IOWA CITY, Iowa – Our panel is cut to two for this week's picks, but that still is enough to have a difference of opinion about the Iowa-Northwestern game and about Iowa State's game at Texas Tech.

Pat Harty

Northwestern 30, Iowa 28: This series is harder to predict than the flight pattern of a fly.

Penn State 23, Michigan 20:  The legend of Jim Harbaugh continues to grow after yet another devastating loss.

Texas Tech 58, Iowa State 55: Joel Lanning is asked to sell popcorn in the third quarter, but declines due to concerns over possible NCAA violations. 

Southern California 34, Notre Dame 27: Brian Kelly deals with the loss by being a dismissive jerk.

Arkansas 24, Auburn 23: Bret Bielema celebrates the win by updating his resume for when Nebraska comes calling.

Last week: 4-1

Overall: 20-10

 

Tyler Devine

Iowa 41, Northwestern 38: To get his team fired up, Pat Fitzgerald walks the sideline in a cast to recreate his injury against Iowa in 1995.

Penn State 31, Michigan 17: After the victory, it is rumored that Michigan is interested in James Franklin.

Iowa State 42, Texas Tech 41: Joel Lanning sings the national anthem, kicks, punts, plays quarterback and linebacker as Iowa State improves to 5-2.

Southern California 21, Notre Dame 17: Brian Kelly is called for coach's interference when he runs on the field in an effort to help shove his quarterback into the end zone on the final play of the game.

Auburn 35, Arkansas 31: Between Nebraska and Arkansas, I'm not sure which is a less enticing offer after this season and I wouldn't want to live on the difference.

Last week: 4-1

Overall: 20-10