Today's college football matchups present an interesting tune-up week for many teams across the country, and particularly in the Big Ten. Michigan State should handle Northern Colorado easily despite the absence of Mark Dantonio-the game might even be over by halftime if the Spartans come out with the same intensity that allowed them to knock off the Fighting Irish. State also has two Top 25 rankings to uphold (they sit at #25 in the AP Poll, and #23 in the USA Today/ESP[N Coaches Poll.
A solid showing should allow them to do just that.
In the Big Ten, many schools face off against MAC foes, including Ohio State (the Buckeyes will host Eastern Michigan), Michigan (Bowling Green), Purdue (Toledo), Iowa (Ball State), and Northwestern (Central Michigan). Although Northwestern might face competition from a rising Chippewa team, I see the rest of the Big Ten taking care of business before Big Ten play.
Nationally, the spotlight shifts to Oregon State-Boise State. The Beavers head east having prepared on a specially-painted blue practice field this past week, although that might not be enough to thwart the talented Broncos, who bring back 22 of 24 starters from last year's undefeated squad.
If the Broncos can withstand Jacquizz Rogers and the Beavers' collective offensive firepower, they'll have put themselves in position to run the table in a seemingly weak WAC.
Keep your eyes out for a wrap-up of this weekend's college football action.
--Beau
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