Overview
- Ohio State reinforced its No. 1 form with a 48-10 rout of UCLA, highlighted by efficient quarterback play from Julian Sayin and big plays from freshman standouts.
- Indiana moved to 11-0 with a 31-7 win over Wisconsin, positioning the Hoosiers to reach their first Big Ten Championship Game since the event began in 2011.
- USC rallied past Iowa 26-21 after a second-half shutout of the Hawkeyes, setting up a pivotal visit to Oregon next week.
- Michigan edged Northwestern 24-22 on a walk-off field goal at Wrigley Field to keep its postseason hopes alive.
- Penn State secured its first conference win under interim coach Terry Smith by beating Michigan State 28-10, while Washington’s 49-13 rout kept Purdue winless in Big Ten play this season.