Northwestern at Iowa
11 a.m., ESPN Classic
Northwestern hasn’t swept its non-conference slate since the “Mad Men” era. Now the Wildcats can take it to 5-0 against a team that changes quarterbacks as often as Nick Swisher changes facial hair.
Minnesota at No. 14 Ohio State
11 a.m., Big Ten Network
Goodbye, Todd Boeckman. Hello, Terrelle Pryor. And say hello to a supercharged running game with Chris “Beanie” Wells finally healthy.
No. 9 Wisconsin at Michigan
2:30 p.m., WLS-Ch. 7
The Badgers have not allowed a sack this season. Have they been playing the Bears?
Purdue at Notre Dame
2:30 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5
In less than a month, Notre Dame’s offensive philosophy has gone from “pound it” to “chuck it.”
No. 8 Alabama at No. 3 Georgia
6:45 p.m., ESPN
Georgia’s decision to wear black jerseys prompted an Alabama strength coach to joke that the Bulldogs are headed to a funeral. OK, but whose?
No. 22 Illinois at No. 12 Penn State
7 p.m., WLS-Ch. 7
Here’s something you don’t hear every day: a coach (in this case, Joe Paterno) saying he would have preferred “tougher” early-season competition.
