Week 6 Big Ten preview highlights key matchups for teams

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Week 6 Big Ten preview highlights key matchups for teams
Summary

The Week 6 slate in the Big Ten features several notable matchups on October 16, 2026., Purdue faces Washington, while Ohio State squares off against Indiana in a top-five showdown. Purdue is on a two-game winning streak, while Indiana seeks to maintain its undefeated status. Northwestern looks to capitalize against struggling Michigan State, and Penn State faces Michigan in a contest where both teams are desperate for a conference win. Other games include Maryland hosting Rutgers and Wisconsin challenging UCLA.

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  • •Purdue (3-3, 2-1) hosts Washington (3-3, 0-3) on Friday night.
  • •Ohio State (5-1, 3-0) and Indiana (6-0, 3-0) clash in a crucial battle.
  • •Northwestern (4-1, 1-1) travels to face Michigan State (2-4, 0-3).
  • •Penn State (3-3, 0-3) meets Michigan (3-2, 0-2) in a must-win scenario.
  • •Wisconsin (4-1, 2-0) goes up against #12 UCLA (5-0, 3-0) on Saturday night.
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