Big Ten teams face critical challenges in Week 9 matchups

Week 9 of the Big Ten football season features key matchups as teams seek to strengthen their postseason resumes. Wisconsin visits Iowa in a defensive battle, while Illinois hosts Maryland with a freshman quarterback making waves. Michigan faces Rutgers, where the Wolverines hope to rectify offensive struggles, and Minnesota takes on Indiana in a matchup of defensive strength against offensive woes. The weekend also sees Purdue at Penn State and Ohio State squaring off against USC, both with implications for conference standings. Action is ongoing as these teams strive for crucial victories as the season approaches the final stretch.

• 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Week 9 will allow contending Big Ten teams to boost their resumes