Week 12 Scorecast and Predictions

Synopses:

Jeremy

1. Northwestern @ Wisconsin - After their opening game loss to Alabama, Wisconsin has put together a fine season. Their only other loss is to undefeated Iowa in a 10-6 game. Northwestern has also had a solid season, also losing to Iowa and Michigan. The difference here is the manner in which Northwestern has lost. They got pantsed in both of those games. So I like the Badgers to win, but 10 points against a team with as good a defense as Northwestern, I can't do. This is especially true when there's a chance for snow in Madison on both Friday and Saturday. Wisconsin 21-17

2. LSU @ Ole Miss - What has happened to the Bayou Bengals? I did question their strength of schedule rolling into the Alabama game and we can now see just how nasty that Bama defense is. But they got housed in Death Valley at night by Arkansas in a rivalry game. The schedule doesn't get any easier here with a trip to Oxford. The Rebels get a bye week to prep for the wounded Tigers. The Rebels will definitely be stacking the box in an attempt to stop Leonard Fournette. And if they succeed, then I don't have enough faith in Brandon Harris to get the job done. I'll take the rested Rebels. Ole Miss 28-20

3. Baylor @ Oklahoma St - I called for the upset of Baylor in the picks last week and I'm pretty proud of myself for that. But they still put points up. Now they travel to an underrated tough place to play in Stillwater. The Cowboys are undefeated but have scraped by in some games after getting down early. They won't be able to get away with that here. Baylor will be able to keep scoring. A State win sets up a de facto Big XII title game with Oklahoma (if the sooners are able to take care of business). I think the Big XII continues to cannibalize itself here though. give me the Bears. Baylor 41-38

4. Michigan St @ Ohio St - There's been little talk of Ohio State since their early match up with Virginia Tech. Way back then, everyone pointed to this as their next test. The truth is neither the Buckeyes nor the Spartans have looked like world beaters. Yet, here they both are with a chance at the playoff. Why anyone would jump on Ohio State with a 13.5 point spread is beyond me. Their offense has been atrocious. Of course, theat may all be a set-up too. Michigan State is good enough to hang around, but the Buckeyes pull off another close win. I won't go so far as to say impressive though.  Ohio State 27-21


Brian

1. Northwestern @ Wisconsin - The teams seem pretty evenly matched; however, there are a few instances of Northwestern not showing up this season. On the whole, not sure Wisconsin is 10 points better than Northwestern. I think Wisconsin will win, but not by 10. Wisconsin 24-21

2. LSU @ Ole Miss - LSU's one dimensional side has finally come out, two weeks in a row. Yes, Fournette is a baller, but you can't beat better teams without being able to throw the ball. If Chad Kelly has a decent game, I like Ole Miss to win. Ole Miss 31-21

3. Baylor @ Oklahoma St - Baylor appeared to really miss Seth Russell last week at QB. Oklahoma St didn't play well against Iowa St, but still got the win. I like Oklahoma St to keep rolling into Bedlam vs. Oklahoma next weekend, but don't expect much defense in this game. Oklahoma St 42-39

4. Michigan St @ Ohio St - More than 13 points sure does seem like a lot for Ohio State. D'Antonio usually doesn't let the Spartans get blown out. The game is in Columbus, and Ohio State has playmakers and weapons on both sides of the ball. If these playmakers align, Ohio State may be the best team in the nation still. I'm banking on that against Michigan State on Saturday. Ohio St 31-17

Keppel

1. Northwestern @ Wisconsin - Live inside my skin. Wisconsin wins

2. LSU @ Ole Miss - People go insane. Ole Miss wins

3. Baylor @ Oklahoma St - wedjowjofjqoefefoj

4. Michigan St @ Ohio St - Inbox full. Ohio St wins