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Week 2 of Big Ten football will feature many shocking upsets

Chaos will ensue in Week 2 of college football, and many teams in the Big Ten will be on the wrong side of it

Next week's Big Ten football season promises many surprising outcomes. Rutgers is expected to lose to Boston College, while Howard will defeat Indiana with a convincing margin. Oregon aims to prove its critics wrong against Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma is anticipated to secure a victory over Michigan due to their formidable defense.

Penn State is projected to maintain its winning streak, while Wake Forest will try to start their season with a victory against Purdue. Utah State is expected to dominate Washington, and Duke will likely secure an upset over Illinois, thanks to Nate Sheppard's performance. Eastern Michigan is likely to fall short against Michigan State, while Mississippi State will battle Minnesota's defense and run game.

Maryland is set to start their season strong against Connecticut, with Malik Washington leading their explosive passing attack. Bowling Green aims to avenge their previous loss against Nebraska, while Iowa State is predicted to pull off an upset against Iowa. Finally, USC is expected to continue their winning streak, with a dominant performance over Louisiana.

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