Indiana, Ohio State Stay Out Front as USC, Oregon Keep Playoff Hopes Alive After Week 12

Fresh standings, bowl lists, plus Week 13 pairings frame a tightening Big Ten race.

Overview

Indiana moved to 10-0 with a 31-7 win over Wisconsin as Fernando Mendoza went 22-of-24 for 299 yards and four touchdowns.
Top-ranked Ohio State routed UCLA 48-10 with Julian Sayin throwing for 184 yards as the Buckeyes excelled on the ground despite Carnell Tate being out and Jeremiah Smith limited.
USC beat Iowa 26-21 with a 16-0 second half surge, as Jayden Maiava threw for 254 yards and Makai Lemon posted 10 catches for 153 yards to keep the Trojans in the playoff chase.
Oregon handled Minnesota 42-13 on Friday in Eugene with Dante Moore passing for 306 yards and two scores, following reports the Ducks were down multiple scholarship receivers.
Yahoo Sports’ updated slate shows Indiana and Ohio State leading the conference, a bowl-eligibility list headlined by those two plus USC, Oregon and Michigan, and Week 13 matchups featuring Ohio State vs. Rutgers and Oregon vs. USC.