Buckeyes seek more revenge; Boise picked to beat UH

A WEEK after Showdown Saturday, only two games match ranked teams this weekend. Ohio State looks for payback against Penn State on Saturday, and Arizona State and California jockey for position in the Pac-10.

The Buckeyes have already squared things with Texas -- now they can settle all scores from last year. The Nittany Lions beat Ohio State 17-10 in Happy Valley last year in a game that ultimately decided the Big Ten's automatic Bowl Championship Series bid.

THE PICKS

Buckeyes have won 10 straight since losing to Penn State last season ... OHIO STATE 36-17.

Buffalo (plus 43) at No. 2 Auburn

The Bulls' first game against an SEC opponent ... AUBURN 40-3.

No. 3 Southern California (minus 21) at Arizona

Trojans are 23-6 against Wildcats, including four straight ... USC 33-14.

No. 4 West Virginia (minus 21) at East Carolina

Mountaineers are 15-2 against Pirates .... WEST VIRGINIA 41-17.

Kentucky (plus 23 1/2) at No. 5 Florida

Gators are 7-0 under coach Urban Meyer in September ... FLORIDA 35-14.

Wisconsin (plus 14) at No. 6 Michigan

Michigan has won three straight at the Big House against the Badgers ... MICHIGAN 28-20.

Iowa State (plus 24) at No. 7 Texas

Longhorns have held each of first three opponents under 100 yards rushing ... TEXAS 42-17.

No. 8 Louisville (minus 14) at Kansas State

Wildcats defense ranks third in Big 12 ... LOUISVILLE 24-13.

Colorado (plus 26 1/2) at No. 9 Georgia

Bulldogs go for third straight shutout ... GEORGIA 27-6.

Tulane (plus 36) at No. 10 LSU

Tigers have No. 1 defense in the country ... LSU 43-3.

Cincinnati (plus 26 1/2) at No. 11 Virginia Tech

Hokies have outscored opponents 109-10. ... VIRGINIA TECH 39-10.

No. 12 Notre Dame (minus 3 1/2) at Michigan State

Spartans have won seven of last nine ... NOTRE DAME 34-27.

No. 14 Iowa (minus 20 1/2) at Illinois

Iowa has won last three against Illini and six of eight ... IOWA 40-13.

Marshall (plus 22) at No. 15 Tennessee

Vols coach Phillip Fulmer looking for 75th win at Neyland Stadium ... TENNESSEE 37-13.

Middle Tennessee (plus 29) at No. 17 Oklahoma

Sooners won't let officials decide this one ... OKLAHOMA 45-10.

Rice (plus 30 1/2) at No. 18 Florida State

Finally, an opponent the Seminoles can run on ... FLORIDA STATE 42-7.

North Carolina (plus 16 1/2) at No. 19 Clemson

Tigers always find themselves in tight games ... CLEMSON 24-10.

No. 20 Boston College (minus 7) at North Carolina State

NC State coach Chuck Amato needs a win ... BOSTON COLLEGE 28-24.

No. 22 Arizona State (plus 7 1/2) at No. 21 California

Pac-10 shootout season begins ... CALIFORNIA 38-34.

Troy (plus 22 1/2) at No. 23 Nebraska

These Trojans won't be so tough on the 'Huskers ... NEBRASKA 45-14.

Hawaii (plus 15) at No. 25 Boise State

Broncos back in rankings for first time this season ... BOISE STATE 42-24.

Last week: 13-5 straight; 11-4-1 (vs. points).

Season: 53-10 straight; 35-17-1 (vs. points).