Michigan rebounds with key win, Oregon suffers major upset in Big Ten
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Week 2 of the 2026 college football season featured significant developments in the Big Ten. Michigan responded to prior criticisms by securing a vital victory against Oklahoma, countering claims of their decline. In a shocking turn, Oregon fell to Oklahoma State, raising concerns about their season trajectory. Meanwhile, Rutgers faces the possibility of a winless Big Ten campaign with an upcoming matchup against USC. Washington struggled with two unconvincing wins over Pac-12 schools, leading to skepticism about their competitiveness. The Big Ten remains dominant overall, but its lower-tier teams must improve their performance, highlighted by Mississippi State's convincing win over Minnesota.
- •Michigan defeats Oklahoma, reversing previous doubts about their season.
- •Oregon loses to Oklahoma State, marking a significant upset.
- •Rutgers is positioned for a potential winless Big Ten season.
- •Washington's performances raise questions about their capability in the conference.
- •The Big Ten's overall strength contrasts with weaknesses at the bottom.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — What we learned from Week 2 of college football in the Big Ten
"Week 2 of the 2026 college football season is now in the books. What did we learn this week with regard to the Big Ten?
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