Big Ten Superlatives: Week 7

Penn State and Michigan had the large stage, whereas Illinois and Minnesota performed a sport that may go a great distance in figuring out issues within the Massive Ten West. There have been different attention-grabbing issues taking place across the convention. Listed below are some superlatives.

Greatest Win of the Week: Illinois

After an inexplicable early season loss at Indiana, Illinois has labored itself to the entrance of the Massive Ten West pack and into the Prime 25. On Saturday, BERT’s Illini hit bowl eligbility with a essential 26-14 win towards Minnesota. Tommy DeVito was questionable getting into the sport, however the quarterback performed and handed for 252 yards and a landing. In the meantime, Chase Brown carried 41 instances for 180 yards and the Illini protection continues to impress.

Worst Lack of the Week: Penn State

You bear in mind it. And we’ve received it lined right here or right here or right here.

Offensive Participant of the Week: Michigan Offensive Line

Talking of the Wolverines, we completely are giving them their due. Their offensive line dominated the trenches, permitting life to be straightforward for Michigan’s working again duo of Blake Corum (166 yards, 2 touchdowns) and Donovan Edwards (173 yards, 2 touchdowns). J.J. McCarthy was sacked simply as soon as and never pressured typically sufficient as he accounted for about 200 yards of offense himself. The Wolverines have a transparent path, and one which ought to be simply managed, to being unbeaten once they head to Columbus to shut the common season.

Defensive Participant of the Week: Illinois Secondary

Again to the Illini, they pressured Minnesota into three interceptions. Kendall Smith, Jartavius Martin, and Sydney Brown every had an interception apiece. In the meantime, Minnesota’s quarterbacks mixed to throw for simply 38 yards.

Particular Groups Participant of the Week: Brad Robbins, Michigan

He received dressed. He stretched. He warmed up. Then, he received to hang around on the sidelines with a entrance row seat to the largest sport of the day.

Most Massive Ten Second of the Week: Purdue’s Band

To your halftime leisure – look to the sphere and see Indiana’s agriculture faculty honoring farmers. Glad Harvest season all people! Purdue gained the large farm battle towards Nebraska, too, retaining the Boilermakers within the hunt for a division title.

Most Iowa Second of the Week: Curtis Jacobs interception return

With Iowa off this week, there have been some Iowa vibes working for Penn State in Ann Arbor. Whereas being fully manhandled on the sphere, the Lions out of the blue discovered themselves within the lead because of the type of play that often haunts Iowa opponents.

Offensive Play of the Week: Jayden Reed walk-off landing

Sparty received its first convention win because of this spectacular seize in additional time towards Wisconsin.

Defensive Play of the Week: Kendall Smith covers floor

We talked about the Illinois interceptions earlier, right here’s one the place Kendall Smith covers a ton of floor.

Factor We Are Trying Ahead to the Most: The solar turning right into a purple star

Or the White Out. About even odds at this level.