Tribune's Picks of the Week

Comment: “Expect the Spartans to struggle on the road at Ohio State. Michigan will lose a game soon, but not to Minnesota. The Lions go to 4-0, and the Tigers will take care of the Yankees in the ALDS.”

Nate Thompson — Last week: 6-4; Season: 35-15, 70 percent

Grand Haven over Grandville
Spring Lake over Orchard View
Fruitport over Fremont
Lowell over East Grand Rapids
Ohio State over Michigan State
Michigan over Minnesota
Wisconsin over Nebraska
Alabama over Florida
Notre Dame over Purdue
Detroit Lions over Dallas Cowboys

Comments: “OK, I admit it, my picks were blinded last week (U-M losing to San Diego State?) But this week, I see the light, and the Honolulu Blue and Silver with a 4-0 start.”

Patti Burdick — Last Week: 8-2; Season: 37-13, 74 percent

Grand Haven over Grandville
Spring Lake over Orchard View
Fruitport over Fremont
East Grand Rapids over Lowell
Michigan State over Ohio State
Michigan over Minnesota
Wisconsin over Nebraska
Alabama over Florida
Notre Dame over Purdue
Detroit Lions over Dallas Cowboys

Comments: A Homecoming ‘W’ for the Bucs. Wow, the Lions are for real! Hope the Sparties bring their ‘A’ game to Ohio State.”

Laurel Hermann — Last Week: 8-2; Season: 31-19, 62 percent

Grand Haven over Grandville
Spring Lake over Orchard View
Fruitport over Fremont
East Grand Rapids over Lowell
Michigan State over Ohio State
Michigan over Minnesota
Wisconsin over Nebraska
Alabama over Florida
Notre Dame over Purdue
Dallas Cowboys over Detroit Lions

Comment: “Looking for all the area teams to be in the ‘Win’ column. I think Dantonio was right in hiding the Spartans from the media. Go Green! And I just can’t see the Lions getting win No. 4.”