The TideSports staff makes its picks on the SEC's "cupcake weekend" as Alabama and Auburn both gear up for the Iron Bowl. We also pick a couple Big 10 games and the USC-UCLA rivalry game.

<p>The TideSports staff makes its picks on the SEC's "cupcake weekend" as Alabama and Auburn both gear up for the Iron Bowl. We also pick a couple Big 10 games and the USC-UCLA rivalry game.</p>

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