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2026 Big Ten Roundup-- Week 4 features shock and awe with close wins

Week 4 of the 2026 Big Ten schedule brought intense competition across ten matchups, highlighted by Rutgers blowing past Howard 58-7 behind two early interceptions from Bradlee Jones and Indiana defeating Northwestern 29-23 with 203 rushing yards from Lee Beebe Jr. Meanwhile, Notre Dame overwhelmed Purdue 49-10 as Drayk Bowen returned a forced fumble for a score during a dominant defensive performance, while Ohio State rolled past Illinois 42-19 thanks to Julian Sayin throwing for 367 yards and four touchdowns to Jeremiah Smith.

Oregon edged USC 41-27 after Dylan Raiola stepped in for the injured Dante Moore, Wisconsin slipped past Penn State 24-20 behind late heroics from Colton Joseph despite three interceptions, and Iowa edged Michigan 20-19 on a final-play touchdown toss from Hank Brown.

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