The Big Ten division races started to shake out last week, with Michigan topping Penn State in the East, and Illinois and Purdue staying at the top of the West. This week, the key game comes in Madison, where the Badgers will try to stop the Boilermakers in their tracks. (Note: all games Saturday. … The Gophers-Penn State pick will appear later in the week).
Iowa at No. 2 Ohio State, 11 a.m., Ch. 9
- The last time these teams met, the Hawkeyes hammered the Buckeyes 55-24 in Iowa City in 2017. If a team in this game scores 55, it sure won't be Iowa. Ohio State 41, Iowa 13.
Indiana at Rutgers, 11 a.m., BTN
- Something's gotta give in a matchup of teams that have combined to lose seven consecutive games. The Scarlet Knights have the better defense, but can they score? Indiana 21, Rutgers 17.
Purdue at Wisconsin, 2:30 p.m., ESPN
- Badgers let one get away in double-overtime loss at Michigan State but have shown more energy under interim coach Jim Leonhard. Boilermakers will try to keep train rolling toward Nov. 12 showdown at Illinois. Close one here. Purdue 27, Wisconsin 24.
Northwestern at Maryland, 2:30 p.m., BTN
- The Wildcats are 2-0 against the Terrapins in this seldom-played matchup. That will change Saturday, even if Maryland doesn't have quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. Maryland 31, Northwestern 13.
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