Big Ten play starts in earnest this week. By the end of Saturday, all but five teams will have played a conference game.
As always, MLive’s college football writers make their picks against the spread for each Big Ten game. Here are the standings through three weeks:
Aaron McMann: 27-13
Jacob Richman: 26-14
Matt Wenzel: 17-23
Andrew Kahn: 16-24
Ryan Zuke: 15-25
This week’s games are below. Kickoff times are Eastern and odds are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Iowa at Rutgers
- When: Friday, 8 p.m.
- TV: FOX | Fubo (free trial) | DirecTV Stream | Sling TV
- Line: Iowa -2.5
Rutgers still has not done better than 4-5 in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights’ struggles include Iowa; Rutgers is 0-4 against them.
MLive staff picks:
- Iowa -2.5: Zuke
- Rutgers +2.5: Kahn, McMann, Richman, Wenzel
Maryland at Wisconsin
- When: Saturday, noon
- TV: NBC/Peacock | Fubo (free trial) | DirecTV Stream | Sling TV
- Line: Wisconsin -9.5
Another strange line given Wisconsin’s struggles early this season. Wisconsin starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. is questionable to play against his former school due to injury.
MLive staff picks:
- Maryland +9.5: Kahn, McMann, Richman, Zuke
- Wisconsin -9.5: Wenzel
Oregon vs. Oregon State
- When: Saturday, 3 p.m.
- TV: BTN | Fubo (free trial) | DirecTV Stream | Sling TV
- Line: Oregon -35.5
In a rivalry formerly known as the Civil War, the Ducks have dominated the last two years. Just like for those meetings, Oregon is in the top 10.
MLive staff picks:
- Oregon -35.5: McMann, Richman, Wenzel
- Oregon State +35.5: Kahn, Zuke
Purdue at Notre Dame
- When: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
- TV: NBC/Peacock | Fubo (free trial) | DirecTV Stream | Sling TV
- Line: Notre Dame -26.5
It’s Purdue with two wins and Notre Dame with none. Notre Dame is still ranked in the AP Top-25 despite the 0-2 start.
MLive staff picks:
- Purdue +26.5: Kahn, Richman
- Notre Dame -26.5: McMann, Wenzel, Zuke
Illinois at Indiana
- When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
- TV: NBC | Fubo (free trial) | DirecTV Stream | Sling TV
- Line: Indiana -4.5
Oddsmakers continue to disrespect Illinois. We’ll see if Curt Cignetti’s Big Ten magic is still alive.
MLive staff picks:
- Illinois +4.5: Kahn, McMann, Richman, Wenzel, Zuke
Washington at Washington State
- When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
- TV: CBS | Fubo (free trial) | DirecTV Stream | Sling TV
- Line: Washington -20.5
Washington State won the Apple Cup last year; Washington the year before. The games were decided by a combined five points.
MLive staff picks:
- Washington -20.5: McMann, Richman, Wenzel, Zuke
- Washington State +20.5: Kahn
Michigan at Nebraska
- When: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
- TV: CBS/Paramount+ | Fubo (free trial) | DirecTV Stream | Sling TV
- Line: Michigan -2.5
Nebraska has the country’s top-ranked pass defense, making Bryce Underwood’s legs all the more important.
MLive staff picks:
- Michigan -2.5: Kahn, McMann, Richman
- Nebraska +2.5: Wenzel, Zuke
Michigan State at USC
- When: Saturday, 11 p.m.
- TV: FOX | Fubo (free trial) | DirecTV Stream | Sling TV
- Line: USC -17.5
A very late kickoff time for the Spartans, who are looking for a 4-0 start for the first time since 2021.
MLive staff picks:
- Michigan State +17.5: Kahn
- USC -17.5: McMann, Richman, Wenzel, Zuke
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