The upcoming week in the Big Ten Conference is set to feature some exciting matchups and impact players. The game of the week will see No. 4 Alabama take on Wisconsin, with the Badgers looking to capitalize on the Crimson Tide’s offensive line struggles. No. 9 Oregon will face Oregon State in a rivalry game, while Washington takes on Washington State in the Apple Cup. UCLA will host Indiana in their first conference game as a new Big Ten member.
Key impact players to watch include RB Kaleb Johnson of Iowa, DB Glendon Miller of Maryland, and LB John Bullock of Nebraska. In terms of statistics, Michigan has had a low number of plays of 10 yards or longer, Illinois is coming off a big win against Kansas, and Purdue’s Devin Mockobee is close to becoming a 2,000-yard rusher for his career.
In other matchups, Illinois will face Central Michigan, Purdue will host No. 18 Notre Dame, and Northwestern will take on Eastern Illinois. Michigan State will host Prairie View A&M. Finally, Minnesota will play Nevada with the Gophers favored but facing challenges in their ground game against quarterback Brandon Lewis.
Overall, the Big Ten Conference is gearing up for an action-packed week of football with intriguing matchups and players to watch. Fans can follow the latest AP Top 25 poll updates throughout the season for more college football news.
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