Week 6 Predictions: Huskers vs. Rutgers

Mike: Somebody tell Bill Randby it’s October… enough with this summer heat, give us FOOTBALL WEATHER.

Jarek: A hot day, with strong winds and low humidity, did we randomly get into March, but 35 degrees warmer than March?

Jill: we are making apple cider in weather expected to be in the upper 70s in northeast Nebraska. Happy Fall!

Purdue (+13.5) at Wisconsin

Mike: The Badgers gave the Trojans a little test last week, but they still have issues. Not Purdue issues though. Badgers 27, Boilers 9

Patrick: University of Wisconsin 28 Purdue University 13

Jarek: Wisconsin battled USC for the better part of 30+ minutes, but eventually the upset bid went away quickly. Purdue was bad, for all 60 minutes. Cheese Curds 31 Purdon’t 13

Jill: Yuck. This game will not be on a TV screen near me. Wiscy 18 Purdue 10

Jon: I’ll be watching this game as a flipper because Wisconsin intrigues me. They should crush Purdue but I get the feeling they won’t. Keep in mind, the Boilers have a new offensive coordinator now. Wisconsin 31, Purdue 17

Indiana (-14) at Northwestern

Mike: The Fightin’ Cigs shouldn’t have a problem at the lakefront high school field. Hoosiers 38, NW 10

Patrick: University of Indiana 34 Northwestern University 17

Jarek: Trap game, right? Right? I couldn’t keep a straight face either. Indiana 41 Kittens 20

Jill: Wait? Indiana is good? Indiana is good. Hoosiers 28 Wildcats 10

Jon: This is the easiest game remaining on Indiana’s schedule. That’s it. Indiana 45, Northwestern 20

Southern Cal (-8.5) at Minnesota

Mike: Pajamas made the Weasels sweat late in the game, but this boat seems destined for the bottom of Lake Minnetonka. Trojans 41, Goofs 20

Patrick: University of Southern California 31 University of Minnesota 17

Jarek: I’ve been arguing that Peej is going to be on the hot seat after this season, if not fired. The Trojans should not have as much of a problem holding on to a lead like Michigan did. Southern Condoms 31 Botox U 20

Jill: The Trojans are going to row all the way to the end of this one. USC 30 Gophers 20

Jon: Minnesota has the best past defense in the nation. They’re fifth in total defense. They played admirably against Michigan, who’s probably overrated, but I wouldn’t count them out of this game. In fact, I say they win it off USC turnovers. Minnesota 21, USC 17

Michigan (+1.5) at Washington

Mike: The Huskies did just about everything except beat Rutgers last week. In some respects, it was like the Huskers in the first half last week: missing field goals, unable to capitalize in the red zone. Do that again this week, and the Weasels might hang 40 on U-Dub. Vegas doesn’t think that’s going to happen..especially at home. I’m not so sure. Weasels 34, Huskies 20

Patrick: University of Michigan 21 University of Washington 17

Jarek: Washington is starting to come around. Michigan can’t do anything but run the ball. If you can stop the run, you stop the Weasels. I smell an upset here. Washington 21 Meeechigan 17

Jill: This one could be a sneaky good game. Or it could be a battle between one dimensional teams. Or both! Or none of the above! Michigan 24 Huskies 21

Jon: 8 Overtimes. Exhaustion. Injuries take their toll. I’m not sure why this line is this close, but Michigan’s new coach is going to discover how loud it is at Washington. Washington 42, Michigan 40

Rutgers (+7) at Nebraska

Mike: This is a game that has been scaring me because Nebraska hasn’t played a full 60 minute game yet this season. The first three weeks, they didn’t need to. Two weeks ago, they couldn’t. Last week, they didn’t in the first half. This week, they can’t have any excuses, because this is a very lose-able game for Nebraska. But if Nebraska can put together 60 minutes of solid football, this is a game Nebraska can win, and cover. Athan Kaliakmanis figured out a way to win his last two games against the Huskers, making just enough plays late in the game. Nebraska can’t allow that to happen yet again. I’m going against the trend line here, but I’ll say Huskers 37, Knights 17.

Patrick: University of Nebraska 24 Rutgers University 21

Jarek: I mean, this feels like a bad result incoming. I really hope I am wrong here, but I can very easily see us losing this one. I’m going to say we squeak by in the end, but just. The weirdest thing will be we kick a field goal to win. Huskers 17 Rutgers 14

Jill: I don’t like this line. Rutgers has looked like a better team than the Huskers so far. I feel like we find out today if the Huskers can finally hang on and win a close one by holding off a late rally from Rutgers. Nebraska 28 Rutgers 27

Jon: We have more talent than Rutgers. We have a better defense than Rutgers. Nebraska has yet to hit anywhere close to their potential. It’s not an 11:00 am game, so our beloved Huskers should be awake. I see us kicking Rutgers ass. Nebraska 35, Rutgers 10