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Big Ten teams navigate non-conference play in week three

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Big Ten teams navigate non-conference play in week three
Summary

In week three of the Big Ten schedule, most teams faced lower-tier opponents in non-conference games. Indiana remains atop the rankings at 3-0, while Maryland suffered a loss to Virginia Tech. Michigan State fell to Notre Dame, but Northwestern secured a dominant victory over Colorado. The upcoming week features notable matchups, including Wisconsin at Penn State and Indiana hosting Northwestern.

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  • •Indiana holds a 3-0 record, remaining at the top of the rankings.
  • •Maryland loses to Virginia Tech at home, dropping their record.
  • •Michigan State loses to Notre Dame in a high-profile matchup.
  • •Northwestern defeats Colorado decisively, improving to 2-0.
  • •Penn State prepares for a tougher challenge against Wisconsin next week.
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What they're saying
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Not a lot of movement as most of the Big Ten closed out non-conference play with cupcakes in week three.

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Fairly quiet this week, just a couple upsets to go around

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Injuries be damned, the 49ers have risen to the top.

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