Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: No. 4 Ohio State (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) at No. 3 Penn State (7-0, 4-0), Saturday, noon ET (Fox) Penn State will try to remain unbeaten this season by ending its seven-game skid in this series.
The Nittany Lions’ last victory over Ohio State was a 24-21 decision back in 2016. Ohio State already fell to No. 1 Oregon this season and would have a difficult time making it to the Big Ten championship game if it suffers a second conference loss.
Much of the attention heading into this game surrounds the uncertain status of Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, who watched the second half of the Nittany Lions’ 28-13 victory at Wisconsin from the sideline while wearing a brace on his left knee. Beau Pribula took over for Allar at Wisconsin and helped Penn State outscore the Badgers 21-3 in the second half. BetMGM Sportsbook has Ohio State as a 3 1⁄2-point favorite.
No. 1 Oregon (8-0, 5-0) at Michigan (5-3, 3-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
ET (CBS) The top-ranked team in the land goes on the road to face the defending national champion. Michigan’s had an up-and-down season but is coming off a 24-17 victory over Michigan State that snapped a two-game skid. The Wolverines still will have their hands full with Oregon, which has followed up its 32-31 triumph over Ohio State by beating Purdue and then-No.
20 Illinois by a combined 73-9 margin the last two weeks. BetMGM has Oregon as a 14 1⁄2-point favorite. Minnesota QB Max Brosmer went 26 of.