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Just thought I would kick things off. I had Randall Cobb last night in one league(thanks for the late TD). And I had Seattle's kicker in another. Question: Do I start Frank Gore against Dallas or Andre Ellington(who is listed as questionable) against San Diego?

The line opened at -17.5 in our favor. Northwestern has only been beat by more than 17 points one time this season and that was by Michigan. In their 5 losses this season, they have allowed a total of 994 yards rushing. They have allowed at least 100 yards rushing in every game except one this season (Illinois, who passed for 300+) and they have had two games allowing more than 300 yards on the ground, most recently giving up 319 to a pathetic Indiana team. There are a couple of things that could keep Northwestern in the game though and it starts with Dan Persa. Persa has only played in 5 games this season, but is completing 75% of his passes this season, throwing for 1251, 9 scores and 3 picks. Our defense has given up a total of 1422 yards through the air, allowing 11 TDs and getting 4 picks. However, Persa is averaging 3 sacks a game and over the last 3 games we have held our opponents to a 41% completion percentage (26/53), 316 yards, with 1 score and 2 picks. That's truly remarkable considering how poor the secondary play was at the beginning of the season. Another thing that may make this game closer than it should be is Taylor Martinez. Taylor is a pedestrian 90/164 on the season with 1256 yards, 8TDs and 7 picks. Everybody knows that Taylor's mechanics are about as poor as they come, but the decision making sometimes leaves Husker Nation scratching their collective head. Who do I like? Nebraska has only covered the spread twice this year, but I like us to cover. I think that we have much improved pressuring the QB, which is very odd with our "prize bull" out. I think we force Persa to make some errant throws and get to him a handful of times. Rex and Taylor both have big days on the ground, as well. Who ya got?

I'm taking Nebraska to cover and probably then some. Minnesota is one of the worst teams I have seen all year.

I'm honestly surprised the line opened up at double digits. I'd bet that the line drops to about 7.5 by game day. As negative as I am about Taylor's throwing abilities/limitations, Austin Cassidy's Anthony West-esque coverage skills and our overall inability to go out and play passionate, defensive football, I have to go with Big Red to be the spread here and I'm picking us to win this week. This couldn't have been scripted any better for Wisconsin, IMO. First B1G road game, a hostile environment, we open up a 10 point underdog...Pelini will have the boys ready this week. 31-24 Big Red....though my instinct tells me there will be more points scored in this one, I have to believe we can hold them to under 30.

I have to go with OU. I have and will always hate all florida teams with a passion. At least I have some respect for OU, even though they are a bitter rival