MSU at Northwestern

Tough to tell what kind of team Northwestern is. They’re undefeated but so far, they’ve played a ton of cupcakes. Their signature win came two weeks ago as they launched a ferocious comeback against Iowa.

But maybe the strangest stat of all from this season is that Northwestern is leading the Big Ten in sacks. This is the same Northwestern program that for years just tried to outscore opponents right?

Hmm? Maybe they are legit…

From the Spartans side, its simple.

DON’T MISS TACKLES. The killer from most spread teams is the ability to take short plays and turn them into big gainers. If State can somehow get a few stops early and take the lead, they’ll be able to grind out a victory with the running game. But if this game is a shootout, I don’t think State will be able to hang.

MSU-27
Northwestern-20

Toledo at Michigan

I don’t know jack about Toledo and frankly, I don’t think anybody cares. Michigan is at the bottom of the Big Ten this year. They’ll be lucky to get anything better than the Motor City Bowl. What happened last week had to make every Wolverine fan just put their head down in shame.

Michigan-40
Toledo-24

Detroit at Minnesota

Looks like Dan Orlovsky is starting this week for the injured Jon Kitna. Not like it will matter I guess. Secretly I’m rooting for Orlovsky to get hurt so I can see Drew Stanton play. Not because Stanton is the better quarterback but because I need some kind of rooting interest.

Because even though I am back as a Lion fan, I had difficulty last week caring whether they won or lost. I know the season is shot and that Rod Marinelli and his staff are on their way out.

And God knows there is little to no entertainment value from the Lions these days. These games are more mentally draining than anything.

Minnesota-31
Detroit-10

Fantasy Tip of the Day

Start every available Vikings offensive player in your fantasy league….