Pick 'ems

Minnesota at Iowa

Morehouse - “Yeah it's great, a bunch of naked guys walking around.” - Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer on the locker room scene after Iowa's 21-10 win at Penn State. Iowa 28, Minnesota 10

Hlas - Iowa's wrestling team had five dual meets on Friday. Let's see the football team play five games in a day sometime. Wimps. Iowa 20, Minnesota 12

Pugliese - Fiesta Bowl wants Hawkeyes and their zillion fans. Iowa 27, Minnesota 10

Campbell - Beth says they are having ham for Thanksgiving. I have warned Floyd about Big, Bad, Beth and he will spend a safe holiday with us. P.S. Congrats to the Iowa seniors! Iowa 28, Minnesota 10

Malicki - The in-laws are in town. Time to make every part of every meal from scratch, avoid any conflict with spouse over anything, and put on makeup before making coffee - an effort that usually ends with me putting mascara on my actual eyeball. Iowa 28, Minnesota 21

Brooks - Does an Iowa win mean as much as it used to? Hawks have won seven of last eight. Iowa in running for share of Big Ten title, 10-win season, BCS bowl. Floyd still a happy Hawk. Big bowl and big win awaits. Iowa 35, Minnesota 10.

Iowa State at Missouri

Morehouse - “I'm trying to become more of a man, so I grew out my facial hair and I'm trying to eat hot sauce more.” - Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer on manhood. Missouri 38, Iowa State 28

Hlas - Iowa State is heading to its first bowl in four years. That's nothing. I'm in my third decade of being without an assigned space in The Gazette/KCRG parking garage. Missouri 35, Iowa State 24

Pugliese - A seventh win would help Cyclones' bowl resume. Iowa State 20, Missouri 17

Campbell - Beth tells me she and the Missouri football players spent many a night at the Heidelberg “training table” in Columbia. Let's hope the Tigers were training there last night. Iowa State 14, Missouri 13

Malicki - I'm so excited to have Mizzou in the pick ‘ems. I'm channeling my inner sports geek. The Cyclones are playing for more than pride for the first time this side of the decade but Blaine Gabbert is healthy and the Tigers are at home looking to save their season. Missouri 30, Iowa State 27

Brooks - Cy is bowl bound. Win on the road would help, but this is too much for Iowa State to handle. Paul Rhoads and his players have done well, and we'll hope for a bowl win. Program on right track. Missouri 28, Iowa State 21

Wisconsin at Northwestern

Morehouse - “Probably my brothers and my sister. I've stolen a lot of their jokes. Luckily, they don't have copyrights on that.” - Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer on where he picked up his sense of humor. Wisconsin 24, Northwestern 16

Hlas - Bob Brooks has a cable show sponsored by Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. How do I get some of that sponsorship action, Riverside? I'll settle for a free buffet. Northwestern 26, Wisconsin 25

Pugliese - Did Northwestern really beat Iowa or was it a nightmare? Wisconsin 30, Northwestern 20

Campbell - If Ohio State loses and Wisconsin, Penn State and Iowa win, there will be a four-way tie for the Big Ten championship. Northwestern 28, Wisconsin 27

Malicki - While football is king on the small screen, we will be watching The Nutcracker at The Scottish Rite Temple at 3 p.m. The Ballet Academy survived the flood and knows how to put on a great show! Wisconsin 20, Northwestern 17

Brooks - Much like Trey Stross, I am sorry for my missed picks this season, so here I go again. Northwestern beat Iowa, Wisconsin did not. 'Cats win at home with more offense. See you at the Iowa bowl game. Northwestern 21, Wisconsin 17