This is the week the schedule gets real for a lot of teams. Cupcakes have been consumed and the one big non-conference opponent usually looms in this week before league play begins in earnest the following week. Our own Boilers have already gotten a home win over a Power 5 team and a tasty cupcake in UConn, but it gets real this week. The same is true for other teams.
Friday
Maryland (2-0, 0-0) at Illinois (1-2, 1-0) 9pm, Fox Sports 1
Even after a pair of ugly non-conference losses the Illini can lead the Big Ten West for another week with a home win over Maryland.