The set-up: While likely not too high-scoring, I still think that MSU's offense will have more than enough in the tank to distance itself from its lowly counterpart today. And note that clearly the Spartans won't be taking anything for granted here as the Wildcats have taken three straight in the series and four of the last five dating to 2012. Michigan State is also out to atone for its inexplicable setback at home to Arizona State. MSU' QB Brian Lewerke looked out of sorts last week, but he and RB Elijah Collins have dominated this series in the past and I expect that trend to continues here. Collins in particular already has 281 yards rushing and he had a TD last week as well.

The pick: Northwestern has been terrible against the run, allowing 175.33 yards per game. Wildcats' No. 1 QB TJ Green went down with injury in Week 1 and ever since then the Northwestern offense has been stuck in neutral with Hunter Johnson running the show (Wildcats are the only team in the Big Ten average ring fewer than five yards per play.) I expect a lot from the Michigan State defense and I expect nothing from the Wildcats offense. Look for Lewerke to take advantage and lay the points.

8* play on Michigan State.