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Virginia vs. Liberty Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Virginia vs. Liberty fearless prediction and game preview.

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Virginia vs. Liberty fearless prediction and game preview.

Virginia vs. Liberty Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
Network: ACC Network X

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Virginia (7-3) vs. Liberty (6-4) Game Preview

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Why Liberty Will Win

Liberty has just enough of an offense to screw up a Virginia team that might just have its head on Virginia Tech coming to town next week.

The Cavaliers have a shot at taking the ACC Coastal title next week by finally beating their rivals again, and after an up-and-down season, get their chance at Clemson to …

Oh yeah, Liberty.

The Flames have had two weeks off since losing to BYU, and now they’re on their fourth straight road game and fifth in the last six games. They’re already bowl eligible, and they have nothing to lose here with an almost certain win coming next week in their second meeting of the year against New Mexico State.

They’re about to let it rip.

The receiving corps is good, there’s enough of a ground game to at least give it a shot, and QB Stephen Calvert has thrown or 300 yards or more in three of his last four games. He’s been able to hit the 300-yard mark in six of his last eight games with 22 touchdown passes and no picks over the run.

But …

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Why Virginia Will Win

The Virginia pass rush should be able to get to Calvert on a regular basis.

The Flames will get a few good pass plays in, and they’ll have their moments, but when they have a shot to keep things moving, the Cavaliers will ramp up the pressure on third downs.

Liberty – as good as it is at moving the ball – is bad on third downs and can’t control the clock or the pace. The offense tries to move quickly and it tries to keep defenses on their heels, but it only holds on to the ball for around 28 minutes per game.

Virginia leads the ACC in time of possession – it’s going to grind out the clock and keep it for well over 35 minutes.

The Cavs will generate at least four sacks to ruin drives, the UVa offense will hit on several third down plays in the first half to take the lead, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

Rutgers was able to put up 463 yards and 44 points.

Rutgers.

Syracuse started out the season with a 24-0 shutout against the Flames.

Syracuse.

Virginia will have a few issues in the second half closing after getting up early. The team has much, much bigger fish to fry, and it doesn’t need this game in any way – it’s a true scrimmage.

It’s going to want to get out of this game fast, it has to keep its players healthy, and that’s going to be just enough for Liberty to come up with a few late scores to keep this from being a total wipeout.

Virginia vs. Liberty Prediction, Line

Virginia 38, Liberty 17
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Virginia -17, o/u: 54
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
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NC State vs. Georgia Tech Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

NC State vs. Georgia Tech fearless prediction and game preview.

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NC State vs. Georgia Tech fearless prediction and game preview.

NC State vs. Georgia Tech Broadcast

Date: Thursday, November 21
Game Time: 8:00 ET
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Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Network: ESPN

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NC (4-6) vs. Georgia Tech (2-8) Game Preview

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Why NC State Will Win

The Georgia Tech offense simply isn’t doing enough consistently well to move the chains.

Even this late in the season, there’s nothing the O can count on and there’s still little to no passing game. Worst yet, when the team is gets its opportunities to score and gets into the red zone, it’s whiffing.

Dead last in the nation in red zone offense. the Yellow Jackets have come away empty in eight of their last 16 chances. The kicking game is struggling, there are too many turnovers, and the offense bogs down without any go-to big play element to turn to.

For all of NC State’s problems, the defensive line isn’t that awful. The run defense is giving up just 128 yards per game, and Georgia Tech hasn’t been able to get above 100 yards in two of its last three games, and hasn’t hit 50% of its passes in five of its last seven outings.

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Why Georgia Tech Will Win

NC State doesn’t take the ball away.

For all the pressure the defensive front is able to generate, it’s not leading to mistakes with just five takeaways on the season with none in the last six games.

Georgia Tech needs all the help it can get.

As mediocre as the Yellow Jacket offense has been, and as much of a problem as it has scoring, NC State is having just as many issues. It’s moving the ball, and it’s coming up with yards, but it can’t put the biscuit in the basket with 16 points or fewer in four of the last six games, and 24 points or fewer in each of the last six.

NC State is the exact right team for Georgia Tech to deal with at home. It’s not going to bust out with a big offensive performance to change the dynamic right away, and it’s not going to run well enough to control the clock.

The Pack have just one rushing touchdown in the last six games, and they’re not going to plow though this defensive front for a 200-yard outing.

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What’s Going To Happen

It’s going to be about which side can get the right, fortunate breaks and capitalize on them. Neither team will do anything special offensively, and neither one will be able to take over to ever feel comfortable.

It won’t be pretty, but Georgia Tech will take it by being a +2 in turnover margin, and it’ll need the mistakes.

NC State vs. Georgia Tech Prediction, Line

Georgia Tech 26, NC State 23
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NC State -1.5, o/u: 46
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 1
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Big Ten Predictions, Schedule, Game Previews, Lines, TV: Week 13

Check out all the fearless predictions, game previews, lines and TV listings for Week 13 of the Big Ten season.

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Check out all the fearless predictions, game previews, lines and TV listings for Week 13 of the Big Ten season.

Results So Far: SU 75-15, ATS 42-43-1, o/u: 52-31-2

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Penn State at Ohio State

12:00 FOX | Get Tickets
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BetMGM Line: Ohio State -18.5, o/u: 57.5
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Minnesota at Northwestern

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BetMGM Line: Minnesota -13.5, o/u: 39.5
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Illinois at Iowa

12:00 BTN | Get Tickets
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BetMGM Line: Iowa -15.5, o/u: 46.5
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Michigan State at Rutgers

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BetMGM Line: Michigan State -20.5, o/u: 43.5
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Michigan at Indiana

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Nebraska at Maryland

3:30 BTN | Get Tickets
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BetMGM Line: Nebraska -4, o/u: 62
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Purdue at Wisconsin

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Illinois vs. Iowa Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Illinois vs. Iowa fearless prediction and game preview.

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Illinois vs. Iowa fearless prediction and game preview.

Illinois vs. Iowa Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
Network: BTN

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Illinois (6-4) vs. Iowa (7-3) Game Preview

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Why Illinois Will Win

The red-hot Illini have won four straight, they’ve become bowl eligible, and they’ve been a whole lot of fun with dramatic wins over Wisconsin and Michigan State.

Now it’s gravy time.

Beating the Badgers and Spartans was great, but can they get by an Iowa team team that just handed Minnesota its first loss of the year? It’s possible as long as they can keep dominating the turnover margin.

How did they beat Bucky? They hung around, hung around, hung around … and then came the two late takeaways on the way to the win.

Two weeks ago, the four turnovers were vital in Michigan State’s meltdown against an Illini defense that generates a solid pass rush and leads the nation with 26 takeaways. The D has come up with at least two in every game but the loss to Eastern Michigan.

Iowa doesn’t score a bunch, it’s not going to explode and put this game away fast – it doesn’t have the pop – and Illinois should be able to hang around, hang around, hang around …

One problem.

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Why Iowa Will Win

Iowa doesn’t turn the ball over.

It’s given it up just nine times on the year, with four turnovers in the loss to Michigan, two in the loss to Penn State, and three against everyone else. On the year, the Hawkeyes – who lead the Big Ten with the fewest giveaways – are 5-0 when they don’t turn the ball over,

Iowa has won 12 straight games going back to 2016 when it doesn’t suffer a turnover, and is 21-1 – the lone loss coming to Wisconsin in 2016 – when there aren’t any mistakes.

No, the Hawkeyes don’t score in bunches and they’re not going to get up 31-0 and put the game away, but they’re going to hold the ball for what seems like forever. Illinois doesn’t go on long marches, and it doesn’t do anything to control the clock – it’s dead last in the Big Ten in time of possession.

Iowa’s defense is only giving up just over 300 yards per game, QB Nate Stanley is experienced enough to not throw the big pick, and the team doesn’t beat itself.

It leads the Big Ten in fewest penalties along with the fewest turnovers. It’s not going to give the Illini the breaks they’ll need to pull this off.

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What’s Going To Happen

The Iowa defensive front will stall the pedestrian Illinois running game, while the offensive side will milk the clock and control the game throughout. The Illini will do what they do and come up with one or two big plays to stay alive, but the Hawkeyes won’t collapse late like the Spartans did.

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Illinois vs. Iowa Prediction, Line

Iowa 26, Illinois 16
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Iowa -15.5, o/u: 46.5
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
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Minnesota vs. Northwestern Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Minnesota vs. Northwestern fearless prediction and game preview.

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Minnesota vs. Northwestern fearless prediction and game preview.

Minnesota vs. Northwestern Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: Ryan Field, Evanston, IL
Network: ABC

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Minnesota (9-1) vs. Northwestern (2-8) Game Preview

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Why Minnesota Will Win

UMass has the worst defense in college football by a mile.

New Mexico currently has the second-worst D in the country, and it’s allowing 492 yards per game. UMass is giving up 555.

Everyone is getting stat-fat on the Minutemen, with Army finally getting its offense going for 63 points right after Liberty hung up 63. Conn – easily in the team Worst Team In College Football team photo – put up 56.

Louisiana Tech scored 69, Coastal Carolina put up 62, and Charlotte scored 52.

With 14 minutes to play last week, Northwestern was up 24-6, and six of those points came on a blocked field goal for a score.

The Wildcats ended up winning 45-6, but the offense continues to be really, really, really bad. How bad?

QB Aidan Smith completed 7-of-13 passes for 76 yards and two interceptions against a historically bad defense. Northwestern is dead last in the nation in yards per throw, averaging just 8.8 yards per completion.

Minnesota is going to still need to be hyper-focused. It can still make the College Football Playoff by winning out, and it can win the Big Ten West with a win and a stunning Wisconsin loss to Purdue.

For now, it’s all about taking care of business and not giving the Wildcats anything easy. Turnovers haven’t been a problem for the Gophers, and they don’t commit penalties. Get up early, don’t screw up, and all will be fine.

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Why Northwestern Will Win

Evan Hull?

There might not be any passing game, but the Wildcats have a few excellent young running backs to get excited about for the future. Out of the blew against UMass, Hull – a Minnesota native who ran eight times for 15 yards on the year – ripped off 220 yards and four scores on 24 carries.

Drake Anderson hasn’t had a game like that, but he did run for 141 yards earlier in the year as part of a ground attack that hasn’t been all that bad.

The Northwestern defense has done what it can considering it’s not getting any help from the other side of the ball. The D is giving up well over 200 yards through the air on regular basis, but few offense are ripping it up against this group through the air.

Ohio State had fun, and so did Michigan State, but the secondary doesn’t give up a whole slew of big plays. Minnesota’s new-star QB Tanner Morgan suffered a concussion against Iowa and is still questionable to play. The offense should be able to at least run the ball well without him, but the Wildcats could use all the help they can get.

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What’s Going To Happen

It’s going to take a little bit.

Minnesota won’t suffer a hangover from the Iowa loss, but this is the game of the year now for a Northwestern team in its home finale – it’s going to play at a whole other level.

For a quarter.

The Gopher running game will take over, the defense will settle in, and there won’t be any problems over the final 45 minutes on the way to a showdown for the Big Ten West against Wisconsin next week.

Minnesota vs. Northwestern Prediction, Line

Minnesota 30, Northwestern 13
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Minnesota -13.5, o/u: 39.5
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 4
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Penn State vs. Ohio State Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Penn State vs. Ohio State fearless prediction and game preview.

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Penn State vs. Ohio State fearless prediction and game preview.

Penn State vs. Ohio State Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
Network: FOX

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Why Penn State Will Win

With some due respect to Wisconsin, Penn State is getting off the bus with the most impressive, athletic, and toughest defensive front that Ohio State has faced all year.

There are issues with the Nittany Lion D – getting to that in a moment – but but no one has been able to run for more than 3.5 yards per carry on this bunch, no one has hit the 200-yard mark, and only three teams have been able to push past 100 yards.

It can get pounded on a bit – Michigan was able to get physical in the second half – but the next-level talent in several spots makes up for it by getting behind the line and not allowing any sort of a big play on the ground.

The Ohio State offensive line has been fantastic, but it had problems keeping Wisconsin out of the backfield, giving up five sacks. Start with Penn State being even better at getting to the quarterback, and go from there.

Fields is going to have to be even quicker with his decision-making ability this week, and he’s not going to be able to take off and run at will.

Offensively, Penn State has the quick strike ability to at least answer the Ohio State home runs.

The O doesn’t have the ability to keep up if this gets into a wild shootout if the Buckeyes go off, but KJ Hamler and Jahan Dotson are each averaging over 17 yards per catch, the tight ends are dangerous, and the offense has found something over the last two weeks in RB Journey Brown, who followed up a 124-yard day against Minnesota with 100 yards against Indiana.

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Why Ohio State Will Win

It’s a stretch to suggest that Penn State has been exposed over the last few weeks, but for all the good things this team has done, and for as good as it is, it’s got a few major flaws that aren’t going to play well in Columbus.

First of all, it’s not consistent enough in the passing game.

Penn State quarterbacks haven’t needed to be deadly accurate lately to succeed – Trace McSorley only connected on 53% of his throws last year – but it’s occasionally a problem. Sean Clifford has been fine, and he’s hitting on a few big plays, but he only completed 48% of his passes against Indiana a week after throwing three picks in the loss to Minnesota.

He’s had a few moments – he was fantastic in the win over Maryland back in September – and he hit Michigan State for four scores, but against this NFL Ohio State secondary, not being razor-sharp is a problem against the No. 1 D in America.

The No. 1 D in America that gets back a fresh, rested and surly Chase Young.

The other big problem? The Penn State secondary is having a few issues.

It’s been able to bend-but-not break in several games – Pitt and Iowa were able to throw, and Michigan’s Shea Patterson got rolling in the second half – and then Tanner Morgan went off. The Minnesota quarterback hit 18-of-20 passes for 339 yards and three scores, hitting the Nittany Lions for big play after big play.

Indiana’s Peyton Ramsey followed that up with a 371-yard day in last week’s loss.

Ohio State? It’s averaging over 13-yard per completion with the fourth-most efficient passing game in America. And …

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What’s Going To Happen

Justin Fields can run.

Yes, Penn State’s defensive front is the real deal, and it’s going to generate pressure, but it hasn’t faced a mobile quarterback yet who can blast away with the big dashes like Fields can.

It’s the final home game of the year, it’s the week before Michigan, and it’s the return of the best defensive player in college football to a defense that doesn’t need him.

Penn State is really, really good. It’s about to have a rough day.

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Penn State vs. Ohio State Prediction, Line

Ohio State 37, Penn State 17
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Ohio State -18.5, o/u: 57.5
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 3.5
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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Michigan State vs. Rutgers fearless prediction and game preview.

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: HighPoint.com Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
Network: FS1

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Why Michigan State Will Win

Michigan State is going to try.

It might be a little bit different if the Spartans were 7-3 and playing out the string of the regular season before going off to a bowl, but they’re 4-6 with an ugly, ugly five-game losing streak.

The offense has gone bye-bye against the good teams – scoring ten points or fewer in the blowout losses to Ohio State, Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan.

Now it’s time to have a little fun.

As bad as the Rutgers offense is, the defense is almost as miserable. It’s not generating a lick of pressure into the backfield, the secondary can get dinked and dunked on to death, and MSU should be able to mix it up to do whatever it wants to.

Considering fourth quarter collapse in the loss to Illinois a few weeks ago, the Spartans are going to keep their foot on the gas.

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Why Rutgers Will Win

Maybe the Michigan State offense is just that bad.

It’s been inconsistent at best, it’s not getting enough pop from the passing game that’s all over the place, and there’s no running game to fall back on.

Again, playing some of the best teams in college football has had something to do with it, but the running game has fallen off the map. It rumbled over Illinois for 275 yards and three scores, but that’s been about it for the production on the ground since the win over Western Michigan in early September.

Michigan State might be able put up a ton of yards, but can it go on long, sustained marches?

The punting game is one of the things that’s going right for Rutgers. Senior Adam Korsak is getting plenty of opportunities, and he’s blasting away for close to 44 yards per kick. If he can somehow keep the Spartans pinned deep, there’s a shot for several drives – MSU is miserable on third downs – to simply fizzle out.

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What’s Going To Happen

Michigan State will go off, and then it’ll show mercy.

It needs to win this week and beat Maryland to close out the regular season and get bowl eligible. After all of the misery and pain since the 4-1 start, the Spartans will finally be able to exhale.

Michigan State vs. Rutgers Prediction, Line

Michigan State 41, Rutgers 10
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Michigan State -20.5, o/u: 43.5
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Michigan vs. Indiana Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Michigan vs. Indiana fearless prediction and game preview.

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Michigan vs. Indiana Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 3:30 ET
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Venue: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
Network: ESPN

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Why Indiana Will Win

Yeah, Indiana is just that good, and it’s starting with a solid season from the offensive line.

It’s doing a great job in pass protection, it’s getting just enough out of the running game when needed to be fine – even if the overall stats aren’t great – and this is a sharp, good passing game that’s getting strong performances no matter who’s under center.

Peyton Ramsey isn’t going to earn any all-star honors, but he’s been able to step up when Michael Penix went down, hitting 73% of his passes on the year with a whole lot of big plays and few mistakes.

He hit Nebraska for 351 yards, and pushed Penn State for 371 last week – the IU offense is going to keep on coming. Michigan will have to play a full four quarters, because this Hoosier attack can go on a run.

The IU defense might not be anything amazing, but it’s getting help from an offense that’s controlling the clock and keeping the chains moving. It’ll get hammered by the physical Michigan offensive front, but it should be relatively fresh in the second half.

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Why Michigan Will Win

The Michigan defense has stepped it up and it’s shutting everything down.

For the last 14 quarters after halftime against Penn State, the Wolverines have  been nasty on both sides of the ball, working around a run defense that’s allowing fewer than three yards per carry and has learned everything up since getting hammered by Wisconsin.

The Wolverines allowed 559 yards and eight rushing scores to the Badgers and Army, and 509 rushing yards in the other eight games. Stevie Scott is an excellent, tough back who’ll pound out the hard yards, but even though IU is able to run well enough in key situations, it’s averaging under three yards per carry over the last few games and only went for over 200 yards against Rutgers.

It’s about to get stuffed by the Wolverine defensive front.

On the other side, Shea Patterson is coming off one of his best games with the program.

He completed 73% of his throws for 384 yards and four scores against Michigan State, bailing the team out of bad situations, making plays on the move, and throwing with a confidence that hasn’t always been there throughout the year. He can take a few chances against a Hoosier secondary that’s playing well, but only has three picks.

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What’s Going To Happen

Indiana will be a tough out at home.

It’s been bowl eligible for a few weeks, and it can and will turn it loose in the final home game of the season. It’ll play with a good energy, the offense will keep things moving, and the Michigan defense will be on its heels for the first time in weeks.

Indiana is 7-0 when scoring 34 points or more, and 0-3 when scoring fewer than 34. Michigan allowed 35 points to Wisconsin, and no one else has scored more than 28.

But the Wolverine offense will blast away up front, Patterson will hit just enough key passes to lead the way on long marches, and then …

It’s Ohio State week.

Michigan vs. Indiana Prediction, Line

Michigan 34, Indiana 24
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Michigan -9, o/u: 52.5
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 2.5
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Nebraska vs. Maryland Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

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Nebraska vs. Maryland fearless prediction and game preview.

Nebraska vs. Maryland Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 3:30 ET
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Venue: Maryland Stadium, College Park, MD
Network: BTN

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Nebraska (4-6) vs. Maryland (3-7) Game Preview

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Why Nebraska Will Win

And here’s the Adrian Martinez we’re all excited about.

Nebraska might have been steamrolled by Wisconsin, but the main man under center showed off what this can potentially be once all of the other parts around him start working.

He averaged close to ten yards per throw, ran for 89 yards, and was decisive and dangerous in his decision making. It didn’t all go perfectly right, but the foundation is being set for the next few years as he closes out the season looking the part.

The Maryland defense has had a few weeks off, but it’s been miserable.

The 73 given up against Ohio State was ugly, but that’s Ohio State. This D hasn’t been able to handle Minnesota, Indiana, Temple, or anyone. The Terps have given up 400 yards or more seven times in the last nine games.

Martinez and Nebraska should blow past 400 without breathing hard.

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Why Maryland Will Win

How do the Terps want to move the ball?

Minnesota ran for 322 yards on the Nebraska defense, and Wisconsin rumbled for 320. In between that, Indiana and Purdue each threw for over 300 yards. The Husker defense only works when the opposing offense is struggling.

Yes, Maryland as a whole has melted down and it’s been a disaster lately – the offense is supposed to be a whole lot stronger than this – but that’s sort of what happens when you play a Minnesota team that’s a step away from playing for the Big Ten Championship, a red-hot Michigan team, and an Ohio State squad that’s probably going to win the national title.

Losing to Purdue and Indiana wasn’t okay, but the rough season was made a whole lot worst by playing some of the Big Ten’s elite teams. That’s not Nebraska. This is a team at Maryland’s own size.

The Husker O line isn’t doing well enough, overall the team is making too many mistakes, and the opportunities will be there for the Terps to finally start to look and play like they were expected to after the Syracuse game.

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What’s Going To Happen

Maryland might have had two weeks off, and it’s going to show with one of its best offensive showings so far.

But Nebraska would do a whole lot more in a wild shootout.

The Huskers are still scratching and clawing for a bowl bid, needing to win this week and beat Iowa to close. Each team will have bad breakdowns, and each one will look awful in several ways, but they’re about to put together a fun-bad show.

Nebraska vs. Maryland Prediction, Line

Nebraska 41, Maryland 34
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Nebraska -4, o/u: 62
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 3.5
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Must See Rating: 2.5

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Wisconsin vs. Purdue Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

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Wisconsin vs. Purdue Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 4:00 ET
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Venue: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
Network: FOX

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Why Purdue Will Win

Throw on the Wisconsin secondary, and don’t stop.

Nebraska’s Adrian Martinez was able to hit play after play against the Badgers … but he only threw it 23 times in last week’s 37-21 loss. He was able to bomb away for 220 yards – averaging close to ten yards per throw – but he wasn’t able to connect enough.

Aidan O’Connell won’t have any issues throwing – a lot.

Thrown into the mix with Elijah Sindelar and Jack Plummer out hurt, the freshman winged it 50 times for 271 yards and two scores in the win over Northwestern two weeks ago.

He’s not much of a runner – Martinez gave the Badger D fits – but he’s got the young receivers to spread the ball around to. Wisconsin’s secondary might only give up 154 yards per game, but last year it had a solid pass D, too, and it got hit for almost 400 yards in the wild 47-44 win over the Boilermakers.

Fortunately for the Badgers last season …

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Why Wisconsin Will Win

Jonathan Taylor had a DAY.

The best runner after three seasons in NCAA history – passing Herschel Walker last week for career rushing yards as a junior – put the Badgers on his back last season, running 33 times for 321 yards and three scores, averaging close to ten yards per carry.

As a freshman, he rumbled for 219 yards averaging over seven yards per pop in the win over the Boilermakers.

How much is the Purdue defensive front struggling? It allowed over 250 rushing yards to Northwestern.

This isn’t a bad Boilermaker D, but the Wisconsin running game picked it back up after the debacle against Ohio State, coming up with two straight 300-yard days helped by an O line that’s playing well at just the right time.

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What’s Going To Happen

Wisconsin has won 13 in a row in the series and 15 of the last 17.

Purdue has been competitive over the last two years, and these two have played some classics in the not-too-distant past, but the Badgers need to win to set up a showdown with Minnesota for the Big Ten West title next week.

It’ll have problems with the Boilermaker passing attack early on, but the formula will kick in. In the final home game of the year. Wisconsin will go out doing what it does best and pound away for another 300-yard rushing day.

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Wisconsin vs. Purdue Prediction, Line

Wisconsin 37, Purdue 13
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Wisconsin -24.5, o/u: 48
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
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Must See Rating: 2.5

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