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Big day for Big Ten to make playoff statement
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Jacksonville State wide receiver Anthony Johnson is brought down by Michigan State cornerback Darian Hicks (2) and safety Mark Meyers in the second half of an NCAA football game in East Lansing, Mich., last Saturday. Big Ten defending champions Michigan State play at No. 3 Oregon on Saturday - photo by The Associated Press
It’s judgment day for the Big Ten.That might sound ominous, but the conference has a chance Saturday to make a statement with three marquee out-of-league games that could resonate with the College Football Playoff selection committee come December.No. 7 Michigan State faces the stiffest test. The defending Big Ten champions play at No.