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Alabama overwhelms Mississippi State while Big Ten contenders struggle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:03 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Alabama overwhelms Mississippi State while Big Ten contenders struggle

Summary

Alabama defeated #16 Mississippi State 56-23 in Starkville on October 3, 2026, showcasing a strong offense led by sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell. Meanwhile, teams expected to contend in the Big Ten, including USC, Michigan, and Penn State, are struggling, with Michigan and Penn State winless in conference play and Washington sitting at 0-2. Illinois dropped to a 2-3 record after losing to Purdue 24-17, questioning head coach Bret Bielema's previous progress. The SEC has seen fluctuations in team performance, Ole Miss losing to Florida after a significant win against LSU.

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•Alabama scores 56 points against Mississippi State on October 3, 2026.
•Washington, Michigan, and Penn State are winless in Big Ten play.
•Illinois falls to 2-3 after losing to Purdue.
•Ole Miss suffers a significant loss to Florida after a key victory.
•SEC teams struggle to maintain momentum following high-profile wins.

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The Big Ten’s Cluster of Disappointment Heading into the season, USC, Washington, Michigan and Penn State were all expected to compete for a playoff berth. It’s not looking promising for any of those teams. Washington looked sluggish in non-conference play before starting 0-2 in the Big Ten while being riddled with injuries. Penn State and […]
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