Conference play has started. Real games are finally here. Every team is still alive in the B1G conference race… theoretically.
What is WOF up to this Weekend?
We will be dodging raindrops at the Wisconsin vs Maryland game. Other than that, we plan on watching as much B1G action as possible this weekend, including the game of the week in Bloomington.
- Odds listed refer to spreads taken from FanDuel at the time of writing
A B1G Weekend – TV Viewing Schedule
Friday 7:00 PM CST: Sicko’s Committee Approved
Iowa at Rutgers (+2.5) – (FOX)
Avert your eyes unless you enjoy terrible football, excessive punting, and games that will have zero impact on the postseason.
Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis – Learned to throw after leaving Minnesota.
11:00 AM CST: Billy’s Revenge… maybe
Maryland at Wisconsin (-10.5) – (NBC)
Wisconsin brought in a transfer QB to lead the program to success in 2025. That QB? Billy Edwards Jr., a grad transfer from Maryland. This is a massive revenge spot for Billy against his former employer. There’s just one problem: he’s a game-time decision with a knee injury.
2:30 PM CST: Blue Bloods
21 Michigan at Nebraska (+2.5) – (CBS)
Michigan won the natty 2 seasons ago, yet it feels like they are rapidly slipping from relevance. Beating Nebraska would stop that slide and keep them ranked. Nebraska, on the other hand, hasn’t been relevant for over a decade. They have lost 28 consecutive games against ranked opponents. Is this where that streak ends?
The 3rd largest city in Nebraska, when at capacity – Memorial Stadium.
6:30 PM CST: Indiana’s Challenger
9 Illinois at 19 Indiana (-6.5) – (NBC)
Indiana was the 4th B1G team that surprised everyone and snuck into the playoff. Coach Cignetti would obviously like to be in the dance again. But, Illinois is the popular dark horse darling expected to replace Indiana in the postseason. Both teams have workable schedules, so the winner of this game is on the playoff fast track.
Normally, the stands are emptier, but Cignetti has improved that situation dramatically.
10:00 PM CST: Pac-12 After Dark… again.
Michigan State at 25 USC (-18.5) – (FOX)
Another week, another game past my bedtime. Regardless of what happens, you can count on AP voters to not watch this game and, at most, check the box score before submitting their ballot on Sunday.
Spread Picks*:
Week 3, we went 3-4. At least my upset pick finally hit, and the favorite pick continues to roll.
21 Michigan at
Nebraska (+2.5) – Pick
Matt Rhule in year 3 has always broken out. This is the Nebraska is back statement game.
9 Illinois (+6.5) – Tolly’s Upset Pick & Favorite Pick
At 19 Indiana
Beilema has put together a playoff calibre team. Indiana isn’t quite as good as last year. The wrong team is favored.
22 Auburn at
11 Oklahoma (-6.5) – Pick
Oklahoma is a great team with a great QB playing at home. Auburn gets blown out.
Florida at
4 Miami (-8.5) – Pick
These two teams already have a common opponent: USF. South Florida beat Florida but was blown out by Miami. I’m just extrapolating data.
Arkansas at
Memphis (+7.5) – Pick
Memphis is one of the 3 best G5 schools this season. They already have 2 wins over P4 schools, and they will keep it close enough Saturday, a 3rd is in play.
17 Texas Tech at
16 Utah (-3.5) – Pick
Utah is old-school, developing guys within the program. Texas Tech has a roster full of mercenaries. I think Utah shows that its method of team building is superior.
West Virginia (+12.5) – Pick
At Kansas
West Virginia is a little better than expected. Kansas is a little worse. 12.5 points is just too big a spread.
How I’ve Done so far this Season:
Upset Picks must be +3 or greater to be “Upsets”
Favorite Picks: 3-0
Upset Picks: 1-2
Total Record ATS: 8-11
*These picks are to express my opinion on games from a point spread perspective. I am not advocating for you, the reader, to gamble on any of these games. Please bet responsibly.
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This article was written by Cole Tollison and edited by Hayden Breene