Another wild week in the Big Ten has set forth a clear contender class with now two weeks to go in the regular season. While Indiana and Ohio State both control their own destiny for a Big Ten Title Game (and CFP) berth, three other teams scored victories to ensure they to have a shot to qualify for the CFP as an at-large berth.

The Hoosiers and Buckeyes cruised to wins against Wisconsin and UCLA, respectively. USC stayed alive with a come-from-behind 26-21 win against Iowa after falling behind 14 points early. Likewise, Michigan improved to 8-2 with a 22-21 come-from-behind win against Northwestern with a FG at the buzzer. In Eugene, Oregon thrashed Minnesota to improved to 9-1 and set up a ranked showdown (and possible CFP elimination game?) with USC next week.

Also in CFP news, Notre Dame destroyed Pitt to improve to 8-2 and further bolster its playoff resume.

Illinois improved to 7-3 by running all over Maryland in a 24-6 win. Washington thrashed Purdue, 49-13, despite playing without four offensive starters. And Penn State won its first P4 game of the season with a 28-10 win against Michigan St.

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