Ohio State, Indiana secure wins; USC rebounds in Week 5 of Big Ten
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
In Week 5 of the Big Ten, No. 5 Ohio State defeated No. 14 Iowa 31-14, with Jeremiah Smith amassing 206 receiving yards. No. 6 Indiana rolled past Rutgers 47-15, highlighted by Josh Hoover's four touchdown passes. No. 18 USC edged Washington 25-21, thanks in part to a defensive touchdown. Northwestern surprised Penn State with a 34-13 victory, while Minnesota claimed the Little Brown Jug in a 20-14 win over Michigan. Nebraska and Wisconsin also had solid performances against Maryland and Michigan State, respectively.
- •Ohio State finishes with 324 passing yards against Iowa.
- •Indiana outgains Rutgers 593-254 in a dominant win.
- •USC makes critical stops to hold off Washington late.
- •Northwestern rushes for over 400 yards in victory over Penn State.
- •Minnesota wins the Little Brown Jug against Michigan for first time since 2014.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten Week 5 recap: Final scores, updated standings, what's next?
"Ohio State and Indiana each won on the road, and Penn State and Michigan continue to struggle.
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