IOWA CITY, Iowa – Just like the Iowa football team, our panel of pickers is also coming off a bye week that was spent soul searching and refocusing on the task at hand.

Our three panelists needed a break, too, because these picks can wear on you, just the stress from trying to decide who will win on a weekly basis.

But now they’re re-energized and ready to roll with the week eight picks:

Pat Harty

Wisconsin 12, Iowa 8: Wisconsin will score its points on two field goals and three safeties, while Iowa will score all of its points on four safeties.

Michigan 20, Michigan State 17: Jim Harbaugh celebrates the win by having his nose host his finger for a sleepover.

Ohio State 38, Penn State 21: Asked what he thinks this loss does to his chances, James Franklin says he still believes he’s a strong candidate for both the USC and LSU head coaching jobs.

Nebraska 28, Purdue 24: Nebraska fans will rush the field, and then ultimately riot to celebrate surpassing the team’s win total from last season.

Illinois 34, Rutgers 27: I thought about saying this game would have 10 overtimes, but that’s lame and too predictable under the circumstances.

Tyler Devine

Wisconsin 7, Iowa 6: I think I’ve picked Iowa to win every game so far, so this is an effort to make myself look like less of a homer.

Michigan 17, Michigan State 14: This game might have more combined rushing yards than fans in attendance.

Ohio State 45, Penn State 14: James Franklin apparently thinks the Nittany Lions are playing Illinois again in Ann Arbor. Probably not a good sign.

Purdue 35, Nebraska 31: How many times do I have to tell you? I will not pick Nebraska to win a game. Ever.

Illinois 38, Rutgers 34: I would rather watch footage of Pat’s recent dental procedure than watch this game.

Dallas Jones

Wisconsin 14, Iowa 30: My first trip to Madison, the bad knee is telling me it’s the Tyrone Tracy Jr. legacy game.

Michigan 24, Michigan State 30: I just want Michigan State to win so that Michigan can beat Ohio State and send the Big Ten into chaos.

Ohio State 42, Penn State 24: We just need more chaotic James Franklin press conferences.

Purdue 31, Nebraska 27: David Bell tearing up Nebraska would make up for how he slaughtered Iowa.

Illinois 20, Rutgers 17: If your kids are slacking in the classroom, make them watch this game for punishment.