AH week 3 picks: Iowa conquers a dynasty
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Another week, another two-touchdown underdog preparing to face the Iowa football team on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium.
North Dakota State is in the midst of an incredible run as winners of five consecutive FCS national championships. The Bison also have won five games in a row against FBS teams, including Kansas State, Minnesota and Iowa State.
And yet, No. 13 Iowa still is favored by 15 points at home.
Our three panelist also have Iowa winning by at least double-digits.
Pat Harty
Iowa 35, North Dakota State 20: The Iowa players describe the victory as the greatest accomplishment in the history of the program and the opponent as the greatest they’ve ever faced.
Oklahoma 31, Ohio State 28: This is bad news for Big Ten teams because there is no proof that Ohio State is capable of losing more than one game, or two games at the most, in a season under Urban Meyer.
Notre Dame 23, Michigan State 21: The game is stopped briefly in the third quarter because of a wet surface that is caused by Brian Kelly’s spit from screaming at his players.
Florida State 45, Louisville 44: Rick Pitino sees this score and gets confused thinking that the basketball season is underway and he immediately calls his son to comfort him over yet another disappointing Big Ten loss.
Nebraska 33, Oregon 31: A survey is conducted after the game in which 100 percent of the Nebraska fans surveyed said they expect Nebraska to win the national title in overwhelming fashion based on what they’ve seen in three games.
Last week: 5-0
Overall: 8-2
Tyler Devine
Iowa, 27 North Dakota State, 17: Bison fans end up drinking all of the beer in Iowa City while drowning their sorrows after the game, prompting Iowa fans to riot in the streets until the early hours of the morning.
Ohio State, 38 Oklahoma, 35: In place of a coin toss, Urban Meyer and Bob Stoops hold an arm wrestling match at midfield before the game. Stoops wins, but the Buckeyes come out on top in a tough road game.
Michigan State, 13 Notre Dame, 10: Mark Dantonio distracts the Fighting Irish by grinning the whole game making it impossible to concentrate. Michigan State players ignore Brian Kelly’s leprechaun costume just enough to convert a field goal in the waning moments of the game.
Florida State, 42 Louisville, 36: Despite Lamar Jackson racking up over 800 yards of total offense by himself, Louisville is held to 12 field goals and Florida State stays unbeaten.
Nebraska, 31 Oregon, 27: Nebraska wins the game but their mascot is still atrocious.
Last week: 5-0
Overall: 7-3
Guest picker, Dale House, dalespackers on the Black and Gold Mine
Iowa 35, North Dakota State 10: As Reliant Stadium is to the Astrodome the Hawkeyes are to the Bison. Hawks bully the Bison.
Oklahoma 28, Ohio State 21: During the post game hand shake, cameras catch Bob Stoops sporting his old Hawkeye jersey under his Oklahoma shirt as he tells Urban Meyer…"I have never liked the Buckeyes."
Notre Dame 10, Michigan 9: It’s the 50th anniversary of the 10-10 tie that was really important to them back then, but someone has to lose. I dislike Mark Dantonio more than Notre Dame and they need the L.
Florida State 35, Louisville 31: Louisville is planning a big celebration to honor Muhammad Ali and they will have to float like butterflies and sting like bees to beat Florida St. Florida St uses the rope a dope and gets the decision.
Oregon 42, Nebraska 17: This is the classic footwear clash, Nike vs Adidas. When was the last time you heard of anyone spending big money on a pair of Adidas shoes?
Last week: 3-2
Overall: 5-5