Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference:

Game of the week

No. 16 Southern California (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 15 CFP) at No. 6 Oregon (9-1, 6-1, No. 7 CFP), 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS)

Oregon has won five of its last six meetings with USC, including three straight. USC can keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive and could put Oregon's playoff chances in some jeopardy with a victory. USC ranks sixth among all Bowl Subdivision teams in total offense (488.9). Oregon is third in total defense (235.4). BetMGM Sportsbook has Oregon as a 9 1/2-point favorite.

The undercard

No. 18 Michigan (8-2, 6-1, No. 18 CFP) at Maryland (4-6, 1-6), 4 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)

Michigan still has a potential path to the playoff if it knocks off Maryland and then beats No. 1 Ohio State (No. 1 CFP)

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