[NU Sports] PIGSKIN PICKS - Week 4

[SjT (Stephen J. Truog)]

One more week until the real season begins! Hence, we don't have many big entrees on the menu, but never fear, Big Ten play is almost here! However, we do have a THURSDAY game, so get those picks in by kickoff on Thursday!

PIGSKIN PICKS - WEEK 4
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BIG TEN
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Game 1: Akron @ Indiana
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Game 2: Ball State @ Iowa
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Game 3: Bowling Green @ Michigan
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Game 4: Northern Colorado @ Michigan State
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Game 5: Northern Illinois @ Minnesota
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Game 6: Eastern Michigan @ Ohio State
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Game 7: Temple @ Penn State
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Game 8: Toledo @ Purdue
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Game 9: Austin Peay @ Wisconsin
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NATIONAL
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Game10: Miami (FL) @ Pittsburgh
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Game11: Alabama @ Arkansas
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Game12: Stanford @ Notre Dame
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Game13: South Carolina @ Auburn
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Game14: Oregon State @ Boise State
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Game15: West Virginia @ Louisiana State
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MY PICKS
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* INDIANA over Akron - Another creampuff for IU, but the fun's almost over
* IOWA over Ball State - Hawks take out frustrations on Ball State
* MICHIGAN over Bowling Green - Big win and big numbers again
* MICHIGAN STATE over N. Colorado - Sparty wins one for their coach
* MINNESOTA over N. Illinois - Gophers eke out a much-needed win
* OHIO STATE over E. Michigan - This is ABC's game? Slim pickings indeed!
* PENN STATE over Temple - Close for a half and then Lions roar
* PURDUE over Toledo - Tempted to go upset, but can't do it yet
* WISCONSIN over Austin Peay - Ouch, what a craptastic matchup
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* MIAMI over Pitt - Both leagues suck, but Miami has more talent
* ALABAMA over Arkansas - Hogs are overrated, about to get exposed
* STANFORD over Notre Dame - Tough call as both are overrated
* AUBURN over South Carolina - Tigers win close one at home
* OREGON STATE over Boise State - Here's the upset special of the week
* LSU over West Virginia - Night @ Tiger Stadium? 'Neers have no chance

And off the board ...

* NORTHWESTERN 34, Central Michigan 17 - Close for a half, but the Cats pull away and get that much-needed 4-0 start entering Big Ten play

Picks due THURSDAY night - GO CATS!!!
-SjT

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STEPHEN J. TRUOG
sjtruog at yahoo.com
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