After a 52-6 victory over Akron, Ohio State is set to face Western Michigan at Ohio Stadium, buoyed by quarterback Will Howard and freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith. Rutgers aims to build on its 44-7 win against Howard as it hosts Akron, needing to contain dual-threat quarterback Jeffery Bullock. Michigan will host Texas in a top-10 matchup, focusing on improving third-down efficiency. Indiana and Purdue maintain a significant presence in NFL training camps with numerous former players participating. Mississippi State's Kevin Coleman held a press conference ahead of their game against Arizona State.