Big Ten teams navigate non-conference play in week three
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 3
"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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