The Big Ten West race is about as wide open as it has ever been, and new favorites in the division could be on the rise. Illinois and Purdue scored huge wins in the division in Week 5, with the Illini giving Bret Bielema a happy return to Wisconsin and Purdue handing Minnesota its first loss of the season.
It was mostly business as usual in the Big Ten East, but there could be a wild card factor developing in the division with the Maryland Terrapins. While Ohio State and Michigan did what was expected of them, Penn State looked like a team that has some work to do in their upcoming bye week.
It was a busy weekend with a full slate of Big Ten football in Week 5. Here is a look at all of the action from this weekend around the Big Ten, followed by the updated Big Ten standings after the events of Week 5.
No. 3 Ohio State 49, Rutgers 10
Oct 1, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks to throw during the first quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
It was pretty much business as usual as Ohio State took care of business at home against an overmatched Rutgers squad. C.J. Stroud had a pair of touchdowns and 154 passing yards in the win for the Buckeyes and Miyan Williams rushed for 189 yards and FIVE touchdowns.
But tempers flared a bit late in the game when Ohio State punter Aron Cruikshank took off running for a big gain on the ground. The reaction led to the head coaches exchanging some heated discussion points in the fallout.
Next up for Rutgers: vs. Nebraska
Next up for Ohio State: at Michigan State
No. 4 Michigan 27, Iowa 14
Oct 1, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Seth Benson (44) moves in for the tackle as offensive lineman Trevor Keegan (77) attempts to block during the first quarter at Kinnick…
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