On the Line: Week 6

The Daily Iowan staff gives its picks for Week 6 of the college football season.

Shivansh Ahuja

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

No. 14 Iowa vs. No. 19 Michigan

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (13-7): Iowa — I’ve heard Ann Arbor isn’t a very nice lady.

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (13-7): Iowa — Mills just said, “I think Iowa’s a better team,” so if he picked Michigan, he’s a liar.

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor (10-10): Iowa — Oliver Martin touchdown confirmed.

Pete Mills, Football Reporter (11-9): Michigan — Anna picked Iowa for every game last year, so don’t take her seriously.

Lucy Rohden, DITV Director (13-7): Michigan — ‘Cause she’s a BIG houssseeee.

Jon Rawson, Assistant DITV Sports Director (13-7): Iowa — I’m 4-0 picking Iowa. Don’t read into that too much.

Jason Brummond, Publisher (14-6): Iowa — No Keith Duncan walk-off needed.

No. 7 Auburn vs. No. 10 Florida

Ruden: Florida — Tim Tebow should still be in the NFL.

Kayser: Auburn — Auburn is one of four colleges that’s name is a color. What are the other three?

Read: Auburn — If they are the Auburn Tigers, what does War Eagle mean?

Mills: Auburn — I actually dream about looking at Gus Malzahn’s sweater vest on the sideline in New Year’s Six games.

Rohden: Auburn — Tim Tebow isn’t playing, so I ain’t picking the Gators.

Rawson: Auburn —  I met a guy this summer who went to Auburn, and he said I was a good broadcaster. He was probably lying, but this is for you, Jake.

Brummond: Auburn — Apparently, Auburn feels quite disrespected to be Florida’s homecoming opponent.

Air Force vs. Navy

Ruden: Air Force — One time I had a dream I could fly, and it was awesome. The Air Force flies every day.

Kayser: Air Force — Planes, trains and, automobiles explicitly does not include boats.

Read: Navy — Navy’s playbook was my favorite in the NCAA football game. #BringItBack

Mills: Air Force — Whenever Space Force starts playing football games, I’m going with them.

Rohden: Navy — No matter what, America wins in this one.

Rawson: Air Force — I’m scared of flying and can’t swim. This is cruel.

Brummond: Air Force — Airplanes > Boats.

Kansas State vs. Baylor

Ruden: Kansas State — Baylor? More like Failor, am I right?

Kayser: Kansas State — Getcha head in the game.

Read: Baylor — College football already misses Bill Snyder.

Mills: Baylor — bal·er (noun): a machine for making paper, hay, or cotton into bales.

Rohden: Kansas State — It’s not nice to write what I truly feel about Baylor in this.

Rawson: Baylor — This is like a rap battle between two SoundCloud rappers, and one wins because the other passed out.

Brummond: Kansas State — Not impressed with Baylor’s near-loss to ISU last week.

TCU vs. Iowa State

Ruden: TCU — I used to play Fun Run with TCU players, so we’re pretty much best friends.

Kayser: TCU — Why in the world is “Brocktober” a thing?

Read: Iowa State — The Cyclones would have a better record if (insert reason here).

Mills: TCU — The thought of Iowa State starting 2-3 is something else.

Rohden: Iowa State — Little brother is finally gonna get a win.

Rawson: Iowa State — My girlfriend goes to TCU, so I hope they lose. This is probably why she calls me “toxic,” but I don’t care. I live life for me, you know?

Brummond: Iowa State — TCU’s skill players are not as good as Louisiana-Monroe.