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Big Ten picks: MLive’s predictions for Michigan-UConn, Michigan State-Washington
It was a wacky Week 2 within the Massive Ten: one staff misplaced at dwelling to a Solar Belt faculty and fired its coach, one other fumbled away two interceptions and misplaced at dwelling as a 17-point favourite. However one in every of our pickers navigated all of that simply positive.
Matt Wenzel went 10-3 final week to take a multiple-game lead early on in our standings.
Massive Ten Picks General Standings
Matt Wenzel: 15-8
Aaron McMann: 13-10
Ryan Zuke: 12-11
Kyle Austin: 11-12
Andrew Kahn: 10-13
What wackiness will come to the Massive Ten this week in one other giant slate of non-conference video games? We’ll strive once more to foretell it.
Then-Nebraska affiliate head coach and broad receivers/passing sport coordinator Mickey Joseph chats with pink staff broad receiver Latrell Neville (7) throughout the second half of Nebraska’s NCAA school soccer annual red-white spring sport at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. Mickey Joseph begins his run as Nebraska’s interim head coach following Scott Frost’s firing. (AP Picture/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)AP
- When: Midday ET
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- Line: Oklahoma -11.5
Scott Frost didn’t even make it till Week 3, gone after a debacle of a loss to Georgia Southern final week at dwelling. Now, interim coach Mickey Joseph will attempt to maintain it collectively as Oklahoma involves city following two dominant wins to open the season.
MLive workers picks:
- Oklahoma (-11.5): Austin, Wenzel, McMann, Zuke, Kahn
Northwestern operating again Cam Porter (4) runs previous Duke defensive again Datrone Younger (5) throughout the first half of an NCAA school soccer sport, Saturday, Sept.10, 2022, in Evanston, Sick. (AP Picture/David Banks)AP
- When: Midday ET
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- Line: Northwestern -13.5
All of us bought enthusiastic about Northwestern after what appeared like a powerful Week 0 displaying in Eire in opposition to Nebraska. Then the Wildcats went down three touchdowns by the primary minute of the second quarter at dwelling in opposition to Duke in a complete flop. Now? Take your decide in opposition to an in-state FCS, though Southern Illinois is 0-2 and gave up 64 to Incarnate Phrase.
MLive workers picks:
- Northwestern (-13.5): Austin, Wenzel, McMann, Zuke, Kahn
Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm complains to an official throughout the first half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to Penn State in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Picture/Michael Conroy)AP
A enjoyable little non-conference matchup that ought to function loads of offense. Purdue bounced again from that powerful opening-week loss to Penn State with a 56-point win over Indiana State the place Aidan O’Connell threw simply two incompletions. Syracuse has been down lately however trounced Louisville to open the season; new quarterback Garrett Schrader has been among the many highest-rated passers in school soccer.
MLive workers picks:
- Purdue (-1): Wenzel, McMann, Zuke
- Syracuse (+1): Austin, Kahn
Indiana linebacker Aaron Casey (44) reacts throughout the first half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to Idaho, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Picture/Darron Cummings)AP
The Hoosiers are displaying indicators they may very well be bouncing again after that dreadful 2-10 marketing campaign final yr, though none of their numbers bounce off the web page by means of two video games. Western Kentucky usually averages round 45 factors per sport underneath Tyson Helton and is at all times harmful. Final season, Indiana gained this sport by two factors.
MLive workers picks:
- Western Kentucky (+9.5): Austin, Wenzel, McMann, Zuke, Kahn
Rutgers tight finish Mike Higgins (88) speaks with head coach Greg Schiano late within the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers beat Wagner, 66-7.Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- When: 2 p.m. ET
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- Line: Rutgers -17
Rutgers waxed Wagner final week after that spectacular season-opening win over Boston School and is making a two-quarterback system work up to now with Gavin Wimsatt and Evan Simon whereas counting on a powerful protection. Temple bought shut out by Duke in its opener and has been offensively challenged for the final two seasons.
MLive workers picks:
- Rutgers (-17): Austin, Wenzel, McMann, Zuke, Kahn
Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan seems to go the ball throughout the first half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to Western Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Picture/Abbie Parr)AP
- When: 3:30 p.m. ET
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- Line: Minnesota -27.5
Minnesota has a number of the most spectacular numbers within the nation; its 582 yards per sport lead the nation. However do they imply something after dealing with one of many worst groups in FBS in New Mexico State and an FCS staff in Western Illinois? The Gophers transfer as much as face a Energy 5 program this week, however Colorado has misplaced by three touchdowns to each TCU and Air Drive.
MLive workers picks:
- Colorado (+27.5): Zuke, Kahn
- Minnesota (-27.5): Austin, Wenzel, McMann
Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches throughout the second half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to Washington StateSaturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Washington State gained 17-14. (AP Picture/Morry Gash)AP
- When: 3:30 p.m. ET
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- Line: Wisconsin -37.5
The Badgers get a pleasant cleanser after that dwelling loss to Washington State final week wherein they have been penalized 11 occasions, missed two subject targets, and remarkably fumbled twice instantly following interceptions. New Mexico State, chances are you’ll recall, misplaced 38-0 at Minnesota in Week 1.
MLive workers picks:
- New Mexico State (+37.5): Wenzel, Zuke
- Wisconsin (-37.5): Austin, McMann, Kahn
Penn State broad receiver Parker Washington stiff-arms Ohio linebacker Kyle Kelly throughout the first quarter on Sept. 10, 2022.
Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com
- When: 3:30 p.m.
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- Line: Penn State -3
These two groups performed a fantastic sport final yr in Pleased Valley, gained by Penn State. Now, they’ll meet on the plains with every sitting at 2-0 however not precisely inspiring. The Nittany Lions rallied to beat Purdue of their opener and Auburn beat San Jose State by only a landing final week. Nicholas Singleton had 179 dashing yards final week for Penn State.
MLive workers picks:
- Penn State (-3): Wenzel, Zuke
- Auburn (+3): Austin, McMann, Kahn
OSU defensive finish Caden Curry (92) celebrates a 3rd down cease throughout second half motion within the sport between the Arkansas State Crimson Wolves and Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The Buckeyes gained 45-12.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
That 11-point Week 1 win over Notre Dame isn’t wanting fairly pretty much as good for the Buckeyes after the Irish misplaced to Marshall at dwelling. However Ohio State will undoubtedly look good once more this week in opposition to a mid-level MAC opponent. Buckeyes star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba missed final week resulting from harm however might return.
MLive workers picks:
- Toledo (+31): McMann, Zuke
- Ohio State (-31): Austin, Wenzel, Kahn
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throughout the second half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa. Iowa State gained 10-7. (AP Picture/Charlie Neibergall)AP
I do know what you’re saying to your self: to cowl 23 factors, it’s a must to rating 23 factors. By way of two video games Iowa has managed solely 14 factors complete, the fewest in FBS. This line looks like a little bit of a lure, as Nevada would possibly simply be the tonic that the Hawkeyes want: it gave up 55 factors final week in a loss to FCS faculty Incarnate Phrase.
MLive workers picks:
- Nevada (+23): Austin, Wenzel, McMann, Zuke, Kahn
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws throughout warmups earlier than an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Picture/Nell Redmond)AP
- When: 7:30 p.m.
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- Line: Maryland -3.5
One other stable mid-tier non-conference sport within the Massive Ten: each groups have crushed up on some lower-level competitors and must be evenly matched. Taulia Tagovailoa has accomplished almost 80 p.c of his passes by means of two video games.
MLive workers picks:
- SMU (+3.5): McMann, Zuke
- Maryland (-3.5): Austin, Wenzel, Kahn
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy jogs again along with his staff after a landing throughout Michigan’s matchup with Hawaii on the Massive Home on September 10, 2022.Ryan Solar | rsun@mlive.com
McMann’s decide: Now that Michigan has settled on a QB, it’s time for the Wolverines to show it up a gear offensively. And I absolutely anticipate that to occur on Saturday in opposition to UConn. J.J. McCarthy will probably be given the license to throw it all around the subject in a tune-up sport for subsequent week’s Massive Ten opener in opposition to Maryland. Meaning much less of Cade McNamara and fewer stalled drives, setting the stage for what may very well be essentially the most lopsided rating of the season. Anticipate fewer substitutions and the starters to play a bit longer on Saturday, giving Michigan probability to cowl. I believe they do. Ultimate: Michigan 52, UConn 3
MLive workers picks:
- UConn (+46.5): Austin, Wenzel
- Michigan (-46.5): McMann, Zuke, Kahn
Michigan State Spartans broad receiver Germie Bernard (5) scores on a 44-yard landing reception throughout the first quarter in opposition to Western Michigan in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday Sept. 2, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.com
Wenzel’s decide: Led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Washington ranks No. 3 within the nation in complete offense and gained its first two video games by a mixed complete of 97-26. These opponents, nonetheless, have been Kent State and Portland State, an FCS program. In the meantime, Michigan State is 2-0 in opposition to a pair of MAC groups in Western Michigan and Akron. This would be the first actual check for each the Huskies and Spartans. Penix, who led Indiana to a win in East Lansing in 2020, will probably be a gauge of how a lot Michigan State’s secondary has improved whereas the Spartans’ 1-2 punch of Jalen Berger and Jarek Broussard will problem the Washington protection. Michigan State 30, Washington 27
MLive workers picks:
- Michigan State (+3.5): Austin, Wenzel, Zuke, Kahn
- Washington (-3.5): McMann