Big Ten Battles & New CFB Poll

10/23/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Ohio State Knocks Off Penn State, Michigan Responds in Key Big Ten Weekend

The college football focus centered around the Big Ten on Saturday where #3 Ohio State and #7 Penn State met with a potential CFB Playoff ticket on the line. The Buckeyes stayed perfect with a big night from star WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (11 catches, 162 yards, 1 TD). Up in East Lansing, Michigan State played host to #2 Michigan after the Wolverines’ week of scrutiny regarding a new NCAA investigation for sign-stealing. Michigan responded by dumping their in-state rival 49-0. Elsewhere, Alabama rallied to upend Tennessee, and USC suffered their second loss at the hands of Utah (34-32), effectively ending their playoff hopes and QB Caleb Williams’ repeat Heisman chances. Six unbeaten teams make up the top-six while other undefeated teams include #19 Air Force (7-0) and #25 James Madison (7-0).

College Football Highlights

#2 Michigan def. Michigan State (49-0)

#3 Ohio State def. #7 Penn State (20-12)

#4 Florida State def. #16 Duke (38-20)

#5 Washington def. Arizona State (15-7)

#6 Oklahoma def. UCF (31-29)

#8 Texas def. Houston (31-24)

#9 Oregon def. Washington State (38-24)

Virginia def. #10 North Carolina (31-27)

#11 Alabama def. #17 Tennessee (34-20)

#14 Utah def. #18 USC (34-32)

AP Top-10