The Nebraska Cornhuskers did not play a game during Week 4, but there was plenty of activity from the rest of the teams in the Big Ten West. The other six teams recorded a combined 4-2 record this week.
Notably, Minnesota and Iowa picked up their first conference wins of the season. Minnesota cruised to a 34-7 victory over Michigan State, and Iowa defeated Rutgers 27-10.
Northwestern continued to struggle. The Wildcats lost to Miami (OH) in overtime 14-17. Their only win this season came against Nebraska. Northwestern now has a 1-3 overall record. The victory looms large in the standings, however, as it is currently the only division win.
Let’s take a look at the full standings for the Big Ten West.
Northwestern: 1-0 conference, 1-3 overall
Sep 24, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) sacks Miami (Ohio) Redhawks quarterback Aveon Smith (2) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Lost vs. Miami OH 14-17
Next game: at Penn State
Minnesota: 1-0 conference, 4-0 overall
Sep 24, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) looks for a receiver in the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Won vs. Michigan State 34-7
Next game: vs. Purdue
Iowa: 1-0 conference, 3-1 overall
Sep 24, 2022; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Kaevon Merriweather (26) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Won at Rutgers 27-10
Next game: vs. Michigan
Illinois: 0-1 conference, 3-1 overall
Sep 22, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Chattanooga Mocs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Won vs. Chattanooga 31-0
Next game: at Wisconsin
Purdue: 0-1 conference, 2-2 overall
Sep 24, 2022; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Dylan Downing (38) jumps over Florida Atlantic Owls cornerback Romain Mungin (2) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Boilermakers won 28 to 26. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Won vs. FAU 28-26
Next game: at Minnesota
Wisconsin: 0-1 conference, 2-2 overall
Sep 24, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Lost at Ohio State 21-52
Next game: vs. Illinois
Nebraska: 0-1 conference, 1-3 overall
Sep 17, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Lost vs. Oklahoma 14-49
Next game: vs. Indiana
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