College GameDay: Picks for Week 13
ESPN’s College GameDay brought the ruckus to The Game — Ann Arbor, Michigan for one of the biggest games of the season. The energy was palpable and the rivalry was heated, as the Ohio State Buckeyes readied to take on the Michigan Wolverines.
With a gigantic crowd on-hand prior to a riveting Big Ten matchup, the College GameDay crew made their selections for Saturday’s games. Furthermore, many wondered who the show would get as a suitable guest picker for the showdown. Earlier this week, it was revealed that comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco would join the fun.
Before the Wolverines attempt to defend home-field against the Buckeyes, the time was ripe for College GameDay to make some picks. With the anticipation reaching its zenith, Kiffin, Desmond Howard, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit gave their two-cents on another exciting Saturday slate.
All of GameDay’s Week 13 picks:
Ohio State at Michigan: “You have to give the edge to the Michigan Wolverines because they’re all about ground and pound,” theorized Howard.
“It’s going to be a close game, and Ohio State’s athletic ability pulls away,” believes Herbstreit.
“I’m going Ohio State!” exclaimed Maniscalco.
“What more can I say about Brutus except he’s beaten Michigan eight straight years? .. Give me Brutus!” exclaimed Corso, choosing the Buckeyes.
Texas Tech at Baylor: Everyone is on Baylor for today’s game.
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State: “Oklahoma State — take the over,” stated Corso. Howard and Corso are choosing the Cowboys, while Maniscalco is with the Sooners.
Wisconsin at Minnesota: “Wisconsin will get the Paul Bunyan axe,” stated Howard. Everyone is on the Bagders.
Penn State at Michigan State: “Under, low scoring .. I like Penn State to win the game,” stated Herbstreit. Only Maniscalco is on the Spartans today.
Oregon at Oregon State: “I’m going with Oregon. They beat Ohio State earlier this year — I did some research!” stated Maniscalco. Only Howard is on the Beavers.
Texas A&M at LSU: “Coach O’s last game. I think the team is going to try to win one for him,” stated Howard. While Howard and Herbstreit wouldn’t pick LSU, Maniscalco and Corso believe in Ed Orgeron.
Alabama at Auburn: “Alabama needs this one to go into two Georgia games,” stated Corso. Everyone is in agreement — Alabama is winning the Iron Bowl.
Clemson at South Carolina: “I’m going with Dabo. I think they’re going to pull it out,” stated Howard. Everyone is picking Clemson over South Carolina.
Kentucky at Louisville: “I’m going with Kentucky. Louisville has looked so good these last couple weeks — it’s the perfect time for them not to look good,” stated Herbstreit. Only Corso is on Louisville.
Wake Forest at Boston College: “I don’t know anything about any of these two teams, but I’m going with Wake Forest,” stated Maniscalco. Only Herbstreit is riding with the Eagles.
Florida State at Florida: “I thought that the Gators may have checked out. .. They’re still emotional about this game,” stated Howard. Still, he’s riding with the Seminoles.
College GameDay Crew Picks:
Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State, Baylor, Wisconsin, Penn State, Oregon, Texas A&M, Alabama, Clemson, Kentukcy, Boston College, Florida State,
Lee Corso: Ohio State, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Wisconsin, Penn State, Oregon, LSU, Alabama, Clemson, Louisville, Wake Forest, Florida State,
Desmond Howard: Michigan, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Wisconsin, Penn State, Oregon State, Texas A&M, Alabama, Clemson, Kentucky, Wake Forest, Florida State
Sebastian Maniscalco: Ohio State, Baylor, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Oregon, LSU, Alabama, Clemson, Kentucky, Wake Forest, Florida