I realize that I’m exposing myself to mockery by posting these, but what pregame chatter is complete without picks?

For the four Big Ten teams that I picked to lose, I apologize. I obviously hate your team.

Have at it:

Thursday

Utah 24, Michigan 17

No. 2 TCU 30, Minnesota 21

Friday

No. 5 Michigan State 42, Western Michigan 21

Illinois 42, Kent State 17

Saturday

No. 21 Stanford 28, Northwestern 14

Iowa 35, Illinois State 28

Maryland 37, Richmond 17

Rutgers 42, Norfolk State 7

Nebraska 35, BYU 31

Penn State 24, Temple 10

Indiana 45, Southern Illinois 17

Wisconsin 28, Alabama 24

Sunday

Marshall 42, Purdue 35

Monday

Ohio State 35, Virginia Tech 24