Some early calls on this weekend's college football...

Minnesota vs. Tulsa: Take Minnesota and give the 14 and a half points. This one will not be close.

Cincinnati vs. Eastern Michigan-EMU is pathetic. Cincy will win by at least the current line of 10 points.

Indiana vs. Central Michigan-Woo hoo! My undergraduate alma mater (Central Michigan) has gotten a Big Ten team (albeit a very bad one) to come to Mt. Pleasant! Take CMU and the 8 1/2 points! I see the Mighty Chippewas winning this one outright.

Michigan vs. Northern Illinois-NIU may give Michigan a bit of a challenge early, but the Wolverines will easily cover the 18 1/2 point spread.

Michigan State vs. Kent State-see above, replacing "NIU" with "Kent State" and adding "State" to "Michigan."

Virginia vs. Western Michigan-is WMU really as bad, or Virginia really as good, as a 32 point spread would indicate? I am thinking not, so take Western and the points.

Illinois vs Rutgers-Who cares vs. Who cares. The spread is just two points which makes sense considering that both of these teams basically suck.

Ohio State vs. Miami of Ohio-The Bucks are favored by only 14 1/2, and it may well be that close.

Southern Cal vs. Hawaii-while I would dearly love to see the Rainbows knock off the Hollywood Pretty Boys of U$C, it probably won't happen. Hawaii will be fortunate to cover the 34 point line, with home field it might happen.

Wisconsin vs Bowling Green-this could well be an upset, as Wisco is usually somewhat overrated and BGSU is usually a pretty solid MAC team.

Iowa vs. Ball State-the Hawkeyes should have no trouble winning, whether they cover the spread (38 1/2 points!!!) is another matter.

Texas vs. Louisiana-Lafayette-see above, except add another point to the spread.

Pittsburgh vs. Notre Lame, oops I mean Dame-Pitt favored by 3 1/2, take the Panthers and give the points.

Penn State vs. South Florida-this could be a blowout for Penn State, or if their offense sucks as bad as it did last year then South Fla may be able to cover the 23 point spread.

Northwestern vs. Ohio-Northwestern should win, but may not cover the 14 1/2 point spread...I'd take Ohio and the points.