Big Ten Week #6 Weekend Recap
Another week is behind us and the Big Ten picture is even less clear - or is it? #5 Wisconsin, expected to be the class of the Big Ten and the preseason favorite of many, fell @ Illinois giving the Illini their first 3-0 start in Big Ten play since 1990. Michigan struggled to put Eastern Michigan away and Northwestern stunned Michigan State as trouble continues in the state of Michigan. Penn State bounced back from consecutive losses to defeat Iowa and Ohio State handled Purdue to solidify their place atop the Big Ten.
Illinois 31 - #5 Wisconsin 26
The Illini jumped out to a quick 17-6 halftime lead and held on for the win thanks to 289 yards rushing. Wisconsin outgained Illinois in total yards 519-410 and dominated in time of possession, but the Illini’s running game sealed the deal in Champaign.
Michigan 33 - Eastern Michigan 22
Michigan struggled to put away their in-state MAC foe as EMU pulled to within 2 points in the 3rd Quarter, but Michigan rode Mike Hart to 215 yards and the victory. In the game Hart broks Michigan’s all-time rushing record passing Anthony Thomas’ career mark of 4,472 rushing yards.
Penn State 27 - Iowa 7
After a scoreless 1st Quarter, Penn State outsocred Iowa 13-0 in the 2nd Quarter and never looked back in picking up the Nittany Lions’ first Big Ten win of the season. Penn State outgained Iowa 486-193 with a balanced attack and held onto the ball for over 36 minutes as Iowa falls to 0-3 in the Big Ten on the season.
Indiana 40 - Minnesota 20
The Hoosiers rode a balanced attack with 231 rushing yards and 244 passing yards as Indiana outscored the Gophers 26-6 after the 1st Quarter. With the win the Hoosiers are 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in the Big Ten as Minnesota falls to 1-5 and 0-3 in the Big Ten.
Northwestern 48 - Michigan State 41 - OT
In a offensive battle in East Landsing, Michigan, the Northwestern Wildcats were led by QB C.J. Bacher’s 521 passing
yards and 5 TDs. Michigan State dominated the ground game 294-90, but was unable to stop the Wildcats’ passing game as Bacher’s 5th TD of the game was the game-winner in overtime.
#4 Ohio State 23 - #23 Purdue 7
Ohio State scored 14 points in the 1st Quarter and kept Curtis Painter and the Purdue offense off-balance all night as the #4 Buckeyes rolled to a 23-7 win. The Buckeye defense dropped several near-interceptions on defense and QB Todd Boeckman threw 3 INTs to keep Purdue close, but the Boilermakers looked lost on offense as Ohio State dominated.
October 7th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
[...] cruised to a 23-7 win and moved up to #3 in both the AP and USA Today Polls. As stated in the Big Ten Fans weekend recap, this game could have been a lot uglier for Purdue. The Buckeyes host the Kent State Golden Flashes [...]