The Big 10 is getting going slowly as we get one more conference clash and a couple more non-conference games.
Wisconsin took on Michigan State in a game between two Big 10 teams but one that won't count in the conference standings. This was a good showing for the Badgers as they won 35-14.
Also in action was Ohio State, which rebounded from a loss to Tennessee with a solid 36-8 win over Bowling Green. This was a better showing by the Buckeyes, but they remain in penalty trouble, getting whistled far too much. Indiana took on Marian on Friday evening and an in-form Marian side beat IU 27-15.
In conference action, however, Illinois played Purdue. The Illini have a new Head Coach in Kevin Battle, who grew up in Champaign, Ill., before he discovered rugby.
"it's great to be back in my hometown and it was great to see old friends, and my mom, come to see the game," Battle said. "It's a challenge. We're building something, but we have work to do."