Last week’s games were interesting, but nothing like getting into the thick of the conference race with three games that can decide the rest of the season for the six teams involved. Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska are all tied atop the Big Ten West, with Minnesota right behind them.
Michigan and Penn State, along with Ohio State, are tied for first in the East. The three teams that come out victorious in those games will have a much easier path to contending for the division, while the others will be left hoping for some good fortunes down the stretch.