The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost to the Illinois Fighting Illini 9-26 on Saturday, and it had a major impact on the Big Ten West standings. Illinois extended their lead at the top of the group with a 4-1 conference record. Meanwhile, Nebraska dropped all the way down to sixth with a 2-3 conference record.
Northwestern remains in last after losing to Iowa 13-33. The Wildcats have a 1-3 conference record and 1-7 overall record. Concurrently, the win moved the Hawkeyes up to fourth place.
Two teams in the division (Wisconsin and Purdue) did not play a game this week.
Let’s take a look at the full Big Ten West standings.
LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 29: Running back Chase Brown #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs from defensive end Garrett Nelson #44 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
Last game: Won at Nebraska 26-9
Next game: vs. Michigan State
Charlie Jones (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct, 15, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
Charlie Jones 15 Celebrates A Td During The Ncaa Football Game Saturday Oct 15 2022 At Ross Ade Stadium In West Lafayette Ind
Last game: Lost at Wisconsin 24-35
Next game: vs. Iowa
Oct 29, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Won vs. Rutgers 31-0
Next game: at Nebraska
Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV (10) celebrates with running back Kaleb Johnson (2) and quarterback Spencer Petras (7) after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City,…
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