MSF Big Ten Picks: Week 1 Recap

It was an interesting start to the season for the Big Ten and for the Midwest Sports Fans weekly writers picks.

While Alabama was mauling Michigan, Ohio was upsetting Penn State in Happy Valley, and Northern Iowa was scaring the life out of Wisconsin … Kevin Bertolini was busy celebrating a perfect week of picks.

And me? I was sulking in the corner after picking Syracuse and Penn State to come away with victories.

Not only did I miss two games for week one, I also did a terrible job on the score predictions on most of the Big Ten games.

Meanwhile, Kevin made it look as if he was sitting in front of a crystal ball last Thursday afternoon.

Here is a quick recap of the picks and the final outcome from last week. As I trail by two points, I will be looking to get revenge next week.

Minnesota vs. UNLV

• Dustin’s Pick – Minnesota – 21-10
• Kevin’s Pick – Minnesota – 31-28
• Final Score – Minnesota – 30-27

 

#24 Boise State vs. #13 Michigan State

• Dustin’s Pick – Michigan State – 37-27
• Kevin’s Pick – Michigan State – 27-21
• Final Score – Michigan State – 17-13

 

Northwestern vs. Syracuse

• Dustin’s Pick – Syracuse – 14-10
• Kevin’s Pick – Northwestern 42-28
• Final Score – Northwestern – 42-41

 

Ohio vs. Penn State

• Dustin’s Pick – Penn State – 27-7
• Kevin’s Pick – Ohio 23-21
• Final Score – Ohio 24-14

 

Iowa vs. Northern Illinois

• Dustin’s Pick – Iowa – 24-3
• Kevin’s Pick – Iowa – 26-23
• Final Score – Iowa – 18-17

 

Western Michigan vs. Illinois

• Dustin’s Pick – Illinois – 31-28
• Kevin’s Pick – Illinois – 31-7
• Final Score – Illinois – 24-7

 

Miami (OH) vs. #18 Ohio State

• Dustin’s Pick – Ohio State – 44-12
• Kevin’s Pick – Ohio State – 49-21
• Final Score – Ohio State 56-10

 

Eastern Kentucky vs. Purdue

• Dustin’s Pick – Purdue 38-7
• Kevin’s Pick – Purdue 38-28
• Final Score – Purdue – 48-6

 

Southern Miss vs. #17 Nebraska

• Dustin’s Pick – Nebraska 41-13
• Kevin’s Pick – Nebraska 35-3
• Final Score – Nebraska – 49-20

 

Northern Iowa vs. #12 Wisconsin

• Dustin’s Pick – Wisconsin – 59-10
• Kevin’s Pick – Wisconsin – 63-6
• Final Score – Wisconsin – 26-21

 

Indiana State vs. Indiana

• Dustin’s Pick – Indiana – 23-8
• Kevin’s Pick – Indiana – 33-7
• Final Score – Indiana 24-17

 

#8 Michigan vs. #2 Alabama

• Dustin’s Pick – Alabama – 21-6
• Kevin’s Pick – Alabama – 21-17
• Final Score – Alabama – 41-14

Total Points after week 1:

• Dustin – 10
• Kevin – 12

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