Purdue +14.5 at Notre Dame: I realized the Irish looked like a juggernaut vs. Navy, but Purdue is a veteran squad returning a lot of its lineup from a year ago. I just wish the Boilers would stop dicking around with the two-QB system. Only thing that makes me hesitant here. Kawaan Short is a monster, and I like PU's corner (Allen and Johnson). Their receivers are underrated as well. I know the Boilermakers haven't been close recently vs. ND, but I think it's reasonable to believe they can be within two TD's here.
Iowa -3.5 vs. Iowa State: Yes, Iowa looked very shaky -- especially in the passing game -- vs. Northern Illinois. And yes, ISU dominated Tulsa (still not sure what was up with that line). The Cyclones have struggled in recent memory at Kinnick, though, and I don't think they can get over the hump this year. Bullock looked pretty good vs. NIU, and as long as Vandenberg gets better pass protection this week, Iowa wins and covers. ISU's linebackers are solid, but the rest of their D leaves a lot to be desired.
Iowa -3.5 vs. Iowa State: Yes, Iowa looked very shaky -- especially in the passing game -- vs. Northern Illinois. And yes, ISU dominated Tulsa (still not sure what was up with that line). The Cyclones have struggled in recent memory at Kinnick, though, and I don't think they can get over the hump this year. Bullock looked pretty good vs. NIU, and as long as Vandenberg gets better pass protection this week, Iowa wins and covers. ISU's linebackers are solid, but the rest of their D leaves a lot to be desired.
