Week Four: Big Ten Wrap Up

Who is that guy?

Can you believe we're already done with week four? Crazy. With another week in the books we're even closer to Big Ten play, which starts this coming Saturday. Some teams had things to prove in their games this weekend, others ran away with it early, and others well... others ran away with it an kept running away with it until the clock hit 0.

Northwestern vs. Central Michigan: Central Michigan had recently hung 52 on the EMU Eagles. Mike Kafka's season completion percentage dropped to 77% and Northwestern beat the Chippewas 30-25. Has anyone noticed that Northwestern is undefeated? I know they haven't faced off against any traditional powers, but it's still an accomplishment for the Wildcats. Up Next: Minnesota

Michigan State vs. Northern Colorado: The Spartans were without coach Mike Dantonio but it didn't seem to matter as they handled business to the tune of 45-17. MSU went up early, scoring 35 points in the first half and coasted to victory. Up Next: Wisconsin

Michigan vs. Bowling Green: Even thought Michigan went up 21-0 in the 1st quarter this game seemed close. It probably had a lot to do with tackling fail. BGSU was able to rip off a couple of big plays, but in the end it wasn't enough to defeat the Fightin' Velcros. Tate Forcier made an appearance, and wore some weird looking hat under his helmet. Up Next: Indiana, which could be a shoot out since neither team likes to play/can play defense.

Awesome hat.

Wisconsin vs. Austin Peay - Win, 70-3. Yeah, this one got ugly early as the Badgers rolled up 49 by the time the half rolled around. Some guy not named John Clay ran for over 200 yards. Up Next: @Michigan State.

Iowa vs. Ball State: Another week 4 beat down, although not by the same ridiculous margins we saw in other games. Stanzi threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns all while managing not to throw a single interception. James Vandenberg also got involved throwing a Garbage time TD. Up Next: Penn State.

Purdue vs. Toledo: Yep, Purdue lost 31-20 to the Rockets of Toledo. Another game another exploded knee for the Boilermakers. Quarterback Robert Marve tore his ACL for the 2nd time in recent history. Does Purdue have a functioning ACL on their entire team? This is going to be a long season. Up Next: Northwestern.

Penn State vs. Temple: This game was ugly. Temple out played the Nitts and still managed to lose to PSU. Temple running back Bernard Pierce left the game with an apparent ankle injury and it was all down hill from there for the Owls. Penn State went on to win 22-13. What boggles my mind about Penn State is how bad their defense looks. I mean, the look slow. Up Next: @Iowa.

"Huh? What happened?"

Indiana vs. Akron: Ben Chappell and his QB sleeves threw for 342 yards and 4 TDs. As usual, Indiana hates to play defense, and gave up 20 to Akron, but hey, IU is 3-0 heading in to conference play which is better than usual. Up Next: Michigan at home. I've got to believe that Ben Chappell is absolutely salivating thinking about facing the Wolverine secondary. If the offensive line can hold up this game will be very interesting.

Minnesota vs. Northern Illinois: UGGHHHHHHHHHH Minnesota is bad. I knew they'd be bad, but this bad? I wonder if Tim Brewster wants me to save my boxes from when I move in two weeks. He's going to need them. Up Next: Northwestern.

Ohio State vs. Eastern Michigan: 73-20. Let me say it again 73-20. Evilest Tressel made and appearance and kept his foot on the gas throughout the entire game. Pryor got involved in all facets of the game scoring touchdowns throw the air, on the ground and even caught a pass from high school teammate Jordan Hall. Now for the not so good. The starting defense gave up 20 points against the Eagles. It could have just been a case of getting lazy, or maybe it had something do with how banged up the secondary has been. More likely it was a combination of both. I'm sure Tressel and company will remind the team that it doesn't matter who they play, they always have to be ready. Up next: @Illinois.

Who has two fingers up and is going to get fired soon?