Missed by half a point on the Cincy vs Pitt game from having a 3-1 week last week. After another 2-2 week, the season record goes to 24-20-1. I spent last week touring the MAC and this week's picks reflect that, both in MAC teams and all road teams.
Kent State -5 at Akron - I watched Akron in the pouring rain last week against Miami, OH and saw their offense really do nothing as they lost 35-3. Granted, some of that had to do with the weather, but the Redhawks were able to move the ball and put up points. This is a rivalry game, but the Golden Flashes seem a little more together and should be able to withstand the initial energy of the Zips before wearing them out and winning by double digits.
Eastern Michigan -3.5 at Buffalo - The Eagles are one win away from being bowl eligible (though what kind of bowl, if any, they'll go to remains a mystery). The Bulls put up a late fourth quarter rally to make their game against Northern Illinois close, but they have been giving up points in bunches the last five games and have been blown out in three of those. Eastern Michigan takes the Bulls out by two touchdowns.
Auburn +13 at Georgia - Yes, Georgia is 7-2. Yes, they control their destiny in the SEC East. But they aren't winning games by two touchdowns against teams with a pulse. Auburn's offense has been erratic this year and against the good defenses, they have been held in check. But the Bulldogs defense isn't LSU and the Tigers will put points on the scoreboard and keep it close.
Ohio State -8 at Purdue - The play of Ohio State's offense is starting to catch up to that of their defense. Purdue appears to have packed it in for the season, quitting last week against Wisconsin and getting blown out by Michigan the week before. The Bukeyes have a chance to get to the Big Ten Championship game and a win this weekend will set up a showdown with Penn State next week. They'll be focused today and the Boilermakers will be lucky to get two scores. This one will never be in doubt.
Baylor -20 at Kansas - Somehow, Kansas held an opponent to 13 points last week (and still lost). Baylor has shown they can put points on the board in bunches. And while the Bears are scoring lots of points, they also have the second worst scoring defense in the Big 12. But I've got to believe the Jayhawks are going to revert back to the way they've played all season and Baylor will get 50-plus today and while Kansas may score, they won't stay within three touchdowns of the Bears.
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