Northwestern at Indiana? Illinois at Ohio State? Be afraid — very afraid? Week 4 college football picks
College football analysts are previewing upcoming Big Ten matchups, noting that Northwestern and Illinois face significant point spreads against Indiana and Ohio State.
Northwestern’s and Illinois’ longest shots of the season are here.Yay?Northwestern (+21) at No. 5 Indiana (7 p.m. Friday, Fox 32, 720-AM) looks a whole lot like a game the Wildcats can’t win. Illinois (+27½) at No. 7 Ohio State (11 a.m., Fox 32, 890-AM) seemingly shapes up likewise.This is where money enters the conversation, because it has to.A recent Athletic report put dollar estimates on the war chests for players at every Big Ten school. In ballpark terms, Ohio State ranked at the top of…
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