Big Ten West Standings After Week 1
Every team in the Big Ten West has officially wrapped up Week 1.
After defeating Nebraska in Week 0, Northwestern was the lone team in the field without a game this week. The other six teams played games going a combined 4-2.
Nebraska was able to bounce back with a 38-17 victory over North Dakota. Wisconsin had a dominant 38-0 victory over Illinois State. Minnesota also had a 38-0 win, as they defeated New Mexico State.
Meanwhile, Iowa’s defense led the way, as they defeated South Dakota State 7-3.
Illinois and Purdue were the two losing teams this week. Illinois lost 20-23 to Indiana, while Purdue lost 31-35 to Penn State.
Let’s take an updated look at the standings.
Northwestern: 1-0 conference, 1-0 overall
Aug 27, 2022; Dublin, IRELAND; Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Nick Henrich in the Aer Lingus college football series at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Moran-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Won vs. Nebraska 31-28
Next game: vs. Duke
Iowa: 0-0 conference, 1-0 overall
Iowa right end Joe Evans sacks South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski in the end zone for a safety in the fourth quarter during a NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Last game: Won vs. South Dakota State 7-3
Next game: vs. Iowa State
Minnesota: 0-0 conference, 1-0 overall
Sep 1, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Trey Potts (3) runs the ball against the New Mexico State Aggies during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Won vs. New Mexico State 31-0
Next game: vs. Western Illinois
Wisconsin: 0-0 conference, 1-0 overall
Wisconsin safety John Torchio (15) scores a touchdown on 100-yard interception return during the first quarter of the Badgers’ season-opening game against Illinois State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
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Last game: Won vs. Illinois State 38-0
Next game: vs. Washington State
Illinois: 0-1 conference, 1-1 overall
Sep 2, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) runs the ball while Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Beau Robbins (41) defends in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Last game: Lost at Indiana 20-23
Next game: vs. Virginia
Nebraska: 0-1 conference, 1-1 overall
LINCOLN, NE – SEPTEMBER 3: Running back Anthony Grant #10 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers runs from defensive back Kadon Kauppinen #24 of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 3, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
Last game: Won vs. North Dakota 38-17
Next game: vs. Georgia Southern
Purdue: 0-1 conference, 0-1 overall
Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) and Purdue Boilermakers tight end Payne Durham (87) celebrate during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn State won 35-31.
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Last game: Lost vs. Penn State 31-35
Next game: vs. Indiana State
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