The lineage of quarterbacks developed under USC coach Lincoln Riley makes him one of the most respected offensive minds in college football, but the No. 18 Wolverines beat the Trojans in the Big House without much of a need for a traditional quarterback. Its ability to dictate the game in the trenches was in stark contrast to the Texas loss.

Utah stayed unbeaten with a 22-19 win at Oklahoma State, the first Big 12 matchup for Utes as one of the league's newcomers. And Kyle Whittingham's team did it without quarterback Cameron Rising, who was a late scratch in Stillwater.

The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines came away with an upset over the No. 11 USC Trojans in Ann Arbor, 27-24. More news: Former Alabama HC Nick Saban Throws Massive Shade at Rival SEC Program It was a back-and-forth affair that lacked zero action throughout the 60-minute contest.

USC showed some toughness, but the Trojans will need to play clean football the rest of the way if they hope to achieve their goals.

USC's first Big Ten matchup didn't go as hoped. The Trojans allowed a touchdown in the final minute to give Michigan a 27-24 victory Saturday.

USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss found himself constantly being picked up off the turf in Ann Arbor. The defensive front of the Michigan Wolverines gave the Trojans offensive line a quick introduction to the Big Ten conference.