That time of year has finally arrived. The temperatures are (supposedly) cooling, the leaves are (or should soon be) changing color and the schedule is primarily featuring B1G matchups. That’s the way it will be from here on out.

Who doesn’t love that?

Saturday was the last weekend in which we see some balance between B1G games and non-conference matchups. Three league games highlighted the schedule, with three other teams stepping out of B1G play for the weekend. And, of course, I have plenty of overreactions from a busy week across the conference.

Let’s hop right in, shall we?

Rutgers literally can’t even celebrate properly

You score a touchdown and your first instinct, as an offensive lineman, is to punch your quarterback in the head? I know there really hasn’t been much to celebrate in Piscataway and crossing the goal line has been a rare occurrence, but this was a startling development from Rutgers.

I-L-L…yes, that’s how you spell “ill”

Even Illinois fans who didn’t tailgate or drink during Saturday night’s game are feeling hungover after that loss to Nebraska. The Illini forced four turnovers, the Huskers had 11 penalties for 119 yards and Illinois STILL couldn’t find a way to win? Just stay in bed an extra day to recover, Illinois fans. Your boss will understand.

Wan’Dale Robinson? More like Wan’Dale Moore #amirite

The Nebraska freshman had a breakout night against Illinois and looked awfully similar to Purdue’s Rondale Moore on Saturday night. The Boilermakers had an off week and Champaign is only a few hours from West Lafayette. Coincidence?

“Who’s got it better than us?” Apparently everyone

From program motto and rally cry to punchline pretty damn quick, aye Jim? Seriously, there are at least five teams in the B1G alone that have it better than Michigan right now. There may be more before the season is over.

Dear Michigan State offense, make up your mind already

It’s almost like Michigan State’s offense and defense are a junior high couple. The offense is the one who wants to break up every other week while the defense is always there as the security blanket. Do us a favor, Spartans offense, figure out what you want. The defense needs to know how to proceed.

Chryst almighty

Is it crazy to think that Paul Chryst is one of the 10 best coaches in college football? No. Is it crazy to think that Paul Chryst isn’t even a household name? No. Usually those two things don’t go together, but somehow the Wisconsin head coach has made it work.

There’s no way Ryan Day believes what he’s telling us

After a 76-5 win over Miami (OH), Day told the media there were some things Ohio State needed to “clean up” before a road trip to Nebraska. I’m sorry, I don’t believe that. I don’t think he believes that. To quote Mary Poppins, the Buckeyes have been “practically perfect in every way.”

Lucky No. 9

Indiana won its ninth-straight non-conference game, its longest streak in over 100 years. Nebraska got its 900th program win, the fifth FBS program to hit the mark. There were nine B1G teams in action in the ninth month of 2019. I don’t know where I was going with this, but it started out strong.

Northwes-turn for the worst

Remember when we all thought Hunter Johnson would just step right in and replace Clayton Thorson seamlessly, simply because he had a five-star rating three years ago? Good times. Since then, Northwestern’s quarterbacks are completing passes at a 41 percent clip with one touchdown pass and six interceptions. Not ideal.

Two B1G teams in the College Football Playoff

Put Ohio State and Wisconsin in the College Football Playoff now! Actually, I’m not a huge fan of multiple teams from the same conference getting two bids into ta four-team field, but the blowhards of the SEC are going to start talking about how that conference deserves three spots. We need to start our own movement for our own sanity and attempt to shut them all up.