Big Ten title race, playoff chase will gain clarity in Week 7
Ohio State and Indiana will clash weeks before the Buckeyes and Hoosiers face USC. Trojan fans can study their opponents in Big Ten Week 7
The seventh week of the Big Ten football season is set to bring several high-stakes games that will shape the rest of the conference's postseason picture. The week kicks off with Washington hosting Purdue, where Demond Williams is expected to lead the Huskies to a narrow 38-34 victory. Ohio State heads to Indiana with the hopes of avenging their previous loss to Texas and securing a statement win against Indiana, which should come in the form of a 34-21 triumph.
Meanwhile, Northwestern is expected to dominate Michigan State 31-17, while Rutgers is projected to edge out Maryland 30-24, with KJ Duff, Antwan Raymond, and Malik Washington delivering standout performances. Penn State, needing a victory to bolster their standings, will face Michigan, where Rocco Becht is expected to guide the Nittany Lions to a 24-17 win.
The week concludes with Nebraska taking on Oregon, where Anthony Colandrea is poised to lead the Cornhuskers to an upset victory over a depleted Ducks squad, 28-20. These outcomes will help clarify the intense title race and playoff chase within the Big Ten conference.
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