Former Buckeye linebacker James Laurinaitis took sole possession of first place with a 3-0 week last week. Defending champion Quinn Pitcock and Lantern sports editor Zack Meisel also had flawless weeks, but remain two and three games behind Laurinaitis, respectively. This week, all five participants like Alabama to knock off LSU and all but Meisel anticipate a TCU victory over Utah.

THIS WEEK’S GAMES:

Illinois @ Michigan

No. 3 TCU @ No. 5 Utah

No. 6 Alabama @ No. 10 LSU

 

James Laurinaitis

Last week: 3-0

Overall: 21-8

Picks: Illinois, TCU, Alabama

 

Dallas Lauderdale

Last week: 1-2

Overall: 18-11

Picks: Michigan, TCU, Alabama

 

Justin Zwick

Last week: 1-2

Overall: 19-10

Picks: Illinois, TCU, Alabama

 

Quinn Pitcock

Last week: 3-0

Overall: 19-10

Picks: Illinois, TCU, Alabama

 

Zack Meisel

Last week: 3-0

Overall: 18-11

Picks: Michigan, Utah, Alabama