Your favorite pigskin prognosticators went into last weekend's action tied, and this weekend is no different as both McSkinny and Death Ro went 4-1 while the Spartans were in Hoosier country.
But McSkinny (34-20) was the only one who had enough pride to stick with MSU in its time of need. But Maryland's upset of the Wolfpack allowed Death Ro (34-20) to keep pace.
This weekend's action doesn't showcase any top 25 matchups, but your prognosticators are still up to the challenge.
MSU vs. Purdue
The Spartans (4-6 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) finally got back in the win column with their 56-2 romp of Indiana. Now, MSU will look to establish its first winning streak since week two.
McSkinny - It's senior night in Spartan Stadium this weekend, but that's not necessarily a good thing.
Of the Spartans' 14 seniors, only four are starting. So hopefully the underclassmen don't wait around and let the seniors have their night.
Sure, guys like strong safety Thomas Wright deserve their moment in the spotlight, but MSU needs a win a lot more.
But don't get me wrong, with the way the Spartans played in Bloomington, Ind., I'm confident they can take down the Boilermakers (4-6, 2-4). MSU 27, PU 13
f First, I want to thank the person who found the real Spartan football team. Now, hopefully, they won't wonder off into the Bermuda Triangle again. This week won't be so easy, but it's impossible for me to bet against the team with senior day on its side so chalk one up for the Green and White. MSU 28, PU 26
No. 6 Iowa vs. Minnesota
The Hawkeyes (10-1, 7-0) have continued to be this season's surprise team. The Golden Gophers (7-3, 3-3) have fallen off the pace of late, but as Iowa's season finale the game should still be interesting.
McSkinny - Personally, I'd like to see Iowa playing for the national championship in the Fiesta Bowl.
But I know that won't happen. The Hawkeyes know it, too.
And that's exactly why this game and whatever bowl game they do play in will be statement games.
Iowa will be back next year, and the Hawkeyes want to make it clear to everyone (voters included) that they plan to content again. Iowa 42, Minn. 17
Death Ro - Brad Banks for Heisman! OK, maybe not. That's about as far-fetched as the Hawkeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. But Banks is the best QB in the Big Ten - most efficient in the nation - and the Gophers won't be able to stop him and the Iowa City boys from going "BCS-bowling." I gotta know what they're putting in the corn down there. Iowa 37, Minn. 17
No. 10 Alabama vs. No. 14 LSU
Venture south of the Mason-Dixon Line and you'll hear "Roll Tide" everywhere. But that doesn't mean anything come bowl season, as the Crimson Tide (8-2) aren't eligible due to NCAA violations.
But the Tigers (7-2) don't care how good of a season Alabama is having. The game is in Baton Rouge and LSU is tough at home.
McSkinny - Let's see. I love watching Little Nicky get whooped and the better Alabama does the worse the whole bowl picture will look.
At the rate Alabama is going it would have a shot at the BCS if it took the SEC. Regardless, the Crimson Tide should get an invite to a pretty good bowl game.
But it won't. And honestly, I want as much controversy come bowl time as possible. Maybe that'll help spark some serious talk about playoff system.
Yeah, I'll be chanting "Roll Tide" with my best southern drawl all weekend. Bama 27, LSU 20
Death Ro - Think quick. Which of these teams shouldn't have won last week? Time's up
