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USC enjoyed its first bye week of the 2026 season, but the Big Ten slate still offered plenty of intrigue, including a clash between the two most recent national champions.
So what did Week 7 reveal? Here are the main takeaways from around the conference.
Ohio State is the class of the Big Ten
In a battle of the last two national title winners, the Buckeyes went on the road and defeated Indiana. Ohio State's defense has been elite, and the team currently looks like the best in the conference.
But the Buckeyes may have a quarterback issue
Quarterback Julian Sayin struggled throughout the win and eventually left the game with an injury. While Ohio State boasts stars at nearly every other position, questions linger about whether the Buckeyes are strong enough at quarterback to contend for a national championship.
The Bryce Underwood era at Michigan is over
Michigan finally benched the former five-star quarterback in Saturday's ugly win over Penn State. At this point, it seems inevitable that Underwood will enter the transfer portal this offseason in search of a fresh start elsewhere.
Northwestern is the most underrated team in the country
The Wildcats are quietly 5-1, with their only loss coming by six points on the road to defending national champion Indiana.
Maryland is officially the worst team in the conference
Saturday's Big Ten matchup between Rutgers and Maryland answered a pressing question: Who is the worst team in the conference? The answer: the Terrapins.
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