Big Ten Football Predictions, Schedule – Week 2
Big Ten football predictions for Week 2 of the 2016 season. The weekend slate includes Illinois hosting North Carolina, Penn State taking on in-state rival Pitt, and Iowa facing bitter rival Iowa State.
Big Ten football predictions and schedule for Week 2 of the 2016 season. The weekend slate includes Illinois hosting North Carolina, Penn State taking on in-state rival Pitt, and Iowa facing off against bitter rival Iowa State.
The Big Ten had a big showing in Week 1 of the college football season, going 12-2 overall, 
In Week 2, Illinois will look to improve to 2-0 under new head coach Lovie Smith. The Fighting Illini routed Murray State to open the season and will now face a North Carolina team with plenty of talent, but looking to rebound after giving up a double-digit lead to Georgia.
Penn State travels to Pittsburgh to face the rival Panthers in a matchup that hasn’t been played since 2000.
The battle of the Hawkeye State will take place on Saturday night between Iowa and Iowa State. The Hawkeyes won last year’s game, 31-17.
Below is the Big Ten football schedule for Week 2, as well as predictions for each game.
Week 2 Big Ten Football Predictions & Schedule
Maryland at FIU
Date: Friday, September 9
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: FIU Stadium
TV Broadcast: CBSSN
Pick: Maryland
Preview & Score Prediction: Maryland vs. FIU
Wyoming at Nebraska
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium
TV Broadcast: ESPN2
Pick: Nebraska
Preview & Score Prediction: Nebraska vs. Wyoming
Penn State at Pitt
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Heinz Field
TV Broadcast: ESPN
Pick: Penn State
Preview & Score Prediction: Penn State vs. Pitt
UCF at Michigan
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Michigan Stadium
TV Broadcast: ABC
Pick: Michigan
Preview & Score Prediction: Michigan vs. UCF
Cincinnati at Purdue
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Ross-Ade Stadium
TV Broadcast: BTN
Pick: Cincinnati
Preview & Score Prediction: Purdue vs. Cincinnati
Howard at Rutgers
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: High Point Solutions Stadium
TV Broadcast: BTN
Pick: Rutgers
Preview & Score Prediction: Rutgers vs. Howard
Indiana State at Minnesota
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: TCF Bank Stadium
TV Broadcast: ESPNEWS
Pick: Minnesota
Preview & Score Predition: Minnesota vs. Indiana State
Illinois State at Northwestern
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 3:30 p.m ET
Location: Ryan Field
TV Broadcast: BTN
Pick: Northwestern
Preview & Score Prediction: Northwestern vs. Illinois State
Tulsa at Ohio State
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 3:30 p.m ET
Location: Ohio Stadium
TV Broadcast: ABC
Pick: Ohio State
Preview & Score Prediction: Ohio State vs. Tulsa
Akron at Wisconsin
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Camp Randall Stadium
TV Broadcast: BTN
Pick: Wisconsin
Preview & Score Prediction: Wisconsin vs. Akron
Ball State at Indiana
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 4:00 p.m ET
Location: Memorial Stadium
TV Broadcast: ESPNEWS
Pick: Indiana
Preview & Score Prediction: Indiana vs. Ball State
UNC vs. Illinois
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium
TV Broadcast: BTN
Pick: UNC
Preview & Score Prediction: UNC vs. Illinois
Iowa State at Iowa
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Kinnick Stadium
TV Broadcast: BTN
Pick: Iowa
Preview & Score Prediction: Coming Soon
