Upset Alert: Two matchups could shake up the Big Ten conference

Chris Breiler | 2 Hours Ago

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Another big weekend in the Big Ten is on deck, with two matchups that will definitely have implications in the conference championship picture. Here's a look at the full slate of games within the conference this weekend, along with two upset alerts to keep your eye on.

UPSET ALERT: Nebraska at No.16 Indiana - Noon, FOX

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The hype is building around Indiana after a 6-0 start, but I'm just not buying it. The Hoosiers have yet to face a team ranked within the Top 25, and their toughest opponents through six weeks have been a pair of 3-3 teams (Maryland and Northwestern). Don't get me wrong, it's clear that head coach Curt Cignetti has Indiana on the right track, but I don't think the Hoosiers are nearly as good as some are suggesting. Nebraska represents the first real test that Indiana has faced all season, and I think it results in a wake up call for the folks in Bloomington.

UPSET ALERT: No. 24 Michigan at No. 22 Illinois - 3:30 pm ET, CBS

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Plenty of eyes will be on Champaign this weekend as the Wolverines (4-2) emerge from the bye week to square off with the Fighting Illini (5-1). Unlike most years, Michigan isn't entering the road matchup with Illinois as a heavy favorite. With a lingering question mark at quarterback, along with a defensive unit that has played inconsistent through six weeks, there's no telling exactly what we can expect from the reigning national champions on Saturday. A win keeps Michigan's playoff hopes alive, while a loss signals what will likely be a very difficult road ahead in the second half of the season.

Additional matchups within the conference this weekend: