Scores From Around the Nation: Indiana’s Week 3 Opponent Recap

It was a light week for the Big Ten, but there were a couple of conference games that displayed fireworks. Here is how IU’s opponents fared in week 3. 

Overall Opponent Record Remaining Schedule: 18-7 (.720)

Northwestern Wildcats (2-0): Last Week Win 41-7 vs. Colorado

Northwestern looks much more dynamic on offense and they closed out their Lakeside Stadium Era with a win.
Up Next: at No. 4 Indiana Sept. 25

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-3): Last Week Loss 42-35 vs. No. 14 USC
The Scarlet Knights showed some life and played without fear of losing. They gave the Trojans a run for their money.
Up Next: vs. Howard Sept. 25

Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0): Last Week Win 34-7 vs. North Dakota
It was another decisive victory for Nebraska who is halfway to bowl eligibility already. The Huskers travel to Michigan State this week to open Big Ten play.
Up Next: at Michigan State Sept. 26

No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1): Last Week Win 59-3 vs. Kent State

Ohio State took out their loss to Texas on Kent State. The Buckeyes open up Big Ten play with Illinois at home for the latest in the Illibuck rivalry series.
Up Next: vs. Illinois Sept. 26

No. 19 Michigan Wolverines (3-0): Last Week Win 59-14 vs. UTEP
After an early struggle, Michigan figured it out ran away with it. The Wolverines have a top-20 matchup with No.18 Iowa next week.
Up Next: vs. No. 17 Iowa Sept. 26

Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-1): Last Week Win 41-7 vs. Akron

Minnesota got back on track with a win over Akron. A trip out west to face Washington is up next.

Up Next: at Washington Sept. 26

No. 14 USC Trojans (4-0, 1-0): Last Week Win 42-35 at Rutgers

USC’s offense looks great, the defense leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe they were looking ahead to this week when Oregon comes to town.
Up Next: vs. No. 20 Oregon Sept. 25

Washington Huskies (3-0): Last Week Win 48-16 vs. Eastern Washington

The Huskies are now receiving votes after a lopsided win over FCS Eastern Washington. They will open Big Ten play at home against Minnesota on Saturday night.
Up Next: vs. Minnesota Sept. 26

Purdue Boilermakers (1-2): Last Week Loss 52-38 at UCLA
Purdue’s offense looked better, but the defense looked awful as they lost their 19th straight Power Four game. This week does not get easier at No. 3 Notre Dame comes to town.
Up Next: vs. Notre Dame Sept. 26

Indiana’s Previous Opponents: 2-7 (.222)

North Texas Mean Green (1-2): Last Week Loss 49-35 at Texas State

Tayven Jackson threw for nearly 500 yards, but the Bobcats’ rush attack was too much for the Mean Green

Up Next: vs. Houston Christian Sept. 26

Howard Bison (1-2): Last Week BYE

Howard travels to Rutgers for a Friday night game.
Up Next: at Rutgers Sept. 25

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-3): Last Week Loss 38-0 at Indiana

The Hilltoppers start the season 0-3 after starting the season away from home. They get FCS Mercyhurst this week.
Up Next: vs. Mercyhurst Sept. 26