Broc Lowry ran for three TDs and Western Michigan rallied from an early deficit to beat Northern Illinois 35-19 on Tuesday night.

Michigan remained at No. 18 after the walk-off win vs. Northwestern, indicating that perhaps the committee doesn’t think much of the young maize and blue. However, committee chair Hunter Yurachek begs to differ, noting on the conference call following the Week 12 reveal that they have high respect for the Wolverines.

Not only did Texas lose at Georgia, but the manner of the 35-10 defeat offered little confidence in the Longhorns' playoff chances as a three-loss team. The offensive momentum they showed in wins over Mississippi State and Vanderbilt vanished against a more athletic defense.

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A pass intended for Purdue wide receiver Jesse Watson (10) was tipped before being intercepted by Ohio State cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in West Lafayette, Ind. Credit: AP/Doug McSchooler Pick: Ohio State 48-10.

Private equity deal "would be the end of Michigan, as far as I can see, in the Big Ten conference," one member of U-M's Board of Regents said.

No. 17 USC recorded a statement win with a 26-21 victory over No. 21 Iowa at home. The Trojans held the Hawkeyes scoreless in the second half and erased an early 21-7 deficit to move to 8-2 (6-1 Big Ten). USC was powered by another big performance from star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who finished with 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown.

Justice Haynes, Michigan football’s junior running back, will not suit up for the Wolverines against Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Wrigley Field. The star ball carrier missed the team’s most recent game against Purdue after suffering a right foot injury late in the contest against Michigan State.