Five top-10 teams lost on Saturday, October 18, and the Big Ten drove most of the churn. Ohio State ended Indiana's 22-game winning streak with a 19-15 win, UCLA became the conference's last undefeated team, and No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame both fell, according to Yahoo Sports.
The result set off a full reordering of the polls. Indiana's first loss since 2024 lands in the softest possible window: with so many ranked teams falling around it, the Hoosiers project to keep a playoff position rather than slide out of contention.
Ohio State 19, No. 4 Indiana 15: streak ends, quarterback injured
The rematch of last season's Big Ten championship game delivered the lowest-scoring marquee result of the week. Ohio State ended Indiana's program-record 22-game winning streak, but the win carried a high cost: quarterback Julian Sayin injured his right arm and watched the second half from the sideline in a sling. He is expected to miss several weeks, per Yahoo Sports.
Sayin connected with Jeremiah Smith on a 38-yard fourth-quarter score that extended the Buckeyes' lead. Indiana's final drive ended with 1:02 left when Nick Marsh caught a pass from Josh Hoover near the goal line but landed with a foot out of bounds on what would have been a go-ahead touchdown.
The Athletic reported that backup Luke Fahey now takes over the offense as all eyes turn to how Ohio State sustains its title push.
No. 12 UCLA 17, Wisconsin 7: Bruins are the last unbeaten
UCLA is now the only undefeated team in the Big Ten. The Bruins beat Wisconsin in Pasadena without starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, leaning on backup Ty Dieffenbach, who passed for 264 yards in his first start.
Wisconsin managed just 214 yards of total offense, including 66 passing yards from quarterback Colton Joseph. UCLA controlled possession for 37 minutes despite two turnovers, and the Badgers converted only 3 of 10 third downs. The win positions UCLA to climb into the top 10 of the national rankings in Week 8.
No. 25 Oregon 17, Nebraska 14: Raiola beats his former team
Nebraska led 14-6 entering the fourth quarter in Eugene, then was outscored 11-0 in the final period. The comeback belonged to Dylan Raiola, the former Nebraska quarterback who had been benched earlier in the season behind Dante Moore and Brock Thomas.
Called off the bench to relieve a struggling Thomas, Raiola completed 11 of 18 passes for 59 yards in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds remaining. USA Today's Week 7 power rankings called it the most notable final score of the week and a satisfying win for Raiola over his former program.
Michigan 21, Penn State 18: Becht turnovers decide it
Penn State led 3-0 at halftime after intercepting Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood twice. Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham switched to Tommy Carr at quarterback after the break, and the second half turned on Penn State's Rocco Becht, who threw two third-quarter interceptions and lost a fourth-quarter fumble that produced three Michigan touchdowns.
Penn State coach Matt Campbell said afterward that a quarterback change is not under consideration, even after the program's fourth consecutive loss.
Other Week 7 Big Ten scores
- Washington 38, Purdue 26: Elijah Brown passed for 302 yards and three touchdowns as the Huskies snapped a three-game skid.
- Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21: The Wildcats won on a field goal with two seconds left, after blocking a Michigan State attempt. It was Pat Fitzgerald's first game against his alma mater and former employer.
- Rutgers 37, Maryland 30: Dylan Lonergan threw three touchdown passes and KJ Duff caught two of them with 113 receiving yards, giving Rutgers its first Big Ten win.
What happens in Week 8?
Penn State is among the teams on a bye in Week 8. The Big Ten slate for Saturday, October 24, with home teams listed first:
- Michigan vs. Indiana, 12:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Northwestern vs. Rutgers, 12:00 p.m. ET, Peacock
- Minnesota vs. Iowa, 3:29 p.m. ET, FS1
- UCLA vs. Michigan State, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS
- Illinois vs. Oregon, 3:00 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network
- Wisconsin vs. USC, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC
FAQ
Who won between Ohio State and Indiana in Week 7?
Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 on Saturday, ending Indiana's 22-game winning streak, but lost quarterback Julian Sayin to an arm injury expected to sideline him for several weeks.
Which Big Ten team is still undefeated?
UCLA is the last undefeated team in the Big Ten after its 17-7 win over Wisconsin on Saturday night in Pasadena.
How did Oregon beat Nebraska?
Former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola came off the bench in the fourth quarter and threw the game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds left, completing an 11-0 fourth-quarter run in a 17-14 Oregon win.
Did Penn State lose again in Week 7?
Yes. Penn State fell 21-18 to Michigan, its fourth consecutive loss, after three second-half turnovers by quarterback Rocco Becht.