IOWA CITY, Iowa – Week two for picks is highlighted, of course, by the annual showdown between Iowa and Iowa State.

The game will be played at night with the kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa is favored by 15 points and all three of our prognosticators have the Hawkeyes winning by at least 11 points, but only one, Tyler Devine, has Iowa covering the spread.

John Feeney, manager for Skeffington’s Formal Wear, is this week’s guest picker. Feeney has lived in Iowa City for his entire life and has followed the Hawkeyes for as long as he can remember.

He also is co-host of the Sports Buddies on KCJJ radio in Iowa City, and not a fan of Iowa State or Penn State.

The pickings were kind of slim this week after an incredible opening week of games from which to choose. But all five games make you think, although, some Iowa fans likely would disagree.

Pat Harty

Iowa 31, Iowa State 20: Kirk Ferentz gets a $25,000 bonus under his new contract for improving his record to .500 against the Cyclones at 9-9.

North Carolina 34, Illinois 24: Lovie Smith briefly forgets where he now coaches after the loss and tries to persuade his athletic director to make some trades.

Pittsburgh 20, Penn State 17: The NCAA punishes Pittsburgh after the game for defeating Penn State during a season in which Penn State coach James Franklin is under pressure to win.

Arkansas 33, Texas Christian 30: Bret Bielema lands a movie deal with Disney after the game in which his life story will be told in animation with Louie Anderson playing the voice of Bielema.

Utah 35, Brigham Young 34: Who needs booze when you have games like this?

Last week: 3-2
Overall: 3-2

Tyler Devine

Iowa 31, Iowa State 13: Iowa State’s video staff hijacks the Jumbotron at Kinnick and plays the "There’s A Storm Brewing" hype video before The Swarm exits the tunnel. The caper backfires and it ignites the home crowd and players as Iowa rolls to another victory.

North Carolina 35, Illinois 20: Illinois unveils a Ron Zook statue at halftime, much to the chagrin of the Illini faithful who boo their team for all 60 minutes of game action. Page views on FireRonZook.com skyrocket and Illinois finds a way to put points on the board despite the chorus of boos. The Tar Heels come out on top in this one as they enjoy a home-field advantage, of sorts.

Pittsburgh 24, Penn State 20: Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi dubs this game "The Pow Wow in Pennsylvania". Pittsburgh officials throw mud all over the field and the Panthers win a slobberknocker on their home turf.

Texas Christian 51, Arkansas 25: Arkansas sorely misses the services of A.J. Derby and gets embarrassed by TCU. Bret Bielema begs for Kirk Ferentz to retire so he can take over the head coaching position at Iowa, promising to keep the coaching staff intact.

Utah 71, BYU 67: The game goes into four overtimes and analysts begin referring the to the game as "The Mission Trip of the Century". BYU backup running back Squally Canada rushes for 225 yards and four touchdowns but Utah wins the Meeting of the Mormons after six hours.

Last week: 2-3
Overall: 2-3

Guest picker (John Feeney)

Iowa 30, Iowa State 17: Jamie Pollard gives Matt Campbell a 30-year contract extension after the game. "It’s simply incredible what Coach Campbell has accomplished during his short time in Ames," Pollard said after the loss to Iowa.

Illinois 27, North Carolina 24: Lovie Smith thinks Illinois has a chance to win the NFC North as long as Wes Lunt stays healthy.

Pittsburgh 31, Penn State 21: Penn St fires James Franklin after the loss to Pitt. Athletic Director Sandy Barbour announces the statue of Joe Paterno will coach the Lions for the remainder of the season. Penn State fans are ecstatic and insane.

Arkansas 38, Texas Christian 35: Bret Bielema celebrates the big win by eating a dozen honey glazed Horned Frogs while also pounding a case of beer.

Brigham Young 27, Utah 21: Despite BYU QB Taysom Hill tearing every ligament in both of his knees, he still leads the Cougars to a big victory.

Last week: 2-3
Overall: 2-3