Navy @ Ball St (-7)
THURS 6:00 PM, ESPN (HD)
Ball St tops Navy in high scoring affair
Even though Ball St and Nate Davis like to pass, they must control the ball on the ground rushing MiQuale Lewis if they want to win this game at home. Ball St 48-Navy 38.
Miami OH @ Michigan (-14.5)
11:00 AM, (ESPN or ESPN2) (HD)
Michigan manages to squeak by in their 2nd game with a win over Miami OH
Both of these teams weren't expected to lose their first games and will be butting heads. I still don't have any confidence in what the Wolverines are trying to do this year, but I think that Miami OH can bounce back the furthest from their 1st week disappointment against Vanderbilt. Michigan 21-14.
Connecticut @ Temple (+7)
11:00 AM, ESPNU (HD)
Temple finally gets their revenge against UConn
Last year was an absolute travesty with Temple getting screwed out of a TD at the end of the game at UConn's place. I can't comprehend why Temple isn't favored in this game after blowing out Army last weekend. I don't think people understand how long Temple has been waiting to play the Huskies again, as they return pretty much everybody from that game the year before. Chalk up a win for the Owls, 28-13.
Ohio @ Ohio St (-34)
11:00 AM, (ESPN or ESPN2) (HD)
Without Wells, Buckeyes still manage to blow out Bobcats
Ohio just doesn't have the weapons to stay with the Buckeyes at all. Especially with no McRae on offense. No need for Beanie in this blowout in the making. 48-7.
Eastern Michigan @ Michigan St (-21)
11:00 AM, BTN (HD)
Spartans too much for in-state Eastern Michigan Eagles
MSU barely lost to the Cal Golden Bears and probably can't wait to beat up on their in-state rivals in EMU. Eastern Michigan played Indiana St, one of the worst FCS teams out there and are ill-prepared to face the Spartans. MSU 38-EMU 21.
Central Michigan @ Georgia (-24)
2:30 PM, FSS (HD) / SUN (HD)
Close call for Georgia as LeFevour makes case for Heisman
This is a game that I looked at during the pre-season and I thought that it would be a huge case for the MAC and Central Michigan if they were somehow competitive in this game. Georgia didn't have that great of a performance last week and I am more confident now in my assumption. CMU is a test for the hurting Georgia who even may be looking forward to next week's conference matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Expect a fairly high scoring affair with Georgia coming out on top, 31-28.
Akron @ Syracuse (-4.5)
2:30 PM, FSOH
In battle of bottom-feeders, Akron finds a way to come out top against the Orange
The Zips showed some life on offense against Wisconsin. Syracuse is nowhere near the talent of the badgers, so I think Akron can win against the Orange who lost last week to NW. Akron 28-Syracuse 17.
THURS 6:00 PM, ESPN (HD)
Ball St tops Navy in high scoring affair
Even though Ball St and Nate Davis like to pass, they must control the ball on the ground rushing MiQuale Lewis if they want to win this game at home. Ball St 48-Navy 38.
11:00 AM, (ESPN or ESPN2) (HD)
Michigan manages to squeak by in their 2nd game with a win over Miami OH
Both of these teams weren't expected to lose their first games and will be butting heads. I still don't have any confidence in what the Wolverines are trying to do this year, but I think that Miami OH can bounce back the furthest from their 1st week disappointment against Vanderbilt. Michigan 21-14.
11:00 AM, ESPNU (HD)
Temple finally gets their revenge against UConn
Last year was an absolute travesty with Temple getting screwed out of a TD at the end of the game at UConn's place. I can't comprehend why Temple isn't favored in this game after blowing out Army last weekend. I don't think people understand how long Temple has been waiting to play the Huskies again, as they return pretty much everybody from that game the year before. Chalk up a win for the Owls, 28-13.
Ohio @ Ohio St (-34)
11:00 AM, (ESPN or ESPN2) (HD)
Without Wells, Buckeyes still manage to blow out Bobcats
Ohio just doesn't have the weapons to stay with the Buckeyes at all. Especially with no McRae on offense. No need for Beanie in this blowout in the making. 48-7.
Eastern Michigan @ Michigan St (-21)
11:00 AM, BTN (HD)
Spartans too much for in-state Eastern Michigan Eagles
MSU barely lost to the Cal Golden Bears and probably can't wait to beat up on their in-state rivals in EMU. Eastern Michigan played Indiana St, one of the worst FCS teams out there and are ill-prepared to face the Spartans. MSU 38-EMU 21.
Central Michigan @ Georgia (-24)
2:30 PM, FSS (HD) / SUN (HD)
Close call for Georgia as LeFevour makes case for Heisman
This is a game that I looked at during the pre-season and I thought that it would be a huge case for the MAC and Central Michigan if they were somehow competitive in this game. Georgia didn't have that great of a performance last week and I am more confident now in my assumption. CMU is a test for the hurting Georgia who even may be looking forward to next week's conference matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Expect a fairly high scoring affair with Georgia coming out on top, 31-28.
Akron @ Syracuse (-4.5)
2:30 PM, FSOH
In battle of bottom-feeders, Akron finds a way to come out top against the Orange
The Zips showed some life on offense against Wisconsin. Syracuse is nowhere near the talent of the badgers, so I think Akron can win against the Orange who lost last week to NW. Akron 28-Syracuse 17.
5:00 PM, SNY / ESPN-GP / ERTV
Pitt Panthers fall victim to yet another MAC team in Buffalo Bulls.
It wasn't the Bowling Green Falcons that had the best performance of Week 1, it was the Buffalo Bulls blowing out UTEP 42-17. The stats that BGSU put up against Pitt weren't even that impressive, as the Panthers gave the Falcons the game fumbling 3x and throwing an INT. The Bulls have way too many offensive skill players for Pitt to handle and have a better team overall than BGSU. Pitt 21, Buffalo 31.
It wasn't the Bowling Green Falcons that had the best performance of Week 1, it was the Buffalo Bulls blowing out UTEP 42-17. The stats that BGSU put up against Pitt weren't even that impressive, as the Panthers gave the Falcons the game fumbling 3x and throwing an INT. The Bulls have way too many offensive skill players for Pitt to handle and have a better team overall than BGSU. Pitt 21, Buffalo 31.
6:00 PM, NO TV?
Jarvis shines in Kent State's upset over the Cyclones
Eugene Jarvis got shut down when Kent St played the brick wall run defense of Boston College. They get some easier competition this week against Iowa St. Jarvis should be able to run wild in a 28-17 victory of the Cyclones.
Minnesota @ Bowling Green (-6)
6:30 PM, ESPNU (HD)
Minnesota defeats 2nd MAC team in Bowling Green to start 2-0
Like I said in the Buffalo-Pitt writeup, I wasn't impressed by BGSU's offensive stats and they are due for a post-upset letdown against Minnesota. Even though the Falcons get the Gophers at home, it really isn't a good situation for BGSU. I think Minnesota can manage to win a close game, making NIU look great. Goophers 23-20.
Toledo @ Arizona (-23)
9:00 PM, NO TV?
Stoops in trouble after Wildcats fall to mid-major Toledo
I think this spread is so high because Arizona managed to beat the lowly Idaho Vandals last week 70-0. I believe this is an aberration, as the Toledo Rockets come in to Tucson with enough weapons to stay in the battle. I would like nothing better than for Toledo to beat Arizona, who has started to recruit our players in Illinois. Maybe this is wishful thinking, but the extra bye week has given the Rockets a little more chance to prepare. It all falls on which defense can perform better with this game expected to be a shootout. Toledo 28, Arizona 21.
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