Game of the week: #12 Arkansas at #7 Auburn
Kansas State looked ugly against Nebraska last week. They visit Kansas tonight. If they want to be able to make any noise in the Big 12 they're going to need a win tonight and get back on track before a tough 4 game stretch in which they play Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas, and Missouri. Kansas has been up and down a lot this year, but I think Kansas State will come out on top.
Illinois visits #13 Michigan State and the road team has won the last 3 meetings. But 2 of those times, Michigan State was the winner and Michigan State is much better and Illinois is worse. Michigan State's only hard game remaining is at #15 Iowa. Michigan hosts Iowa this week. Michigan will have a tough time moving the ball. Iowa is currently ranked 2nd in the country in rushing defense and 1st in scoring defense. Michigan has a terrible defense had has needed to win games by outscoring their opponents, so they'll probably lose again this week.
#1 Ohio State plays at #18 Wisconsin, and this is one of only 2 more chances this season for Ohio State to lose. They will also need to play Iowa on the road later in the year. Ohio State is only 20th in rushing offense and 37th in passing offense but 6th in scoring offense. Ohio State takes very good care of the ball (+1.67 turnover margin) and makes good use of their time on the field. Combine that with good defense and they're one of the top teams in the country for good reason. The real question is whether or not Wisconsin will be able to run the ball, and I think they will. Close win for Ohio State.
Part 2 of the Week 7 Preview will be coming either later tonight or tomorrow morning.
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