Iowa, Michigan, UCLA highlight Big Ten action with strong defensive performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Week 9 of the 2026 college football season featured nine Big Ten matchups on Halloween, highlighted by dominant defensive displays. Iowa shutout Wisconsin 30-0, while Michigan edged Rutgers 28-21. UCLA secured a 27-0 win over Nevada, and Illinois managed a narrow 20-17 victory against Maryland. Other notable results included Penn State defeating Purdue 31-17 and Washington overcoming Nebraska 17-10 with a strong fourth quarter. The week concluded with Oregon rallying past Northwestern 34-26 and USC defeating Ohio State 30-18.
- •Iowa shuts out Wisconsin 30-0 with a strong defensive showing.
- •Michigan wins 28-21 over Rutgers with a steady offensive performance.
- •UCLA extends unbeaten streak to 8-0 after 27-0 win against Nevada.
- •Illinois secures victory against Maryland with a fourth-quarter field goal.
- •Washington rallies for a 17-10 win against Nebraska on the road.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Big Ten Roundup Week 9-- Halloween filled with scary defenses
"The Week 9 Big Ten Roundup had nine teams played on Halloween with defenses scaring opposing offenses.
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