Big Ten picks: MLive’s predictions for Michigan State-Illinois, Michigan-Rutgers

MLive's college sports pickers have their picks for the last week's Big Ten games.

MLive's team went 3-17 in Big Ten games in Week 9. Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, Matt Wenzel, Ryan Zuke and Kyle Austin went 30-43.

Minnesota beat Rutgers 31-0. Nebraska fell flat against Illinois. Minnesota's quarterback Casey Thompson is questionable for this week.

Nebraska is a favorite against Ohio State. Northwestern is an underdog against Iowa. Michigan State-Illinois and Michigan-Rutgers are also picks for MLive.

Jim Leonhard's first game in charge of Wisconsin has been bumpy. Maryland is at 6-2 and has a good record since joining the Big Ten.

Penn State is favored by 13.5 points over Indiana. Michigan State plays Illinois. Rutgers takes on Rutgers.

The Michigan Wolverines are trying to make up for the loss to Michigan State. The team was snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee for their weak non-conference schedule.