Key College and NFL Football Matchups This Weekend

The Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears, both with 1-2 records, will face off on Sunday at Soldier Field, broadcast on FOX and available on multiple streaming platforms. Ninth-ranked Penn State improved to 4-0 with a 21-7 victory over Illinois, driven by strong performances from running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, and a dominant defensive showing. Penn State's defense held Illinois scoreless for three quarters and allowed just 59 second-half yards. Wisconsin will face USC in their first Big Ten matchup since USC joined from the Pac-12, marking a significant travel for the Badgers. Meanwhile, the Vikings prepare to face either Packers' Jordan Love or Malik Willis, with the latter showing promise in his starts. Lastly, Penn State dealt with injuries to key players, including linebacker Dom DeLuca and running back Cam Wallace, impacting their depth.