Big Ten teams prepare for critical matchups in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Week 5 of the Big Ten football season features several key matchups, including Penn State at Northwestern and Ohio State at Iowa. Minnesota, coming off a strong win against Washington, faces Michigan, who recently suffered a close loss to Iowa. Wisconsin aims for their fourth consecutive victory as they host Michigan State. Maryland looks to rebound against Nebraska after a disappointing performance. The games are pivotal for teams seeking to bolster their standings in the conference.
- •Minnesota hosts Michigan after a strong road win against Washington.
- •Penn State travels to Northwestern, who has a new stadium.
- •Wisconsin seeks a fourth straight win against Michigan State.
- •Maryland faces Nebraska following a poor showing last week.
- •Ohio State plays Iowa in what is expected to be a defensive struggle.
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"Minnesota and Iowa both have a lot of momentum heading into Week 5 of the Big Ten season, while USC has to start over
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