Nebraska struggles while USC and Iowa highlight week 9 college football action

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Nebraska struggles while USC and Iowa highlight week 9 college football action
Summary

In Week 9 college football action, Nebraska faced its third consecutive loss, losing to Washington and now standing at 5-3. The Cornhuskers had held a 7-3 lead before a critical interception led to the defeat. Meanwhile, No. 25 Southern California secured a significant 30-18 victory over Ohio State, potentially stabilizing Lincoln Riley's position as head coach. Iowa delivered a dominant performance, blanking Wisconsin 30-0 as they look to solidify their playoff position. Other notable performances included Texas Tech, which bounced back from a prior loss with a 34-26 win against Arizona.

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  • •Nebraska falls to 5-3 after a loss to Washington.
  • •Southern California upsets Ohio State, enhancing playoff hopes.
  • •Iowa shuts out Wisconsin, improving playoff standings.
  • •Texas Tech rebounds with a win over No. 21 Arizona.
  • •Wake Forest dominates Virginia, securing 51-7 victory.
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There were highs and lows in college football in Week 9 of the season. A look at the winners and losers:

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