The set-up: Outright victory? Most likely not. But I'm expecting a battle until the end here between these Big Ten rivals. Indiana comes in off a blowout victory over UConn, while MSU enters off a victory over Northwestern. The Hoosiers have lost nine of the last ten in this series, including last year's contest 35-21. But last week Indiana posted 430 yards of offense, while holding the Huskies to just 145. Indiana QB Peyton Ramsey was 23 of 27 for 247 yards, three TD's and an an INT. Overall Indiana averages 33 PPG, and it concedes 19.

The pick: MSU is averaging 29 PPG and it's conceding 11. The Hoosiers though are 6-2 ATS in their last eight following one or more consecutive SU wins, while MSU is just 7-10 ATS in its last 17 at home and only 2-4 ATS in its last six off a row win vs. a conference rival. I think the stage is set for a competitive battle.

8* play on Indiana.