Big Ten Week 9 predictions include matchups for Iowa and Michigan

Week 9 of the college football season features several key matchups in the Big Ten. Iowa is favored to win against Wisconsin while Michigan is expected to defeat Rutgers despite quarterback issues. Illinois looks to secure a victory over winless Maryland, and Indiana is predicted to overcome Minnesota. Other notable games include Oregon against Northwestern and UCLA playing Nevada as the only nonconference game. Penn State aims for its first conference win against Purdue, and Ohio State is poised to face USC, who has not beaten a top five opponent in ten years.

• 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Picking Week 9 of college football in the Big Ten