BIG TEN FOOTBALL RECAP | NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Ohio State Buckeyes
Oregon 41, Ohio State 28
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State watched an early two-touchdown advantage evaporate Saturday afternoon as Oregon rallied for a 41-28 victory over the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State jumped ahead 14-0 behind a pair of first-quarter touchdown runs from Bo Jackson, but the Ducks responded with 38 unanswered points to seize control of the Big Ten showdown. Buckeyes receiver Jeremiah Smith delivered another standout performance, hauling in seven receptions for 133 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Luke Fahey connected with Smith and Nate Roberts for fourth-quarter scores. Ohio State generated 413 yards of total offense, including 360 through the air, but managed just 53 rushing yards and failed on all four fourth-down attempts. Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for two touchdowns, while Dierre Hill Jr. scored twice on the ground, including a 48-yard burst. The loss dropped Ohio State to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in conference play, dealing another blow to the Buckeyes' postseason aspirations.
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan State 15, Michigan 6
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan's offensive struggles continued Saturday night as rival Michigan State reclaimed the Paul Bunyan Trophy with a 15-6 victory before 111,172 spectators at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines managed just 192 yards of total offense, including 54 on the ground, while committing four turnovers that repeatedly stalled scoring opportunities. Quarterback Tommy Carr threw for 138 yards but was intercepted twice, and freshman running back Savion Hiter prevented a shutout with a one-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. Michigan's defense kept the Wolverines within striking distance, highlighted by linebacker Troy Bowles' career-high 15 tackles and John Henry Daley's eight stops and two sacks. However, the Spartans controlled possession for more than 38 minutes, and kicker Liam Boyd connected on five field goals to account for all 15 Michigan State points. The defeat dropped Michigan to 5-4 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten competition, extending a frustrating stretch for the Wolverines.
Purdue Boilermakers
Maryland 34, Purdue 29
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue's Homecoming celebration ended in disappointment Saturday afternoon as Maryland escaped Ross-Ade Stadium with a 34-29 victory, overcoming a 12-7 halftime deficit to hand the Boilermakers their sixth loss of the season. Quarterback Ryan Browne completed 24 of 38 passes for 296 yards, while Tra'Mar Harris led Purdue's receiving corps with 76 yards on three receptions. The Boilermakers accumulated 425 yards of total offense and 26 first downs, but struggled to finish drives in the end zone, relying heavily on freshman kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, who connected on all five field-goal attempts, including a 47-yarder, to establish a Purdue freshman single-season record. Xavier Townsend added a 30-yard touchdown run, while Fame Ijeboi scored from two yards out to pull Purdue within five points late in the fourth quarter. Maryland quarterback Malik Washington threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, with receiver C. Durr Jr. contributing 127 receiving yards and a score. Purdue mounted one final drive, advancing to the Maryland 11-yard line before a game-ending sack sealed the defeat, dropping the Boilermakers to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play.