Wisconsin loses to Iowa, Oregon rallies past Northwestern

No. 25 Wisconsin ended a promising stretch of play with a 30-0 loss to Iowa on Saturday. The Badgers were outmatched on both sides of the ball, recording just 52 rushing yards. Iowa quarterback Hank Brown completed 20 of 24 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. The result snaps a recent run of strong performances for the team under coach Luke Fickell.

In Eugene, Oregon, quarterback Dylan Raiola led a late surge to defeat No. 20 Northwestern. The Ducks trailed 10-0 in the early stages of the game. Raiola, a transfer from Nebraska, completed 22 of 31 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns. New offensive coordinator Jay Johnson designed plays that utilized Oregon's receivers in open space. The win keeps Oregon alive in the late-season schedule, though their playoff odds remain low.

No. 4 Indiana escaped a late deficit against Minnesota with a 23-16 win. Coach Curt Cignetti faced scrutiny after letting 40 seconds expire without a timeout. Minnesota kicked a 60-yard field goal as time ran out in regulation. Indiana responded with a 60-yard field goal of their own to force overtime. The Hoosiers scored the winning points in the extra period to secure the victory.

Texas Tech has re-entered the Big 12 title conversation after back-to-back home wins. The Red Raiders defeated No. 22 Houston and No. 22 Arizona. Coach Joey McGuire turned to backup quarterback Thomas Castellanos following a loss to Cincinnati. The team now prepares for road games against No. 24 Oklahoma State and Baylor. Those opponents are currently among the highest ranked in the conference.

Oklahoma suffered a 42-25 home defeat to South Carolina. The Sooners allowed 28 points in the first half. Their defense committed multiple coverage errors, including an 84-yard touchdown pass from LaNorris Sellers to DJ Black. The loss marks another challenging season for head coach Brent Venables. The Sooners scored 15 points in the final quarter, but the defensive collapse defined the game.

Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. He completed 64 percent of his passes in a 41-9 win over UCF. Lagway has now played for a new head coach in consecutive seasons. Interim coach Joe Klanderman guided the team to its most decisive victory of the year. The performance provided a boost for a program looking to stabilize its offense.

No. 19 SMU lost 30-27 to Syracuse, ending their run as a College Football Playoff contender. The Mustangs surrendered a passing touchdown with 17 seconds left. Syracuse entered the game with a 3-4 record. SMU now has only one close loss on their record, but the defeat adds to a pattern of late-season struggles. The team remains within striking distance of top opponents but has lost momentum.

Sacramento State recorded its first FBS victory with a 31-10 win over Kent State. The Hornets had lost their first seven FBS games by an average of 27.5 points. Running back Isaiah Ene rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns. The win provides a foundation for the team as it heads into the final stretch of the season. The result ends a long winless streak in the higher division of play.

The night slate features two top-five matchups. No. 2 Ohio State hosts USC, and No. 1 Miami faces North Carolina. These games will test the current standings as the conference races intensify. Fans and analysts await the results to see if the current leaders can hold their ground against unranked or lower-ranked opponents. The outcomes will shape the narrative for the final weeks of the regular season.