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Matt Charboneau, Angelique S. Chengelis, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions against the spread in Week 6 of the college football season. This week’s guest selector is Randy Uzarek of Detroit. Uzarek was the winner of last week’s Wojo Picks contest (detroitnews.com/wojospicks) with a record of 11-4.

Maryland +17 at Michigan

Charboneau: Maryland

Chengelis: Michigan

Niyo: Michigan

Wojnowski: Michigan

Uzarek: Maryland

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Northwestern +8.5 at MSU

Charboneau: Northwestern

Chengelis: Northwestern

Niyo: Michigan State

Wojnowski: Northwestern

Uzarek: Northwestern

More: MSU mailbag: Connor Heyward on the rise; LJ Scott's status still TBD

Indiana +26 at Ohio State

Charboneau: Ohio State

Chengelis: Indiana

Niyo: Ohio State

Wojnowski: Ohio State

Uzarek: Ohio State

Detroit News Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 6
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Go through the gallery to see the Detroit News Big Ten Power Rankings for Week 6 of the college football season, compiled by Matt Charboneau.
Go through the gallery to see the Detroit News Big Ten Power Rankings for Week 6 of the college football season, compiled by Matt Charboneau. Jim Young, AP
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1. Ohio State (5-0, 2-0) – If there was any doubt which team was the best in the Big Ten, the Buckeyes squashed that by rallying from two touchdowns behind in the fourth quarter on the road to knock off Penn State, highlighted by Dwayne Haskins throwing two touchdown passes in the final seven minutes. It’s hard to see where the Buckeyes get tested again until maybe at Michigan State in mid-November. Last week: 1.
1. Ohio State (5-0, 2-0) – If there was any doubt which team was the best in the Big Ten, the Buckeyes squashed that by rallying from two touchdowns behind in the fourth quarter on the road to knock off Penn State, highlighted by Dwayne Haskins throwing two touchdown passes in the final seven minutes. It’s hard to see where the Buckeyes get tested again until maybe at Michigan State in mid-November. Last week: 1. Chris Knight, AP
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2. Penn State (4-1, 1-1) – The Nittany Lions seemed to have everything in control in the fourth quarter at home against Ohio State, only to watch the Buckeyes rally for a win as their own rally stalled with a bizarre fourth-down run call. A much-needed break comes up this week before the Nittany Lions attempt to bounce back in two weeks against Michigan State. Last week: 2.
2. Penn State (4-1, 1-1) – The Nittany Lions seemed to have everything in control in the fourth quarter at home against Ohio State, only to watch the Buckeyes rally for a win as their own rally stalled with a bizarre fourth-down run call. A much-needed break comes up this week before the Nittany Lions attempt to bounce back in two weeks against Michigan State. Last week: 2. Chris Knight, AP
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3. Wisconsin (3-1, 1-0) – The Badgers had the week off following last week’s critical win over Iowa that put them in control in the Big Ten West. A bit of a tune-up is next with Nebraska coming to town before another big one as the Badgers hit the road to take on Michigan in a couple of weeks. Last week: 3.
3. Wisconsin (3-1, 1-0) – The Badgers had the week off following last week’s critical win over Iowa that put them in control in the Big Ten West. A bit of a tune-up is next with Nebraska coming to town before another big one as the Badgers hit the road to take on Michigan in a couple of weeks. Last week: 3. Matthew Putney, AP
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4. Michigan (4-1, 2-0) – It was looking bleak for the Wolverines as they fell behind by 17 at Northwestern only to score 20 unanswered to pick up the win. The tough stretch is just getting started, though, as a tough Maryland team comes to town next followed by Wisconsin, Michigan State and Penn State in consecutive weeks. Last week: 4.
4. Michigan (4-1, 2-0) – It was looking bleak for the Wolverines as they fell behind by 17 at Northwestern only to score 20 unanswered to pick up the win. The tough stretch is just getting started, though, as a tough Maryland team comes to town next followed by Wisconsin, Michigan State and Penn State in consecutive weeks. Last week: 4. Jim Young, AP
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5. Iowa (3-1, 0-1) – Another team with a week off, the Hawkeyes will need to bounce back from last week’s loss to Wisconsin. It puts them in a tough spot in the Big Ten West as they’ll need to remain perfect and hope the Badgers slip up. The challenge for the Hawkeyes is that four of the next five games are on the road. Last week: 5.
5. Iowa (3-1, 0-1) – Another team with a week off, the Hawkeyes will need to bounce back from last week’s loss to Wisconsin. It puts them in a tough spot in the Big Ten West as they’ll need to remain perfect and hope the Badgers slip up. The challenge for the Hawkeyes is that four of the next five games are on the road. Last week: 5. Matthew Putney, AP
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6. Michigan State (3-1, 1-0) – The Spartans went out of conference to get another win over Central Michigan. However, the offensive struggles continue as they are still not running the ball great and had another turnover in the end zone. Northwestern comes to town next before a trip to Penn State that could say a lot about MSU’s fate in the Big Ten East. Last week: 6.
6. Michigan State (3-1, 1-0) – The Spartans went out of conference to get another win over Central Michigan. However, the offensive struggles continue as they are still not running the ball great and had another turnover in the end zone. Northwestern comes to town next before a trip to Penn State that could say a lot about MSU’s fate in the Big Ten East. Last week: 6. Al Goldis, AP
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7. Maryland (3-1, 1-0) – The mildly surprising Terrapins had the week off following a blowout win last week over Minnesota. The first real test in the Big Ten East comes with next week’s trip to Michigan. A win would be huge for a team not many expected to be a factor in the division. Last week: 7.
7. Maryland (3-1, 1-0) – The mildly surprising Terrapins had the week off following a blowout win last week over Minnesota. The first real test in the Big Ten East comes with next week’s trip to Michigan. A win would be huge for a team not many expected to be a factor in the division. Last week: 7. Patrick Semansky, AP
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8. Indiana (4-1, 1-1) – The Hoosiers didn’t blow out Rutgers, but getting a division win on the road is big for a team that seems on the verge of moving the program toward relevance in the East. It gets real with a trip to Ohio State next, a game no one will give the Hoosiers a chance to win. Last week: 8.
8. Indiana (4-1, 1-1) – The Hoosiers didn’t blow out Rutgers, but getting a division win on the road is big for a team that seems on the verge of moving the program toward relevance in the East. It gets real with a trip to Ohio State next, a game no one will give the Hoosiers a chance to win. Last week: 8. Julio Cortez, AP
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9. Purdue (2-3, 1-1) – The Boilermakers are probably better than their record indicates and it’s hard to gauge what a win at Nebraska means considering how the Cornhuskers are struggling. But getting things turned around after losing the opening three games is vital, and the Boilermakers are on the right path headed into their bye week. Last week: 11.
9. Purdue (2-3, 1-1) – The Boilermakers are probably better than their record indicates and it’s hard to gauge what a win at Nebraska means considering how the Cornhuskers are struggling. But getting things turned around after losing the opening three games is vital, and the Boilermakers are on the right path headed into their bye week. Last week: 11. Nati Harnik, AP
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10. Minnesota (3-1, 0-1) – The Golden Gophers were off this week after losing the Big Ten opener at Maryland as well as losing standout cornerback Antoine Winfield Jr. for the season to a foot injury. They’ll have a chance to mix things up in the Big Ten West this week by hosting Iowa before hitting the road to take on Ohio State. Last week: 9.
10. Minnesota (3-1, 0-1) – The Golden Gophers were off this week after losing the Big Ten opener at Maryland as well as losing standout cornerback Antoine Winfield Jr. for the season to a foot injury. They’ll have a chance to mix things up in the Big Ten West this week by hosting Iowa before hitting the road to take on Ohio State. Last week: 9. Patrick Semansky, AP
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11. Northwestern (1-3, 1-1) – Things couldn’t have started much better for the Wildcats at home against Michigan, scoring the first 17 points of the game. However, the offensive problems returned as the Wildcats didn’t score again and allowed the Wolverines to rally. It will be a tall task to bounce back this week with a trip to Michigan State coming up. Last week: 10.
11. Northwestern (1-3, 1-1) – Things couldn’t have started much better for the Wildcats at home against Michigan, scoring the first 17 points of the game. However, the offensive problems returned as the Wildcats didn’t score again and allowed the Wolverines to rally. It will be a tall task to bounce back this week with a trip to Michigan State coming up. Last week: 10. Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images
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12. Illinois (2-2, 0-1) – The Fighting Illini had the week off and will have a decent shot at ending their two-game skid this week by heading to Rutgers. However, nothing is a given for the Illini, who have won just two Big Ten games since Lovie Smith took over as coach in 2016. Last week: 12.
12. Illinois (2-2, 0-1) – The Fighting Illini had the week off and will have a decent shot at ending their two-game skid this week by heading to Rutgers. However, nothing is a given for the Illini, who have won just two Big Ten games since Lovie Smith took over as coach in 2016. Last week: 12. Holly Hart, AP
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13. Nebraska (0-4, 0-2) – The miserable start for coach Scott Frost’s tenure at his alma mater continued with a loss at home to Purdue. It’s far from what the Cornhusker faithful expected when the former quarterback was hired, and it will get even tougher this week with a trip to Wisconsin. Last week: 13.
13. Nebraska (0-4, 0-2) – The miserable start for coach Scott Frost’s tenure at his alma mater continued with a loss at home to Purdue. It’s far from what the Cornhusker faithful expected when the former quarterback was hired, and it will get even tougher this week with a trip to Wisconsin. Last week: 13. Nati Harnik, AP
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14. Rutgers (1-4, 0-2) – After opening the season with a victory, the Scarlet Knights have lost four straight following a loss at home to Indiana. Getting Illinois at home this week might be their best chance for another victory this season as they likely won’t be favored again the rest of the way. Last week: 14.
14. Rutgers (1-4, 0-2) – After opening the season with a victory, the Scarlet Knights have lost four straight following a loss at home to Indiana. Getting Illinois at home this week might be their best chance for another victory this season as they likely won’t be favored again the rest of the way. Last week: 14. Julio Cortez, AP
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    Iowa -3 at Minnesota

    Charboneau: Iowa (best bet)

    Chengelis: Iowa

    Niyo: Iowa (best bet)

    Wojnowski:

    Uzarek: Minnesota (best bet)

    Nebraska +22.5 at Wisconsin

    Charboneau: Wisconsin

    Chengelis: Wisconsin (best bet)

    Niyo: Wisconsin

    Wojnowski: Wisconsin (best bet)

    Uzarek: Wisconsin

    Oklahoma -7.5 at Texas

    Charboneau: Oklahoma

    Chengelis: Oklahoma

    Niyo: Oklahoma

    Wojnowski: Oklahoma

    Uzarek: Texas

    Florida State +13.5 at Miami

    Charboneau: Miami

    Chengelis: Miami

    Niyo: Miami

    Wojnowski: Florida State

    Uzarek: Miami

    LSU -3 at Florida

    Charboneau: LSU

    Chengelis: LSU

    Niyo: LSU

    Wojnowski: LSU

    Uzarek: LSU

    Notre Dame -4.5 at Virginia Tech

    Charboneau: Virginia Tech

    Chengelis: Notre Dame

    Niyo: Notre Dame

    Wojnowski: Notre Dame

    Uzarek: Virginia Tech

    Washington -21 at UCLA

    Charboneau: UCLA

    Chengelis: Washington

    Niyo: Washington

    Wojnowski: Washington

    Uzarek: UCLA

    Kansas +26 at West Virginia

    Charboneau: West Virginia

    Chengelis: West Virginia

    Niyo: West Virginia

    Wojnowski: Kansas

    Uzarek: West Virginia

    Alabama -35 at Arkansas

    Charboneau: Arkansas

    Chengelis: Alabama

    Niyo: Alabama

    Wojnowski: Alabama

    Uzarek: Arkansas

    Vanderbilt +27.5 at Georgia

    Charboneau: Georgia

    Chengelis: Vanderbilt

    Niyo: Vanderbilt

    Wojnowski: Georgia

    Uzarek: Vanderbilt

    Buffalo -8.5 at Central Michigan

    Charboneau: Buffalo

    Chengelis: Buffalo

    Niyo: Buffalo

    Wojnowski: Buffalo

    Uzarek: Central

    Eastern Michigan +4 at Western Michigan

    Charboneau: Western

    Chengelis: Western

    Niyo: Western

    Wojnowski: Western

    Uzarek: Western

    Records

    Charboneau: 5-10 last week, 35-38-1 overall, 2-3 best bets

    Chengelis: 4-11 last week, 32-41-1 overall, 2-3 best bets

    Niyo: 5-10 last week, 36-37-1 overall, 4-1 best bets

    Wojnowski: 7-8 last week, 38-35-1 overall, 2-3 best bets

    Guest selector: 9-6 last week, 43-30-1 overall, 2-3 best bets

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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