Big Ten Week 9 Preview

This is more of an interesting weekend for the Big Ten then full on top tier match-ups.  Storylines to follow:

• Iowa and Wisconsin figure out who is the better 5-2 team
• Minnesota doesn't play well on the road and should get rolled by IU 
• Can NW make the trip across the country to win a football game?
• Can Ohio State beat USC with their back-up QB?

Like I said, more interesting then must see TV.

Wisconsin @ Iowa (-3.5):  The Big Ten has figured out the Hawkeyes after their win over Michigan.  Wisconsin has sort of been a surprise this year but is still 5-2.   Iowa 20 Wisconsin 13

Illinois (-2.5) @ Maryland:  The Terps are without a head coach and Illinois has been a disappointment this year.  Only watch this game if your paid to do so.  Illinois 13 Maryland 10 

Minnesota @ IU (-20.5):  Minnesota has trouble on the road and even though IU won last week, it wasn't pretty.  The Golden Gophers are going to feel that pain on Saturday: IU 36 Minn 14

Northwestern @ Oregon (-3.5):  The Ducks like Wolverines are struggling but their name seems to get them a few points in the line every week.  NW is the much better team but can they travel West?  Vegas doesn't think so.   Oregon 28 NW 21

Nevada @ UCLA(-22.5):  Strange late in the season non-conference game.  UCLA 41 Nevada 10 

Purdue @ Penn State (-9.5):   Pretty Pretty Bad game. PSU 31 Purdue 17 

OSU (-6.5) @ USC:  Can Lincoln Riley save his job?  Can OSU back-up QB not have the shakes? I like USC in this one if they show up.  USC 24 OSU 20 

Washington @ Nebraska (-7.5):  Nebraska plays well at home.  NEB 26 Wash 20 

Michigan @ Rutgers Mid-Week Injury Report: