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Oct. 4—Illinois might be idle, enjoying its bye week, but Big Ten play continues across the conference with eight games. Here’s how Illini beat writer Scott Richey ranks this weekend’s matchups, along with his picks for Illinois MVP, Big Ten MVP and his take on the Illini’s bowl game projections:
➜ Who’s on the call: Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (expert analysis) and Jenny Dell (sideline reports).
➜ Who wins: Ohio State, 35-10. Freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has scored in every game this season for the Buckeyes, including a wild one-hander last week at Michigan State. Pencil him in for a couple against Iowa.
➜ Who’s on the call: Chris Vosters (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (expert analysis) and Dannie Rogers (sideline reports).
➜ Who wins: Indiana, 28-9. The Hoosiers are 5-0 to start the season for the first time since 1967 (and 1910 was the other). Playing Florida International, Western Illinois, UCLA, Charlotte and Maryland hasn’t hurt.
➜ Who’s on the call: Alex Faust (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (expert analysis).
➜ Who wins: Rutgers, 24-21. If Illinois could eventually run the ball against Nebraska, the Scarlet Knights should have little trouble with their stout offensive line paving the way for Kyle Monangai — the No. 2 back in the Big Ten.
➜ Who’s on the call: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (expert analysis) and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reports).
➜ Who wins: Michigan, 27-24. Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji has completed just 57 percent of the 30 passes he’s attempted since taking over QB1 duties. Michigan won both games (barely) so that’s apparently fine.
➜ Who’s on the call: Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (expert analysis) and Jenny Taft (sideline reports).
➜ Who wins: Penn State, 31-14. The clock is already ticking on UCLA coach DeShaun Foster. A…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/big-ten-breakdown-week-6-144800914.html
Author : The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.
Publish date : 2024-10-04 14:48:00
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