This B1G Week 1/28-2/3

Hello and welcome friends to another edition of this B1G Week. The B1G storyline of last week has to be Michigan State losing their first conference game since January 13th of last year. The Spartans went to West Lafayette on Sunday and were dominated for a lot of the game against the Boilers. Purdue, who coming into league play looked to be having a very down year for them, has set themselves up for a top-five finish in the league, even possibly competing for the title.

Another B1G storyline in the league is Penn State who is currently 0-9 in the conference. The Nittany Lion entered the year with tournament hopes coming off their NIT title and now they are struggling just to win one game in conference. This just goes to show you that the Big Ten is unforgiving this year. 

Nonconference Game of the Midweek

Tuesday - 7 pm - ESPN 2 - 3 Virginia @ 23 North Carolina State - In another tight matchup in the ACC Virginia goes up against NC State. The Wolfpack is in their second year under Kevin Keatts and are looking to make some noise and show they are real contenders in the league. I like them to get the upset at home and show the world they are serious in the conference.

Nonconference Game of the Weekend

Saturday - 4 pm - CBS - 16 Texas Tech @ 11 Kansas - In a battle between two of the title contenders in the Big 12 the Red Raiders visit the Jayhawks. Kansas is coming off a hard-fought loss at Kentucky last weekend and is looking to secure the pole position in the Big 12 for their 15th straight conference crown. Kansas has looked a little lost in recent weeks but I like them to find their mojo at home.

Power Ranking

1. Michigan
2. Michigan State
3. Purdue
4. Maryland
5. Wisconsin
6. Iowa
7. Minnesota
8. Ohio State
9. Nebraska
10. Indiana
11. Northwestern
12. Rutgers
13. Illinois
14. Penn State

Actual Rankings

1. Michigan State 9-1 - 18-3
2. Michigan 8-1 - 19-1
3. Purdue 7-2 - 14-6
4. Maryland 7-3 - 16-5
5. Wisconsin 6-3 - 14-6
6. Minnesota 5-4 - 15-5
7. Iowa 5-5 - 16-5
8. Ohio State 3-5 - 13-6
9. Nebraska 3-6 - 13-7
10. Indiana 3-6 - 12-8
11. Northwestern 3-6 - 12-8
12. Rutgers 3-6 - 10-9
13. Illinois 2-7 - 6-14
14. Penn State 0-9 - 7-13

B1G Picks

Tuesday

7 pm - FS1 - Northwestern @ 21 Maryland
Grant's Pick: Maryland, Troy's Pick: Maryland

8 pm - BTN - 24 Wisconsin @ Nebraska
Grant's Pick: Wisconsin, Troy's Pick: Nebraska

9 pm - ESPN 2 - Ohio State @ 5 Michigan
Grant's Pick: Michigan, Troy's Pick: Michigan

Wednesday

7 pm - BTN - Indiana @ Rutgers

Grant's Pick: Indiana, Troy's Pick: Indiana

9 pm - BTN - Illinois @ Minnesota
Grant's Pick: Minnesota, Troy's Pick: Minnesota 

Thursday

7 pm - FS1 - 17 Purdue @ Penn State
Grant's Pick: Purdue, Troy's Pick: Purdue 

Friday

7 pm - FS1 - 5 Michigan @ Iowa
Grant's Pick: Michigan, Troy's Pick: Iowa

9 pm - FS1 - 21 Maryland @ 24 Wisconsin
Grant's Pick: Maryland, Troy's Pick: Wisconsin

Saturday

Noon - BTN - Rutgers @ Ohio State

Grant's Pick: Ohio State, Troy's Pick: Ohio State

2:15 pm - BTN - Nebraska @ Illinois
Grant's Pick: Nebraska, Troy's Pick: Nebraska

6 pm - ESPN - Indiana @ 6 Michigan State
Grant's Pick: Michigan State, Troy's Pick: Michigan State

Sunday

Noon - BTN - Minnesota @ 17 Purdue

Grant's Pick: Purdue, Troy's Pick: Purdue 

Grant's Previous Week Pick Record: 7-7

Grant's Total Pick Record: 20-18

Troy's Previous Week Pick Record: 4-10

Troy's Total Pick Record: 20-18



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