Saturday Slate

The slate of games this weekend is pretty weak, but I can assure you next week there will be more high profile games. I am 4-5 this season with my picks. The game of the week is in the PAC-12 between #23 Arizona State and #5 Stanford. The Auburn and #6 LSU matchup should be a good one. Michigan State also is in South Bend to take on Notre Dame. Those two teams always put together some exciting games.

Michigan State vs #22 Notre Dame

The Fighting Irish had a tough time last week against Purdue after a Week 2 loss to Michigan. However, ND managed to escape with a win over the Boilermakers. MSU is 3-0, but has had a rather easy schedule. They don't have to play Ohio State or Wisconsin this season. The coaches at MSU really like their Sophomore QB Connor Cook. He has put up modest numbers so far this season. Notre Dame's D-line is stout and very strong. This game will be very close, but I think it will be a little sloppy.

My Pick: MSU 17 Notre Dame 13

Auburn vs #6 LSU

LSU has gone a little under the radar this season. There defense is strong as usual, but the QB play of Zach Mettenberger has been what has surprised most people. Mettenberger came into the season quietly. He wasn't considered in the 1st-tier of QB in the SEC with Manziel, McCarron, and Murray. He has thrown for 9 TD and 0 INT in 3 games. Auburn has improved this season, but I don't think they are on LSU's level. Nick Marshall is a good QB, but LSU's defense should be able to shut him down.

My Pick: LSU 27 Auburn 10

#23 Arizona State vs #5 Stanford
We all know what happened last week in the ASU/Wisconsin game. The Sun Devils got very lucky . Stanford has been very hyped this season. They had a sloppy performance last week against Army. They came out with the 34-20 win. This game should be very close and the fans in Palo Alto will be very rowdy. The ASU D-line is one of the best in the country. I don't know how Stanford will be able to handle them.
My Pick: ASU 20 Stanford 14