In the Big Ten, there were two big ones this weekend. Ohio State took down Indiana in the huge top-five showdown in Columbus, and Penn State barely survived a scare from Minnesota on the road, winning 26-25. The conference title game will be between Oregon and Ohio State barring anything crazy.

The Nittany Lions convert three fourth-down plays, one on a fake punt, to seal a 26-25 win over the Golden Gophers.

The fake punt went a long way toward sealing No. 4 Penn State’s 26-25 victory Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Get the details and analysis of Penn State football's comeback and late-game survival at Minnesota to stay strong in the playoff race.

They’re also playing a Maryland team that has one Big Ten win and has given up nearly 30 points per game. There’s also the fact that Penn State has only lost to the Terrapins twice in James Franklin’s 11-year tenure,