Today is the first of two bye weeks for MSU’s football team. After 4 games and a 3-1 record, the timing seems ideal for the Spartans. Jonathan Smith and company just lost their first game and have several key injuries that will benefit from the extra week.

So with no Spartan football on TV today, we would like to know what you are doing with your Saturday. Are you catching up on errands and work around the house? Are you enjoying some unusually warm early autumn weather (Detroit is still in the 80s)? Are you catching up on some streaming/bingeing? Or are you watching other college games (of which there are a few big matchups)?

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Speaking of other games, just because MSU is on a bye doesn’t mean the TOC writers aren’t making picks. This weekend, the Big Ten and SEC each have a pair of top 25 games. Here are our picks.

1. #21 USC @ #23 Illinois

2. #4 LSU @ #13 Ole Miss

3. #6 Oregon @ #3 Penn State

4. #17 Alabama @ #5 Georgia

Through 4 weeks, here are the standing.

Mike (Week 4: 2-2; Season: 8-8). Steve (3-1; 9-7). Lucas (0-4; 9-7). O (2-2; 9-7)

What are your thoughts on the big game in the Big Ten?