2018 College Football Pac-12 and Big Ten Week 6 Recap
Another week of upsets and drama for the Pac-12 and Big Ten as the conference title races are beginning to shape up.
Sat. Oct. 6
Team | Final |
#10 Washington | 31 |
UCLA | 24 |
Myles Gaskin ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns as Washington (5-1, 3-0) outlasted the UCLA (0-5, 0-2) comeback attempt.
Team | Final |
Arizona State | 21 |
#21 Colorado | 28 |
Laviska Shenault Jr. scored four total touchdowns to help Colorado (5-0, 2-0) beat Arizona State (3-3, 1-2).
Team | Final |
Washington State | 56 |
Oregon State | 37 |
Gardner Minshew threw for 430 yards and five touchdowns to lead Washington State (5-1, 2-1) to a 19-point victory over Oregon State (1-5, 0-3).
Team | Final |
Utah | 40 |
#14 Stanford | 21 |
Zack Moss rushed for 160 yards and two scores as Utah (3-2, 1-2) upset Stanford (4-2, 2-1).
Team | Final |
Cal | 17 |
Arizona | 24 |
The Arizona (3-3, 2-1) defense forced two second-half pick-sixes to help the Wildcats upend Cal (3-2, 0-2).
Team | Final |
Maryland | 21 |
#15 Michigan | 42 |
Shea Patterson accounted for three touchdowns in Michigan’s (5-1, 3-0) 21-point victory over Maryland (3-2, 1-1).
Team | Final |
Indiana | 26 |
#3 Ohio State | 49 |
Dwayne Haskins threw for 455 yards and six touchdowns as Ohio State (6-0, 3-0) outscored Indiana (4-2, 1-2) 21-6 in the second half.
Team | Final |
Northwestern | 29 |
#20 Michigan State | 19 |
Clayton Thorson’s 373 yards and three touchdown performance helped lead Northwestern (2-3, 2-1) to an upset victory over Michigan State (3-2, 1-1).
Team | Final |
Illinois | 38 |
Rutgers | 17 |
Reggie Corbin had a huge day rushing for 137 yards and one 73-yard touchdown in Illinois’ (3-2, 1-1) 21-point victory over Rutgers (1-5, 0-3).
Team | Final |
Iowa | 48 |
Minnesota | 31 |
Nate Stanley threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns as Iowa (4-1, 1-1) downed Minnesota (3-2, 0-2).
Team | Final |
Nebraska | 24 |
#16 Wisconsin | 41 |
Wisconsin (4-1, 2-0) took the Freedom Trophy back to the Badger State for the sixth-consecutive season after downing Nebraska (0-5, 0-3).
Where the Pac-12 and Big Ten teams rank nationally: AP Poll
- 3. Ohio State
- 7. Washington
- 8. Penn State
- 12. Michigan
- 15. Wisconsin
- 17. Oregon
- 19. Colorado
Pac-12 Standings
Pac-12 North | Pac-12 South | |
#7Washington (5-1, 3-0) | #18 Colorado (5-0, 2-0) | |
Stanford (4-2, 2-1) | USC (3-2, 2-1) | |
Washington State (5-1, 2-1) | Arizona (3-3, 2-1) | |
#17 Oregon (4-1, 1-1) | Utah (3-2, 1-2) | |
Cal (3-2, 0-2) | Arizona State (3-3, 1-2) | |
Oregon State (1-5, 0-3) | UCLA (0-5, 0-3) |
Big Ten Standings
Big Ten East | Big Ten West | |
#3 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0) | #15 Wisconsin (4-1, 2-0) | |
#12 Michigan (5-1, 3-0) | Northwestern (2-3, 2-1) | |
#8 Penn State (5-1, 2-1) | Iowa (4-1, 1-1) | |
Maryland (3-2, 1-1) #20 | Illinois (3-2, 1-1) | |
Michigan State (3-2, 1-1) | Purdue (2-3, 1-1) | |
Indiana (4-2, 1-2) | Minnesota (3-2, 0-2) | |
Rutgers (1-5, 0-3) | Nebraska (0-5, 0-3) |
Games to Watch Week 2:
- #12 Michigan (5-1, 3-0) vs. #15 Wisconsin (4-1, 2-0)
- #17 Oregon (4-1, 1-1) vs. #7 Washington (5-1, 3-0)
- #8 Penn State (4-1, 1-1) vs. Michigan State (3-2, 1-1)
- USC (3-2, 1-1) vs. #19 Colorado (5-0, 2-0)
- Indiana (4-2, 1-1) vs. Iowa (4-1, 1-1)
- Utah (3-2, 1-2) vs. Arizona (3-3, 2-1) [Friday]
Pac-12 Players of the Week:
- Offensive Player of the Week: Colorado WR Laviska Shenault Jr.
.@Viska2live went OFF for @RunRalphieRun this week. 🍴
🔘 Caught 13 passes for 127 yards
🔘 Notched 4 touchdowns
🔘 First @cubuffs player to score multiple TDs rushing and receiving in the same gameHe’s the #Pac12FB Offensive Player of the Week: https://t.co/hqHEYrhejw pic.twitter.com/j622RzwOoc
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) October 8, 2018
- Defensive Player of the Week: Utah DB Jaylon Johnson
In @Utah_Football’s win over Stanford, @NBAxJay1 became the third @utahathletics player in history, and the first since 1994, to return an interception 100 yards for a touchdown.
More on your #Pac12FB Defensive Player of the Week: https://t.co/hqHEYrhejw pic.twitter.com/9BtH2VI2y3
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) October 8, 2018
- Special Teams Player of the Week: Utah K Matt Guy
Not only was @MGtweetymonster 4-for-4 in field goals in @Utah_Football’s win, he also…
🔘 Ranks first in the Pac-12 in FGs game (1.60)
🔘 Ties for first in the Pac-12 in kick-scoring points per game (7.8)#Pac12FB Special Teams Player of the Week: https://t.co/hqHEYrhejw pic.twitter.com/5Q5Q75Jrxg— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) October 8, 2018
Big Ten Players of the Week:
- Offensive Player of the Week: Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins Jr.
After becoming the first #B1G QB to have 3 games with at least 5 TD passes in 1 season, @OhioStateFB‘s Dwayne Haskins is the #B1GFootball Offensive Player of the Week. https://t.co/Yl6Ky6dCao pic.twitter.com/2mwjWD45rt
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 8, 2018
- Defensive Players of the Week: Iowa DL Anthony Nelson
With 3.0 sacks against Minnesota, @HawkeyeFootball DE Anthony Nelson is the #B1GFootball Defensive Player of the Week. https://t.co/Yl6Ky6dCao pic.twitter.com/o1bbOeEGD3
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 8, 2018
- Special Teams Player of the Week: Maryland RB/KR Ty Johnson
After recording a 98-yard kickoff return TD against Michigan, @TerpsFootball RB Ty Johnson is the #B1GFootball Special Teams Player of the Week. https://t.co/Yl6Ky6dCao pic.twitter.com/Nq9ZsPpVFo
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 8, 2018