Big Ten East remains undefeated in non-conference play

Now let’s take a look at the Big Ten West games as only three teams in the division won their non-conference game in week two play.

Biggest takeaway from the game: The Illinois defense did not allow a touchdown in this game.

Offensive Player of the game: Running back Chase Brown rushed for 146 yards.

Defensive Player of the game: Defensive back Matthew Bailey had two fumble recoveries and an interception.

This Week: Has a bye week

Biggest takeaway from the game: Iowa had only 150 yards of total offense and 11 first downs.

Offensive Player of the game: Tight End Sam Laporta had eight catches for 55 yards.

Defensive Player of the game: Defensive back Cooper Dejean  had 11 tackles two pass deflections, and one interception.

This Week: Hosts Nevada for a 7:30 pm game on the Big Ten Network.

Biggest takeaway from the game: The Northwestern offense committed three turnovers.

Offensive Player of the game: Running back Evan Hull caught 14 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown and also ran for 65 yards a touchdown.

Defensive Player of the game: Defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. had five tackles and an interception.

This Week: Hosts Southern Illinois at 12 pm on the Big Ten Network.

Biggest takeaway from the game: The Badgers offense committed three turnovers in the game.

Offensive Player of the game: Tight end Clay Cundiff caught four passes for 59 yards and had two touchdowns.

Defensive Player of the game: Safety John Torchio had eight tackles and one pass deflection.

This Week: Hosts New Mexico State for a 3:30 pm game on the Big Ten Network.

Biggest takeaway from the game: The Cornhuskers gave up 642 yards on defense against Georgia Southern.

Offensive Player of the game: Quarterback Casey Thompson threw for 318 yards and a touchdown and also ran the ball ten times for three rushing touchdowns.

Defensive Player of the game: Defensive back Marques Buford Jr. who had two interceptions and had five tackles.

This Week: Hosts Oklahoma for a game at 12 pm on Fox

Purdue defeated Indiana State 56-0

Biggest takeaway from the game: The Boilermakers defense held Indiana State’s offense to under 100 yards passing and under 60 yards rushing.

Offensive Player of the game: Quarterback Aidan O’Connell who threw for over 200 yards, completed all but two of his 19 pass attempts and passed for four touchdowns.

Defensive Player of the game: Safety Cam Allen had two fumble recoveries, two tackles, and an interception that he returned 65 yards for a touchdown.

This Week: At Syracuse for a 12 pm game on ESPN 2.

Minnesota defeated Western Illinois 62-10

Biggest takeaway from the game: The Gophers rushing attack combined for over 300 rushing yards.

Offensive Player of the game: Running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensive Player of the game: Defensive back Jordan Howden had an interception and had four solo tackles as well.

This Week: Hosts Colorado for a 3:30 pm game on ESPN 2.