Big Ten Football Weekend Recap – Week Eight

The eighth week of the 2026 Big Ten Football season is in the books with some wild outcomes and plays. We’re covering the season and you can listen on SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (Ch. 372). INDIANA 13 MICHIGAN 6 ()T) Josh Hoover’s touchdown run in overtime gave Indiana its first win at the Big House since 1967. UCLA 28 MICHIGAN STATE 10 Ty Dieffenbach threw a 63-yard touchdown pass and handed off for three others as UCLA remained undefeated wth a win on Saturday. It’s the first 7-0 start for the Bruins since 2005. MINNESOTA 13 IOWA 10 Luke Drzewiecki kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired and Minnesota beat Iowa to claim the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the first time since 2023. WISCONSIN 24 USC 7 Southern California transfer Bryan Jackson scored a first-half touchdown against his former team to help the Badgers upset the Trojans in Madison. NORTHWESTERN 42 RUTGERS 14 Aidan Chiles threw for three touchdowns for the third time this season and also rushed for two more scores as the Wildcvats scored their fourth straight win. ILLINOIS 21 OREGON 10 Aidan Laughery ran for 123 yards and a touchdown and Collins Dixon made a diving catch for a 23-yard score late in the fourth quarter as t...