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Conference realignment means that the four CFP spots could wind up going to only Big Ten and SEC teams, present and future.

See where Michigan State lands in our updated power rankings after their victory over Rutgers on Saturday

We make another big change to our Week 11 Big Ten football power rankings. #GoBucks

MINNEAPOLIS — The starting quarterback was new for Minnesota on Saturday, but two old standards shouldered the load in a 31-3 victory over Northwestern: Mohamed Ibrahim and Minnesota's defense.

It’s going to happen. Why? Simply because it must.

The win gives the Boilermakers a crucial head-to-head tiebreaker over the Illini, who were firmly in control until losing their last two games.

There’s a lot that could still happen, but the Illini aren’t likely to be the last ones standing. And they will rue Saturday’s defeat as surely as they will the 23-15 letdown against Michigan State that preceded it.

LSU looks to build on its momentum, while TCU tries to continue its Big 12 dominance.

LSU looks to build on its momentum, while TCU tries to continue its Big 12 dominance.

Broader implications aside, simply getting the better of the Boilermakers for a change would hit the spot. They’ve taken home the Cannon in five of the last six renditions of this rivalry series and have a five-game winning streak at Memorial Stadium, where they haven’t lost since 2010.

Illinois vs Purdue game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 11 game on Saturday, November 12