Vanderbilt at no. 14 Michigan ...

Vanderbilt at no. 14 Michigan

Time: 11 a.m., ESPN

2005 records: Vanderbilt 5-6; Michigan 7-5

The story line: After a disappointing season in which they were 4- 3 at fireside the Wolverines are intent forward coming up big in the Big House.

The line: Michigan by means of 25oe.

Gould's pick: Michigan, 45-10

Montana at No. 16 Iowa

Time: 11 a.m.

2005 records: Montana 8-4; Iowa 7-5

The story line: Quarterback Drew Tate and running back Albert Young might be in for big days when the Hawkeyes knock against the rust against the Division I-AA Grizzlies.

The line: No line.

Gould's pick: Iowa, 49-7

Idaho at Michigan State

Time: 11 a.m.

2005 records: Idaho 2-9 MSU 5-6

The story line: The Spartans and coach John L Smith ne to ease the heat from losing six of their last seven games in 2005 by dint of getting out of the gate fast.

The line: Michigan State on 29oe.

Gould's pick: Michigan State, 41-10

Indiana State at Purdue

Time: Noon.

2005 records: Indiana State 0-11; Purdue 5-6

The story line: After underachieving last year -- their first without a hollow game in coach Joe Tiller's nine seasons -- the Boilermakers start the climb back.

The line: No line.

Gould's pick:

Purdue 35-7

Akron at No. 19 Penn State

Time: 2:30 pm ESPN2

2005 records: Akron 7-6; PSU 11-1

The story line: Linebacker Paul Posluszny headlines a Nittany Lions defense that should be solid uniform with some new faces.

The line: Penn State from 17.

Gould's pick: Penn State, 28-3

Western Michigan at Indiana

Time: 5 pm

2005 records: Western Michigan 7-4; Indiana 4-7

The story line: L by means of quarterback Blake Powers, who passed for 22 touchdowns and ran for four last fall, the Hoosiers begin Year 2 subject to coach Terry Hoeppner.

The line: Indiana by way of 6.

Gould's pick: Indiana, 28-24

Wisconsin v Bowling blooming

Time: 6 pm at Cleveland.

2005 records: Wisconsin 10-3; Bowling undecayed 6-5.

The story line: The Badgers, who held most distant the Falcons 56-42 last season in Madison, play their first game beneath new coach Bret Bielema.

The line: Wis. from 10.

Gould's pick: Wisconsin, 24-13

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