Penn State and Ohio State – were off in Week 8, but that doesn’t mean the league had a quiet weekend. Quite the opposite, in fact. Illinois’ win against Michigan was an attention getter. Michigan State’s upset of Iowa was another.

Week 9 of the Wisconsin high school football season is here, and there are several exciting matchups to keep an eye on in the Appleton and Green Bay area. Friday's results Abundant Life 57, Williams Bay 18 Alma-Pepin 54,

Parkview 57, Arkansas High 7 Nashville 53, Ashdown 18 Final Thoughts: Other Scores: DeQueen 0, Camden Fairview 63 Lakeside 0, Hope 49 Magnolia 10, Hot Springs 17 Fountain Lake, Genoa Central Centerpoint,

Oct 12, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Joe Brunner (56) and offensive lineman Joe Huber (60) celebrates after a touchdown during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Indiana Hoosiers are a College Football Playoff contender, and that's no joke. Go ahead, Google it. And there are several others worth watching.

What we learned about the College Football Playoff race in Week 8 is that Alabama is in trouble, Indiana is for real and expansion is working exactly as hoped. There is a very real chance the first 12-team Playoff does not include Alabama.