Andy Greder takes a look at this week's games:
SATURDAY
No. 3 OHIO STATE at ILLINOIS, 11 a.m., KSTP-Ch. 5
Skinny: The Buckeyes (9-0, 5-0) are ranked third in the College Football Playoff rankings, and QB J.T. Barrett's return from suspension sets up easy tuneup (Michigan State and Michigan are next) against the Illini (5-4, 2-3). Ohio State, 40-13
MARYLAND at No. 13 MICHIGAN STATE, 11 a.m., ESPN2
Skinny: The Spartans' (8-1, 4-1) chances at the CFP were dashed with the brutal call in a last-second loss to Nebraska.