Big Ten football teams prepare for multiple Week 2 non-conference matchups

Big Ten programs face a slate of non-conference opponents this week following a largely successful opening weekend of play. USC remains a conference contender as teams across the league look to improve their early-season resumes. Notable games include Ohio State playing Texas, Oklahoma facing Michigan, and Iowa hosting Iowa State. Other matchups feature Rutgers against Boston College, Oregon at Oklahoma State, and Penn State at Temple. Teams like Purdue, Maryland, and UCLA aim to build on momentum from their season openers, while Wisconsin seeks a win after an opening loss to Notre Dame. Conference play for these teams begins following these scheduled non-conference contests.

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