NORTHERN ILLINOIS AT NO. 1 OHIO STA...

NORTHERN ILLINOIS AT NO. 1 OHIO STATE

Time: 2:30 pm Saturday, Ch 7 670-AM.

2005 records: NIU 7-5; OSU 10-2

The story line: one time again, Joe Novak brings his barren Huskies into the belly of a ferocious nonconference beast. NIU must exhibit to no respect and play flawless football to record the greatest invert in school history. New clock directions might help.

The line: Ohio State from 17.

Jim O'Donnell's pick: NIU, 27-23

EASTERN ILLINOIS AT ILLINOIS

Time: 6 pm 560-AM.

2005 records: EIU 9-3; Illinois 2-9

The story line: supporting cushioned by some new recruits and a year below Ron Zook, the Illini begin their suit for respectability against the Panthers, who are ranked 14th in the Sports Network's Division I- AA head

The line: No line.

Herb Gould's pick: Illinois, 42-17

NO. 2 NOTRE DAME AT GEORGIA TECH

Time: 7 pm Ch 7 890-AM.

2005 records: Notre Dame 9-3; Georgia Tech 7-5

The story line: The Irish offense l through Brady Quinn, should have little disturb But Notre Dame's defense will be forward the spot against dual-threat quarterback Reggie Ball and All-America receiver Calvin Johnson

The line: Notre Dame according to 6oe.

Vaughn McClure's pick: Notre Dame, 28-17

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