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Highlights: USC edges past resilient Rutgers
USC held off a Rutgers squad determined to stop the skid in a high-scoring Big Ten battle. The Trojans stayed unbeaten behind timely offensive plays and key defensive stops.
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Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen, who led the Irish with eight tackles, praised the physical nature of his team’s defensive unit.
The Fighting Irish took on the Spartans for the first time since 2017, firing on all cylinders and coming away with the win in South Bend to stay undefeated.
Even though Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 on Saturday night, he still felt they didn’t play their “best ball” and emphasized the need to clean up self-inflicted issues down the stretch.
Notre Dame safety Luke Talich gets up to intercept Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic.
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The lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges Musselman kicked Baker-Mazara off the team after the Trojans were eliminated from NCAA Tournament contention to avoid paying the remainder of his NIL contract.
Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell says he has been diagnosed with cancer after visiting doctors a few months ago when “not feeling 100%.”
Minnesota’s leading scorer Cade Tyson has rejoined the team with the intent to play this season. Tyson has enrolled in classes and will practice with the Gophers while waiting for official eligibility clearance.
McCoy Jr., a top-15 recruit in the nation and a projected first-rounder in the 2027 NBA Draft, was injured during Michigan’s exhibition game in Montenegro on Thursday.
2026 Big Ten football schedule on NBC & Peacock
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sat., Aug. 29 | 2:30 p.m. | USC 42, San Jose State 26 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Thurs., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | Minnesota 59, Eastern Illinois 7 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 1 | Sat., Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Michigan 13, Western Michigan 12 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 6 | 4 p.m. | Washington 24, Washington State 10 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Iowa 16, Iowa State 13 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 12:30 p.m. | Wisconsin 54, Eastern Michigan 10 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 2 p.m. | Illinois 48, Southern Illinois 10 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 4 p.m. | Indiana 38, Western Kentucky 0 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 6 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | USC at Penn State | NBC, Peacock |
| 13 | Fri. Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Minnesota at Wisconsin | NBC, Peacock |
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Nolan James Jr. converts a two-yard rush into Notre Dame’s first touchdown of the night against Michigan State.
Notre Dame RB Aneyas Williams takes it into the end zone for the 1-yard rush after a 75-yard drive by the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr completes the drive he engineered with a 39-yard pass and bullies his way past the Spartan defense for his first rushing TD of the season.
The College Countdown crew makes their final cases for Notre Dame and Michigan State, and Joshua Perry sings the praises of the Fighting Irish’s defensive unit.
Henry’s 14 catches included a 13-yard touchdown and totaled a career-high 160 yards.
Colton Joseph made sure he didn’t miss Chris Brooks Jr. in stride, where the two connected for a long 75-yard touchdown to add onto Wisconsin’s lead.
The College Countdown crew evaluates Wisconsin’s season so far, including why Luke Fickell is “embracing” the high stakes surrounding the Badgers.
Aidan Laughery breaks the 7-7 tie with a 77-yard touchdown run down the sideline to give Illinois the lead.
Southern Illinois’ Allen Middleton catches an 8-yard touchdown pass as Southern Illinois ties the game at 7-7.
Colton Joseph punches in the four-yard rushing touchdown to chip away at Eastern Michigan’s lead.
