College Football Other Games Open Thread

In week ten of the college football season, the Iowa Hawkeyes are on their second and final bye week, preparing to face #6 Oregon next week. Despite their absence from the field, several games hold significance for Iowa's season performance. In the Big Ten, Rutgers faces Illinois, and Iowa fans are encouraged to support Rutgers to enhance the value of a past Hawkeyes victory over them. Similarly, Penn State's performance against Ohio State is of interest, as a strong Penn State showing could benefit Iowa.

Outside the Big Ten, #20 Texas's matchup against Vanderbilt and #22 Houston's game against West Virginia are notable, as losses by these teams could favorably affect Iowa's standings. The afternoon slate includes Big Ten games with Minnesota facing MSU and Indiana playing Maryland, with Iowa supporters urged to back teams the Hawkeyes have played.

Evening games include Purdue's challenging matchup against #21 Michigan and Nebraska's contest against #23 USC. Additionally, the #18 Oklahoma vs.