For Penn State, an East Division elimination game and the chance to upset mighty Ohio State. For Illinois, a chance to cement its status as West Division favorite. And for Michigan, a chance for revenge for a game Michigan State stole last year. Those are the key story lines this weekend as the Big Ten division races heat up. (Note: all games Saturday. … The Gophers-Rutgers pick will appear later in the week). No. 13 Penn State at No. 2 Ohio State, 11 a.m., Ch. 9 The Buckeyes have won five straight and nine of the past 10 against the Nittany Lions, though three of the past four in State College have been decided by seven points or fewer. Penn State keeps it close, but Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud and his wideouts will be too much. Ohio State 34, Penn State 31. No. 17 Illinois at Nebraska, 2:30 p.m.,…
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