Division leaders began setting their sights on conference title games and a Top-5 team went down to defeat.  Pac-12 and Big Ten teams provided plenty of drama and excitement in Week Eight.

Fri. Oct. 21

QB Davis Webb’s 325 yards and five touchdowns led Cal (4-3, 2-2) to the victory over the Ducks (2-5, 0-4).  

Sat. Oct. 22

RB Corey Clement’s third quarter touchdown pushed Wisconsin (5-2, 2-2) over rival Iowa (5-3, 3-2) and reclaimed the Heartland Trophy.
 

Michigan’s (7-0, 4-0) defense held Illinois (2-5, 1-3) to only 172 yards in the resounding 41-8 victory.        

Nebraska (7-0, 4-0) outscored Purdue (3-4, 1-3) 17-0 in the second half to slide past the upset-minded Boilermakers.

K Emmitt Carter drained a 28-yard field goal with 0:28 seconds left to propel Minnesota (5-2, 2-2) to victory over Rutgers (2-6, 0-5).

Behind QB Clayton Thorson’s three touchdowns, Northwestern (4-3, 3-1) bested Indiana (3-4, 1-3) to win their third in a row.         
  

Maryland (5-2, 2-2) QB Perry Hills threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over Michigan State (2-5, 0-4).       

Penn State (5-2, 3-1) CB Grant Haley returned a blocked field goal attempt for a 60-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter to upset #2 Ohio State. (6-1, 3-1).  
 

Colorado (6-2, 4-1) CB Tedric Thompson intercepted Stanford (4-3, 2-3) QB Ryan Burns twice as the Buffaloes edged the Cardinal in a defensive struggle.
 

Utah (7-1, 4-1) RB Joe Williams erupted for 333 yards and four touchdowns as the Utes beat UCLA (3-5, 1-4).  

Washington (7-0, 4-0) QB Jake Browning continues to generate some Heisman buzz after his 191-yard, three touchdown performance in the victory over Oregon State (2-5, 1-3).

Washington State (5-2, 4-0) QB Luke Falk threw for 398 yards and three touchdowns, leading Cougars to a victory over Arizona State (5-3, 2-3).

Where the Pac-12 and Big Ten teams rank nationally: AP Poll

• 2.Michigan
• 4.Washington
• 6. Ohio State
• 7.Nebraska
• 11. Wisconsin
• 17. Utah
• 23. Colorado
• 24. Penn State

Games to Watch Week Nine:

• #4 Washington (7-0, 4-0) at #17 Utah (7-1, 4-1)

• California (4-3, 2-2) at USC (4-3, 3-2)
• #7 Nebraska (7-0, 4-0) at #11 Wisconsin (5-2, 2-2)
• Northwestern (4-3, 3-1) at #6 Ohio State (6-1, 3-1)

Pac-12 Players of the Week

Congratulations to the #Pac12FB Players of the Week, @Utah_Football, @RunRalphieRun, @wsucougfb. Read more: https://t.co/IZB9Mjpd71 pic.twitter.com/PUijaiDuCe

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) October 24, 2016

• Offensive Player of the Week: Utah RB Joe Williams 29 carries, 333 yards, four touchdowns
• Defensive Player of the Week: Colorado CB Tedric Thompson five tackles (two solo), two interceptions
• Special Teams Player of the Week: Washington State DB/KR Robert Taylor 100 yard kick return touchdown

Big Ten Players of the Week

• Offensive Player of the Week: Minnesota RB Rodney Smith

With 257 all-purpose yards, @GopherFootball RB Rodney Smith is the #B1G Offensive Player of the Week pic.twitter.com/XnYuu5rGOR

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 24, 2016

• Defensive Player of the Week: Penn State LB Brandon Bell

The #B1G Defensive Player of the Week is @PennStateFball LB Brandon Bell, with 18 tackles against Ohio State pic.twitter.com/JOCw9bGB8o

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 24, 2016

• Special Teams Players of the Week: Penn State S Marcus Allen and Penn State CB Grant Haley

Marcus Allen and Grant Haley from @PennStateFball share #B1G Special Teams Player of the Week honors for their game-winning blocked FG & TD pic.twitter.com/5BHnoP02rP

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 24, 2016

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