas at #5 Nebraska

I think Texas will keep this closer than what the experts think. Nebraska, and T-Magic ,Taylor Martinez are good, but the fact is Nebraska has not played anyone yet. So I think they will struggle early with the athleticism of Texas. Nebraska pulls away 21-17.

3:30 ABC: #15 Iowa at Michigan

Denard Robinson is good. Unfortunately for him no one else, especially his defense, is that good on Michigan. Iowa is a complete team and will get the road win at the big house. Iowa 27 Michigan 20.

3:30 CBS: #12 Arkansas at #7 Auburn

Game of the day is here. I expect a great effort from both Cam Newton and Ryan Mallet. Once again Auburn plays a quality opponent at home. That home crowd will be the difference in an Auburn win. Auburn 27 Arkansas 23.

6:00 ESPN2: #10 South Carolina at Kentucky

South Carolina are coming off their biggest win in the Steve Spurrier era. I expect the good times to continue. South Carolina 30 Kentucky 17.

7:00 ESPN: #1 Ohio State at #18 Wisconsin

Madison at night will be a tough atmosphere for Terrelle Pryor and the Buckeyes. But Terrelle Pryor in his freshman year came to Madison at night and picked up a win 20-17. I expect a similar effort from Pryor and the Buckeyes on Saturday. Ohio State 27 Wisconsin 20.

I expect a big night for Terrelle Pryor in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kofod