You better bring your A game this week if you want to be in the running for the Big Ten title.
Out of the eight games, there is not a real loser. The fun starts late Friday night in the Desperation Bowl, where Rutgers plays USC. After Oregon’s loss, all eyes will be on Ohio State’s first game.
On Saturday afternoon, the game between Illinois and Oregon will be very important; the Ducks can pretty much eliminate the Illini.
In a big game against Washington, Indiana tries to stay perfect without its quarterback, and Penn State faces Wisconsin in Madison, which could be dangerous.
All of this builds up to the matchup between Michigan State and Michigan, which is between two teams that are improving and have good first-year head coaches.
Here’s a look ahead at every Big Ten matchup, along with the most recent lines and information on how to watch.
Big Ten Week 9
Rutgers at USC
11:00 pm ET, FOX
Line: USC -13.5, o/u: 56.5
Nebraska at Ohio State
12:00 pm ET, FOX
Line: Ohio State -25.5, o/u: 48.5
Washington at Indiana
12:00 pm ET, Big Ten Network
Line: Indiana -6.5, o/u: 53.5
Illinois at Oregon
3:30 pm ET, CBS
Line: Oregon -21.5, o/u: 54.5
Northwestern at Iowa
3:30 pm ET, Big Ten Network
Line: Iowa -13.5, o/u: 37.5
Maryland at Minnesota
3:30 pm ET, FS1
Line: Minnesota -4.5, o/u: 46.5
Penn State at Wisconsin
7:30 pm ET, NBC
Line: Penn State -6.5, o/u: 47.5
Michigan State at Michigan
7:30 pm ET, Big Ten Network
Line: Michigan -4, o/u: 40.5
