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October 16, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

No. 4 Wisconsin 59, Indiana 7

MADISON, Wis.

Quarterback Russell Wilson added a new chapter to his brief-but-growing legend, making a touchdown catch on a trick play. Wilson, who is being touted as a Heisman Trophy candidate by Wisconsin (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten), added another memorable moment to his resume when he caught a 25-yard score from running back Montee Ball in the second quarter. Ball had a huge day, rushing for three touchdowns. Wilson threw for 166 yards and a touchdown with 42 yards rushing. He was rested in the fourth quarter. James White added a touchdown rushing for the Badgers. Wisconsin was playing without top wide receiver Nick Toon, who sat out with a left foot injury. Stephen Houston had a 67-yard touchdown run for the struggling Hoosiers (1-6, 0-3).

No. 23 Michigan State 28 No. 11 Michigan 14

EAST LANSING, Mich.

Keshawn Martin scored twice in the third quarter on similar lunges to the end zone, and Michigan State held off Denard Robinson and Michigan for its fourth straight victory over the Wolverines. The Spartans (5-1, 2-0) equaled their longest winning streak over their in-state rivals. Michigan (6-1, 2-1) lost for the first time under coach Brady Hoke. The Wolverines had a chance to tie it, but Robinson was sacked on fourth-and-1 from the Michigan State 9-yard line with 6:16 to play. Robinson later threw an interception, and Isaiah Lewis returned it 39 yards for a touchdown with 4:31 left to make it 28-14. Shortly after that, Robinson was shaken up by a hit and left the game.

Edwin Baker ran for 167 yards and a touchdown for the Spartans.

Iowa 41, Northwestern 31

IOWA CITY, Iowa

James Vandenberg threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns as Iowa snapped a three-game losing streak to the Wildcats. Marcus Coker added 124 yards rushing and two TDs for the Hawkeyes (4-2, 1-1), who won despite allowing 495 yards and 29 first downs to Northwestern. Iowa blew a 17-0 second-quarter lead, then pulled ahead 24-17 on Coker’s 1-yard TD run with 13:55 left. Vandenberg pushed the lead to 31-17 on a 35-yard TD pass to Marvin McNutt, and Coker’s 1-yard touchdown run with 3:56 to go sealed just Iowa’s second win over Northwestern in seven tries.

Associated Press