Week 12 in the Big Ten wasn't supposed to offer this much intrigue. But Ohio State and Michigan each found themselves locked in unexpectedly tight ballgames that weren't decided until the fourth quarter. Both teams managed to escape to maintain momentum for an epic Michigan-Ohio State showdown at the Horseshoe on Saturday.
First, Ohio State edged Michigan State 17-16 when the Spartans' two-point conversion attempt failed with 4:41 remaining. Then, Michigan fended off a pesky Indiana team for a 20-10 victory. Let's review a busy Saturday in the league:
Team of the week: Minnesota's 29-12 victory against Northwestern was impressive.