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Week 11 recap: Indiana and Oregon avoid upsets & Michigan separating from Big Ten's decision?!

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Nov 9, 2025
Week 11 delivered thrilling finishes as Indiana narrowly defeated Penn State with a last-minute touchdown from Fernando Mendoza. Oregon also showcased resilience, clinching victory against Iowa with a final drive in the rain. The hosts analyze Texas Tech's impressive win and their playoff prospects. Tensions arise in the Big Ten over a proposed private equity deal, with Michigan and USC opposing it. The implications for the playoff landscape and possible conference realignments spark further debate among the hosts.
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INSIGHT

Indiana's Fourth-Quarter Breakthrough

  • Indiana's final-drive performance showcased Fernando Mendoza's clutch passing and a supremely talented receiving corps.
  • The winning toe-tap catch by Omar Cooper Jr. creates a lasting Heisman highlight and national attention for Indiana.
INSIGHT

Oregon Can Win Ugly Road Games

  • Oregon proved it can win gritty, cold-weather games by running the ball and finishing drives at Iowa.
  • Beating Iowa in those conditions strengthens Oregon's playoff credentials even if they still must beat USC and Washington.
ANECDOTE

Iowa Special-Teams Chaos Set Tone

  • The Iowa game began with special-teams disasters, including a bad long snap and a safety.
  • Those early miscues set a unique tone for a weather-soaked, chaotic contest.
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