Week 9 matchups include Wisconsin at Iowa and Ohio State at USC

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Week 9 matchups include Wisconsin at Iowa and Ohio State at USC
Summary

As part of Week 9 in college football, several intriguing matchups are set to unfold. Wisconsin visits Iowa, a contest expected to be low-scoring due to Iowa's injuries at quarterback. Illinois travels to Maryland following Maryland's recent coaching change, with Illinois favored. Northwestern faces Oregon, with some analysts highlighting Northwestern's resurgence and Oregon's strong home advantage. Additionally, Ohio State, with a backup quarterback, plays at USC, where both teams boast powerful offenses. Predictions for scores vary among analysts, reflecting the competitive nature of these matchups.

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  • •Wisconsin visits Iowa in a pivotal Big Ten matchup
  • •Illinois favored against a struggling Maryland team
  • •Northwestern faces tough test at Oregon
  • •Backup QB leads Ohio State into USC matchup
  • •Analysts predict low-scoring games across several matchups
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