Andy Greder takes a look at this week's Big Ten football games:
THURSDAY
MICHIGAN at UTAH,
7:30 p.m., FS1
Prediction: The hype machine on Jim Harbaugh's every move briefly grinds its gears as the Utes take care of business. Utah, 24-21
FRIDAY
No. 5 MICHIGAN STATE at WESTERN MICHIGAN,
6 p.m. ESPNU
Prediction: The only favor the Spartans do for the Broncos is playing in Kalamazoo. After pleasantries are exchanged, the rout is on. Michigan State, 45-13
KENT STATE at ILLINOIS,
8 p.