Meanwhile, in the Big Ten, No. 1 Oregon is hosting No. 20 Illinois, and the Ducks are 21.5-point favorites, according to sports betting apps. Those contrasting lines and the fact we're about halfway through conference play made this week a good time to look at just how much parity exists in each league.

Ranked teams are on the Week 9 college football schedule for 15 games, including the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini taking on the No. 1 Oregon Ducks. Coverage of all the top college football action this week is available for you, with the information provided below.