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Prognosticators

Illinois at MSU

Noon Saturday, Spartan Stadium, ESPN Gameplan

SH-Which MSU team will we see Saturday — motivated to get back on track or still shaken from the Notre Dame collapse? Even if MSU comes out with a little bit of a hangover from last week — which I expect them to do — they'll still rebound to win handily.

MSU 45, Illinois 10


EC-

MSU 59, Illinois 7


TK-

MSU 62, Illinois 14


JN-

MSU 41, Illinois 13

No. 1 Ohio State at No. 13 Iowa

8 p.m. Saturday, Kinnick Stadium, ABC

SH-Get ready for some old-fashioned Big Ten football. Ohio State likes to spread it out, but Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is one of the best around and will turn it into a slow, physical contest. Iowa will try to ride the home crowd and veteran quarterback Drew Tate to the upset, but Ohio State's superior talent wins out.

Ohio State 24, Iowa 14

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EC-

Iowa 23, Ohio State 19


TK-

Iowa 20, Ohio State 17


JN-

Ohio State 31, Iowa 24

N0. 24 Georgia Tech at No. 11 Virginia Tech

3:30 p.m. Saturday, Lane Stadium, ABC

SH-As expected, the Hokies again have one of the nation's best defenses, ranking seventh in total defense and third in scoring defense. This week, I suggest the Hokies concentrate on Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who dropped 276 yards and three touchdowns on Notre Dame and Virginia.

Virginia Tech 24, Georgia Tech 13


EC-

Virginia Tech 34, Georgia Tech 14


TK-

Virginia Tech 27, Georgia Tech 14


JN-

Virginia Tech 27, Georgia Tech 10

Alabama at No. 5 Florida

3:30 p.m. Saturday, Florida Field

SH-Every week I wait for the Chris Leak meltdown, and every week he puts on an impressive performance. The only weak spot for Florida is the kicking game — it's 0-for-2 on field goals and already has botched five extra points. Imagine the anguish of Florida fans having to sit through that. I sympathize with them and give them the edge here.

Florida 28, Alabama 10


EC-

Florida 35, Alabama 17


TK-

Alabama 24, Florida 21


JN-

Florida 38, Alabama 16

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