The smell of pumpkin spice is in the air, the days are getting colder and -- OK, actually, it's not all bad news with October approaching. Breathe easy, optimists. The nonconference slate is finally over.
It's Week 5 of the season, and it's the first time we don't have to worry about Group of 5 teams or FCS opponents. This is the first week where it's all Big Ten. Finally.
Plenty of storylines and questions abound at this early point, so, without further ado, we take a closer look at what to watch on this B1G-filled Saturday: