2017 College Football Picks vs The Spread - Week 13 (Big 10 Road Favorites Heavy Edition)

13 Games above .500 with a couple of weeks left. I am starting to feel good about finishing with a winning record. Cupcake Saturday helped last week.

1. (16) Michigan State (-13)  at Rutgers - Where this line is, I would take Michigan State all day every day.

Michigan State 41, Rutgers 20
Actual Score: Michigan State 40, Rutgers 7



2. (22) Northwestern (-16.5) at Illinois - The Fighting Illini aren't a good football team. The Wildcats are on a 6 game winning streak.

Northwestern 45, Illinois 17
Actual Score: Northwestern 42, Illinois 7

3. (9) Ohio State (-12) at Michigan - The Wolverines offense isn't up to snuff. Ohio State still has a chance to make the playoff.

Ohio State 38, Michigan 14
Actual Score: Ohio State 31, Michigan 20

4. (5) Wisconsin (-17) at Minnesota - 4 Big Ten picks, 4 Big Ten Road teams. Wisconsin isn't going to look weak when they can smell the playoffs.

Wisconsin 35, Minnesota 10
Actual Score: Wisconsin 31, Minnesota 0

5. Texas A&M at (18) LSU (-9.5) - I am impressed with how Ed Orgeron has gotten the Tigers turned around this year. The Aggies are going through turmoil with rumors of Kevin Sumlin being fired win or lose this game.

Texas A&M 24, LSU 37
Actual Score: Texas A&M 21, LSU 45

6. (10) Penn State (-22) at Maryland - Do you see James Franklin easing off on Maryland looking at his past? I don't either. 5 Big Ten Picks, 5 Big Ten Road Favorites.

Penn State 48, Maryland 17
Actual Score: Penn State 66, Maryland 3

7. (3) Clemson at (24) South Carolina (+13.5) - I am impressed with South Carolina this year. Clemson has ridden on thier reputation a bit this year.

Clemson 31, South Carolina 27
Actual Score: Clemson 34, South Carolina 10

8. (8) Notre Dame (-2.5) at (21) Stanford - I think that the O Line for Notre Dame will dominate this game and it won't be close.

Notre Dame 35, Stanford 17
Actual Score: Notre Dame 20, Stanfore 38

9. (13) Washington State at (17) Washington (-10) - I think that Chris Peterson will have the Huskies ready for this game.

Washington State 24, Washington 37
Actual Score: Washington State 14, Washington 41

10. (1) Alabama (-4.5) at (6) Auburn - Everybody is on the Auburn bandwagon. Nick Saban will use that as motivation.

Alabama 27, Auburn 20
Actual Score: Alabama 14, Auburn 26

Week 13 Record: 6-4
Season Record: 70-55-5


My Top 10

1. Wisconsin
2. Auburn
3. Clemson
4. Oklahoma
5. UCF
6. Georgia
7. Alabama
8. Miami
9. Ohio State
10. TCU