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ESPN’s SP+ predicts final score for every Week 9 B1G game
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This weekend features some interesting matchups in the B1G. While everyone is talking about the Top-10 showdown between No. 6 Michigan and No. 8 Michigan State, there’s more excitement to see on Saturday.
No. 9 Iowa faces off with Wisconsin to try and keep the Heartland Trophy from their win last season, and No. 20 Penn State tries to stop their two-game slide when they head to Columbus to take on No. 5 Ohio State.
ESPN’s SP+ for Week 9 has been released. Bill Connelly’s system has made the picks for every college football game on the slate, and the predictions for the B1G matchups.
Indiana 23, Maryland 30
Iowa 15, Wisconsin 24
Michigan 27, Michigan State 23
Rutgers 25, Illinois 23
Minnesota 29, Northwestern 20
Purdue 22, Nebraska 30
Penn State 21, Ohio State 35
🧊📉 WEEK 9 SP+ PICKS 🤯📈
Wisc 24, Iowa 15 (gulp)
Pitt 32, Miami 24
Mich 27, Mich St 23
Baylor 30, Texas 27
Clemson 33, FSU 20
UGA 31, Florida 24 (gulp)
OU 39, TT 26
Auburn 30, Ole Miss 28
SMU 29, Houston 27
ND 31, UNC 28
Oh St 35, PSU 21
Utah 32, UCLA 27
UVA 34, BYU 29 pic.twitter.com/1m98tYyS0O— Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) October 27, 2021
Of course, all eyes will be on Michigan and Michigan State’s annual matchup in East Lansing. With both teams taking the field at 7-0 in the standings and ranked inside the top 10, the winner will be in line for a possible B1G title and College Football Playoff berth.
Scott Schultz covers Michigan State Football, along with Breaking News for B1G Football & Basketball for Saturday Tradition. He also serves as an Automotive News Editor & Writer, and Softball Writer elsewhere on the web. Follow him on Twitter @SRSchultz.